First Half Premier League Report Cards
added on February 20th, 2009 |
| It's just slightly past the half way mark of the Premier League season, and with the transfer window opening in January 2009, this is the perfect time to grade each team's first half performance.
1. Liverpool (13-6-1): A
The Reds are looking like legitimate title contenders. They haven't been able to pull... |
What's going on at Chelsea?
added on February 20th, 2009 |
| Scolari is out at Chelsea, and Hiddink is in, at least for the remainder of the season. Roman Abramovich used his influence with Russian Football to persuade them to let Hiddink serve as coach of both Chelsea and Russia on a temporary basis. Hiddink insists that at season's end, he's... |
Mike Holmgren wins last home game as Seattle coach, beats NYJ 13-3
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| It has been a rough final for the only coach to ever take the Seahawks to the Super Bowl. From AP-
Seattle's Maurice Morris sliced through the snow like a sled for a season-high 116 yards and John Carlson scored the only touchdown on a short pass from backup Seneca... |
Battle of the Pits Ohio- Cincinnati beats Cleveland 14-0
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| The 2008 NFL season has to have Ohio residents longing for the days when Brian Sipe and Ken Anderson duked it out. From AP-
On a bone-chilling Sunday, a season of high hopes hit new depths for the Cleveland Browns.
"Worst season I've ever played in," running back Jamal Lewis said.
Cedric... |
Will George Johnson of the Calgary Herald please pick up the black courtesy phone
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| Another sports writer showing their ignorance about the Florida Panthers. From ESPN-
The Cats won their franchise-record fifth straight road game Friday night in Calgary, a city they hadn't enjoyed any success in whatsoever since 1999. The night before, backstopped by the white-hot Craig Anderson, they shut out the big... |
Close call- Miami Dolphins beat Kansas City 38-31 to go to 10-5
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| It was the fins version of the ice bowl. Supposedly the coldest game time temperature in franchise history(Does someone really keep stats on such nonsense?) and Miami needed a win to keep any realistic hope for the playoffs. The Dolphins won but it wasn't pretty. In spite of the... |
Florida Panthers beat Colorado for the first time ever at home
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| The final score yesterday was 3-0. If you wanted to get technical, Florida had beaten the Colorado franchise in a home game, but it was the team was still the Quebec Nordiques in 1994. In between 94 and 2008 Florida lost the regular season encounters in Florida between them and... |
Columbus Center Derick Brassard out for the season
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| He was tied for the rookie scoring lead before his injury happened. From ESPN-
The rookie disclocated his right shoulder during a fight last Thursday night.
"He's going to have surgery in early January and he's done for the year," Jackets general manager Scott Howson told ESPN.com Monday.
"He's four to six months... |
Report questions age of New Jersey Nets' Yi
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| A basketball twist to the sports question of 2008- What is the real age of a Chinese athlete?
NBA player Yi Jianlian is being investigated by a Chinese-language magazine which claims he is one of many of the country's athletes guilty of lying about their age on official documents.
Yi, who... |
Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson start streak to end at 275
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| The last time he wasn't in a NBA starting lineup was three years ago. From ESPN-
With the Washington Wizards off to a 4-21 start, lineup changes were to be expected. Unexpected is DeShawn Stevenson volunteering to sacrifice his 275-game starting streak to help give the team a spark.
Stevenson, who... |
You gotta believe?- Florida and Tomas Vokoun shutout Nashville 3-0
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| The Czech goaltender shutout his former team The Nashville Predators by stopping all 27 shots on goal. Michael Frolik scored two of Florida's three goals. The other was netted by Cory Stilman.
Florida is now 9-2-3 in their last fourteen games. That included a 5-game winning streak, so they are 5-1-1... |
Miami(Ohio) to name Mike Haywood as its next football coach
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| He had been the Fighting Irish's Offensive coordinator since 2005. From AP-
Miami of Ohio named Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Haywood as its head coach on Tuesday.
The hiring of Haywood brings the number of black football coaches in the Bowl Championship Subdivision to six of 119 programs. He succeeds Shane... |
NHL trying to find new revenue for cash-strapped Phoenix Coyotes
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| There is a precedent for the league to take over the financially troubled franchise. From ESPN-
The NHL hasn't taken over control of the Phoenix Coyotes, but it is taking an active role in trying to find new investors or ownership for the financially strapped franchise and is being kept... |
#9 Georgetown holds FIU to 38 points, wins 76-38
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| Reminds me of college basketball scoring before the shot clock was introduced. From AP-
On Tuesday night, the Hoyas polished off undermanned Florida International 76-38.
Austin Freeman scored 17 points, Chris Wright had 14 and DaJuan Summers added 13 for Georgetown (9-1).
The Hoyas, who won their sixth straight, completely outclassed the Golden... |
Lakers snap Celtics 19 game winning streak
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| Boston hadn't lost a game since November 14th. From AP-
Kobe Bryant had 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Pau Gasol scored seven of his 20 points in the final three minutes, and the Lakers beat Boston 92-83 Thursday to snap the Celtics' franchise-record 19-game winning streak.
The game... |
Rich Ellerson leaves Cal Poly to take over at Army
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| Three of his family members went to the US Military Academy. From ESPN-
Rich Ellerson, who led Cal Poly to the FCS football playoffs this season and is considered one of the top coaches in the country at running the triple-option offense, has been picked to rebuild the Army football program.
Ellerson,... |
Jockey Sam Thompson Jr. dead at 36
added on December 28th, 2008 |
| He died as a result of injuries from being thrown from a horse he rode on December 20th. Arguably the most famous track related fatality in horse racing history, was the death of Harness Hall of Famer Billy Haughton who died in 1986. Haughton was one of the sport's legends... |
Premier League Team of the Week - 10
added on December 11th, 2008 |
| Soccerword's Premiership Team of the Week - 10
We're going with a 3-4-3 formation for this week's team:
Goalkeeper: Jussi Jaaskelainen (Bolton)
Defenders: Alex (Chelsea), John Terry (Chelsea), Ricardo Gardner (Bolton)
Midfielders: Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Man United), Rory Delap (Stoke City), Florent Malouda (Chelsea)
Forwards: Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), Obafemi Martins (Newcastle), Louis... |
Premier League Team of the Week - 12
added on December 11th, 2008 |
| Soccerword's Premiership Team of the Week - 12
We're going with a 4-3-3 formation for this week's team:
Goalkeeper: Jussi Jaaskelainen (Bolton)
Defenders: Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea), Rafael (Man United), Jolean Lescott (Everton), Alvaro Arbeloa (Liverpool)
Midfielders: Samir Nasri (Arsenal), Matthew Taylor (Bolton), Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
Forwards: Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), Robbie Keane (Spurs), Louis Saha... |
Liverpool, Chelsea advance to Champions League final 16
added on December 11th, 2008 |
| PSV Eindhoven 1 - 3 Liverpool
Liverpool had already clinched a spot in the final 16 of the Champions League, but their 3-1 win at Eindhoven. Germain ensured the Reds finished in first place in their group. After falling behind 0-1, Liverpool responded with three goals despite resting many of their... |
