http://sportsblogs.org Sports Blogs Daily Entries en-us The Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 or Vfb Stuttgart is a professional German football club based in Stuttgart, Germany. The club currently plays on the Bundesliga and is ranked 12th for the 2010-2011 Bundesliga seasons. The current president is Erwin Staudt and the Director of sport is Fredi Bobic and Jochen Schneider. Vfb Stuttgart’s current [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516954&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:20:38 The Lakers recorded a 96-91 victory over the Mavs on Wednesday. Coach Mike Brown shares his play sheets with Ian Thomsen and explains how he is implementing his new system. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516934&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:02:51 About to begin a six-game road trip, the St. Louis Blues needed a win at home Wednesday to provide an emotional sendoff. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516935&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:00:47 Some thoughts that I expressed in the comments, and some I didn’t, as we argued—again—the pros and mostly the cons of Rick Nash (somebody cleverly dubbed it Nash Wednesday). 1) Jeff “10-foot-pole” Carter … the Rangers would be better off doing nothing than adding him at any cost. Bad guy. He’ll be available again next [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516936&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:00:38 The concept of an All-Star snub is a tough one to pin down, if only because most obvious choices get selected for the game and the last reserves chosen and left off are often largely interchangeable. That’s not to say … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516937&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:00:12 An Edgar Benitez opener and a penalty from Ariel Bogado earned Paraguay a 2-1 win over Guatemala in a friendly. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516938&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:47:56 Qatar midfielder Ibrahim Khalfan speaks to FIFA.com about his side’s bid to reach the fourth round of Asian Zone qualifiers for Brazil 2014, and the inspirational effect of Al Sadd’s showing at the FIFA Club World Cup. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516939&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:47:55 Korea Republic became the first Asian team to win through to London 2012 but it was a very different story for two teams with strong Olympic pedigree – Australia and Saudi Arabia. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516940&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:47:55 Sheffield sensation Kell Brook says he’s ready to fight Amir Khan this year, but not P4P superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516941&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:47:53 By Miguel Maravilla WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs) returns to the ring as he gets ready to take on undefeated challenger Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley (28-0, 12 KOs) June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … Continue reading → http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516942&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:47:52 It’s no secret that the Japanese mixed martial arts scene has fallen on hard times over the last few years, but with Saturday’s UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena, there is optimism from the local heroes on the card that this could be the start of a revival in Japan. One of those hopeful [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516943&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:47:38 Reaction from the first round matches at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516944&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:45:09 World number one and defending champion Luke Donald is beaten by Ernie Els in the first round of the WGC Match Play in Arizona. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516945&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:45:08 Steve Bruce remains a major contender to become the next Wolves boss even though other candidates will be interviewed during the next 48 hours. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516946&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:36:39 Walter Smith approached by WolvesVitalfootball: Wolves: 23/02/2012 09:29:00Last night the odds on former Rangers boss Walter Smith dropped dramatically. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516947&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:36:37 Wigan Athletic – The 12th Man – 23/02/12Vitalfootball: Wigan: 23/02/2012 08:43:00This weeks 12th Man page in the Wigan Evening Post featured two contributions from Vital Latics: http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516948&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:36:35 ANDY Thorn admits he faces a selection headache of the more welcome variety this weekend – with plenty of competition for Coventry City’s midfield places. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516949&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:36:30 Chace Stanback scored 19 points, reserve Justin Hawkins added 13 and No. 21 UNLV beat Boise State 75-58 on Wednesday night, ending the Broncos’ three-game winning streak. The win stopped a two-game skid for the Runnin’ Rebels (23-6, 6-4 Mountain West), who are undefeated in 14 games at home this season. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516950&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:36:25 Norwich City are set to land a big cash bonus after the announcement of three more live TV dates has taken them above the minimum allocation for each Premier League club. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516951&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:11:10 Norwich City’s on loan striker Chris Martin believes Crystal Palace can emulate the Canaries’ Championship promotion success. