Card Collector: SportKings To Include Broadcasting Legends
Action shots and still photos for trading are fine and good, but memorabilia and autographs are where it’s at. That’s why an email I received about a new card set piqued my interest. SportKings offers a huge collection of legendary names and bridges the past to today’s heroes. The new set includes autographs of Muhammad […]
Veterans Unite: Can’t All Be Prospects
Lost amid the unending chatter and Twitter updates related to the 2012 NFL Draft and the imminent call-ups of Mike Trout (Angels) and Bryce Harper (Nationals), a few major league teams turned to veteran options. Brandon Inge, A’s – Inge was released by the Tigers last week after another slow start (2-for-20 with one home […]
Poll: Who won big in this year’s NFL Draft?
How are you feeling about your team’s draft? Did you leave Saturday’s activity happy and contented that you’re on the road to dominance and a berth in New Orleans? Or, is there an obvious hole that you feel was neglected? Who’s the big winner (in the NFL Draft)?
Bryce Harper to Debut in Los Angeles: Zimmerman to DL
It’s only appropriate that one of the game’s top prospects make his debut on the grand stage of Los Angeles. The Nationals placed third baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled and called up phenom Bryce Harper, who had started to find his stroke at Triple-A Syracuse. He owned a .250 batting average with six extra-base […]
Troubles Mount: Leaf Declared Fugitive in Texas
The tale of Ryan Leaf took another sad turn this week. Texas authorities have declared Leaf a fugitive and have issued warrants for his arrest. Ryan Leaf declared a fugitive in Texas
NASCAR Comes to Richmond: Virginia is for Lovers
Captain – Kyle Busch === 12 top 10s in 14 career starts here w/ 3 wins and two second-place finishes in his past seven rides. Marcos Ambrose — 15.2 average finish during Richmond career including a top-5 finish. Kevin Harvick — 92% of all laps run inside the top 15 during the past seven years. […]
Harmon’s Round 1 NFL Mock: Because I Deserve Derision, Too
It had to happen. I held out as long as I could before going down this path. With the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft just a few hours away, I finally broke down and drew up the proverbial big board. Count me among the millions that have sojourned in fantasyland, where picks 1-32 […]
Sean Payton Joined The Loose Cannons on FOX Sports Radio
“The Loose Cannons,” featuring Pat O’Brien, Steve Hartman and Vic “The Brick” Jacobs, are in New Orleans for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Between karaoke songs and events of the week, they took to the airwaves. They had an opportunity to grab suspended New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton to talk about the eavesdropping […]
Vikings Are On The Clock: Get Your Tackle On
Admit it. You’ll feeling a bit like a kid on Christmas morning. In approximately 26 hours from this post, the lights will shine brightly on New York City and all eyes will descend on the pageantry of the 2012 NFL Draft. And, though we already know that Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III will be […]
Pitch Counts? Who Needs ‘Em?
