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Packer out, Kellogg in as CBS lead announcer Billy Packer is out after 27 years as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS, making way for Clark Kellogg. "Like Billy Packer, Al McGuire or any of the most highly regarded broadcasters, Clark is an original voice with his own style and perspective." Will Kellogg's style be an upgrade over Packer's? Is this a good move for CBS?
posted on July 14, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
An Instant Classic "A rivalry between the league's two most storied franchises -- with some of the game's biggest names and biggest moments -- now has its biggest rally. No team had ever overcome more than a 15-point deficit after the first quarter, and Elias Sports Bureau said it was the biggest comeback in the finals since 1971. One thing's for sure, it will forever be remembered in the annals of Celtics-Lakers lore."
posted on June 13, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
D'Antoni accepts Knicks' offer Mike D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in its history. Can he make the Knicks contenders again?
posted on May 10, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Indiana set to hire Crean as hoops coach Indiana University will hire Marquette's Tom Crean as its basketball coach and is expected to introduce him at a news conference Wednesday. The hiring comes near the end of a tumultuous six-week period in which former Hoosiers coach Kelvin Sampson resigned amid an NCAA scandal, interim coach Dan Dakich replaced him and then lost four of seven games. Is Indiana on the road to recovery?
posted on April 02, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Kidd to Dallas: Take Two In a revised deal that includes the semi-retired Keith Van Horn, Jason Kidd appears to be heading to the Dallas Mavericks after all. Does Kidd give them enough to win it all?
posted on February 18, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
49ers Let Cardinals Off the Hook Tony Kornheiser was right -- the 49ers snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory must have been scripted -- or that's just what bad teams always do. The 49ers coaching staff and players totally mismanaged the end of the game. With no timeouts and less than 20 seconds, you keeping throwing -- or spiking -- the ball until the last play ... then maybe you run.
posted by habitz at 12:54 PM on November 12
49ers Let Cardinals Off the Hook Tony Kornheiser was right -- the 49ers snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory must have been scripted -- or that's just what bad teams always do. The 49ers coaching staff and players totally mismanaged the end of the game. With no timeouts and less than 20 seconds, you keeping throwing -- or spiking -- the ball until the last play ... then maybe you run.
posted by habitz at 12:54 PM on November 11
Here's Martz's response to his last second play calling: sports.espn.go.com
Anybody buying?
posted at 11:53 PM on November 11
49ers Let Cardinals Off the Hook Tony Kornheiser was right -- the 49ers snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory must have been scripted -- or that's just what bad teams always do. The 49ers coaching staff and players totally mismanaged the end of the game. With no timeouts and less than 20 seconds, you keeping throwing -- or spiking -- the ball until the last play ... then maybe you run.
posted by habitz at 12:54 PM on November 11
Ditka better retract his earlier comments while he still has some time.
posted at 04:45 PM on November 11
Favre Accused of Helping Packers Opponent Brett Favre phoned officials of the Detroit Lions prior to their game with the Green Bay Packers and gave an hour-long tutorial on the Packers offense, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer claimed today. If true, it didn't help -- the Pack won 45-28.
posted by rcade at 01:24 PM on October 24
"I know Jerry Jones talked with Romo and others before hiring Phillips."
Not the best illustration at this point viking.
posted at 02:19 AM on October 24
Cowboys Acquire Roy Williams in Trade with Lions The Dallas Cowboys traded next year's first-, third- and sixth-round draft picks to the Detroit Lions for wide receiver Roy Williams. The trade deadline move adds a receiver who has a career 262 catches for 3,884 yards and 29 touchdowns.
posted by rcade at 06:34 PM on October 17
BI said:
"I'm not defending him at all, I'm simply stating facts."
