Terrible news for the US WNT yesterday. During their match against Brazil, their final tune-up for the Olympics, Abby Wambach suffered a broken leg in the 32nd minute and will miss the Olympics. Lauren Cheney will likely be her replacement, as she is the back-up forward.
This will make getting the gold a lot more difficult [...]
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Wambach breaks leg
Posted in Soccer, Sports, US WNT on 17 July 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Best. Line. Ever.
Posted in MLB, New York Yankees, Sports on 14 July 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Okay, so I don’t normally watch the Home Run Derby. This year is my exception because it’s at Yankee Stadium. Am I the only one who broke into hysterics when the host told the crowd to, “Give me your best Bronx cheer?”
I tell you…he certainly doesn’t know a true Bronx cheer.
Papelbon is freakin’ nuts
Posted in MLB, New York Yankees, Sports on 14 July 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For God knows what reason, Jonathan Papelbon thinks he should close out tomorrow night’s All-Star Game. Ahem.
Welcome to Yankee Stadium ladies, gentlemen, and Papelbon. It’s the home of the Yankees. It houses the best closer in baseball history, and certainly the closer having the best season in either league. That guy…you know, what’s-his-name. Silly me. [...]
Bobby Murcer passes away at 62
Posted in MLB, New York Yankees, Sports on 12 July 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have been completely shoddy with updates, but I have to mention the passing of a great man and a great Yankee, Bobby Murcer. Murcer passed away today at 62 due to complications with brain cancer.
Having lost family to cancer and seeing many other important people in my life, whether they be members of my [...]
The state of the rotation
Posted in MLB, New York Yankees, Sports on 5 July 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A few weeks ago, I took a look at the state of the Yankees’ pitching. Based on all of the injuries and fill-ins, I think it’s time for another look. Let’s start with the rotation, which is the most pressing need. I’ll post about the bullpen later.
Right now, the Yankees have 3 healthy starters that [...]
Covering the bases
Posted in MLB, New York Yankees, Soccer, Sports, US WNT on 5 July 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Finally back with some sports updates. It has been a long time, so there’s no way I’m catching you up for that long. Here are some recent notes (only from today, since I’m feeling a bit lazy):
Yankees: Johnny Damon might be headed to the DL for the first time in his career. With the All-Star [...]
You may never see that again
Posted in MLB, Sports on 28 June 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Dodgers won today. Okay, you might see that again. What might you not see? The Dodgers winning despite not collecting a single hit against the Angels.
This has to be a pretty odd feeling for Dodgers fans: they’re happy they won, naturally, but they didn’t even get a hit. History? Oh yeah. It’s not [...]
US WNT Olympic roster announced
Posted in Soccer, Sports, US WNT on 24 June 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The final cuts have been made for the US WNT’s roster of 18 bound for Beijing! Who made Pia Sundhage’s list? Who got cut? Why? How close was I when I made my original predictions (save for the recent injuries)? Well, check out the roster and my usual commentary:
Goalkeepers:
Nicole Barnhart
Hope Solo
Forwards:
Natasha Kai
Amy [...]
Covering the bases
Posted in MLB, New York Yankees, Sports on 24 June 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today was not a great day for the Yankees at all. The pitching looked more lost than anything. I’ll have a lot more on them coming your way in the near future, but, for now, enjoy catching up:
Yankees: OF Justin Christian, a right-handed bat (that’s probably why he’s up instead of Gardner), made his MLB [...]
Meet the newest Yankee outfielder
Posted in MLB, New York Yankees, Sports on 23 June 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve found the next person who should be called on to play outfield for the Yankees. My only question: can she hit homers as well as she can rob them?
I know, I know, it’s fake…but it’s totally awesome anyway!
