Jun/090
Heartbreak in Johannesburg: Brazil Dashes US’s Dream
In 26th minute in Sunday’s Confederations Cup Final the United States Men’s National team was on top of the world. Landon Donovan had just extended the Americans lead to 2-0 over five-time World Cup Champions Brazil with a truly world class goal. ...
Jun/090
What Has Changed Since US over Spain
Since Bob Bradley’s boys shocked the world in South Africa taking down Spain this past Wednesday US Soccer has forced itself into the American sports mainstream media machine. It’s been nice seeing the Men’s National Team talked about on every radio and television show for once. No matter what anyone says the victory over the number one team in the world changes things for the US. ...
Jun/090
The Morning Stretch
The Headline
Lebron, you asked for help. You got it. You definitely got a big body to go down low.
The Phoenix Suns agreed to send Shaq to Cleveland for Sacha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, the No. 46 pick in the draft, and $500,000. MAKE IT RAIN!
The trade solidifies a few things for us going into tonight's draft: ...
Jun/090
Do You Believe in Miracles? Part Two: US Stuns Spain…and World
The Americans’ defeat of the best soccer team in the world (Spain) today in Bloemfontein, South Africa will go down as one of the greatest sports victories internationally in the history of our country. The 2-0 victory in the semifinals of South Africa’s Confederations Cup is being dubbed “The Miracle on Grass” in honor of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” over the Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics. ...
Jun/091
The Morning Stretch
The Headline
And a most pretentious one at that... Manny Ramirez went 0-for-2 for the Albuquerque Isotopes in his first action since his suspension.
The bigger story here is the fact that Manny Ramirez's playing in Triple-A is such a big freaking story. ...
Jun/090
“Rescue Me” Quote of the Week
"No strings...These are women Tom. They got more strings than a baseball." - Lou
Jun/092
Donald Fehr: The Anti-Fan
Donald Fehr... What a guy!
I look at this man, I hear him speak and I'm baptized in clarity--this is why my father would have disowned me if I became a lawyer. Seriously. He told me and my brothers, "You guys can do anything you want. But if any of you turn out to be bankers or lawyers, you're outta the will." I could be a piece-of-shit criminal and still be in the will; though probably not deeply involved in Thanksgivings and Christmases. ...
Jun/091
The Morning Stretch: US Soccer Miracle, Cubs Streak Short Lived, CWS, and Ben Gordon to Detroit?
Is BG7 motor city bound?
Cubs Win Streak is Over...Derek Lee's is Not
Despite a decent outing from Ryan Dempster the Cubs four game winning streak ended at the hands of the Atlanta Braves 2-0. Derek Lee did extending his hit streak to a career high 19 games. Its nice to have you back DLee. White Sox were idle on Monday.
Jun/091
The Morning Stretch: Stallworth, Soccer Woes, Rain, and Father’s Day
Greatest mustache of my life.
Reciever Dante Stallworth is suspended indefinitely by NFL Commish Roger Goodell
The Cleveland Brown wide out received a controversial sentence for killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol. 30 days in jail. A person dies and he gets 30 days. Michael Vick was in jail for like two years and his crimes weren't even people related.
Jun/092
The Morning Stretch
The Headline
The US Open is slated to start today Bethpage Black on Long Island today. Will Tiger dominate? Will Phil "Sentimental Favorite" Mickelson win one for the Gipper? Will the gallery be as good as 2002? ...