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Archive for May 5th, 2011
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
After missing the playoffs last year, the Boston Red Sox were one of the most aggressive teams in the offseason. The Red Sox opened up the checkbook for Carl Crawford and also traded for first base slugger Adrian Gonzalez. The minute that they made those moves, many felt the Sox ...
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
When I think of marathon runners, I think of folks that are in shape sitting at home counting calories and maintaining a strict diet and workout routine heading up to the big day. I don't think about McDonald's, that's for sure. But that's what Joe D'Amico was thinking about.
D'Amico, who says he has run ...
Posted in Sports Business, Uncategorized | 6 Comments »
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
There was no doubt that Blake Griffin was going to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year award. That he did it unanimously was about as impressive as any of his highlight reel dunks this season. Griffin became the first player since David Robinson to win the award unanimously.
And why ...
Posted in Los Angeles Clippers, NBA | 2 Comments »
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
It's a colossal understatement to say that Marty Hurney made a bold decision in his selection of Auburn quarterback, Cam Newton, with the number one overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. It looks like the Panthers General Manager has come to grips with the fact that he will be ...
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Brian Cashman couldn't stay away from the headlines in New York during the offseason whether he was shooting from the lip regarding his thoughts on not wanting to sign reliever Rafael Soriano to a three-year, $35 million dollar contract or when he was candid with Casey Close regarding Derek Jeter's ...
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