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516952&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:11:10 Sunderland and Fulham are also interested in securing the 24-year-old Belgium international, who is keen on a move to England during the summer transfer window http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516953&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:11:05 Finally, the New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman resigned ex-Athletics hottie Eric Chavez. E. Chavez as an Oakland A Image via Wikipedia It is mind-boggling that this took so long, especially after reading a mid-January post on MLB Trade Rumors that there were a number of teams interested in him. This was not surprising because when [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516931&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:16:04 FOR a man with so much to lose, it was extraordinary to witness Andre Villas-Boas gambling away his Stamford Bridge future in such spectacular fashion in an Italian last chance saloon last night. With persistent rumours of boardroom turmoil along with player unrest, allegedly headed by a number of senior figures refusing to go away, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516930&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:30:16 Fantasy Football, NFL News Mike Rodriguez The Green Bay Packers agreed to terms with TE Jermichael Finley on a two-year, $15 million contract Wednesday. Finley, finished the 2011 season with 55 catches for 767 yards and eight touchdowns. Now with the teams biggest free agent concern locked up, the Packers have an interesting gamble to consider with Matt Flynn. If the Packers... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516929&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:52:38 Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been told he faces two weeks on the sidelines following a thigh injury suffered during Tuesday’s 1-1 Champions League draw with CSKA Moscow, reports Marca. The Frenchman had to be helped from the field just 13 minutes into the match - played in sub-zero temperatures - after attempting to volley the ball from outside the penalty area, and his worst fears were confirmed on Wednesday morning when he was subjected to medical tests back ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516922&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:30:37 Manchester City ensured smooth progress to the next round of the Europa League on Wednesday night, seeing off the challenge of Porto with a 4-0 victory at home, to win the tie 6-1 on aggregate. While the competition may not carry the prestige of the Champions League it may yet act as an important step on City’s path towards continental supremacy, much like the FA Cup did for Roberto Mancini’s side on the domestic front last season. Mancini may have led City t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516923&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:26:15 According to Superdeporte Valencia are understood to be keen on signing Rayo Vallecano striker Alhassane ‘Lass’ Bangoura before the start of next season, having been on the trail of the Guinea international for the past few months. Furthermore, the 19-year-old told the same publication he would welcome a move to the Mestalla when asked about it after scoring two of his side’s goals in the 5-3 away win at Levante last weekend. “I would like to go to V... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516924&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:22:49 Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has been accused of homophobia by the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation (EGLSF) following alleged comments before this week’s 1-1 Champions League draw with CSKA Moscow. A report in AS says Mourinho referred to the match officials as “maricones”, which translates as “faggots” in English, when he was trying to find out what kind of match balls were going to be used for the game - played in sub-zero temperatures - at the Lu... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516925&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:12:06 MARCA - Another Month Without Ángel and 15 days without Benzema. - Madrid lose Di María for weeks after an injury setback. - The Frenchman’s aim is to return against CSKA. - Khedira ‘todoterreno’: he covers 12 kilometres during the Moscow game. - The committee plan a future project for all referees to become professional. - Referees will get together from Thursday until Monday. - A coliseum awaits Lazio. - Athletic dream of Manchester United. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516926&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:02:07 Finally, the New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman resigned ex-Athletics hottie Eric Chavez. It is mind-boggling that this took so long, especially after reading a mid-January post on MLB Trade Rumors that there were a number of teams interested in him. This was not surprising because when Chavez is healthy he is as solid a player [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516921&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:16:04 The list of stories refreshes and re-orders automatically with every vote. Your vote is worth one point. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516920&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:15:21 SC FREIBURG Coach: Christian Streich (First year) Last Result: 0-0 tie at home to Bayern Munich, February 18 Record: 4-12-6 18th place Streak: Tied 1 Next Match: away to VfB Stuttgart, February 25 Freiburg coach Christian Streich says he is getting lots of pleasure in seeing the likes of Oliver Baumann, Oliver Sorg, Immanuel Hohn, Jonathan Schmid, Johannes Flum and Daniel Caligiuri in the first... