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Austin Kent

Austin Kent

Web Site: The Good Point

Claimed Blog: The Good Point

BallHype Member since July 29, 2008

Retiring 23
thegoodpoint.com - 6 days ago
Retiring 23
— thegoodpoint.com — In April of 1997, shortly after hockey great Wayne Gretzky played his final game, the NHL took an unprecedented step and retired the number across the league, for all teams. Regardless of each team's feelings about The Great One or on retiring numbers, no NHLer would ever again wear 99.... (more) Retiring 23

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Most Valuable Memories: MLB 2008-09
thegoodpoint.com - 11 days ago
Most Valuable Memories: MLB 2008-09
— thegoodpoint.com — The 2009 Major League Baseball season was filled with many notable moments. Colorado's turnaround. Manny Ramirez's suspension. Mark Buehrle's perfect game. Like any year, there were the highs, the lows, the surprises and the disappointments. We expressed sorrow for Nick Adenhart - a life that ... (more) Most Valuable Memories: MLB 2008-09

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Sabres with upper hand over Leafs in cross-border rivalry
thegoodpoint.com - 19 days ago
Sabres with upper hand over Leafs in cross-border rivalry
— thegoodpoint.com — The cities of Toronto and Buffalo have a lot in common. They are both part of a metropolis, they both house numerous professional sports teams and they sit, geographically, separated by just two hours along the QEW highway, despite their obvious different nationalities. Beyond that, however, the ... (more) Sabres with upper hand over Leafs in cross-border rivalry

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How Chris Bosh and Lady Gaga reinvented Earth
thegoodpoint.com - 26 days ago
How Chris Bosh and Lady Gaga reinvented Earth
— thegoodpoint.com — In his book "Hip: A History", John Leland argues that hip is a result of the mixing of cultures and ideas, each of which builds off the other. It's why yesterday's crime is today's cool and tomorrow's passe. He also argues that the image of cool "has pushed steadily towards... (more) How Chris Bosh and Lady Gaga reinvented Earth

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Mutiny cries premature in Blue Jays clubhouse
thegoodpoint.com - 10/15/2009
Mutiny cries premature in Blue Jays clubhouse
— thegoodpoint.com — The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2009 campaign with a bang, but finished with a near mutiny. Through the first 41 games of the season, the Jays owned the best record in the American League (27-14), while showcasing some brilliant young talent in Travis Snider, Adam Lind and Ricky Romero... (more) Mutiny cries premature in Blue Jays clubhouse

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Can't anybody here call this game?
thegoodpoint.com - 10/14/2009
Can't anybody here call this game?
— thegoodpoint.com — Legend once has it that as manger of a hapless New York Mets team destined for over 100 losses, their manager Casey Stengal rhetorically asked "can't anybody here play this game?" After watching some of the NBA's pre-season I know how he felt. Not about the players, most of which... (more) Can't anybody here call this game?

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Pittsburgh's Pirates, revealed
thegoodpoint.com - 10/9/2009
Pittsburgh's Pirates, revealed
— thegoodpoint.com — The Bucs are one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball. But what ever happened to them? This is a franchise that has produced stars Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, Bill Mazeroski and Jason Bay and on top of that they play in (arguably) one of the best ballparks in... (more) Pittsburgh's Pirates, revealed

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Pitcher, Number 34
thegoodpoint.com - 9/29/2009
Pitcher, Number 34
— thegoodpoint.com — Your time with the Blue Jays will always remain a mystery. How on Earth did you convince JP Riccardi that you were worth all that money? 55 million over five years. Better question: How did you convince New York you were worth even more? 82.5 million over five years. I... (more) Pitcher, Number 34

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The new-found chutzpah of Brian Burke
thegoodpoint.com - 9/24/2009
The new-found chutzpah of Brian Burke
— thegoodpoint.com — Brian Burke is not afraid to take a risk. His latest move as general manger of the Toronto Maple Leafs was to trade the Leafs' next two first-round picks and a this-year's second rounder for Phil Kessel, who he then signed for five years. Any move involving the Leafs is... (more) The new-found chutzpah of Brian Burke

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NHL Comebacks - Not for everyone
thegoodpoint.com - 9/22/2009
NHL Comebacks - Not for everyone
— thegoodpoint.com — First Claude Lemieux, now Jason Allison and Theoren Fleury. Two players that have seen better days, yet they follow in the footsteps of many just like them. Too many. Players who have had a nice little picnic in the National Hockey League, achieved mediocre careers - at best - and made... (more) NHL Comebacks - Not for everyone

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The Leaderless Leafs
thegoodpoint.com - 9/21/2009
The Leaderless Leafs
— thegoodpoint.com — In the latter half of the 2007-08 NHL season, long-time Toronto Maple Leaf captain Mats Sundin had a couple of opportunities to do right by his hockey club. Depending on what you consider to be noble - standing by your team or gracefully stepping down - Sundin had the chance to do... (more) The Leaderless Leafs

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John McDonald's tears cure Swine Flu
thegoodpoint.com - 9/18/2009
John McDonald's tears cure Swine Flu
— thegoodpoint.com — Blue Jay fans love John McDonald. It's a surprising form of loyalty since the veteran shortstop spends the majority of the season in the dugout. However, there's something about "Johnny Mac" that has captured Toronto's collective heart, despite his career .238 average (as of Sept. 14). Maybe ... (more) John McDonald's tears cure Swine Flu

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My heart is big enough for Washington Wizards-era Michael Jordan, too
thegoodpoint.com - 9/14/2009
My heart is big enough for Washington Wizards-era Michael Jordan, too
— thegoodpoint.com — There's hullabaloo in the air about Michael Jordan finally joining the Hall of Fame - he naturally deserves it. This story here then - the one you've stumbled upon while traipsing the vast Internet desert - is about that induction to an extent, but not in the way that you... (more) My heart is big enough for Washington Wizards-era ...

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Sympathy for the Coyotes
thegoodpoint.com - 9/10/2009
Sympathy for the Coyotes
— thegoodpoint.com — Jim Balsillie is not going away quietly. He wants to buy a NHL team. He is willing to pay dearly for one, much more than others are willing to pay. His latest bid for the Phoenix Coyotes is over $212 million, much more than the only other major offer, a... (more) Sympathy for the Coyotes

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Being Quentin Richardson
thegoodpoint.com - 9/3/2009
Being Quentin Richardson
— thegoodpoint.com — Ahh, to be overpaid in a bad economic climate; to be one of the most valuable chips in your entire profession while holding only average tangible performance value; to be equally desired and reviled, sought after and shopped around; to be Quentin Richardson. Q-Rich has had quite the summer. It... (more) Being Quentin Richardson

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