Whitey Ford Never Started an "Ultimate" Game: Surprised?

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 12:52 PM - 18 comments

Tonight's the night for Stephen Strasburg: The most hyped prospect in baseball history will make his first start for the Washington Nationals, and fans are eager to see if the can't-miss kid lives up to expectations for a struggling franchise.

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 09:33 AM - 37 comments

The greatest 45 minutes in sports: On May 25, 1935, Ohio State's Jesse Owens set four world records in 45 minutes. The feat was so respected that the Univ. of Michigan still honors the achievement at its track.

posted by mjkredliner to general at 04:20 PM - 4 comments

Nolan Ryan's Crusade: When Nolan Ryan says pitchers can throw more, he speaks from experience: In 1989, at age 42, he threw 166 pitches for Texas in a loss to the Royals. It's the second-highest total by a nonknuckleballer since STATS LLC began tracking pitches in 1988.

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 12:10 PM - 14 comments

Greatest Grudge Game Ever: November 9, 1912 - Collum Field, West Point, N.Y.
The sky was ugly. The temperature hovered around freezing all day, and black angry clouds were swirling over the Hudson River, threatening at any minute to drop a torrent of sleet on the crowd that had gathered to watch the greatest grudge game in football history.

posted by mjkredliner to football at 11:21 AM - 9 comments

The King turns 80: Long live The King.

posted by mjkredliner to golf at 02:35 PM - 5 comments

Yanks Error Free for MLB record 18 straight games: Breaking the record set by some team in Boston...New York has handled 651 total chances in 165 1/3 innings of play, recording 496 putouts and completing 162 assists with 13 double plays. The Yankees are 14-4 during the 18-game errorless streak.

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 11:26 AM - 12 comments

This ain't my first rodeo!: But the West Of The Pecos Rodeo, which has its 125th annual gathering this week claims to be the first, and oldest, rodeo. Cowboy Up, y'all!

posted by mjkredliner to culture at 03:20 AM - 5 comments

USC's John David Rips Booty in 93rd Rose Bowl: And in the process, dispels a popular notion that Michigan may have been the #1 team in the land.

posted by mjkredliner to football at 08:22 PM - 48 comments

End of an era for Houston Baseball: One of the original Killer B's,Jeff Bagwell retires due to his well documented shoulder problem. Is he a future Hall of Fame inductee?

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 09:10 PM - 23 comments

The 2006 Dave Kingman Award: Awarded annually to "the player doing the least with the most".

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 09:08 AM - 25 comments

The Biggest Mouth In Sports: Part John Madden, part Rush Limbaugh, but a man who has made a life out of speaking his truth, no matter how it is received.

posted by mjkredliner to hockey at 07:06 AM - 21 comments

The first black player to be depicted on a baseball card?: 90 years ago, a B.C. ballplayers passed as a native to debut with the Oakland Oaks.

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 10:18 AM - 6 comments

40th Annual Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff: Ok, it's not a sport, but it is definitely competitive, fraught with controversy, and always a lot of fun. Interesting note: the only winner not from the USA in years past was a Canadien in 1995.

posted by mjkredliner to culture at 07:03 AM - 8 comments

Long Live The King: After 60 years of tournament golf, Arnold Palmer hangs up his spikes. "Palmer said he finished the round because he owed it to his fans, a trait that followed Palmer throughout his Hall of Fame career."

posted by mjkredliner to golf at 09:15 AM - 5 comments

The New Monsters Of The Midway: Even Da Fan is impressed. And, Revenge Is Sweet for some teams and their players. Also, some of this years rookies finally had breakout games. It's shaping up to be a great season, lets talk some football!

posted by mjkredliner to football at 10:48 AM - 29 comments

Hoffman breaks Lee Smith's All-Time saves mark: He surpassed Bruce Sutter's save total long ago, and Bruce was inducted into the HOF this year. Yet, Lee Smith has not been voted in. What are Hoffman's chances?

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 01:56 PM - 18 comments

America's Ryder Cup team in unfamiliar position as underdogs.: John Hawkins offers 10 reasons why the U.S. team, although weaker on paper than usual, may surprise this week. Did the Irish tabloids tug on Superman's cape?

posted by mjkredliner to golf at 07:31 PM - 23 comments

With 45/40, Alfonso Soriano is in elite company, but can he do it again?: This writer seems to think not.

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 09:04 AM - 31 comments

#1 vs #2 : Rematch of last years 25-22 thriller won by Texas, but Texas has replaced Vince Young with redshirt freshman Colt McCoy, while Ohio State counters with fifth year senior Troy Smith, who is a good 'un. Should be a barn burner.

posted by mjkredliner to football at 01:38 AM - 46 comments

Oakland putting usual second half Big Hurt on opposition: Despite injuries, and with the help of a resurgent Frank Thomas, The A's are putting on their accustomed second half surge. Their post All Star game performance since 2000 is best in MLB and uncanny. Best team no one is talking about?

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 06:59 PM - 4 comments

The Mick's 10 biggest taters: Did anyone hit 'em as far as Mantle? Will anyone?

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 01:23 AM - 45 comments

Are the dog days of August taking their toll?: Several rookie pitching standouts are wilting a bit, and some teams are attempting to circumvent overworking their young arms. This years crop of rookies is the best in a long while, I believe. Where does Florida find 'em?

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 10:16 AM - 5 comments

Michael Young, best SS in the majors?: Jeter and Tejada get more ink, but Young has at least as much respect among his peers. Plus, he's a 'good guy'. Opinions?

posted by mjkredliner to baseball at 09:18 AM - 47 comments

Will the Cream(er) Rise to the top? : Paula sets her sites on this weeks US Womens Open while fighting through injuries and and a hectic schedule. I like her chances, and the last Womens Major was very exciting. (Don't count out the Big Weisy).

posted by mjkredliner to golf at 08:36 AM - 3 comments