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516905&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:00:02 The concept of an All-Star snub is a tough one to pin down, if only because most obvious choices get selected for the game and the last reserves chosen and left off are often largely interchangeable. That's not to say that the "snubs" wouldn't have deserved their selections, just that it's hard to feel especially strongly either way when the margins between players are relatively narrow. Golden State Warriors scorer Mo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516906&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:54:03 Former San Francisco Giants OF Pat Burrell may help the Giants in camp for one ... Read more Pat Burrell news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516907&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:40:21 Juventus are offering Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba a bumper, long-term deal. Juventus are understood to have outlined a four-year contract for Manchester United teenager Pogba. Read more Paul Pogba news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516908&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:28:01 Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley insists he doesn't pay attention to the praise coming his way. Read more Tom Cleverley news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516909&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:28:01 PFA chief Gordon Taylor is happy Carlos Tevez has apologised for his behaviour towards Manchester City. Read more Carlos Tevez news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516910&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:28:01 Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has hailed the impact of Sergio Aguero this season. Aguero struck in their Europa League win over Porto. Read more Sergio news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516911&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:28:01 Rubio had a horrid night Wednesday versus the Jazz. He finished 2-of-7 from the floor, just 1-of-6 from the line, and committed six turnovers. [...] Read more Ricky Rubio news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516912&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:24:21 Ridnour scored 17 points, including the game-winning, buzzer-beating floater, Wednesday versus the Jazz. He added three boards and six assists on the night. [...] Read more Luke Ridnour news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516913&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:18:21 Doc Rivers yesterday confirmed what Rajon Rondo has been keeping to himself the past two weeks. Rivers said Rondo was bothered by being left off the All-Star team, and it led to a noticeable increase in his production and perhaps his two-game suspension. Read more Rajon Rondo news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516914&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:18:02 Sunderland face selling Asamoah Gyan. Gyan has been such a hit with UAE side Al Ain that they want him on a permanent basis. Read more Asamoah Gyan news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516915&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:14:01 Calderon scored a mere six points on 1-of-4 shooting in the Raptors' win over the Pistons on Wednesday, but he ripped down eight rebounds, dished out 15 assists, and notched one steal. [...] Read more Jose Calderon news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516916&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:06:34 Foye didn't shoot the ball particularly well Wednesday (3-of-11 from the field), scoring just 11 points in the win over the Nuggets. [...] Read more Randy Foye news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516917&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:06:34 Iguodala finished with 11 points, four rebounds, four assists, and five steals Wednesday at Houston. [...] Read more Andre Iguodala news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516918&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:06:34 Lowry scored 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting to go along with eight rebounds, five assists, one blocked shot, and three turnovers in Wednesday's victory over Philadelphia. [...] Read more Kyle Lowry news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516919&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:06:34 *** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Restricted free agent Mike Wallace and the Steelers are working on a deal, but the WR could be with another team next year. Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Shop Pittsburgh Steelers Gear http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516904&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:40:54 Well okay the title is misleading but given the way New York Ranger trade rumors are these days at least we didn't make Pinocchio's nose grow larger than t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516903&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:09:00 I know how much you love draft strategy.  Whether it’s snake draft or auction draft.  You gobble this shizz up.  Okay, I wasn’t speaking literally, don’t eat your computer.  Auction drafts are the best.  They remind me of a time not that long ago when I wore a giant-fonted Yuuuuuuuuuup on my chest and bought [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516902&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:15:43 Finally, after almost two years of using terrible internet and leeching off of unknowing neighbors with unsecured routers, I've got something stable. What does this mean to you, other than the fact that I've given you all yet another insignificant fact about my daily life? It means that I can actually sit in comfort, with good signal, and put some effort into writing the Nuggets. There's still going to be a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516898&src=rss 2012-02-23T10:00:20 10.Lin-termittent windshield wiper 9.Law and Order: Criminal Lin-Tent 8.Ange-Lin-a Jol-emy 7.Lin-ternational House of Lin-Cakes 6.Newt Lin-Grich 5.Lin-terest-bearing Lin-vestment grade financial... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516897&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:15:00 A few days ago, I received an email from a gentleman named Jeffrey Lynds, who stated that he works with basketball agent Andre Buck at a company named Arete Sports Agency (which was created by Buck).  Lynds asked that I take down and remove any tags related to Andre Buck joining Artizen Management... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516896&src=rss 2012-02-23T06:00:34 Relief pitcher Cesar Cabral ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516895&src=rss 2012-02-23T03:53:00 - - From the Bushman QPR Phot... