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Suns, Spurs advance, will meet in West semifinals
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:54 in Sports | Viewed 2,789 views times | No Comments
In the battle of Texas, the San Antonio Spurs outlasted Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks last night to take their best of seven series four games to two and advance to the Western Conference semifinals that will begin on Monday night. The location of that first game was decided last night as well, as
Lookin At Lucky morning line Kentucky Derby favorite
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:49 in Sports | Viewed 2,489 views times | No Comments
Time does indeed fly, and it is almost hard to believe that the first Saturday in May is already upon us and that means one thing to sports fans: the Kentucky Derby. The “most exciting two minutes in sports” will take place this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and the post position draws have
Phils extend Howard for $125 million
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:44 in Sports | Viewed 2,312 views times | No Comments
Sports fans can sometimes take certain productive players for granted and moan about their failures rather than celebrating their successes, and the fans in Philadelphia may be the toughest anywhere in this regard. There are those in Philly who decry Ryan Howard’s high strikeout totals and sometimes less than stellar defense, but the reality is
Magic top Bobcats, advance
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:40 in Sports | Viewed 223 views times | No Comments
Everyone likes to talk about Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers when it comes to the Eastern Conference of the NBA, and they do present a formidable obstacle to anyone seeking a berth in this year’s NBA Finals. However, if they are going to get there, they are going to have to do something that
Eskendereya out of Kentucky Derby
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:37 in Sports | Viewed 237 views times | No Comments
Todd Pletcher has accomplished just about everything a thoroughbred horse racing trainer can achieve except a win in the Kentucky Derby, and it looked like this was finally going to be the year. He may still be able to grab that elusive brass ring, but he will have to do so without the horse that
Phillies’ Halladay living up to billing
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:33 in Sports | Viewed 231 views times | No Comments
The defending National League champion Philadelphia Phillies had hit their first rough patch of the season and needed a big effort out of their new ace, Roy Halladay, in Atlanta on Wednesday. Their bullpen had blown a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 9th inning the previous night, and they had relinquished sole possession
Reds’ Volquez get drug suspension–kind of
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:30 in Sports | Viewed 213 views times | No Comments
Major League Baseball is getting serious about testing for performance enhancing drugs these days, and the reality is that it is long overdue. The concern about testing positive has surely impacted the game and athletes know that they have to be very diligent about what they are putting into their bodies.
Vikings and Saints to kick off 2010 NFL season
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:29 in Sports | Viewed 228 views times | No Comments
They played one of the most exciting games of the season when they squared off in the NFC title game last year in New Orleans, and the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints will meet again when the 2010 NFL season kicks off on the evening of Thursday, September 9th. It took a 40-yard field
Rockies catcher Olivo anticipated Jimenez no-no
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:21 in Sports | Viewed 220 views times | No Comments
Any time you go out to the ballpark to take in a baseball game or tune into a game on television there is always the possibility that you will see some type of history made. It doesn’t usually dawn you at first, but as the game progresses and someone perhaps hits a couple of home
Nowitzki superb in Dallas victory over Spurs
Published on 25 Jun, 2010 at 8:18 in Sports | Viewed 258 views times | No Comments
When an athlete performs like a virtual machine game in and game out, year after year, we sometimes tend to take their contributions for granted. This is particularly true if they go about their business in a low key manner and avoid publicity that is the result of either controversial actions or self-aggrandizing rhetoric. Karl
