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Archives for January 2011

Logins leads Canisius past Iona

January 23, 2011 by Paul Gotham 3 Comments

By Paul Casey Gotham BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Scott Machado stood at the top of the key shaking his head. To his left, Jermel Jenkins extended his arms in a gesture of disbelief. Under the basket, Mike Glover was doubled over clutching his shorts. Not exactly the picture one would expect from a first-place team in the final moments of a conference game. Gaby Belardo finished a … [Read more...] about Logins leads Canisius past Iona

Conference Championships

January 23, 2011 by tlarner 14 Comments

By TLarner Win and you're in, to the Super Bowl that is. Fierce NFC North rivals face off in Chicago, while hopefuls in New York travel to the Steel City. NFC Championship: Green Bay at Chicago For the third time this season, NFC North rivals face off, but this time for all the glory. With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, the Packers (12-6) and Bears (12-5) … [Read more...] about Conference Championships

Johnny Damon and Six Other Red Sox-Turned Yankees

January 23, 2011 by Chas 24 Comments

By Chas The recent coverage of Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez signing with the AL East team that was otherwise raided by their two chief rivals this off-season got me to thinking. Damon, once considered the equivalent of Jesus in Boston, but later nicknamed Judas, has an interesting distinction in common with six other players in baseball history. Of course, I'm not … [Read more...] about Johnny Damon and Six Other Red Sox-Turned Yankees

O Caption My Caption! Venus Williams 1/23/11

January 23, 2011 by Rey 8 Comments

by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Venus Williams 1/23/11

Temple-Xavier: Game Day Thread

January 22, 2011 by Paul Gotham 62 Comments

Setting: Atlantic 10 powers collide when Fran Dunphy's Temple Owls (13-4/ 3-1) descend upon the Cintas Center for a tilt with Chris Mack's Xavier Musketeers (12-5/ 4-0). Flashback: Ryan Brooks scored 22 as the Owls defeated the Musketeers 77-72 last January at the Liacouras Center. Dunphy has taken Temple to "The Dance" each of the last three seasons. The Owls have … [Read more...] about Temple-Xavier: Game Day Thread

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