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516894&src=rss 2012-02-23T09:06:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516893&src=rss 2012-02-23T10:00:03 After hosting the first nine games of the year at Cougar Softball Stadium, Houston hits the road for the first time in 2012 for the Gaucho Classic hosted by UC Santa Barbara. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516873&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:03:04 Keith Appling and Brandon Wood both scored 13 points to key No. 6 Michigan State’s 66-61 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night, helping the Spartans keep their hold on first place in the Big Ten. Draymond Green had 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Spartans (23-5, 12-3), who won their [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516874&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:02:52 Keith Appling and Brandon Wood both scored 13 points to key No. 6 Michigan State’s 66-61 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night, helping the Spartans keep their hold on first place in the Big Ten. Draymond Green had 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Spartans (23-5, 12-3), who won their [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516875&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:02:51 Attempting to put what he labeled as false rumors to rest, Chicago Bulls All-Star point guard Derrick Rose spoke to reporters on Wednesday, according to the “Chicago Tribune” about two published reports that stated  that Rose asked his team’s management to go out and trade for Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol. The articles stated [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516876&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:59:09 DALLAS The Lakers will never be able to erase the memories of getting swept in the playoffs by the Mavericks last season, but you couldn’t blame them for taking pride in a rugged 96-91 win over the defending champs Wednesday. That they did it with Kobe Bryant having perhaps his worst game of the season [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516877&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:58:46 One day before the start of the Dallas Mavericks’ five-day All-Star Weekend break, Lamar Odom bailed on a chance to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on national television. Family Matters. Not Steve Urkel. Not Carl and Hariette Winslow. Nope. We’re talking family matters, which in all likelihood means Lamar was in Los Angeles while [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516878&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:58:46 The NBA is quite familiar with the Animal Kingdom. You have the Black Mamba in Los Angeles, the Durantula in Oklahoma City, not to mention the Bobcats found in Charlotte, Grizzlies in Memphis and Timberwolves in Minnesota. But has the NBA now found their own honey badger? The Mavericks viral video department is at it [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516879&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:58:46 Getty Images | Ronald Martinez Everything is bigger in Texas…especially when the Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol are in town. On the first night of a back to back, the Lakers arrived in Dallas fresh off a week’s worth of, “he said, they said, no one said.” Tonight, however, they let their playing do the [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516880&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:58:46 The Boston Celtics finished the first-half of their season with a 119-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 22. The Celtics were blown away by an extended first-half run by Oklahoma City during which Boston’s early ten-point lead was turned into a 23-point deficit. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516881&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:58:30   49ers coach Jim Harbaugh is going to be in Indianapolis for the NFL combine this week, so it only made sense Wednesday night for him to make the hour-long drive south to Bloomington to see his brother-in-law Tom Crean’s Indiana Hoosiers take on North Carolina Central. But what Harbaugh was seen doing during the [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516882&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:58:26 With all the recent talk of The Oakland Raiders switching to a 3-4 defense, I thought it would be fitting if I put together the Oakland Raider’s All-Time 3-4 defense. The only criteria a player had to meet to be included is; you had to play in a 3-4 defense at some point during your [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516883&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:56:22 After taking a brief look at Eli’s playoff performances on Tuesday, today we’ll be looking directly at his situational statistics, in order to get a broader view of how Eli has performed in specific pressure-filled scenarios. So, without further ado, here are Eli Manning’s situational stats for his career. Years 1st Half 2nd Half Last [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516884&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:56:05 FG_AUTHORS: WDSU.com POSTED: 10:33 pm CST February 22, 2012 UPDATED: 1:23 am CST February 23, 2012 SHANGHAI (CNN) — When Yao Ming retired from professional basketball seven months ago, there were fears that interest in the NBA among China’s 1.3 billion people would dwindle.But now the former Houston Rockets center — one of the most [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516885&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:55:36 FG_AUTHORS: John Reid, The Times Picayune… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516886&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:55:36 FG_AUTHORS: John Reid, The Times Picayune… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516887&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:55:36 FG_AUTHORS: John Reid, The Times Picayune… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516888&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:55:36   The next few weeks here on State of the