Thursday, March 31, 2011

Wednesday Sports Wrap

A busy hump day with NFL Draft Team needs, a Martinsdale preview, NBA and NHL action and the NBA was especially sweet with what may be our best top ten of the year.

NCAA Basketball Tournament

Final Four Gear Final Four set with no number one seeds remaining.

Final Four: Four key players to watch
Greg Anthony and Jason King name which players will be most pivotal to deciding which team wins the national championship … [Read More...]

Sunday's Elite 8 Results

NCAA Tournament: Sunday’s Top Plays
Check out the spectacular plays, and big time shots from the NCAA tournament's elite eight on Sunday … [Read More...]

Virginia Commonwealth 71, Kansas 61
11 VCU vs. 1 Kansas Highlights

Kentucky 79, North Carolina 69
4 Kentucky vs. 2 UNC Highlights

Saturday's Elite 8 Results

NCAA: Elite Eight: Saturday’s Top Plays
Check out the spectacular plays, sequences and near buzzer beaters from the NCAA tournament's elite eight on Saturday. … [Read More...]

Connecticut 65, Arizona 63
Arizona vs. Connecticut Wrapup

Butler 74, Florida 71 (OT)
Butler vs. Florida Wrapup

Friday's Sweet 16 Results

NCAA Sweet 16: Friday’s Top Plays
Check out the spectacular plays, sequences and buzzer beaters from the NCAA tournament's round of 16 on Friday … [Read More...]

UNC 81, Marquette 63
11 Marquette vs. 2 UNC Highlights

Kentucky 62, Ohio St. 60
4 Kentucky vs. 1 Ohio State Highlights

Kansas 77, Richmond 57
12 Richmond vs. 1 Kansas Highlights

VCU 72, Florida State 71 (OT)
11 VCU vs. 10 Florida State Highlights

Thursdays Sweet 16 Upset Special

NCAA Sweet 16: Thursday’s Top Plays
Check out some of the amazing sequences and thrilling shots from the NCAA tournament on Thursday … [Read More...]

UConn 74, SDSU 67
3 UConn vs. 2 San Diego State Highlights

Florida 83, BYU 74
2 Florida vs. 3 BYU Highlights

Arizona 93, Duke 77
5 Arizona vs. 1 Duke Highlights

Butler 61, Wisconsin 54
8 Butler vs. 4 Wisconsin Highlights

What happened to the Big East?
VCU continues run takes down No. 3 Purdue to advance to Sweet 16
Marquette takes down No. 3 Syracuse to advance to Sweet 16
8 Butler vs. 1 Pittsburgh Highlights
VCU takes down Georgetown 74-56


2011 MLB Preview

National League predictions

MLB Division Preview: NL East
Ken Rosenthal and Kevin Kennedy preview the National League East Division … [[Read More...]

Division Winner:  Philadelphia Phillies
With Cliff Lee joining a highly-touted rotation, the Phillies were expected to glide toward a fifth straight NL East title. But spring training injuries to second baseman Chase Utley and outfield … [Read More...]

Fighting for a Wild Card:  Atlanta Braves
The Braves begin the new season without long-time manager Bobby Cox, who led the team to 14 consecutive division titles (from 1991-2005, absent the strike-shortened 1994 season), five World Series … [Read More...]

The Rest:

Florida Marlins
A transition to youth factored into last season's step back in the win column, but Florida's guppies played well and the Marlins can still run in the middle of the pack if the unit avoids the … [Read More...]

New York Mets
You almost have to feel sorry for the Mets, they have been hamstrung financially by large contracts to underachieving veterans and the specter of the Bernie Madoff case, yet the Mets still hope to … [Read More...]

Washington Nationals
Washington continues to chase respectability. Although leading prospects Stephen Strasburg (Tommy John surgery) and Bryce Harper (just 18 years old) are likely a season away, improvement by young … [Read More...]


2011 National League West Preview
Tim Lincecum now has a World Series title to go with his 2 Cy Young awards. What should we expect this season? Lauren Shehadi breaks down the National League West. … [Read More...]


2011 National League Central Preview
Albert Pujols is entering the final year of his contract with the Cardinals. Will they bounce back and get back to the top of the National League Central? Lauren Shehadi takes a look ahead. … [Read More...]

