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- 07/06/08
Maple Bats: One of Baseball's Most Dangerous Weapons About two or three times a game. players swinging bats made of maple wood end up with kindling in their hands while the barrel – blunt and thick on one end, splintered and sharp on the other – flies every which direction. "Someone's going to die at a baseball stadium soon," writes Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. "Might be a player. Could be an umpire. Possibly even a fan. It almost was a coach."
posted on May 10, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Who is Antonio Cromartie? Cromartie may be best known as the Chargers quaterback who led the league in interceptions last year and owns the league record for longest scoring play with a 109 yard return. But not many people know about the other aspects of Cromartie's life, life changing instances such as life-threatening illnesses, having his mom kidnapped at gunpoint, and a scary car accident.
posted on May 7, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Stolen Bases Are On the Rise With stolen bases rising for the third year in a row Ryan Fagan examines five up and coming baserunners.
posted on May 4, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
The Ten Worst Number One Overall Picks A look back at the surefire picks that weren't.
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Randy Moss Re-Signs with the Patriots Moss and the Patriots agree to a three year, $27 million deal. Meanwhile the Falcons release Warrick Dunn one day after signing Michael Turner to a six year deal. However, the week's biggest winner is Ben Roethlisberger who agreed to a $102 million deal with the Steelers.
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Michael Turner is ready for his chance to shine. After four years of being the back up to the greatest running back in the game, Michael Turner is ready for his chance to recieve the bulk of the carries. Turner might not be L.T., but he's better than many of the halfbacks who started around the league last year.
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
The Ten Best Individual Sports Rivalries Men's Vogue lists what they believe are the ten greatest individual sports rivalries in history.
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
PGA Tour caddie Steve Duplantis dies. Duplantis was killed after being struck by a taxi while crossing the street. Duplantis was working for with Eric Axley and had previously worked with golfers Jim Furyk, Rich Beem, and Tommy Armour III. Duplantis is heavily mentioned in the book Bud, Sweat, and Tees.
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Giants top Buccaneers, Chargers defeat Titans.
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Seattle defeats Washington, Jacksonville edges Pittsburgh.
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - Go to the detail view for this result
Tom Brady is 2007's Sportsman of the Year Think of an NFL without Tom Brady. Think of the water cooler discussions you wouldn't be having because Brady wouldn't be doing something every week that absolutely blew you away. Input from players, coaches, and personel.
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Strange Days A look back at the 2007 college football season, one of the wildest seasons in history.
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
The Top Ten Obscure Sports in the World. Everything from surf lifesaving to unicycle hockey.
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Oklahoma crushes Missouri, Pittsburgh upsets West Virginia, LSU edges Tennessee, Ohio State celebrates, and the folks at the BCS prepare to get in the fetal position and crawl under their desks.
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Replacing the BCS with a 16 team playoff. Drew Wetzel discusses how this should be done.
posted on Nov 27, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Lloyd Carr announces his retirement. Carr retires after a long and illustrious career that includes a 121-40 overall record, three Big Ten titles, and one National Title.
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Some consider them only another piece of equipment. They don't understand that baseball gloves, like the game, are eternal.
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
The jobs you don't see on your TV. Sports work isn't all million-dollar paydays and first-class conditions.
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Match wits against Peyton Manning and try out this addictive NFL trivia game. Caution: according to the "rulebook", side effects may include shattered ego, mind-numbing syndrome, the destruction of computer keyboard and/or loss of appetite.
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
"Ninety percent of putts that are short don't go in." A collection of the dumb sport quotes.
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Curtis Martin Retires. Martin ranks fourth All-Time on the NFL's career rushing list and was the second running back in NFL history to start his career with ten straight 1,000 yard seasons.
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Justin Verlander pitches no-hitter. The Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander shuts down the Brewers while striking out 12 batters. Verlander becomes the first Tiger to throw a no-hitter since Jack Morris in 1984.
posted on Jun 12, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
An Interview with One of Baseball's Greatest. Ken Burns with baseball icon Buck O'Neil about organizing black baseball, Satchel Page, and much more.
posted on May 14, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
From 0 to 99 and everything in between. The Sporting News breaks down who are currently the best athletes at each number in sports.
posted on May 10, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
The real Nuke LaLoosh. He remembers what it felt like to be in control. It was a long time ago. But that kind of euphoria never dies. "It's like trying to describe an ice cream sundae," Jason Neighborgall says, "to someone who has never tasted one before."
posted on May 4, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
2007 is the 50th anniversary of the Golden Glove award. To celebrate, Rawlings is having fans vote on who they think the greatest fielders of the past fifty years are at each position.
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Tiki Barber joins NBC. While Barber's NFL career may have come to an end, his media career is just beginning.
posted on Feb 13, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Paraglider attacked by eagles. Nicky Moss has a harrowing encounter in Australia.
posted on Feb 3, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
When franchises go bad. The Raiders, Knicks, Blues, and Orioles are the SportingNews' choices for the worst franchises in pro sports.
posted on Jan 19, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Colts kick past Ravens while the Saints march by the Eagles.
posted on Jan 14, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Ownership group buys DC United for $33 million. This group includes former Duke basketball players Brian Davis and Christian Laettner. The group becomes the third ownership group to own the club.
