The Tigers, rejuvenated under new manager Jim Leland finally awoke from their 13 year slumber in 2006 posting their first winning record during that time period. Their 95 wins were good enough for the AL Wild Card, a consolation prize as they lost the division crown by failing to win a game in a [...]
Sports Illustrated has lowered its standards, though not in the way you think. Why this venerable sporting magazine feels compelled to peddle porn once a year in an effort to sell magazines, I have no idea. But, that is not the issue at stake. The issue is a hairbrained change to the [...]
This week’s goal comes from the rollercoaster that was Sunday’s West Ham vs. Spurs match at Upton Park. This fabulous goal from the superbly talented Carlos Tevez (his first in the Premiership) was a sublime freekick in the 42nd minute that put the Hammers ahead 2-0. West Ham desperately needed the win to [...]
In 2005, the Indians were a surprise team that took the eventual World Champion White Sox to the last weekend of the season, winning 93 games and almost making the playoffs. A lot was expected in 2006, but the Indians faltered early and finished a disappointing 4th place in the Al Central with a [...]