St. Louis Cardinal
The Cardinals were ready to write last year off and return to powerhouse status. But a lot has gone wrong over the offseason. Not only could they not sign Albert … [Read More...]

Houston Astros
While Houston traded away Roy Oswalt to the Phillies last season, they still have high expectations for their pitching staff in 2011.  With the additions of shortstop Clint Barmes and second … [Read More...]

Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates


2011 American League Central Preview
Joe Mauer has led the Twins to back to back American League Central Division championships. Which team will be the toughest threat to them? Lauren Shehadi takes a look ahead. … [Read More...]

American League predictions

MLB Division Preview: AL East
Ken Rosenthal and Kevin Kennedy preview the American League East Division Video: Division Preview: AL East … [Read More...]

Division Winner:  Boston Red Sox
What can we say about the Red Sox offseason except for wow. Last season the Sox were killed by injuries so they should get better just through being healthy, but that was not enough for GM Theo … [Read More...]

Fighting for a Wild Card:  New York Yankees
What to say when previewing the Yankees? The team everyone loves to hate just reloads as they sign Rafael Soriano and Pedro Feliciano as well as taking care of their own business with Derek Jeter and … [Read More...]

The Rest:

Baltimore Orioles
Since the hiring of manager Buck Showalter in late July, the Orioles had an fantastic end to the season. Finishing at 34-23 under Showalter, the Orioles had a better last two months than the Yankees, … [Read More...]

Tampa Bay Rays
The Rays had a tough offseason losing Carl Crawford to the rival Red Sox and Rafael Soriano to the rival Yankees. Even worse, the Rays lost Dan Wheeler, Grant Balfour, and Joaquin Benoit from what was … [Read More...]

Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays fans are optimistic, it is spring after all, but its time to take a realistic look at the season and the Jays are faced with the unfortunate prospect of fighting for last place with the … [Read More...]


2011 American League West Preview
Josh Hamilton is the reigning American League MVP. He hopes to lead the Rangers back to the World Series. Lauren Shehadi breaks down the American League West … [Read More...]


More Season Previews:

MLB enacts new rules on concussions
MLB and the players’ union announced a new set of protocols that take effect on opening day to deal with concussions, including the creation of the new seven-day disabled list that should give team … [Read More...]

Cy Young award favorites
The National League winner appears to be a given, but who will win in the American League? … [Read More...]

Rookie of the year candidates
Jeff Passan and Tim Brown run through the first year players who have a chance to shine this season … [Read More...]

Which teams could surprise in 2011?
Jeff Passan and Tim Brown name some sleeper teams that could contend this season … [Read More...]

Fantasy Baseball: Potential busts in 2011
Fantasy Baseball: Hitters to watch in 2011
Fantasy Baseball: 2011 sleeper pitchers


Sports Babes

Allison

Ashleigh

Brooke

Chelsie

Juliett

Lindsey

NBA

The NBA Daily Zap
Check out highlights from all thirteen games from a busy Wednesday night around the NBA. … [Read More...]

Wednesday’s NBA Top Ten
Here are the 10 best plays from a busy Wednesday night as determined by NBA.com. This may be the best collection of plays from this NBA season. All in one amazing night. … [Read More...]

NBA Drive: 3/30
Will Zach Randolph and the Grizzlies hold on to the 8th and final playoff spot in the Western Conference? Be sure to watch NBA Drive hosted by Lauren Shehadi … [Read More...]

NBA: Regular Season Awards

Mar. 30 Scoreboard

Cleveland 97, Charlotte 98
Houston 97, Philadelphia 108
Milwaukee 104, Toronto 98
Detroit 101, Indiana 111
Orlando 82, Atlanta 85
Miami 123, Washington 107
New Jersey 116, New York 120
Portland 91, New Orleans 95
Chicago 108, Minnesota 91
Golden State 91, Memphis 110
Sacramento 90, Denver 104
Oklahoma City 116, Phoenix 98
Dallas 106, LA Clippers 100

NBA Plays of the Week
Check out the top plays from the past week in the National Basketball Association … [Read More...]


NFL

Tiki Barber on his return
The former New York Giant talks to Larry Beil about his decision to return to the NFL after four years off. … [Read More...]