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Notre Dame makes history and LSU comes away with a big Sugar Bowl win. LSU defeated Notre Dame 41-14 in the Sugar Bowl's return to the Superdome, and handed Notre Dame its ninth straight bowl loss which is the most in NCAA history.
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
LaDainian Tomlinson is Sportsman of the Year. His teammates idolize him. He respects his profession. He cares about his community. Oh, yeah, and he's a touchdown-scoring machine. LaDainian Tomlinson is a worthy Sportsman in every sense of the word.
posted on Dec 23, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Young athlete brings inspiration. But where Martin differs from every other college player is the fact that NFL stars such as Winslow and Owens are much bigger fans of him than he could ever be of them.
posted on Dec 6, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Sorry Mr. Stern but the players have had enough. There has been two unfair labor practice charges filed against the NBA, do in large part to issues involving the new ball and the "zero-tolerance policy."
posted on Dec 1, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Jim Brown speaks about some of the things wrong with the NFL today. It's trying to protect the players, but you know, I think it's also an attempt to try to add to the offensive excitement of the game. It's over-legislated and it's not fair to defensive players. It doesn't represent what football is supposed to be.
posted on Nov 30, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Rush to Judgement. Wrong TV feeds and poor equipment have changed the outcome of important college football games.
posted on Nov 10, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Dishwashing, ironing, and hashing? In the weird world of obscure sports, anything is possible.
posted on Nov 1, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
In a year of ups and downs The Tigers gave baseball fans in Detroit a year to remember. No matter the lingering bitterness of the finish, they were a team that deserves to be cherished.
posted on Oct 29, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Think you were a good athlete in high school? Think again.
posted on Oct 28, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
The Seven Deadly Sins Nine NFL teams, seven deadly sins.
posted on Oct 6, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Its been a long time. Look out baseball fans because the Detroit Tigers have made the playoffs for the first time since 1987.
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Beasts of the East. Michael Silver explains why the NFC East is the best division in football.
posted on Aug 24, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
A big bang for the buck. Ten players who will try to bring their "A" game for their new teams, all with salaries around two million.
posted on Aug 4, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Can you compare apples to oranges? Bill Simmons gives it a shot with Larry Legend vs. Big Papi.
posted on Aug 2, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Something rare happened on July 15th, 2006 but unlike other occurences that happen once every 30 years, this one went largely unnoticed.
posted on Jul 16, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
The good, the bad, and the in between. Michael Silver evaluates and ranks NFL owners from the best to the worst, from Robert Kraft and Jerry Jones at the top to Tom Benson at the bottom.
posted on Jun 30, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Midnight Games Baseball in Alaska.
posted on Jun 29, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
The results are in and Thorton wins the Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP. The award was given at the NHL Awards show last night. Previously, SpoFites attempted to predict the winners in a Locker Room Thread.
posted on Jun 23, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
3,000 Square Feet of Trouble Could a $757,500 house lived in by Reggie Bush's family cause every game he has played in to be forfeited?
posted on Apr 23, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Brackets trashed around the country. Although some people might of picked George Mason to upset Michigan State and even make the sweet sixteen, most were crying foul after they made the tournament over Hofstra. The Patriots have now proved everyone wrong as they have become the first mid-major to make the tournament after beating Connecticut in a huge upset today.
posted on Mar 26, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
So long Joey. The former third pick out of the University of Oregon is moving on without his former team. Joey Harrington, who has undoubtably performed way below expectations, will be free to test the free agent market and leave the Lions behind.
posted on Mar 20, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Goodbye Paul. One of the men that have made huge contributions to the NFL is now retiring. Paul Tagliabue, commissioner of the NFL is retiring after negotiating a very tough labor deal. The NFL will miss the leadership of the man who has overseen a massive stadium rebuilding plan that has replaced over two-thirds of the 32 teams stadiums.
posted on Mar 20, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
America's Favorite Player Released. The man who has given sportsblogs across America things to talk about over the course of the past few months has finally been released and is free to find another team. Even if you're oblivious to everything in the sports world, you can tell something went bad when the team announces his release in a one sentence statement.
posted on Mar 14, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
The Rocket to represent the United States. Roger Clemens, who has currently not said whether he will play another season, has been picked to be on the United States team in the World Baseball Classic.
posted on Feb 15, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Twelve wacky moments in Super Bowl history. A nice link before Super Bowl XL. I haven't been along enough to witness all of these and unfortunatly was not in the room during infamous number two, but I'm sure these bring back memories for many people.
posted on Jan 30, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result
Lions hire Marinelli who spent the past 10 seasons in Tampa Bay as defensive line coach, said Thursday that as coach of the Detroit Lions he doesn't plan to worry about the team's struggling past.
posted on Jan 19, 2006 - Go to the detail view for this result