SportsFilter: Dyams's blog

NFL overtime rules? Don't ask McNabb

dyams — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:41:09 -0500

"No, I didn't know that," Donovan McNabb said at his postgame press conference, saying he was not aware that one overtime is all you get in the NFL in the regular season. Then McNabb compounded his error by not knowing the postseason overtime rule. Those games do play to a conclusion for obvious reasons, but McNabb said, "I hate to see what happens in the Super Bowl or I hate to see what happens in the playoffs. You have to settle with a tie." A real student of the game.

Best High School Football Stadiums

dyams — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:24:00 -0400

Check out the photo gallery of the stadiums described, including, of course, Stadium Bowl, the cool stadium in Tacoma, Washington, which was seen in the Heath Ledger movie, "10 Things I Hate About You." Also look at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans, flooded by Hurricane Katrina.

9 years of Ryder Cup angst ends

dyams — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:15:36 -0400

With a raucous crowd covering every inch of the grounds around the hole, U.S. captain Paul Azinger riding down the fairway in his cart pumping up the fans and "Boooo" cheers echoing throughout the golf course, the underdog Americans pulled it off.

Clemens reportedly had affair with country star

dyams — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:54:29 -0400

Roger Clemens has another potential scandal he's already denying. He reportedly had a affair with country singer Mindy McCready in a decade-long relationship that began when she was 15 and Clemens was a 28-year old with the Red Sox. This could be especially damaging as Clemens' defamation suit against Brian McNamee proceeds.

Hawk attacks 13-year-old at Fenway Park

dyams — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:53:29 -0400

And you won't believe the name of the girl.

Jason Taylor's moves not moving the NFL

dyams — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:33:09 -0400

Jason Taylor and his "Dancing With The Stars" partner continued receiving high marks on the show Monday, while his other would-be partner the NFL's massive public relations and marketing machine tripped over its two left feet.

The Cubs Own Chicago; The White Sox Just Rent There

dyams — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:49:29 -0400

One team finally brings a World Series championship to Chicago, a much-maligned, double-jeopardy Charlie Brown of major league baseball. The other team "celebrates" 100 years since their last championship. So why are the White Sox the city's second-class citizen?

Stars and Pinstripes

dyams — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:20:39 -0400

No runs, two hits but plenty of thrills for the Virginia Tech baseball team and community as the Yankees visit to fulfill a pledge by George Steinbrenner to aid the universitys healing.

ESPN's Dana Jacobson learns the Internet is always listening

dyams — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:11:34 -0500

I didn't even learn about this until Jacobson apologized on her show Monday morning, but the question remains: Was one week away from the job that ESPN gave Dana enough of a consequence? Swilling vodka straight from the bottle at the podium and cursing Jesus?

Lambeau's changing landscape

dyams — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:20:55 -0500

The small-neighborhood aura around Lambeau Field is slowly changing, but some are still keeping the unique atmosphere alive.

On-Field Tryout Earns Stewart WVU Head Spot

dyams — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:29:29 -0500

Bill Stewart's job as interim head coach during the Mountaineer's 42-28 dismantling of Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl thrusts him to the full-time gig as the new head man to replace Rich Rodriguez.

Taxpayers will fund Yankees' VIP parking

dyams — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:23:11 -0500

Yet another perk, compliments of the richest team in sports and the taxpayers of New York.

"Slugout in the Dugout" Sinks Cubs To New Low

dyams — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:16:28 -0400

Carlos Zambrano finally gave fans the meltdown they've been waiting for, slugging it out with Michael Barrett in the dugout and clubhouse Friday. Great way to spend your 26th birthday, Carlos; get shelled then embarrass the team a bit more (if that's possible).

Pats Making Move For Moss

dyams — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:37:59 -0400

If Randy Moss becomes a Patriot, the only question remaining will be: What possible excuse for not producing can he come up with now?

Dale Jr. Finishes Race For Competition's Car

dyams — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:08:58 -0400

Kurt Busch wrecks, then leaves the track. His team gets his car ready to go back on the track, but doesn't have a driver. Enter Dale Jr. (already out of the race) who volunteered to take Busch's Hendrick's Motorsports Chevy out to finish the race, earning a few points for a competitor. Does this point towards Junior leaving for another team next season, or is he just too nice a guy, and could you EVER imagine Dale Sr. pulling this type of stunt?