That's kind of weak BI. Why are you simply stating facts, except to see him not be wrongfully accused in this case, or to imply that we don't know or care about "facts"? I don't think you're a bad person to defend him in this situation; everyone is entitled to their opinion. That said, your statement above is just rhetoric.
posted at 02:04 PM on October 17
Cowboys Acquire Roy Williams in Trade with Lions The Dallas Cowboys traded next year's first-, third- and sixth-round draft picks to the Detroit Lions for wide receiver Roy Williams. The trade deadline move adds a receiver who has a career 262 catches for 3,884 yards and 29 touchdowns.
posted by rcade at 06:34 PM on October 16
Mickster said:
"I also see where so many people say that "on paper...." That's the great thing about the NFL, on any given Sunday..."
I agree with you Mickster. Part of the reason in my mind why people say that "on paper this team should dominate, win this weekend, etc etc" is b/c people are usually referring to skill position players with high profiles. Guys like Romo, T.O., and Barber.
No one says "did you see that offseason guard/longsnapper/center/
punter acquisition? We're unbeatable now!" The reality is, many times these guys make or break a game for you, regardless of whether or not they get much face time.
posted at 02:25 PM on October 16
Milwaukee Brewers return to the postseason after a 26 year absence. The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the postseason for the first time in 26 years after clinching the NL Wild Card spot yesterday.
posted by evixir at 12:51 PM on October 03
BI,
This is from a review of tonight's game:
"Pitching on three days' rest for the fourth consecutive start, Sabathia had his worst outing since joining the Brewers in a trade with Cleveland on July 7.
The burly left-hander allowed five runs and six hits -- all for extra bases -- in 3 2/3 innings. He walked four, his second-highest total of the season."
I know that the article also says he'll be highly sought after in the offseason, but you can't argue with how what he's done this last couple months will take a toll long-term. Tonight's start may be a misnomer, but in the long run i think Sabathia's career will take a hit.
You're probably right about one thing; whether or not his longevity takes a hit, his pocketbook won't. My guess is the Yankees will land him after the Red Sox drive the price up for him, where his stuff will erode at a decent rate. And somewhere in the distance, Theo will be laughing.
posted at 12:57 AM on October 03
Milwaukee Brewers return to the postseason after a 26 year absence. The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the postseason for the first time in 26 years after clinching the NL Wild Card spot yesterday.
posted by evixir at 12:51 PM on October 02
Hal said this:
"but those risks will pay off huge for Sabathia."
I think that it is still a bit too early to tell on that. If he shows a lot of visible signs of wear and tear in the postseason due to this year, you may see teams back off him a bit. Guys who push so hard like this often fall apart soon after. I think he is more of a risk than many think.
Don't get me wrong; great pitcher no doubt, but i wonder if the strain he put on himself will become evident before his big payday.
posted at 12:40 PM on October 02
Ohio State no match for Southern Cal Southern Cal proved that they are the team to beat. Coach Tressel " i am pleased.....we fought hard"
posted by Beatchy at 01:11 PM on September 17
It is funny to me that all these OSU fans are demanding change --but are afraid to say what might really be necessary, the firing of Coach Tressel.
I'm well aware of his record, and i wouldn't have the cohonas to fire him myself, but speaking as an outsider (Big 12 fan) it seems to me that the Tressel-led Buckeyes have hit a ceiling. They can't compete with top talent outside of the Big 10.
I know everyone wants to blame the coordinators, but last week on espn radio Tressel admitted that he's always been conservative and "never thought that was a bad thing." Well, when your playing a team as good as Florida, LSU, USC, etc etc, it is a bad thing. The coordinators can't be blamed when it is Tressel who is leading the way with his conservative philosophy. Ultimately, they do what they're told.
Further, i doubt you can recruit much better, given the fact that their are no beaches in sight. Even if you could, with tressel running a convservative game plan who cares who you get to run the 3 yard dive play?
All that said, it is hard to risk losing being a top tier team every year for a chance at perennial nat'l title success. I wouldn't fire him if i was the AD. Nevetheless, i wonder if such a risk is necessary to avoid consistent embarassment on the Nat'l stage.
