The No. 2 UConn Huskies men’s basketball team hasn’t exactly played it’s best basketball against the Providence Friars in the recent past and were looking to send them a message this afternoon. They did just that and more this afternoon behind the play of the big fella and the player affectionately known as “Sticks”.
Hasheem Thabeet [...]
Entries from January 31st, 2009
UConn Men Stake Claim To No. 1 With Rout Of Providence
January 31st, 2009 by Ian · 2 Comments ·
Category: Big East · Men's Basketball · Providence Friars · UConn Huskies
Six Make it To Pro Football Hall of Fame
January 31st, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
Two first-timers of the 6 elected: The Pro Football Hall of Fame will have 6 new members after the induction ceremony on August 8th in Canton, OH. They are Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson, the late Derrick Thomas, Bills owner Ralph Wilson, Randall McDaniel and the late Bob Hayes. Smith and Woodson were elected on their [...]
Category: Asides · Hall of Fame · NFL
UConn Women Start Slow, Run Past Georgetown 80-61
January 31st, 2009 by Ian · 1 Comment ·
Tina Charles led five UConn Huskies in double figures with 17 points as they overcame their slow start to beat the Georgetown Hoyas 80-61 in front of 2,500 at McDonough Arena in Washington, D.C.
The No. 1 Huskies improve to 21-0 (7-0 Big East) while the Hoyas fall to 13-8 (3-5). It’s the second straight season [...]
Category: Big East · Georgetown Hoyas · UConn Huskies · Women's Basketball
For Those Who Blog We Salute You – 1/30
January 31st, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
Here’s my look back at some of the blog posts at some of the sites I enjoyed reading during the past week.
Propaganda [Center Field]
Can This Lineup Win the East? [Fenway West]
Lego baseball stars and other athletes… thong included [Red Sox Monster]
More Cowbell [Surviving Grady]
Hot Baseball Wife: Yuka Okajima [UmpBump]
Varitek signs with Sox, who immediately strip [...]
Category: Blogosphere · Videos
UConn Men Lose Okwandu To Academics
January 31st, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
Declared Academically Ineligible: The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team will be down one player for the rest of the season as Charles Okwandu has been declared academically ineligible. He can practice with the Huskies but can’t suit up for games nor travel with the team. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to be [...]
Category: Asides · Men's Basketball · UConn Huskies
Boston Red Sox News & Notes – 1/31
January 31st, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
Now that Jason Varitek has been re-signed by the Boston Red Sox, what’s next for them. Well the first thing that comes to mind is truck day on February 6th. There are other questions that need to be answered.
Now that Tek will be around for probably the next two years, what will the Red Sox [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Videos
Manny Ramirez Offered Contract By Worcester Tornadoes
January 31st, 2009 by Ian · 2 Comments ·
Manny Back In Massachusetts?? Former Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez has a contract offer finally although I’m pretty sure it’s not the one he’s been looking for. The Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League have offered him a 2-year, $24,000 contract. We all know this is just a publicity stunt [...]
Category: Asides · Boston Red Sox · Contracts · Free Agents · Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB · Worcester Tornadoes
Paw Prints – The Daily Roundup – 1/31
January 31st, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
It’s game day for the UConn Huskies men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams. The UConn women kick off the action in our nation’s capital against the Georgetown Hoyas at 3 PM on CPTV. The UConn men will host the Providence Friars at Gampel Pavilion at 4 PM on MyTV9. Good job of scheduling by someone [...]
Category: College Football · College Hockey · Men's Basketball · UConn Huskies · Women's Basketball
Big 3 Leads Celtics To 10th Straight Win
January 30th, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
Celtics Win 10th Straight: The Boston Celtics got 56 points from the Big 3 that led them to an 86-78 win over the Detroit Pistons in the Detroit. It was the 10th straight win for the Green. Kevin Garnett led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds while Paul Pierce had 20 points. All-Star [...]
Category: Asides · Boston Celtics · Detroit Pistons · NBA
UConn Women’s Big Three On Wooden Award Midseason Watch List
January 30th, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
The UConn Huskies women’s basketball Big 3 of Renee Montgomery, Tina Charles and Maya Moore are among the 20 players that have been selected for Women’s Wooden Award Midseason Watch List.
The award is presented annually to the top women’s college basketball player by the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
The Huskies are the only school with more [...]
Category: Awards · UConn Huskies · Women's Basketball
Franchise Tag For Cassel Would Cost $14.6 Million
January 30th, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
And to think there is a recession going on: If the New England Patriots were to slap the franchise tag on Matt Cassel, it would cost them $14.6 million in salary next season. Here’s what Cassel had to say. “I don’t know, I really haven’t put much thought into it,” Cassel said. “The franchise tag [...]
