Sports
Tiger Takes Lead in Dubai
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Tiger Woods shot a 7-under 65 to take a two-stroke clubhouse lead in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
“I had two good days of practice the last couple days and started to hit the ball a lot better than I did last week,” Woods said after the bogey-free round at the Emirates Golf […]
Brady Surprised by Burress’ Prediction
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Motivation or much ado about nothing? For the Giants, Plaxico Burress’ guarantee that New York will beat the New England Patriots 23-17 in the Super Bowl Sunday is nothing more than an outspoken player showing confidence. For the Patriots and MVP Tom Brady, it’s a Super-sized diss, and bulletin board material.
“We’re only going to score […]
‘Bankd of Brothers’ Needs to Harass Brady
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Justin Tuck didn’t need to conduct a survey to figure out who America expects to be the Super Bowl MVP. “Tom Brady,” he said.
If Brady plays well, the New England Patriots are going to cap an undefeated season and certify their claim to being a dynasty.
The biggest obstacle in his way is a band of […]
Cassel Is Patriots’ Man Behind the Man
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Matt Cassel is every New England Patriots fan’s worst nightmare. He’s the one player they don’t want to see in a game, especially the Super Bowl. He’s Tom Brady’s backup.
When the star quarterback was hobbling around on a sprained ankle last week, attention quickly turned to Cassel.
Who is he?
Is he any good?
Where did he come […]
Couglin Finally Reaches Pinnacle
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Tom Coughlin was never one to sit in the stands at the Super Bowl, the way some coaches do. If there’s no one to coach, to harangue, to lead, what’s the point?The last time he subjected himself to that was 13 years ago. He had recently been hired by the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars. He was […]
Patriot Games: Always Follow the Leader
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008When Pepper Johnson joined the New York Giants as a rookie in 1986, the locker room was ruled by two of his defensive teammates, Harry Carson and George Martin. They were given free rein to run things by Bill Parcells, coach of that Super Bowl-winning team.
“We’ve got 40 of those guys in our locker room […]
Celtics’ Garnett, Allen Out Against Heat
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008The Boston Celtics were without starters Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen for Tuesday’s game in Miami. Garnett has a strained abdominal muscle, keeping him sidelined for the second straight game. Allen missed the game because of the flu, coach Doc Rivers said.
“Somebody has to pick it up,” Rivers said. “Nobody’s going to be Kevin Garnett […]
Pettitte’s Meet With Congress Postponed
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte’s meeting with a congressional committee investigating drug use in baseball was postponed until Monday. He originally was slated to appear for a deposition or transcribed interview Wednesday.
But the date was changed Tuesday by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. It’s the latest in a series of switches to […]
Mizzou’s Temple Ends Eligibility Appeal
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008Tony Temple’s career at Missouri is over, after all. Temple announced Tuesday he will give up on any further appeals for an extra year of eligibility and get ready for the NFL draft.
“It’s time to move on and focus on doing what I need to do to make a positive impression for the next level,” […]
Crennel Finalizes Extension with Browns
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008Willie McGinest always believed Romeo Crennel would turn the Cleveland Browns into winners. For a long time, though, it seemed like the veteran linebacker was about the only who did.”There was a lot of prejudgment about Romeo,” said McGinest, who played for Crennel in New England. “And it was really unfair. It takes time. It […]
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