NFL Announces Rule Changes making kickoffs irrelevant
The NFL will move kickoffs up 5 yards to the 35-yard line, keep touchbacks coming out to the 20 and allow the number of players in a blocking wedge to remain at two. Kick coverage players now will be … [Read More...]

NFL Players, Owners headed to court
NFL & NFLPA React to Decertification

NFL Draft

New England Patriots Draft Needs
The New England Patriots are a successful franchise, but if they can upgrade the cornerback and offensive guard positions, they can continue their AFC East dominance. … [Read More...]

San Diego Chargers Draft Needs
The San Diego Chargers could use an upgrade at the defensive end position as well as strong safety. Who are they most likely to take in the early rounds? … [Read More...]

Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Needs
The Jags have the 16th pick of the draft and picks in the second, third, fifth and sixth rounds along with two in the fourth round. Who will they take in the early rounds?… [Read More...]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft Needs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers barely missed the playoffs in 2010 and as the 2011 NFL draft approaches, the Bucs need to upgrade their defense. … [Read More...]

New York Giants Draft Needs
As the 2011 NFL draft approaches, the New York Giants look to add more depth to problematic positions including linebacker, punter and offensive line. … [Read More...]

Kansas City Chiefs Draft Needs
Although the Chiefs made the playoffs in 2010, they still have needs they have to fill in the 2011 draft. … [Read More...]

NFL Draft: Could the Panthers trade the No. 1 pick?

NFL Draft Risers and Fallers: 3/29

NFL Draft Report: Defensive Linemen

NFL Draft Report: Linebackers
NFL Draft Report: QBs
NFL Draft Report: Cornerbacks

NHL

NHL Hits of the Week
Watch the top 10 hits from last week. … [Read More...]

Mar. 30 Scoreboard

Montreal 2, Carolina 6
NY Islanders 2, New Jersey 3
NY Rangers 0, Buffalo 1
St. Louis 10, Detroit 3
Anaheim 4, Calgary 2

Lighting the Lamp March 29thnd for Round 1
Bill Daly discusses head trauma issues in the NHL


Golf

Preview: 2011 Shell Houston Open
The PGA TOUR heads to Texas where Anthony Kim looks to defend his title at the Shell Houston Open … [Read More...]

Monday Backspin: March 28, 2011
Martin Laird hangs on to preserve his second PGA TOUR title at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard. Amanda Balionis looks back at a challenging week at Bay Hill … [Read More...]

Round 4 Recap: 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational
In the final round of the 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, Martin Laird holds on to earn his second PGA TOUR victory. … [Read More...]

Round 3 Recap: 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Round 2 Recap: 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Round 1 Recap: 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Golf Shots of the Week ending March 20, 2011
Check out the top five shots of the week from the 2011 Transitions Championship. … [Read More...]


Sports In Depth

Connected: African-American Athletes


NASCAR

Preview Show: Martinsville
Marty Snider talks about the physical nature of Martinsville, takes a closer look at JGR's engine woes and predicts a strong weekend for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon … [Read More...]

Harvick wins at Fontana on final turn pass
Kevin Harvick passed five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson on the final turn to win his first race of the season Sunday in Fontana, California. Kyle Busch led the most laps but finished … [Read More...]

Race Rewind: Fontana
Catch the high-speed intensity, and a thrilling last-lap pass for the win at Auto Club Speedway … [Read More...]

Final Laps: Royal Purple 300
Crew chief for the No. 18, Jason Ratcliff, calls for two tires on the last stop and it pays off for Kyle Busch and his crew … [Read More...]

Victory Lane: Kyle Busch

NASCAR Weekend Top 5: Bristol
Race Rewind: Bristol
Bristol Final Laps: Rowdy sweeps again


Boxing / MMA

Morales vs. Pacquiao 2005 Replay
To get you ready for the upcoming match, here is the 2005 match where Morales defeated Pacquiao back in 2005. In an epic battle, Morales defeated world champion Manny Pacquiao. Morales vs. Maidana … [Read More...]

HBO Boxing: Ring Life – Yuriorkis Gamboa
Ring Life takes an intimate look inside the life of Cuban sensation Yuriorkis Gamboa.  … [Read More...]

UFC In the Moment: Jon Jones – Full Episode
Pacquiao, Mosley ready for May bout

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