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Mike Napoli: The Catcher Version of Adam Dunn

Over the past several seasons, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn has earned a reputation in most clubhouses for being a big-time power hitter, who fails to hit for average and strikes out often. In 2007, Dunn batted .264 with 40 home runs and 165 strikeouts, and in 2006, he hit .234 with 40 home runs […]

Joey | May 16th, 2008 | Continued

Saying all the right things

You might have heard buzz about Detroit assistant Todd McLellan rumored for a number of head coach positions. Well, his philosophy fits in with what a number of teams want to do, including one particularly squad in San Jose. From the Denver Post:”I’ve …

Battle of California | May 16th, 2008 | Continued

Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker

Why I’m Still Skeptical About the WNBA

This week’s Sports Illustrated featured a flattering article regarding the Los Angeles Sparks co-owners Carla Christofferson and Kathy Goodman and how they are looking to promote Los Angeles’s very own WNBA franchise. Emphasizing the addition of former Tennessee star Candace Parker, Christofferson and Goodman seem to believe that the Sparks can reach prominence in a […]

Joey | May 16th, 2008 | Continued

WHAT RIVALRY?

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, left, talks with Los Angeles Dodgersmanger Joe Torre before a spring baseball game in Phoenix, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)Angels Look to Continue Dominance over DodgersBy Adam Dodge - Angelswin.com Senior Writer…

Angelswin.com | May 16th, 2008 | Continued

Barry Melrose still interested in coaching, says San Jose Sharks at the top of anyone’s list

I spoke briefly with ESPN analyst and former Kings coach Barry Melrose today to see if he was still interested in coaching, if he would be interested in the opening with the San Jose Sharks, and if he thought the lineup in San Jose was more talented th…

Battle of California | May 16th, 2008 | Continued

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Season Review: Rob Blake

71 GP, 9 G, 22 A, 98 PIM, -19, 144 SOG (I’m assuming 3,204 shots missed)Grade: CPossible Nicknames: Laurel, Kardashian*Note: you’re never going to get a reasoned opinion on Rob Blake, but I’m going to give it my best shot. This will be purely about his…

16May2008 | Battle of California | 0 comments | Continued

Season Review: Rob Blake

71 GP, 9 G, 22 A, 98 PIM, -19, 144 SOG (I’m assuming 3,204 shots missed) Grade: C Possible Nicknames: Laurel, Kardashian *Note: you’re never going to get a reasoned opinion on Rob Blake, but I’m going to give it my best shot. This will be purely abo…

16May2008 | Battle of California | 0 comments | Continued

The Oakland A’s - Why they may not be the AL Worst

By Eric Denton - Angelswin.com Senior WriterIt wasn’t supposed to be the Oakland Athletics in second place only a half game back of the Angels for first place in the AL West.The Mariners were the trendy pick to unseat the Angels in 2008; however they…

16May2008 | Angelswin.com | 0 comments | Continued

Lakers/Jazz Game 6 Chat

I want to touch upon a throw-away line from a recent Kobe radio interview (by Petro and Money on 570).
Kobe noted that he grew up in Italy, plus you have the international influence of Pau Gasol, Vladimir Radmanovic, Sasha Vujaic, even Ronny Turiaf (despite going to Gonzaga). He then said all of them grew up […]

16May2008 | Blue and Gold | 0 comments | Continued

Hard Knocks: Trojan Secondary

(Image by Reuters)

Ted Miller has a spot-on look at the entire Pac-10. It is concise and worth a read.

In it he sites USC possibly owning a Firstary?

He is talking about the Seconday. He is talking about Kevin Ellison, Taylor Mays, Cary Harris and Shareece Wright. (Josh Pinkard could be in the mix as well, but we expect to see him lose a step or two from not playing for the past couple years due to injury.)

This physical crew gave up only nine touchdown passes a year ago — the second-best total in the (Pac-10) conference was 17.

This is arguably the best secondary Pete Carroll, a DB himself, has ever had.

We sat next to USC’s Firstary coach, Rocky Seto, at the A Better LA charity event a couple weeks ago. He spoke modestly of the group, but agreed it could be the key component to USC’s defensive success.

As the night wore on, and the drinks kept coming, all we could say is more CB blitzes, more CB blitzes, more CB blitzes. It really is the most exciting defensive play. And a balls out, risk everything moment that captures the spirit of recent Trojan championship teams.

Breaking down the Pac-10 [ESPN]

16May2008 | TrojanWire | 0 comments | Continued

Speed Kills: Trojan Receiving Corps

(Image by The Press-Enterprise)

From a practice this week, here were the 40 times for USC’s wide receivers:

1) Ronald Johnson 4.43
2) Damian Williams 4.46
3) David Ausberry 4.48
4) Brandon Carswell 4.49
5) Vidal Hazelton 4.52
6) Garrett Green 4.56
7) Patrick Turner 4.64

Track star Travon Patterson, who did not run, would probably be the fastest. And speed will not play much of a factor if the ball is not delivered or the ball is not caught (something that has plagued USC in the last year).

The wide receivers [Inside USC]

16May2008 | TrojanWire | 0 comments | Continued

Another article worth reading

Message to NHL GMs: stand by your man/coach/mustacheThe Sharks next head coach search will one of the most intriguing stories going into this year’s off-season, especially considering the fact that there aren’t really a ton of big names in free agency….

16May2008 | Battle of California | 0 comments | Continued

Ducks in legal trouble

Well, I don’t know what to make of it just yet, but apparently Ducks owner Henry Samueli is in a bit of hot water. He was named yesterday in a civil fraud complaint against the Broadcom Corporation, and has subsequently stepped down from his position …

15May2008 | Battle of California | 0 comments | Continued

A little dirty (but the Stars’ll take it)

Some things never change. Do you think he has special goalie slash pads or something?I’d like to preface this carefully: this has been a really, really good playoff year. Aside from Earl Sleek, Emilio Estevez, Chris Pronger’s wife and Brian Burke, I th…

15May2008 | Battle of California | 0 comments | Continued

Game 5 Live Blog

Another nomuskles live blog for your viewing pleasure.
Pregame
Boston holds serve at the Garden (after a few shaky moments) and the Lakers attempt to stay perfect on the Staples Center hardwood floor during these 2008 Playoffs. We’ll obviously be watching Kobe’s back to see how he’s doing with his extra day off.
1st Quarter
TNT doesn’t want […]

15May2008 | Blue and Gold | 0 comments | Continued
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