Even though he may be hitting ninth this year, former Pirate Jason Kendall could enjoy a renaissance in Milwaukee. Can you believe Milwaukee is going to pull a Tony La Russa and bat its pitchers eighth, leaving the nine-spot to new catcher Jason Kendall? The Brewers believe this will add 25 to 30 runs to […]
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A season-ending injury to Dorell Wright has opened the door for Ricky Davis. As the exhilarating race in the Western Conference continues with only about six weeks of games left in the regular season, recent injuries to big-name players have opened up minutes for guys who may not have been on your radar. This week’s
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Unable last year to reproduce the magic of 2006, Eric Mangini, right, proved he’s no Bill Belichick. What Went Right The Jets rose to the occasion in 2006 and surprisingly made it into the playoffs under first-year head coach Eric Mangini. In 2007, the bloom came off the rose — and then some — as
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Peter Forsberg isn’t exactly easing back into the NHL. It’s the week of big returns — Peter Forsberg, Sidney Crosby, the entire San Jose Sharks team. First, let’s start in Denver where Forsberg decided to ease back into things by averaging about 20 minutes a game. While Foppa hasn’t recorded any points in his two
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The Rockies recently locked up slugger Brad Hawpe to a long-term deal. (AI Wire photo) Defending NL Champion Colorado, coming off a 90-win season, has done a superb job of turning the organization around, but will face to tough challenge to top that record and get back to the playoffs in what is sure to
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Bill Russell, left, who knows a thing or two about Celtic greats, has given his seal of approval to Kevin Garnett. The Boston Celtics are the first NBA team to clinch a playoff spot, riding Kevin Garnett to down Detroit Wednesday night thus ending a two-year streak of watching the playoffs on TV. It’s a
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If Hank Blalock can’t stay healthy and put up some solid numbers, Texas is in even bigger trouble. If the Texas Rangers are going to somehow avoid a ninth straight season finishing behind the top two teams in the American League West, they will need a major recovery from third baseman Hank Blalock. Okay, no
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