BallHype User Blog - newgroom422

The No-Stats All-Star: Shane Battier

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:44:11 +0000

His greatness is not marked in box scores or at slam-dunk contests, but on the court Shane Battier makes his team better, often much better, and his opponents worse, often much worse. BY MICHAEL LEWIS

newgroom422 posted 2/16/2009 from nytimes.com

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Battered by Bryant and James, Knicks Try to Regroup for the Celtics

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 08:33:21 +0000

Coach Mike D’Antoni said the Knicks seemed in awe of the superstars who have visited the Garden this week, and that is no way to pursue victory.

newgroom422 posted 2/6/2009 from nytimes.com

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Arbitration isn't offered to Rafael Furcal, Garret Anderson

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 06:25:29 +0000

Both local baseball teams on Monday failed to offer key veteran players arbitration, the Angels passing on outfielder Garret Anderson and the Dodgers on shortstop Rafael Furcal. But in a mild surprise, the Angels did offer arbitration to pitcher Jon Garland.

newgroom422 posted 12/2/2008 from latimes.com

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Sources: A's close to deal for Rockies star Holliday

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:52:00 +0000

The A's are close to acquiring left fielder Matt Holliday from the Rockies, according to major-league sources. The players the Rockies will receive have not been decided, and the deal likely will not be finalized for approximately 48 hours, sources said.

newgroom422 posted 11/11/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Sports figures helped pave way for Obama

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 05:32:57 +0000

Contrary to what he said, Barack Obama's path to the White House didn't begin in Iowa. Ian O'Connor says it started in 1947 with Jackie Robinson and continued with Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Doug Williams, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

newgroom422 posted 11/6/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Nash Backs Change in Adopted Home

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 06:57:27 +0000

Steve Nash has been too busy adjusting to the style of his own new coach to be overly concerned with Mike D'Antoni's starring role in the latest Stephon Marbury soap opera.

newgroom422 posted 11/5/2008 from nytimes.com

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Rays must guard against complacency

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:48:15 +0000

Let's hope the Rays don't get overconfident against the Phillies.

newgroom422 posted 10/21/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Only Goodell can judge Pacman

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:43:40 +0000

Pacman Jones has proved once again he can't handle himself, so Jason Whitlock says it's time for him to go away.

newgroom422 posted 10/9/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Floyd Guarantees Devil Rays Will Win World Series

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 23:07:19 +0000

The best designated hitter in all of baseball, Cliff “Dr. Huxtable” Floyd has a guarantee for y’all. And it’s way better than Brett Myers’ lame-ass guarantee.

newgroom422 posted 10/1/2008 from bugsandcranks.com

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Brewers lack arms to keep up with Phillies

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 21:33:09 +0000

The Brewers have waited 26 years to get back to the playoffs. Ken Rosenthal doesn't think their return will be that triumphant.

newgroom422 posted 10/1/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall Out For Season

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:56:58 +0000

Right now, the Steelers have on roster just two healthy RBs who have had any carries this season, veteran Mewelde Moore and 3rd year back Casey Davis. Go with Mewelde.

newgroom422 posted 9/30/2008 from faketeams.com

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Kiffin fired as Raiders coach

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:53:45 +0000

Finally, after weeks of rumors, it's happened! Al Davis pulls the trigger on Lane Kiffin.

newgroom422 posted 9/30/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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'Skins rule Cowboys, showing off NFC East's depth

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:46:59 +0000

As the NFL trade deadline approaches, someone desperately needs to make a deal. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. We're not talking players here. We're talking franchises. Swap an NFC East club with another from the NFC West. It doesn't matter which ones.

newgroom422 posted 9/29/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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SHOCKER: No. 1 USC loses to Oregon State

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:37:52 +0000

“It was surreal,” linebacker Rey Maualuga said. “They were running the same plays. We didn’t know how to stop it.”

newgroom422 posted 9/26/2008 from ocregister.com

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5 Keys to Oregon State's win over USC

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:30:27 +0000

A photo gallery highlighting 5 keys to the biggest upset of the college football season so far.

newgroom422 posted 9/26/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Phillie Phanatic ad leads to stadium bomb scare

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:40:37 +0000

After a bomb scare at the Philadelphia Phillies' ballpark, authorities pointed the finger at a fuzzy green suspect - The Phillie Phanatic.

newgroom422 posted 9/25/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Before long, A-Rod will escape from New York

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:28:05 +0000

He came to win a championship. Now the Yanks aren't in the playoffs? A-Rod's days in New York are numbered, Ian O'Connor says

newgroom422 posted 9/24/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Plax suspended for skipping practice, ignoring calls

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:36:25 +0000

The New York Giants will not have the services of their most electrifying offensive weapon when they play Seattle after their bye week. Wide receiver Plaxico Burress will miss the game, not because of injury, but rather insubordination.

newgroom422 posted 9/24/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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Yankees ‘honorary’ playoff team?

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:55:43 +0000

From SportsSatire.com comes one helluva good idea. For the good of baseball, make the New York Yankees an ‘honorary’ playoff team.

newgroom422 posted 9/20/2008 from bugsandcranks.com

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Two games into season, Jaguars in a bind

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:45:48 +0000

Projected as contenders, the Jaguars are 0-2 and staring up at the AFC South pack. Alex Marvez explains what's gone wrong.

newgroom422 posted 9/20/2008 from msn.foxsports.com

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