On the heels of the perfect game tossed by Philip Humber’s last Saturday against the Mariners, Dan Epstein of Rolling Stone Magazine polled a number of our musical heroes about pitch counts, complete games and bullpen management. George Thorogood, Scott Ian, Tom Morello, Alice Cooper and Greg Dulli are among those chiming in. Rolling Stone […]
Stormy Days: Valentine Watch is On After Just Three Weeks
This weekend, the Red Sox and all of Major League Baseball celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park. The team welcomed some of the biggest names in the team’s history back to the ballpark for a grand event. Johnny Pesky and Bobby Doerr joined almost 200 other players and coaches to pay tribute to the […]
Saturday Gem: Philip Humber Tosses 21st MLB Perfect Game
During the course of the past week, I heard and saw numerous promos for our “FOX Saturday Baseball” coverage. The Red Sox-Yankees series obviously got top billing and the full highlight treatment. The game between the White Sox and Mariners was an afterthought. Both games ended up having great significance. I’ll address the Red Sox […]
TIME’s Most Influential: Lin, Tebow and Rihanna
One of the big stories circulating mid-week is the release of the TIME magazine “100 Most Influential List.” Included therein are leaders of industry, politics, entertainment and sports. As you’d expect, the list is populated with luminaries such as Warren Buffett, Tim Cook, President Obama and Mitt Romney. You might not expect to see them […]
Day Baseball: Braves Beat Up Mets
Jair Jurrjens struggled against the Mets on Wednesday afternoon. He completed only four innings before being lifted for Cristhian Martinez (the eventual victor). Despite allowing four earned runs on seven hits and four walks in that brief appearance, he actually out-pitched R.A. Dickey. Dickey was tagged for eight earned runs on eight hits and two […]
An Entertainment Icon Gone: Dick Clark Dies at 82
The entertainment world mourned the loss of another icon on Wednesday, as it was announced that the venerable Dick Clark had died of a heart attack at age 82. His radio show in Philadelphia and later, the long-running “American Bandstand” television show, introduced American audiences to the latest and greatest musical acts. In the 60’s, […]
The End of an Era: Pat Summitt Steps Down at Tennessee
After 38 years and 1,098 wins, Hall of Famer Pat Summitt has stepped down from her post as Tennessee Volunteers Head Coach. She assumes the role of “Head Coach Emeritus,” a role that will keep her close to the program in an advisory role. Her longtime assistant, Holly Warlick, will succeed Summitt as the team’s […]
2012 NFL Schedule Released: What’s Got You Pumped?
Did you get excited about Tuesday’s release of the 2012 NFL schedule? Is it the triple threat of Thanksgiving? Does the 13-game Thursday night slate count in the positive or negative column in your ledger? You may not have dialed up the television to watch, but don’t try and tell me that you didn’t pop […]
On Holiday: Reporting from Chicago
Early Wednesday morning, I’m catching a flight to Chicago. After taking the city by storm, I will be taking in opening day ceremonies at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday against the Tigers. I’ll be posting sporadically in the next few days. There are a ton of huge stories to be dissected and reviewed, and soon […]
Your MLB Weekend Update: One-Line Quick Hits (4.8.12)
The first set of “Opening Days’ have now completed, and fans are already hammering on message boards about bullpen struggles, hitting woes and strategical miscalculations (the decision to have CC Sabathia intentionally walk the bases loaded for Carlos Pena ended, shall we say, terribly on Saturday). This week, fans in the remaining ballparks will have […]
What Are Your Gadgets Worth To You?
You like your gadgets, right? When the new “i”-whatever comes out, you’ve got it ordered and stalk the delivery man on the release date. You stand in line for upgrades. You preach of its greatness to those using competitor’s products. But what’s your ceiling? In the ultimate display of price elasticity, a teenager in China […]
Kate Upton Wishes You a Happy Easter
We gave our loyal listeners a knowing nod and sent them glad Easter tidings earlier this morning on FOX Sports Radio. Emily Weiss made a short film with the classic “Peter Cottontail” tune, pairing it to classic Kate Upton.
Horror Movie? Alligators Unleashed on SE Missouri
If you’re in SE Missouri, there’s new wildlife in the community. Keep your head on a swivel. Alligators are on the move, and they’re mobilizing. Alligators Invade SE Missouri
FMC: The Oneders Propel Calipari to His First Title
He’s one of the most divisive men in sports. You say the name “Calipari” amongst a group of college hoops fans and you’re more likely to hear diatribes about the NCAA and vacated Final Four appearances than an assessment of his coaching and recruiting skills. No coach has embraced the changing landscape of the college […]
SD.com Updated RP Rankings: Final Preseason Take 4.3
1 Craig Kimbrel 2 John Axford 3 Mariano Rivera 4 Jonathan Papelbon 5 Brian Wilson 6 Heath Bell 7 Drew Storen 8 Joel Hanrahan 9 Jose Valverde 10 J.J. Putz 11 Jason Motte 12 Jordan Walden 13 Rafael Betancourt 14 Sergio Santos 15 Carlos Marmol 16 Sean Marshall 17 Huston Street 18 Brandon League 19 […]