The year was 1980 and the United States had just beaten the Soviet Union to win the Olympic gold medal in one of the biggest upsets in sports history. All hockey fans know the story. The underdog group of young Americans managed to beat the powerful, skilled and experienced Soviets, thought to be a team destined to win gold.
Russia: The New Land of the Free for Hockey Players? Read Post »
The Washington Wizards were one of the NBA’s worst teams last season, racking up a franchise record-tying 63 losses while finishing dead last in the Eastern Conference – by a shocking 13 games. Their offense was pretty bad, and their defence wasn’t much better. After four straight seasons in the playoffs, they spent their first April watching the postseason from the couch since 2003-04.
2009-10 RotoRob NBA Draft Kit: Washington Wizards Team Preview Read Post »
The Ford Center, home of the Oklahoma City Thunder, got a facelift this summer in anticipation of the second season in OKC for the team formerly known as the Seattle Supersonics.
2009-10 RotoRob NBA Draft Kit: Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview Read Post »
Welcome to the 2009-10 RotoRob NBA Draft Kit. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be previewing every team while also releasing a bevy of goodies such as cheat sheets, sleepers, busts, rookies and perhaps a mock draft or two. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you start gearing up for the upcoming hoops season.
2009-10 RotoRob NBA Draft Kit: Sacramento Kings Team Preview Read Post »
On Saturday afternoon, I was back for yet another appearance on the Alex Reimer Show on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, and this week the focus on the discussion centred on the playoff aspirations of the Boston Red Sox.
Podcast: Can the BoSox Hang on? Read Post »
Despite the fact that he’s playing through a torn thumb ligament, Francoeur has played very well lately (well, prior to a current 3-for-18 skid). He had an RBI single on Thursday and walked and scored Friday. What’s that? Two straight games with a walk drawn for Mr. Lack of Strike Zone Judgment? Before we get too excited, Friday’s walk was of the intentional variety, so it’s not as if Francoeur suddenly developed some patience.
Another Look: Jeff Francoeur Read Post »
Despite losing two of three in Philadelphia on the weekend, the Atlanta Braves are still very much in the playoff race thanks to taking the first two games of their four-game set in Florida this week.
Braves Gaining Ground in Wild Card Race Read Post »
