Thursday, April 28, 2011

Wednesday Sports Wrap

Wow, a crazy night as the Spurs manage to stay alive on not one, but two miracles, we preview the race in Richmond, NHL and NBA playoff action, the Madden 12 cover is revealed, hot babes, and a ton more in today’s sports wrap.

NBA

Highlight of the Night: Neal’s Buzzer 3-pointer keeps Spurs Alive
Gary Neal catches an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left and forces overtime with a 3-point heave as time expires … [Read More...]

Neal’s buzzer 3-pointer keeps Spurs alive as they win 110-103 in OT
Just 1.7 seconds is all that remained for Tim Duncan(notes), Manu Ginobili(notes) and Tony Parker(notes) in what has been a wasted and humiliating dud of a playoff run. An undrafted rookie … [Read More...]

Durant scores 41, Thunder close out Nuggets 100-97
Kevin Durant’s teammates kept telling him it was his time to take over the game. He finally did, and the Oklahoma City Thunder came roaring back to send the Denver Nuggets to another … [[Read More...]

Wade scores 26, Heat advance past Philly 97-91
The day began with LeBron James making a playoff analogy out of breakfast, his way of saying the Miami Heat were focused on the first postseason challenge presented by the Philadelphia 76ers and … [Read More...]

Snap_2011.04.27-00.07.58_005.pngKobe: The Dunk heard round the league
Video: Kobe Bryant decided he needed to make a statement in today’s playoff game… how’s this? Kobe embarrasses Emeka Okafor in the Lakers vs. Hornets series game 5 … [Read More...]

Tuesday's Games

Magic extend series with 101-76 win over Hawks
Kobe’s dunks lead Lakers, push Hornets to brink in 106-90 win
Rose, Bulls eliminate Pacers, 116-89

Selected Archives

Lakers’ Lamar Odom wins NBA Sixth Man award
Jones, Knight, Liggins Declare for Draft
Dwight Howard wins defensive player of the year


MLB

Baseball Today: 4/27
Will Andre Ethier keep his hitting streak alive? Can the Red Sox rebound with Josh Beckett on the mound? Tony Lee of NESN.com joins Lauren Shehadi to fill you in. … [Read More...]

Yankees Shut Down Hughes
Tim Kurkjian on the Yankees shutting down Phil Hughes due to a dead arm … [Read More...]

Snap_2011.04.21-23.37.05_002.pngThe PhillyBot sucks on so many levels. Not only that, but for a quarter I have a better robot.
Really, the PhillyBot didn’t even reach the plate. Not close at all. For a measly quarter, less than two blocks from my house I can get a robot to throw a pitch at 40-90 mph and hit the zone 80% of … [Read More...]

MLB takes over operation of LA Dodgers
Major League Baseball is assuming control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team financially paralyzed by its owners' bitter divorce. AP Sports Writer Ron Blum discusses why baseball took this … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

Pittsburgh Cops go a little nuts on Pirates fan
Manny Ramirez quits after another failed drug test
Have the Red Sox found their rhythm?


NHL

Bruins win Game 7 vs. Habs 4-3 to advance to conference semifinals
It took Nathan Horton six years to make the playoffs. Once he got there, he showed the value of patience. Horton scored his second overtime goal of the postseason on Wednesday night, … [Read More...]

Lightning beat Penguins 1-0 in Game 7 to complete comeback
Dwayne Roloson(notes) deflected the credit the same way he turned aside so many of Pittsburgh’s shots over the past two weeks. But try as he might to diminish his role in the Tampa Bay … [Read More...]

What’s next for the Phoenix Coyotes?
With rumors swirling that the Coyotes could be leaving Phoenix, we ask: what's best for the NHL? … [Read More...]

NHL Playoffs: Top plays of Week 2
A look at the best plays from the second week of the Stanley Cup playoffs. … [Read More...]

Tuesday's Games

Burrows lifts Canucks into next round with OT goal to eliminate Blackhawks
Flyers advance with 5-2 win over Sabres in Game 7
Canadiens force Game 7 against Bruins with 2-1 win

Selected Archives

Vezina Trophy Finalists
NHL Playoffs: Top plays of the Conference quarters
2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals Schedule
NHL Plays of the Year


NFL

Judge denies NFL’s request to put ruling on hold
A federal judge late Wednesday night denied the N.F.L.’s request for a stay on the injunction that ended the lockout, sending the league scrambling to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to try to … [Read More...]

Judge lifts NFL lockout, league vows appeal
After seven weeks of bitter back and forth, failed talks and growing uncertainty about the 2011 season, a federal judge has ordered an immediate end to the NFL lockout. But there are many hurdles to … [Read More...]

NFL: Best games on the 2011 schedule
A look at the most anticipated matchups of the 2011 NFL season. … [Read More...]

NFL Off-Field Player Issues
Outside The Lines panel of experts discuss the high number of player arrest during the NFL lockout … [[[Read More...]

Selected Archives

Alex Marvez reports that the NFLPA may be developing some cracks
Players not worried about lost season….yet
Romo’s job safe in Dallas?

Strip Teach
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Poker Etiquette
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The Slow Play
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The Blinds
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The Board
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Draws
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Global Warming
Sports Babes
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Marisa Miller: Harley Hottie
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Internet Hotties

Brooke

Chelsie

Ashleigh

Allison

NFL Draft

NFL Draft: Sure bets
Which NFL draft prospects have the best chance at a successful professional career? … [Read More...]

NNFL Draft Risers & Fallers: 4/19
RyRyan Mallett is part of the discussion among Risers & Fallers. Chad Reuter joins Lauren Shehadi to talk about the former Arkansas quarterback and more … [Read More...]

Who will be the #1 Overall Pick?
With the Carolina Panthers drafting 1st overall this year, they will need to address many needs on both sides of the ball. Aaron Taylor, Randy Cross and Rich Rodriguez share their opinions on which … [Read More...]

NFL Draft: Sleeper picks
Which prospects could prove to be diamonds in the rough? … [Read More...]

Team Needs

Arizona Cardinals Draft Needs
WWill Ken Whisenhunt get a promising young quarterback to work with in the upcoming NFL Draft? … [Read More...]

Denver Broncos Draft Needs
What will John Fox have to work with after the NFL Draft? . … [Read More...]

Cincinnati Bengals Draft Needs
Will the Bengals look to draft a successor to an unhappy Carson Palmer? … [Read More...]

Carolina Panthers Draft Needs
Could Carolina trade out of the top pick? What do they do with their third-round selections?  … [Read More...]

San Francisco 49ers Draft Needs
The 49ers may be looking to start over at the quarterback position with the 7th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Blaine Gabbert could be the player they are searching for. … [Read More...]

Cleveland Browns Draft Needs
Will A.J. Green be taking his talent to Cleveland? The Browns have the 6th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and selecting a wide receiver would certainly help their offense.  … [Read More...]

Tennessee Titans Draft Needs
The Titans have the 8th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Nick Fairley may be a solid choice to help bolster their defensive line. … [Read More...]

Dallas Cowboys Draft Needs
Washington Redskins Draft Needs
Minnesota Vikings Draft Needs
Houston Texans Draft Needs
Buffalo Bills Draft Needs
Detroit Lions Draft Needs
St. Louis Rams Draft Needs
Miami Dolphins Draft Needs
New England Patriots Draft Needs
San Diego Chargers Draft Needs
Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Needs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft Needs
New York Giants Draft Needs
Kansas City Chiefs Draft Needs

Positional Breakdowns

NFL Draft Report: QBs
Who is the best quarterback in the draft? What makes this year's class so deep? Rob Rang joins Lauren Shehadi to dissect the signal callers as the NFL Draft approaches … [Read More...]

