Shanny calls it a career: The lone member of the NHL's 600 goal/2000 PIM club, Brendan Shanahan, announces his retirement after 21 seasons. Could head of the NHLPA be in his future?

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 08:07 PM - 1 comment

The best player from EA Sports' NHLPA '93 calls it quits: I couldn't be happier. In fact, I'm going to hook up my Genesis, and hit him till he bleeds all over the ice, for old times sake...

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 09:23 PM - 6 comments

Joe Sakic Announces his Retirement: After 20 years, 1600+ points, and 2 Cups, one of hockey's good guys hang up the skates.

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 05:08 PM - 11 comments

Marian Hossa signs 12-year deal with Chicago: One year after taking a less-money shortterm contract in Detroit, Hossa signs a looong term deal with the Blackhawks, for even less average money...

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 03:31 PM - 11 comments

The Captain, the Golden Brett, 'Lucky' Luc, and , well, Brian Leetch are the 2009 HHOF inductees.: Don't think there was a doubt on any of them making it. All are first-ballot HOFers. But names like Bure, Ciccarelli, and Gartner have to wait again to be called...and it could be longer for some...

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 07:54 PM - 5 comments

Scutaro steals second base after Base on Balls: Blue Jay Marco Scutaro catches the Phillies middle infield napping, and takes second after drawing a walk. As one of the commentators says, it reminds him of little league. Video here.

posted by MeatSaber to baseball at 02:01 PM - 8 comments

Former NBA player Wayman Tisdale loses his battle with cancer.: Another of the great sports personalities is gone. He was 44.

posted by MeatSaber to basketball at 01:10 PM - 17 comments

552: Martin Brodeur becomes the winningest goalie in NHL history.

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 09:33 PM - 7 comments

Robero Alomar's ex-girlfriend suing the baseball star.: She alleges that he has AIDS, and endangered her and her children. Sandy Alomar Sr, Robbie's father, says this is the first he's hearing his son is sick.

posted by MeatSaber to baseball at 03:33 PM - 22 comments

Defending Cup champs go unrepresented in All-Star game, and lose 2 stars for a game because of it.: Lidstrom and Datsyuk opt out of Sunday's farce to nurse nagging injuries, but because of a rule instated last season, they'll have to also sit out Detroit's game against Columbus on Tuesday. Sidney Crosby, Bettman's golden boy, will not be punished for sitting out the All-Star game, however...

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 01:27 AM - 15 comments

Kevin Duckworth, ex-Trailblazer, Dead at 44.: I'll be the last to say I liked him as a player, but it's still sad to see anyone stricken down at such a young age...

posted by MeatSaber to basketball at 02:03 AM - 3 comments

Nique, Joe D, and Auriemma to be elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame: Worthy recipients all, I say...although I think Barkley and Dantley deserve to go in ahead of Joe D...

posted by MeatSaber to basketball at 04:16 PM - 4 comments

Fans win battle with NHL over Stanley Cup.: Two fans settled their suit against the NHL out of court, which included such provisions as the Stanley Cup is awarded at the trustees' discretion in the event of another NHL lockout.

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 01:42 PM - 24 comments

NASCAR and Harlequin Books team up for racing-themed romance novels.: Think there will be any "alternative-lifestyle" titles starring Jeff Gordon? via Off Wing Opinion:

posted by MeatSaber to auto racing at 09:03 AM - 23 comments

Life as a NHL backup goalie.: Warning: imbedded video. Jamie McClennan talks about his role as Roberto Luongo's backup...

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 08:33 AM - 0 comments

Lions fire Steve Mariucci.: I got nuthin...

posted by MeatSaber to football at 11:49 AM - 39 comments

November 19th, 2004...a date that will live in infamy. : Tomorrow is the first anniversary of the brawl between the Pacers and the Pistons and their fans. Bomani Jones looks at the major players a year later, to see if things have changed for the better...or worse...

posted by MeatSaber to basketball at 03:04 PM - 17 comments

Trivia: What NHL goalie holds the record for most wins in a month?: Sawchuk? Plante? Dryden? Roy? Try again.

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 07:18 AM - 25 comments

He's disgracing my family name!: Joey Harrington might be on his last legs as the Lions' starter. Jeff Garcia's close to returning, and Dan Orlovsky, although an untested rookie, was the only QB able to get the Lions into the endzone in the preseason. Is Joey Matt Millen's version of Joe Dumars' Darko? Previously discussed here.

posted by MeatSaber to football at 12:55 PM - 27 comments

NHL Starting Over: As part of their 2005/2006 Season Preview, ESPN is making some "Greatest" lists. Yesterday was Greatest Players, today is Greatest Rivalies. Let the debates begin...

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 03:21 PM - 23 comments

Surprise, surprise...: Goodenow steps down before the NHL players get a chance to oust him.

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 12:12 PM - 10 comments

Hope Springs eternal.: A major hurdle was overcome as the NHL owners and NHLPA agree to a per-team salary cap...something I was calling, crying, nay SCREAMING for a year or better ago...

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 11:41 AM - 8 comments

Jermaine O'Neal plays the race card.: In a nutshell, the NBA wants an age limit in the next CBA. O' Neal calls the idea racist. Of course, he has nothing to back that up, but that's never stopped anyone before. Thoughts?

posted by MeatSaber to basketball at 11:08 AM - 70 comments

Harrington era may be over in Detroit.: (A/S/L check req.) Millen continues his man-crush on Joey, while Mooch and his staff want to go another way. Is 3 years a long enough time to call a QB a bust?

posted by MeatSaber to football at 07:48 AM - 17 comments

Manhattan judge gives woman go-ahead to sue MSG.: How far are we from seeing the entire rink surrounded by netting, if the NHL ever comes back?

posted by MeatSaber to hockey at 07:53 AM - 21 comments