Eli Manning's star has never shined brighter as he leads his New York Giants into their 2nd Super
Bowl in the past 4 years.
As accomplished and appreciated as Manning is now, he was not always held in that regard. Playing
professional sports in the largest fishbowl of a media market like New York is not easy, as there
are very high expectations to manage and distractions to avoid.
Fans of the New York Yankees have made Jim Hendry jokes for years. The longtime general manager
of the Chicago Cubs could never replicate the success of the Yankees. But now, the joke is on the
Yankees fans because the team has hired Hendry to be an assistant general manager.
According to reports, Hendry was given a multi-year contract and his job duties will mostly deal
with aiding Brian Cashman, the GM of the Yankees.
Fans of the New York Yankees have made Jim Hendry jokes for years. The longtime general manager
of the Chicago Cubs could never replicate the success of the Yankees. But now, the joke is on the
Yankees fans because the team has hired Hendry to be an assistant general manager.
According to reports, Hendry was given a multi-year contract and his job duties will mostly deal
with aiding Brian Cashman, the GM of the Yankees.
The New York Yankees are looking into adding some depth on their roster by signing Bill Hall.
Hall can play multiple positions in both the infield and the outfield. Last season, he played with
the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants.
In 185 at-bats last season, Hall hit only .211 with two homers and 14 RBIs.
The New York Yankees are looking into adding some depth on their roster by signing Bill Hall.
Hall can play multiple positions in both the infield and the outfield. Last season, he played with
the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants.
In 185 at-bats last season, Hall hit only .211 with two homers and 14 RBIs.
Yesterday we wrote about the yet to be announced Chicago Fire jersey sponsorship deal with
Quaker Oats. The relationship became official today. One of the biggest changes from the rumors
to the truth is the deal is now worth a reported $8 million over three years, significantly higher
than the previously reported less than $5 million over that time.
The New York Yankees needed pitching help. What do they do? In a trade with the Seattle
Mariners, the Yankees stole one of the best, young pitching prospects in all of baseball. Michael
Pineda, who showed dynamite stuff as a rookie last season, heads to New York, while Jesus Montero
was sent to Seattle.
The New York Yankees needed pitching help. What do they do? In a trade with the Seattle
Mariners, the Yankees stole one of the best, young pitching prospects in all of baseball. Michael
Pineda, who showed dynamite stuff as a rookie last season, heads to New York, while Jesus Montero
was sent to Seattle.
Alex Rodriguez isn't exactly known for playing fair. This is a guy who has admitted to using
steroids to further his baseball career. And now the third baseman for the New York Yankees is
stretching the rules once again.
According to reports, Alex Rodriguez flew to Germany to get a controversial treatment done in an
attempt to heal injuries to his left shoulder and right knee.
Alex Rodriguez isn't exactly known for playing fair. This is a guy who has admitted to using
steroids to further his baseball career. And now the third baseman for the New York Yankees is
stretching the rules once again.
According to reports, Alex Rodriguez flew to Germany to get a controversial treatment done in an
attempt to heal injuries to his left shoulder and right knee.
"Pressure? What pressure?" -- Jose MourinhoThe crisis.The sports phenomenon where a team loses a
game or two and all of a sudden the sky is falling, left is right and everything is wrong with the
world. It's certainly not something exclusive to European club soccer, the New York Yankees deal
with 100s of reporters at EVERY game with the fans ready to punch somebody on the Seven Train after
one
"Your call is important to us... please hold."At the end of day there was no Arab
Sultanate, no oil-rich Russian oligarch or even any American financiers. No, like a giant, wireless
Voltron-like creature - Canada's two largest media giants, and bitter rivals, Rogers and Bell
joined forces today to purchase 75% of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.
(L to R): Boomer Esiason, Dr. Mark Emmert, Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, Mark Teixeira and Craig
Carton
The United States Women's National Soccer Team was honored as Sportswomen of the Year by
the March of Dimes New York Division at its 28th Annual Sports Luncheon on November 30, at the
Waldorf-Astoria in New York.
Hey look, it's Krazy George! Cracked.com ran an article titled "5 Sports Fans Who Ruined Sports"
and coming in at number 4 was Krazy George. What did Krazy George ruin? Apparently the sanity of
head coaches of most sporting teams.