Top 3 Quarterbacks

Blaine Gabbert, QB Missouri
Ryan Mallett, QB Arkansas
Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

NFL Draft Report: RBs
Is Mark Ingram the only running back worthy of a first round selection? Who are the sleepers of the 2011 running back class? Rob Rang joins Lauren Shehadi to discuss. … [Read More...]

Top 3 Running Backs

MMark Ingram, RB Alabama
Mikel LeShoure, RB Illinois
Ryan Williams, RB Virginia Tech

NFL Draft Report: WR/TE
Is A.J. Green in a class by himself when it comes to the wide receiver position?

Top 3 Wide Receivers

AJ Green, WR Georgia
Julio Jones, WR Alabama
Torrey Smith, WR Maryland

NFL Draft Report: Linebackers
Is Von Miller the top of the class when it comes to linebackers?

Top 3 Linebackers

VVon Miller, LB Texas A&M
JJustin Houston, LB/DE, Georgia
Akeem Ayers, LB UCLA

NFL Draft Report: Offensive Linemen
NFL Draft Report: Defensive Linemen
NFL Draft Report: Cornerbacks

Golf

PGA TOUR Today: April 28, 2011
Amanda Balionis previews Round 1 of the 2011 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, including the featured groups on Golf Channel and an update from the PGA TOUR Network on SiriusXM … [Read More...]

Zurich Classic of New Orleans Preview
Will both Luke Donald and Brandt Snedeker continue to play well this week in New Orleans? Ian Baker-Finch of CBS Sports joins Lauren Shehadi to preview the event. … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

Monday Backspin: April 25, 2011


NASCAR

Preview Show: Richmond
Beau Estes and Bill Kimm on what to expect under the lights in Richmond. … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

Final Laps: Edwards strums his way to Nashville victory
Victory Lane: Carl Edwards


Etc

Madden Cover Revealed
The Madden 12 cover was revealed Wednesday evening on Sportsnation in a show that was more hype than we would have ever believed and in a victory for Cleveland fans and dog lovers everywhere Peyton … [Read More...]

The Lineup- Week Three
Episode 3 of Tauntr.com's weekly show, The Lineup is here featuring Lamar Odom, Khloe Kardashian, Dale Jr., Mike Leake, robots and more. … [Read More...]

Boxing / MMA

UFC Primetime: St-Pierre vs. Shields
Champion Georges St-Pierre faces the toughest test of his career in Jake Shields, who is riding a 15-fight winning streak spanning 6 years. Go inside the training camps, inner circles, and mindsets of … [Read More...]

FIGHT CAMP 360: Pacquiao vs. Mosley Episode 2
After the hype comes the hard work of training...and no one hits the gym with the intensity of Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley. Watch Pacquiao and Mosley training for their May 7th showdown … [Read More...]

FIGHT CAMP 360: Pacquiao vs. Mosley Episode 1

TheSHOOT! – Randy Couture talks life, toys and retirement?
Randy Couture takes on Machida perhaps for a final battle! But first lets hear from Randy about a lot of other stuff. … [Read More...]

Jose Aldo vs. Cub Swanson fight replay
Watch the champ before he was the champ. Check out Jose Aldo vs. Cub Swanson from WEC 41 for free before his title defense at UFC 129 - Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday April 30th at … [Read More...]

Randy Couture vs. Gabriel Gonzaga fight replay
The Natural defends his turf and his title. Watch the UFC Heavyweight Championship fight for FREE and get ready to see Couture at UFC 129 - Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday, April 30th … [Read More...]

Knockout Ring Girls: FIGHT CAMP 360
The hottest night of boxing demands the hottest ring girls! Take a peek inside the Miss Knockout contest of twenty women vying for coveted slots as MGM ring girls for the Pacquiao vs. Mosley fight. … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

Mikael Zewski vs Clint Corone replay
Danny Garcia vs. Nate Campbell Replay
Rakhim Chakhkiev vs. Harvey Jolly Replay
Khan vs. Maidana Replay from 2010
Morales vs. Pacquiao 2005 Replay

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