Category: Asides · Free Agents · NFL · New England Patriots
Jason Varitek – A Nation Rejoices
January 30th, 2009 by Ian · 2 Comments ·
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB
Red Sox Re-Sign Varitek Finally
January 30th, 2009 by Ian · 7 Comments ·
The Boston Red Sox and Jason Varitek have finally come to terms on a deal that will keep Varitek in a Red Sox uniform for at least 1 year possibly 2.
Varitek, who turns 37 on April 11, will earn $5 million in 2009, with the club holding a $5 million option for 2010. If the [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · Contracts · Free Agents · MLB
Paw Prints – The Daily Roundup – 1/30
January 30th, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
Can we please do something with whomever is doing the scheduling for the UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams. Once again the fans are forced to choose although this time we’ll be able to watch a half of the women’s game against Georgetown on Saturday that starts at 3 PM. The men tip-off at [...]
Category: College Football · College Hockey · Men's Basketball · UConn Huskies · Women's Basketball
Celtics Can Lucky
January 29th, 2009 by Ian · 1 Comment ·
“Lucky” Not So Lucky: The Boston Celtics have fired their mascot “Lucky” aka Damon Blust. “Damon Blust who played the role of “Lucky” the Celtics mascot is no longer employed by the team. We appreciate his many efforts in entertaining Celtics fans as well as his work in the community while a member of the [...]
Category: Asides · Boston Celtics · NBA
Matt Light, Ray Lewis & Justin Tuck SoBe Lifewater Super Bowl Ad
January 29th, 2009 by Ian · 2 Comments ·
Here is the SoBe Lifewater ad that will air during the Super Bowl on Sunday featuring Matt Light of the New England Patriots, Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens and Justin Tuck of the New York Giants.
to Awful Announcing.
Category: Baltimore Ravens · NFL · New England Patriots · New York Giants · Super Bowl · TV Commercials · Videos
2009 NBA All-Star Game Rosters
January 29th, 2009 by Ian · 24 Comments ·
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Starters
Starters
Dwayne Wade
Miami Heat
Chris Paul
New Orleans Hornets
Allen Iverson
Detroit Pistons
Kobe Bryant
LA Lakers
Dwight Howard
Orlando Magic
Yao Ming
Houston Rockets
Kevin Garnett
Boston Celtics
Amare Stoudemire
Phoenix Suns
LeBron James
Cleveland Cavaliers
Tim Duncan
San Antonio Spurs
Reserves
Reserves
Joe Johnson
Atlanta Hawks
Dirk Nowitzki
Dallas Mavericks
Jameer Nelson*
Orlando Magic
Shaquille O’Neal
Phoenix Suns
Danny Granger
Indiana Pacers
Brandon Roy
Portland Trail Blazers
Paul Pierce
Boston Celtics
Chauncey Billups
Denver Nuggets
Chris Bosh*
Toronto Raptors
Pau Gasol
LA Lakers
Devin Harris
NJ Nets
David West
New Orleans
Rashard Lewis
Orlando Magic
Tony Parker
San Antonio [...]
Category: All-Stars · Atlanta Hawks · Boston Celtics · Cleveland Cavaliers · Dallas Mavericks · Denver Nuggets · Detroit Pistons · Indiana Pacers · Los Angeles Lakers · Miami Heat · NBA · New Jersey Nets · New Orleans Hornets · Orlando Magic · Phoenix Suns · Portland Trail Blazers · San Antonio Spurs · Toronto Raptors
Could Jason Varitek Retire?
January 29th, 2009 by Ian · 1 Comment ·
Boston Red Sox free agent catcher Jason Varitek could retire according to a baseball source.
From Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe:
According to a baseball source, the deadline by which Varitek must accept or decline the Red Sox’ latest contract offer is set for tomorrow morning 8:30 AM leaving less than a day for the matter [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · Free Agents · MLB
Rudy Gay Slam Dunk Improv
January 29th, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
Calling all UConn Huskies men’s basketball fans and Memphis Grizzlies fans!!!
As UConn Huskies fans or as a fan of the Memphis Grizzlies, we need to show our support for former Husky Rudy Gay, who will be participating in this year’s Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Show your love for Rudy by embedding the widget onto your [...]
Category: Alumni News · Memphis Grizzlies · NBA · UConn Huskies · Videos
Jason Varitek: Deal Or No Deal
January 29th, 2009 by Ian · No Comments ·
Update 1/30: From Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe.
If you’ve read the latest Jason Varitek update and are expecting an answer by 8:30 a.m., be advised: agent Scott Boras is based on the West Coast, which means an answer may not be coming until perhaps the middle of the day.
According to a source, Varitek today [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB
