By Paul Casey Gotham (Hornell, N.Y.) Dave Brust's Webster Yankees learned a painful lesson Thursday night: that one good turn deserves another. Twenty-four hours after an improbable come-from-behind victory, Webster looked poised to steal another win until the Hornell Dodgers spoiled the comeback. Hornell combined timely defense and clutch pitching to earn a walk-off 5-4 … [Read more...] about Hornell Trims Webster
Archives for June 2010
Webster Shocks Elmira
By Paul Casey Gotham (Webster, N.Y) For eight innings the Webster Yankees toiled with little to show for their efforts. The home nine threatened but failed to bring home any runs while the Elmira Pioneers grabbed a seven-run lead. Elmira pitchers dominated Webster for eight frames recording 13 strike outs. Baseball, though, consists of nine innings with the winning team … [Read more...] about Webster Shocks Elmira
2010 FIFA World Cup Tale of the Tape: England-USA
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Setting: On June 11, South Africa will become the first host country from the African continent. The fifth match of this 2010 edition of the World Cup will be played the following day between England and The United States of America in the northwest city of Rustenburg at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Tickets have sold quickly for this match and surely … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup Tale of the Tape: England-USA
NBA Finals at a Glance
By Paul Casey Gotham Whether it's a case of "a day late and a dollar short," or "better late than never," here is a look at the series between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Match-ups and intrigue kidnapped this piece for a couple of days. With game one in the rear view, here's hoping for a few lucid thoughts. It's hard to believe the deficit of game one … [Read more...] about NBA Finals at a Glance
2010 FIFA World Cup: Didier Drogba’s Injury a Lesson in Sports Logistics
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell A championship run can be the result of many factors effectively employed by coach and players. Some coaches are key motivators. Others, tactical savants whose genius becomes the more apparent during a golden run. But the one mitigating factor that no coach, general manager or player has control over is injury. An injury can occur at anytime, in … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup: Didier Drogba’s Injury a Lesson in Sports Logistics