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Lessons Learned from round 1 of the playoffs (so far)
Posted on 21 Apr 2011 by Mika Oehling.
It's still early in round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs and there's still a lot of hockey left to play before round 2 can begin. But let's take a quick look at some important lessons from this 2011 round 1. Don't Mess With: 1- Ryan Miller. This is one goaltender whom you should never question. First, because he really is that good. Second, because as he clearly articulated to the press recently...
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Maple Leafs scratch out 2-1 win over Islanders
Posted on 23 Feb 2011 by Dave Thomas.
The New York Islanders dropped a 2-1 decision Tuesday evening in Toronto./The Canadian Press After tallying five goals in a President's Day victory over the Florida Panthers, the New York Islanders found the opposing goal hard to hit Tuesday night in Toronto. James Reimer stopped 28 shots, despite battling a bad stomach from start to finish. “I was feeling pretty sick during the first per...
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Judge Quits. Cats Press Forward
Posted on 31 Jan 2011 by Shaun Albin.
Wally Judge entered Kansas State with all the hype in the world. Just two years after Michael Beasley exploded onto the college scene, Another 5 star McDonald’s All-American was coming to campus. However, that is when the similarities end. Now the only thing the two have in common is that they are both FORMER Wildcats. Rivals rated Judge as the 18th prospect in his entire class. He wa...
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Caps skate past Islanders 2-1
Posted on 21 Jan 2011 by Dave Thomas.
If the New York Islanders were looking for a signature win Thursday evening on Long Island, they didn't get it. Alex Ovechkin assisted on goals by Jason Chimera and Nicklas Backstrom, and rookie Braden Holtby turned away 24 shots as the Washington Capitals skated to a 2-1 win over their hosts at Nassau Coliseum. Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19), Jason Chimera, second from left, S...
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Pitt: Ladies and Gentlemen, Todd Graham
Posted on 13 Jan 2011 by Michael Waterloo.
It seems as if every week for the past month I have been writing about the Pitt Panthers and their search for a new Coach, the candidates for the job, and the embarrassment that the school has faced during this time. There is no way that after all that transpired that Pitt could come out a winner could they? As a matter of fact, yes; yes they can, and yes they did. On Tuesday afternoon, A...
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Oilers skate past Islanders 2-1 to stop seven-game skid
Posted on 7 Jan 2011 by Dave Thomas.
In what seems like an eternity ago, the New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers once ruled the NHL. Flashing forward some 30 years, both teams now are just playing for pride and hopes of one day returning to the glory both franchises had during the 1980s. In Edmonton Thursday night, Dustin Penner notched a short-handed goal and assist, leading the Oilers to a 2-1 victory over their former Easter...
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Singletary Did It His Way
Posted on 28 Dec 2010 by Steven Keys.
Frank Sinatra would’ve been proud of Mike Singletary. Though he’s out of work and getting little sympathy from the press, the Chicago legend can take a measure of comfort from Old Blue Eyes' famous lyric: “I did it my way!” The former head coach of the 49ers never kow-towed to his players nor compromised on his principles. And with pride intact he’ll probably never get another call ...
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Iowa Dispels Rumors of Drug Scandal, Emphasizes Drug Testing
Posted on 14 Dec 2010 by Debbie Baratz.
In a press conference this morning with the Iowa Hawkeye athletic director Gary Barta and Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, any Internet and Twitter rumors of an Iowa football drug scandal were put to rest by the two. After yesterday's announced suspension of sophomore running back Adam Robinson and the requested transfer by junior running back Jewel Hampton, the press conference did not annou...
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Rangers, Gaborik send Islanders back to their losing ways
Posted on 3 Dec 2010 by Dave Thomas.
Back in the day the rivalry between the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers was something special. These days, the Islanders are just looking to work their way out of the NHL basement. After scoring their first win in 14 games last week with a victory over New Jersey, New York was sent back to its losing ways Thursday night, a 6-5 loss to the Rangers on Long Island. The two skate again ...
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Hokies Downed in Championship, UNLV Exploits Weaknesses
Posted on 28 Nov 2010 by Logan Cecchine.
UNLV 71 Virginia Tech 59 Anaheim is the home of Disney Land, and Virginia Tech may have never left the park. 18 turnovers and 9/21 from the free throw line doomed the Hokies chances. Virginia Tech came into the game with an opportunity to take down two strong, non-conference opponents. UNLV made the big dance last year, and the Hokies had a great chance to build their resume. They didn't....
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Blackmon arrested for DUI
Posted on 26 Oct 2010 by Joe O'Connell.
Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon was arrested earlier today in suburban Dallas on a DUI complaint, according to an Associated Press story. The complaint is a misdemeanor, and Blackmon was bonded out of jail around 8 a.m. According to the story, Blackmon and three individuals were traveling on Interstate 35 in Carrollton, Texas, when the car was pulled over by an officer. Balckmon, 2...
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IS WAZZA AKA WAYNE ROONEY READY TO MAKE THE BIGGEST MOVE IN MANCHESTER’S HISTORY???
Posted on 19 Oct 2010 by Timothy Ashe Jr..
Is Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United star agitated? Does he feel betrayed by Sir Alex Ferguson and his red devils? Most importantly, what’s the real story behind this “ankle injury” and how come there are 15 different versions of the treatment he’s received for this little nibble? The English press has done its job in providing us with a million different anecdotes, stories, and...









