Vern Fiddler is filling in impressively with Steve Sullivan out for the Preds. The loss of Steve Sullivan until December because of back surgery has proved serendipitous for the Nashville Predators so far this preseason. Vern Fiddler, inserted in Sullivan’s normal spot on a line with Jason Arnott and J.P. Dumont, is more than just […]
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Ken Griffey Jr.’s latest malady will cost him the rest of the season. What a shocker. Ken Griffey Jr. has suffered yet another season-ending injury. Well, at least it happened in late September as opposed to May. In today’s Daily Dose we check in on the Kid’s latest health woe. Vernon Wells has been shut
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Mariano Rivera was shaky, but held on to mop up Andy Pettitte’s 200th career win, and reach 30 saves for the fifth straight year. Andy Pettitte continued his great second half and career September mastery with a solid outing Wednesday, earning his 200th victory along way, as the Yankees have pulled within a game and
It’s been a tough year for Rod Barajas, right. First, he lost his lover, Jon Lieber, then he lost his job. Last night, Barajas got some redemption. (Dick Whipple/Associated Press) The Phillies are breathing down the Mets’ backs again and last night, at least, they relied on the contributions of several unlikely players to help
Here are some quick-hit observations of the first two weeks of the NFL season, and some things you can expect in the coming week of action: Uh, what’s up with LaDainian Tomlinson? While he had a slightly better week against the Pats in Week Two, it was still massively below expectations, and he was held
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Casey Blake played the hero for the Tribe for the second time in four days. With one swing of his not-so-mighty bat, Casey Blake may have done in the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. In today’s Daily Dose, we examine how Detroit blew a four-run lead and perhaps its last good shot to make headway
Jim Thome is the 23rd player in MLB history with 500 homers. Tie game, bottom of the ninth. Damn, it’s even your bobblehead doll day. What a perfect time for Jim Thome to snap his mini slump and make history with his 500th career home run. In today’s Daily Dose, we marvel at the exploits
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