According to the article Krazy George invented "The Wave" at a 1981 American League championship
game between the New York Yankees and Oakland A's.
NBA superstar LeBron James says reading up on the history of Liverpool FC has humbled him, with the
Miami Heat player revealing his newfound admiration for manager Kenny Dalglish and captain Steven
Gerrard.
James, 26, recently became a minority shareholder in Liverpool and made his first visit to Anfield
last month to watch the Reds draw with Manchester United.
While NBA Basketball continues to suffer from a frustrating lockout, superstar LeBron James has
made headlines visiting Anfield and becoming more attached to Liverpool a club he believes is at
the same level as Manchester United.
James recently enjoyed the Reds' 1-1 draw with their bitter rivals at Merseyside and followed up
by meeting all members of the team where he is a minority shareholder.
In 1960, the New York metropolitan area's 16 million inhabitants had fewer options to spend
their sporting dollar on than they would at any point later in the twentieth century. The
International Soccer League, promoted by Bill Cox, looked to take advantage of the opening in the
first part of this series, we looked at the launch of the 12 team league, featuring some of the
best club teams from around the world playing in Manhattan and New Jersey.
The nightmare scenario this offseason for the New York Yankees was losing CC Sabathia in free
agency. On Tuesday, the Yankees made sure that didn't happen when they gave Sabathia a $122 million
deal over five seasons.
Last year, CC Sabathia held together the Yankees starting rotation. He was a Cy Young Award
candidate for the entire season and finished with a 19-8 record and a 3.
The nightmare scenario this offseason for the New York Yankees was losing CC Sabathia in free
agency. On Tuesday, the Yankees made sure that didn't happen when they gave Sabathia a $122 million
deal over five seasons.
Last year, CC Sabathia held together the Yankees starting rotation. He was a Cy Young Award
candidate for the entire season and finished with a 19-8 record and a 3.
The New York Yankees have money to burn. However, that doesn't mean the Yankees should be
automatically forgiven for making a mistake with Nick Swisher.
On Saturday, the Yankees picked up the team option on Swisher. By doing so, Swisher will be with
the team next year at a cost of $10.25 million.
The New York Yankees have money to burn. However, that doesn't mean the Yankees should be
automatically forgiven for making a mistake with Nick Swisher.
On Saturday, the Yankees picked up the team option on Swisher. By doing so, Swisher will be with
the team next year at a cost of $10.25 million.
The Tampa Bay Rays are fearless. That fearlessness extends to their coaching staff, who has
decided to go with Matt Moore in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Texas Rangers. In the 162-game
regular season, the 22-year-old Moore started a grand total of one game.
Why is Matt Moore starting? First of all, he's a major talent.
We've come to our final award. After name the NL MVP, NL Cy Young, NL Rookie of the Year, AL MVP
and AL Cy Young, we are left with just the AL Rookie of the Year award. Who takes home the top
prize for rookies in the American League.
Here are our top five rookies in the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year race:
5.
The 2011 baseball playoffs begin tomorrow. Yesterday was one of the most exciting days in
baseball history. Can the 2011 baseball playoffs match that level of excitement? Probably not ...
but you never know.
Here are our 2011 baseball postseason predictions:
American League
Texas Rangers Defeat Tampa Bay Rays (3-2)
New York Yankees Defeat Detroit Tigers (3-1)
Texas Rangers Defeat New York Yankees (4-2)
National League
Milwaukee Brewers Defeat Arizona Diamondbacks (3-2)
Philadelphia Phillies Defeat St.
The 2011 baseball playoffs begin tomorrow. Yesterday was one of the most exciting days in
baseball history. Can the 2011 baseball playoffs match that level of excitement? Probably not ...
but you never know.
Here are our 2011 baseball postseason predictions:
American League
Texas Rangers Defeat Tampa Bay Rays (3-2)
New York Yankees Defeat Detroit Tigers (3-1)
Texas Rangers Defeat New York Yankees (4-2)
National League
Milwaukee Brewers Defeat Arizona Diamondbacks (3-2)
Philadelphia Phillies Defeat St.
