- 04:45 PM
- 05/21/13
Bring on the Blackhawks!
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 12:59 AM on May 13
Former Lions receiver Titus Young had a rough Sunday.
Good riddance. Glad the Lions cut their losses before he managed to get worse.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 06:54 PM on May 08
I should have been more clear. I was referencing Game One for Randy Johnson.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 12:42 PM on May 08
Harvey was dominant. Had it been Adam Dunn that hit that ball and not Alex Rios they would have got him. Rios was just a little too fast.
I can't imagine how frustrating it must be as a pitcher to pitch that well and still have your team lose.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:46 AM on May 08
Matt Harvey threw nine innings, struck out twelve batters, gave up only one hit (an infield single). Thankfully the Mets managed to squeak a run across in the tenth inning in order to not waste his start.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:57 PM on May 07
Pittsburgh in 5
Montreal in 6
Rangers in 5
Boston in 4
Chicago in 5
Detroit in 6
San Jose in 7
Los Angeles in 6
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 08:14 AM on April 30
the #1 pick was from Central Michigan, for gods' sake
Hey now. Let's not speak ill of my alma matter.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:16 AM on April 27
Some quotes from Tigers pitchers after Anibal Sanchez struck out 17 batters today. For context, Max Scherzer's career high is 15 strike outs and Verlander's is 14.
'We were joking after the game that Anibal is No. 1, I'm No. 2 and Ver is just average,'' Scherzer said. When told about that comment, Verlander - a former MVP and Cy Young Award winner who has thrown two no-hitters - paused briefly. ''That's OK,'' he said. ''I've got a few other things.''
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 11:37 PM on April 26
So did Segura barely miss out on being the first player to steal second base twice in one trip around the bases?
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 03:14 PM on April 20
Sports balls replaced with cats.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 01:13 PM on April 14
A disappointing end to what was a great tournament run. The City of Ann Arbor probably had mixed emotions, since the loss resulted in a largely quiet night. The bars all filled up by mid-afternoon so finding somewhere to watch the game was a bit of a hassle.
But Michigan was simply outplayed by Louisville in the second half. It was frustrating to watch. Thankfully Tim Hardaway stuck to his tournament form and was unable to hit much of anything from beyond the paint.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:34 PM on April 09
You seem to be a tad biased. Or maybe disappointed that your favorite team didn't have what it took to get this far?
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 11:11 AM on April 07
Darvish is three outs away from having a pretty good night.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:53 PM on April 02
I'm going to need the next two days to recover from tonight's game. Michigan delivered a roller coaster of emotion tonight.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:23 PM on March 29
NBC broadcasts Sunday Night Football for free, which I think is a big step. Of course, they are also responsible for god awful Olympics coverage.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:36 AM on March 24
It looks like it's that way for four hours, then you have to have a cable subscription.
I've been deceived. Fortunately Michigan will be on CBS today, which is the only tournament channel I get.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:08 AM on March 23
I'm very happy with the NCAA's online coverage of the tournament this year. Last year you could watch online or on mobile as long as you had a cable subscription. This year it is completely free. Great job by the NCAA (how many times will I ever get to say that?).
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:39 PM on March 22
Michigan can't hit free throws.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 07:25 PM on March 10
Maybe this network will recognize that hockey exists.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:15 AM on March 07
I doubt he will win this case. It seems to me that an individual attending a baseball game assumes the risk of getting hit with a foul ball irregardless of whether his ticket has a waiver of liability on the back.
Foul balls are an integral part of baseball games. People bring gloves to games for the purpose of catching them. The stadium warns fans that bats, balls, and other objects may enter the stands. I'm surprised the Court is letting this get to a jury.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 01:37 PM on February 28
I am all for a keeper league.
Please let me keep Clayton Kershaw
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:47 AM on February 09
The Michigan/Ohio State game was fantastic. One of the best basketball games I've been to.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 11:47 PM on February 05
This (and sweeping the Beyonce section of my prop betting pool) will ease the pain of coming a point short on my square.
Thanks for setting this up rcade. I would also play a premiership pick em. The CFL pick em has proven that I don't need to watch any of the games to enter a mediocre showing.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 02:57 PM on February 04
From a friend's facebook:
You guys can't really hate on Ray Lewis on the field doe. Since he's come into the league he's done nothing but buck the trend of linebackers past. Reporters and analysts have fawned over him since day one. He has had stag gering statistics and did everything he could to rack up wins. He will be deerly missed by the entire football community.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 02:53 PM on February 04
49ers
Over
Flacco
Gore
Crabtree
Crabtree
Ray Lewis
Patrick Willis
A. Smith
Doritos
49.8
48
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 02:40 PM on February 03
Except that Moss won't come close to Rice's numbers. Rice was the best for a long period of time. Not to mention, receivers are usually expected to do some blocking on running plays. That's something the stats don't reflect.
Edit: Moss isn't even the best receiver on his own team now.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 07:50 PM on January 29
Every time pick off moves get mentioned I remember this gem from R.A. Dickey.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:21 AM on January 27
I hope we don't have to watch the Pro Bowl in order to redeem our points.