Texans we will be doing some draft profiles of some particular players who could possibly fit into the Texans plans. We are not going to try to piece together scouting reports, but we enlist help of bloggers who actually cover the respective player and their [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516889&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:55:11 With the NFL Draft closing in, we decided to look at where General Manager, Rick Smith looks for his draft picks. We found some interesting information while looking at what Smith has done with their draft picks since 2007, his first official draft. We only looked at the draft picks and did not include the [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516890&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:55:11 Championship action returns to the Dempsey Indoor this weekend as Washington hosts the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) Championships for the ninth straight year this Friday and Saturday. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516891&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:33:09 California owns more NCAA titles (15) than any other state, but that’s ancient history. These days the state is a men’s hoops nonentity, with only one team, No. 24 San Diego State, in the AP rankings. People have speculated for years that California might someday drop off the map, and the slide may have already [more...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516892&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:33:01 Butler scored just six points on 3-of-7 shooting in 33 minutes Wednesday. [...] Read more Caron Butler news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516831&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:00:21 Denver Nuggets 95 Final Recap | Box Score 103 Los Angeles Clippers Corey Brewer, SF 35 MIN | 3-10 FG | 6-7 FT | 1 REB | 2 AST | 12 PTS | +1 Brewer is usually an energetic spark of mayhem, but spent most of the evening hoisting up ill-advised 3-pointers and taking bad [...] Read more Corey B... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516832&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:00:03 We're now two weeks away from the unofficial start of the season when the Seattle Sounders play Santos Laguna in CONCACAF Champions League. We're also three weeks away from our away viewing party. Have you RSVP'd? Checked out the updates? Do it all here. Also, thanks to ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516830&src=rss 2012-02-23T06:01:15 ...losses. But thankfully, following immediately after the fifth loss in the string comes five straight off days. Houston outlasted the Sixers in an ugly game tonight, a game the Sixers desperately needed but predictably coughed up. (game capsule). http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516826&src=rss 2012-02-23T06:03:49 Let's just jump right into the busy first period: Downie threw a good hit ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516823&src=rss 2012-02-23T07:45:24 Illinois lowers some football ticket prices I didn't know that was even possible. A.J. Treais' weird road from snacking to sniping “Hey, why don’t you write about A.J. Treais?” Hunwick said. “Why Treais?” “I don’t know,” Hunwick said with a shru... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516818&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:00:00 Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: “It wasn’t a great performance in the 0-0 draw with Freiburg, and today we’ve even managed to lose 1-0. We have to try and turn the corner as fast as possible.” Uli Hoeneß: “I didn’t think it was a particularly good game, but the playing surface was very difficult for our technically skilled team. It [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516784&src=rss 2012-02-23T06:07:01 MARSEILLE - “It was a shock,” were ClaudioRanieri‘s opening words at the end of the match between Olympique Marseille and Inter. “The match seemed to be heading for a 0-0. They had only really looked dangerous at the start of the match; after that we were largely in control, we kept hold of the ball, we [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516785&src=rss 2012-02-23T05:54:52 After finding out that no other professional soccer team wants him or is willing to pay the ridiculous asking price for him, Carlos Tevez has rejoined English Premier League (EPL) leaders Manchester City with his tail between his legs. Tevez was forced to issue a publicly apology to the club and its fans before manager [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516786&src=rss 2012-02-23T05:20:17 Chivas USA announced today that the club has acquired Mexican striker Cesar Romero. The 22 year-old Romero, whom most recently played for Murcielagos FC de Guamuchil in Mexico’s second division, joined the Red-and-White as a trialist shortly after pre-season camp had initiated for the Goats. Vagenas, 33, midfielder, native of Pasadena, California, joins Chivas USA after spending [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516787&src=rss 2012-02-23T05:17:53 Some of the UK’s finest football gaming talent battled it out in London last night in the latest leg of live qualification for the FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC).   In the race to be crowned FIWC 12 Champion, 18 contestants from all over the UK were in London’s bustling Oxford Street, with Premier League footballers [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516788&src=rss 2012-02-23T05:11:36 Brad Friedel was speaking at an initiative run by the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, which uses the appeal of the Club and the power of football to help improve the health and wellbeing of people of all ages in its local community. Older people aged 85 and over are the fastest growing age group in Britain. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516789&src=rss 2012-02-23T04:55:29 Jim MancariBGB Assistant Editor Here's the second weekly Big Giants Boom podcast. One of our contributor's Tom Uddo joins me as the co-host for the next few episodes. We also had our editor Frank Gray as a guest who talked about the difference between covering the Giants from a writer's perspective and a fan's perspective. Keep the great questions coming, fans! We will do our best to get them answered on the... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516779&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:35:00 Warriors guard Klay Thompson played just 11 minutes on Wednesday against the Suns, however he could have seen an opportunity to move into the starting lineup, as Stephen Curry suffered a foot injury in the game reports CBS Sports.. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516748&src=rss 2012-02-23T09:18:03 Atlanta top prospect Julio Teheran is now unlikely to begin the season in the Braves' bullpen, reports MLB.com. Manager Fredi Gonzalez previously suggested Teheran could begin in the bullpen, but has now changed his tune. "They need the innings," Gonzalez said, speaking also of Randall Delgado. "We'll do what is best for their development." Teheran will likely start either with the Braves or at Triple-A Gwinnett to begin the year. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516749&src=rss 2012-02-23T09:13:48 The Bruins were coming of their most devastating loss of the season Sunday against the Wild and see... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516742&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:12:00 Six Aussies took to the fairways in the WGC Accenture Match Play on the opening day, and only two made it through to day two. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516718&src=rss 2012-02-23T15:38:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516719&src=rss 2012-02-23T15:16:00 Who: Francisco Cordero, No. 48. Relief Pitcher. 6’3, 245 LBS. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516715&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:00:00 One of the more polarizing figures in this year's free agent class of wide receivers is, apparently, going to be allowed to hit the open market. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516711&src=rss 2012-02-23T04:17:53 When Pat Gillick traded prospects Adrian Cardenas and Josh Outman to the A's for Joe Blanton in July 2008, most of us here were less than thrilled. Blanton was competent, but no better than that. He'd averaged only 5.1 K/9 over his career, and his ERA was sure to take a big tumble once he m... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516708&src=rss 2012-02-23T04:00:12 Box scor... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516707&src=rss 2012-02-23T04:38:02 Angels Sign Jason Isringhausen - Halos Heaven Izzy wasn't coming back to the Mets, and it turns out that the National League and the entire eastern half of the United States were no good, either. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516703&src=rss 2012-02-23T04:23:47 The Sacramento Kings finally won again away from home, beating the Washington Wizards 115-107 on Wednesday to finish the pre-All-Star road trip 1-5 and snap an overa... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516606&src=rss 2012-02-23T03:20:29 The most talked about Dallas Cowboys player these days has to be free agent outside linebacker Anthony Spencer. There are three ways the Cowboys front office can handle his situatio... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516604&src=rss 2012-02-23T03:00:05 An hour after tip tonight, MLIVE published an article titled, "Detroit Pistons looking forward to getting some rest during All-Star break," full of quotes from Pistons players talking about how ready they were for a little R&R. The easy joke there is that the Pistons started their All-Star brea... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516603&src=rss 2012-02-23T03:29:33 For Joakim Noah tonight, the triple-double talk came early, having 5 assists in just after the first 8 minutes of the game. He had 7 by halftime, with 8 rebounds and all 6 points coming from the free-throw line. By the end of the 3rd quarter, Noah became the first http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516601&src=rss 2012-02-23T03:49:16 from Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal, Tambellini has talked to Hemsky’s agent, Jiri Crha, and knows what it’ll cost to bring him back, but the 28-year-old Hemsky seems to want his next contract to be over four or five years —_something the Oilers aren’t willing to offer. So it appears the oft-injured Hemsky will likely have a new address in the coming days…. At any rate, the Oilers would likely be willing to give Hemsky another two years at $5 million, but not the four or fiv... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516600&src=rss 2012-02-23T03:16:04 Tier 1 (4 points): Major League Star -- Number One Starter Tier 2 (3 points): Stand Out/Above Average Regular -- Number Two/Exceptional Three Starter Ti... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516599&src=rss 2012-02-23T03:50:18 Regular readers know that Raw Charge is a rumor-free zone amid the world of hockey blogs and that mongers of those rumors ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516533&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:41:06 In Seattle Sounders FC final road preseason game they overcame last minute stadium and opposition lineup adjustments to beat Atlante five to two. As the Rave Green return to Seattle their co-leading preseason scorers are Fredy Montero (two goals today, three on preseason) and http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516515&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:05:45 Without a doubt, this is a very, very big ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516509&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:00:21 Brandon Lloyd joined Sirius XM Radio this morning to speak with Adam Schein and Rich Gannon on a variety of subjects, but mostly about the impending free agency period which will likely feature Lloyd on the open market. During the interview (which... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516508&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:13:26 According to Pro Football Talk, the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516505&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:29:48 In case you are wondering what you are looking at in this picture, it is a shot from this evening's Indiana-North Carolina Central matchup at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. In sort of center/right you'll see http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516501&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:24:38 Kings finally win! TZ will have the recap for you tonight folks, but for now let's celebrate! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516493&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:24:33 Next Game Sacramento Kings @ Washington Wizards Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012, 4... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516494&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:37:06 Programming Note I'm hosting Savran on Sports on 970 ESPN through next Monday. The show airs from 10-Noon. Much of the conversation will be devoted to the Pirates. Tomorrow Joel Hanrahan and Tim Williams are scheduled as guests and Friday Charlie and Jim Callis are booked. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516492&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:11:16 Don't think an overflow thread will be need, we'll see. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516481&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:08:01 from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, • Teams looking for veteran help are waiting to see what’s going to happen to Colorado RW Milan Hejduk. He has been shopped but the Avs haven’t decided whether they’re going to sell or not. • Washington D Roman Hamrlik was a healthy scratch Wednesday in Ottawa. The Canucks are looking for a blueliner for the stretch drive along with St. Louis and may have interest. • Confirm or deny: The Predators have held talks with the Jackets a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516479&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:48:38 from James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail, And general manager Brian Burke added a little more fuel to the fire when he revealed on TSN Radio on Wednesday night that he may acquire a netminder before the trade deadline Monday. “I’m not sure that we’re not going to be in the market [for a goalie] before we’re done,” Burke said. “It’s something that we have to at least explore what the price tags are. The fact is we’re losing games because we’re not stopping the puck enough. �... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516480&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:01:52 (As we get back into the swing of things -- baseball season's coming soon! -- I'll be previewing the 2012 season for each team. I'll run through the teams in reverse alphabetical order...first up: the Nationals) MLB Depth Chart... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516478&src=rss 2012-02-23T01:05:34 Book giveaway for My Padres Baseball Game by Jenny Werner Oct 23-Feb 23, 2012 (showing 1-25 of 362) entries Enter to win a copy of Jenny Werner's My Padres Baseball Game children's book. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516477&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:22:52 Click on the… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516476&src=rss 2012-02-23T02:52:34 And, according to WCCO-TV political reporter Pat Kessler, it's for. . .the Arden Hills site? First #Vikings stadium bill introduced at #mnleg: It's in Arden Hills. bit.ly/w4dvVT — Patrick Kessler (@PatKessler) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516384&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:30:12 In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Kevin Johnson explained the delay in the Sacramento City Council vote on a funding plan for a downtown entertainment and sports complex. Johnson said that the city would continue negotiations with the NBA and AEG to come up with a 'term sheet' by March 1, when it would be unveiled to the p... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516379&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:18:17 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516380&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:00:05 “We were hoping they’d still be undefeated by the time we got there, so it’s going to be fun.  I was talking to the guys two or three weeks ago, hoping Detroit would hold on till we got there. “That’s what’s fun about playing the game, challenges like this. As a group, we’re excited about it and we’re going to step up to the plate.” -Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks goaltender on facing the Wings tomorrow at Joe Louis Arena.  More from the Canucks from Gordon Mc... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516372&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:44:58 It's been a few days since we've seen any new photos from Brewer camp, but US Presswire photographer Kyle Terada was in http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516370&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:00:30 Oswalt could make decision by tomorrow on his next team according to a source https://twitter.com/#!/JimBowdenESPNxm/status/172471345618239488 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516368&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:07:29 Just about every morning, I navigate over to Baseball-Reference's list of the day's baseball birthdays and give it a read. I don't really know why, but I've been doing it for so long that it's become a habit, and I guess sometimes I find funny names I'd never heard, or some kind of writing inspiration. That http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516367&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:30:17 Some thoughts on… http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516366&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:52:33 The http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516217&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:00:19 For this to be the case, it would mean the 49ers first round pick. Janoris Jenkins, who made his name with the Florida Gators, finished his collegiate career at the University of Northern Alabama after http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516214&src=rss 2012-02-23T00:00:25 I can't help but post this. It... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=3516044&src=rss 2012-02-23T07:27:00