You may all kill me now.
posted at 03:17 PM on September 17
Brewers Fire Ned Yost With 12 games to go in the season, the Brewers attempt to stop their meltdown by firing the manager.
posted by TheQatarian at 10:50 PM on September 17
I've heard that stat before, and while i admit that i don't possess an indepth knowledge of sabermetrics, i find the claim that the manager's impact on a season being only 2-4 games doubtful. Nearly every game a team gives away in the latter innings can be traced to bullpen play, which is controlled by the manager. This is only one example, but i agree with blue dog that this seems pretty subjective.
posted at 02:51 PM on September 17
Report: Brady's Injury Torn ACL Tom Brady's injury is a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to Michael Silver of Yahoo Sports. Brady was knocked out in the first quarter of Sunday's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs after a hit by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard.
posted by rcade at 08:44 PM on September 13
"I'd much rather it be an ego clash or a locker room brawl concerning the epistemology of the word 'scrum.'"
Just for the heck of it, i think the word you're looking for is etymology, not epistemology. You see etymology is derived from the words . . .
posted at 02:59 AM on September 13
Lance Armstrong to return to pro cycling Armstrong, who will turn 37 on September 18, cited 41-year-old US swimmer Dara Torres's Olympic comeback in Beijing as proof that age was no barrier to an elite sports career.
posted by Amateur at 06:19 PM on September 12
I'm with llb on this one. Armstrong, as an athlete, will always have his popularity, and thus his influence in the US to effect medical progress, tied to cycling. Obviously, one day he will make a mockery of himself if he keeps going, but since he has won multiple times, i would think that he has a better feel for what it takes to succeed than any of us do.
posted at 01:20 PM on September 12
Packer out, Kellogg in as CBS lead announcer Billy Packer is out after 27 years as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS, making way for Clark Kellogg. "Like Billy Packer, Al McGuire or any of the most highly regarded broadcasters, Clark is an original voice with his own style and perspective." Will Kellogg's style be an upgrade over Packer's? Is this a good move for CBS?
posted by brainofdtrain at 01:18 PM on July 14
I for one think this is a great move for CBS. Packer has never been a favorite of mine, and his pretty clear homerism for Memphis in last year's title game was bothersome for me. On the other hand, i like Kellogg's calm and smooth delivery. He may not always have the most interesting content, but his tone conveys a level head and class. I'm excited for this move.
posted at 01:21 PM on July 14
Jagr's Bummed. The New York Rangers decide to move on with Markus Naslund, leaving Jaromir Jagr behind. Jagr is reportedly on his way to Russia.
posted by NoMich at 02:15 PM on July 05
This makes me really bummed as well. I 1st got into hockey as Jagr was turning into a superstar (and a bit of a prima donna) at Pittsburgh. When he left, my interest in hockey did as well. I was hoping that he would return to Pittsburgh, and i would start following them again. I need a reason more than Sid, b/c i would feel like such a bandwagon fan. It looks like i don't have much of a choice now. Either be a bandwagon fan, or don't re-engage the sport again for a while.
posted at 11:56 PM on July 05
Video: Diamondbacks Catcher Chris Snyder Fractures Left Testicle Although the injury report just says that Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder is on the 15-day DL with a groin injury, the team revealed that he suffered a "left testicular fracture" Monday when hit by a foul ball. "Suspended in the scrotum, a skin pouch below the penis, each testicle is surrounded by the tunica albuginea, a tough, fibrous covering that often takes the hit of trauma to the gland," according to UrologyHealth.Org. "Like the shell of an egg, it can be easily 'fractured' or shattered when confronted by a blunt or violent force." See the video.
posted by rcade at 02:14 PM on July 03
Oh my gosh, why did they slow mo that? And why did i watch it in slow mo? I'm going to go throw up now . . .
posted at 11:54 PM on July 03
habitz,
I agree with you that it is inexcusable, but i think that this helps them save a little face.