NFC
Over
Luck
Peterson
Fitzgerald (the only game this season he will have a semi-competent quarterback throwing him the ball)
Colquitt
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 03:48 PM on January 26
Kicking the kid isn't okay under any circumstance but I certainly won't be feeling sorry for him.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:10 PM on January 24
Brady has been fined $10,000 for sliding hard into second base/Ed Reed's leg with his cleats showing.
In hilarious news, Frank Gore has been fined $10,500 for wearing his socks too low in the NFC Championship
I wonder if the Commissioner's office takes a number out of a hat when it assesses fines. Except in fines involving James Harrison where any number is automatically doubled.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:09 PM on January 24
Are you sure about that? I imagine Saints fans will be thrilled to have Payton back.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:31 PM on January 22
I'm just glad we'll never have to hear any more of the bogus comparisons of Tom Brady to Joe Montana.
They are hardly bogus comparisons.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 11:28 AM on January 21
San Francisco
New England
Brady
Gore
Wilfork
Atlanta
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 12:50 AM on January 20
If the whistle blows for the time out and the kicker still kicks the ball there should be a penalty called. Letting him take a practice kick isn't right.
If it blows as he has started his approach should he just stop mid-kick?
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:23 PM on January 13
Icing the kicker is one of the stupidest practices in football. I love when a kicker misses the called off kick and then makes the next one.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 04:17 PM on January 13
Denver
San Francisco
Seattle
New England
Brady
Lynch
Prater
Seattle
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 01:50 PM on January 12
I think the officials are the least of Notre Dame's problems right now.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:13 PM on January 07
2 Squirrels One Puck are in.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 03:45 PM on January 07
Seattle
Luck
Lynch
Leon Washington
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 01:27 PM on January 06
The Big 10 might as well mail it in instead of showing up for Bowl games. That's how they play them anyway.
By your standard the Pac 12, Big 12, and the ACC should have mailed it in as well, based on the results of the Holiday Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, and Music City bowl.
Northwestern and Michigan State won. Michigan lost in the last 13 seconds. Wisconsin was 50 yards from taking the lead in the final two minutes. Minnesota lost on a field goal at the end of the game. Nebraska (who was, at best and that may be a stretch, the third best team in the Big 10 this season) lost by two scores against a team that was in the national title conversation.
The only team that could be considered to have "mailed it in" is Purdue, which hardly constitutes an entire conference mailing it in.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 01:10 PM on January 02
And I don't really see Garrett making any boneheaded calls that hurt the Cowboys in any way
Garrett has killed the Cowboys several times in the past with questionable decision making and horrible clock management.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 08:32 PM on January 01
He is a terrible decision maker and a poor leader.
Sounds like you are describing Jason Garrett.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 12:29 PM on January 01
I was completely baffled by the call in the Packers/Vikings game following McCarthy's illegal challenge. A review was allowed because it had already been initialized? It seems that the NFL doesn't want a ridiculous rule affecting the outcome of anymore football games. As a Lions fan, it is beyond frustrating. Although, thankfully, that decision didn't affect the outcome of the game.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 10:11 PM on December 30
Not just any, but five! How do you manage to win only two games with five Pro Bowlers?
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 07:41 PM on December 30
Lomas Brown is also one of numerous plaintiffs who are suing the NFL for failing to protect players' safety.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:06 PM on December 27
Somewhere, Brady Quinn is smiling.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:09 PM on December 18
Dickey can throw his knuckleball at different speeds. The fastest knuckleball he throws is much faster, but I believe he also throws a slower knuckleball that is a similar speed.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:53 PM on December 15
After the Rangers fans essentially booed Hamilton out of town this is very nice to see.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:30 PM on December 13
Great article. I'm glad the players have been holding strong.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:48 PM on December 11
Do they really have all the pieces to win and Shields is just enough to push them over the hump? If their lineup continues to develop nicely the next two years they could pack a punch offensively, but their rotation is still unimpressive.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 08:52 AM on December 11
I miss the Red Wings/Avalanche rivalry.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 06:01 PM on December 10
I wonder how much of a difference Peyton Manning would have made to the awful Arizona Cardinals. At the very least Larry Fitzgerald might be able to remind America that he still plays football.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:54 PM on December 09
Doing away with kickoffs, while meritorious for the sake of reducing injury, is a step toward eliminating tackle football entirely.
Try not to slip on that slope!
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 05:50 PM on December 07
Yet another painful loss by the Lions. Last season was a tease.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 04:59 PM on December 02
The quarterback play between the Jets and Cardinals is making it really hard for me to believe that there is no place for Tim Tebow in the NFL as a quarterback.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 02:00 PM on December 02
Murray should have spiked it or tossed it out of bounds rather than dump it up the middle with four seconds left.
The ball was tipped at the line. It looked to be intended for a different receiver, who was closer to both the endzone and the sidelines when the ball left Murray's hand.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 09:23 AM on December 02
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posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 01:43 PM on December 01
If anything, having the most NBA championships ever seems to indicate favorable treatment from the NBA.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 04:43 PM on November 30
SportsFilter: The Monday Huddle
Wings in 6
Sharks in 7
Pittsburgh in 5
Boston in 6
I will never pick against the Wings.