The 2011 AL MVP is a close race. However, the 2011 AL Cy Young award winner is clear. The only
question is whether or not he will win both the Cy Young and the MVP award. Here's our top five
pitchers in the American League including the 2011 AL Cy Young Award winner.
5. Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox
Josh Beckett was higher on this list until he totally collapsed in September like the rest of the
Red Sox.
We have named our NL MVP, NL Cy Young Award winner and NL Rookie of the Year. Now let's move on
to the American League and start with the Most Valuable Player award. Here are our top five AL MVP
favorites and our AL MVP winner.
5. Adrian Gonzalez, Boston Red Sox
In his first year in Boson, Adrian Gonzalez lived up to expectations and then some.
The Tampa Bay Rays never say die. They were way behind the Boston Red Sox heading into
September. In the final game of the regular season on Wednesday night, the Rays were trailing 7-0
against the New York Yankees. But the Rays came roaring back to win and, after the Red Sox choked
again, advance to the 2011 baseball playoffs.
The Tampa Bay Rays never say die. They were way behind the Boston Red Sox heading into
September. In the final game of the regular season on Wednesday night, the Rays were trailing 7-0
against the New York Yankees. But the Rays came roaring back to win and, after the Red Sox choked
again, advance to the 2011 baseball playoffs.
The Boston Red Sox completed their choke. In their final game of the year, the Red Sox blew a
ninth inning lead against the Baltimore Orioles. Leading 3-2 heading into the ninth, the Orioles
pulled out a 4-3 victory.
Now the Red Sox play the waiting game. If the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees, the Rays
make the playoffs.
The Boston Red Sox completed their choke. In their final game of the year, the Red Sox blew a
ninth inning lead against the Baltimore Orioles. Leading 3-2 heading into the ninth, the Orioles
pulled out a 4-3 victory.
Now the Red Sox play the waiting game. If the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees, the Rays
make the playoffs.
Mariano Rivera has long been regarded as the best closer in the history of baseball. That title
got even more official on Monday when the New York Yankees hurler saved the 602nd game of his
career. By doing so, he passed Trevor Hoffman to become baseball's all-time saves leader.
In fitting fashion, Rivera's ninth inning went 1-2-3.
Mariano Rivera has long been regarded as the best closer in the history of baseball. That title
got even more official on Monday when the New York Yankees hurler saved the 602nd game of his
career. By doing so, he passed Trevor Hoffman to become baseball's all-time saves leader.
In fitting fashion, Rivera's ninth inning went 1-2-3.
Good Player Guide #17 Kevin Strootman is a post from: Just Football
Kevin Strootman
(PSV Eindhoven / Holland)
The town of Ridderkerk in the province of South Holland doesn't hold many claims to fame but the
rise of one of their sons could put it on the map.
Jason Varitek doesn't play that much anymore. The 39-year-old catcher has had to adjust to the
role of a bench player. But on Wednesday against the New York Yankees, Varitek led a comeback that
gave the Boston Red Sox a 9-5 victory.
In the top of the sixth inning, the Yankees scored four runs to take a 5-4 lead.
Jason Varitek doesn't play that much anymore. The 39-year-old catcher has had to adjust to the
role of a bench player. But on Wednesday against the New York Yankees, Varitek led a comeback that
gave the Boston Red Sox a 9-5 victory.
In the top of the sixth inning, the Yankees scored four runs to take a 5-4 lead.
CC Sabathia has been one of the best pitchers in all of baseball the last few years. However, he
hasn't had much success against the Boston Red Sox. For a pitcher for the New York Yankees, that's
definitely an issue. But on Tuesday, Sabathia finally notched a win against New York's arch
nemesis.
In notching his first win against the Red Sox in five attempts, Sabathia went six innings and
struck out ten batters while allowing two runs.
CC Sabathia has been one of the best pitchers in all of baseball the last few years. However, he
hasn't had much success against the Boston Red Sox. For a pitcher for the New York Yankees, that's
definitely an issue. But on Tuesday, Sabathia finally notched a win against New York's arch
nemesis.
In notching his first win against the Red Sox in five attempts, Sabathia went six innings and
struck out ten batters while allowing two runs.
It's been a historic season for Derek Jeter. The New York Yankees shortstop played in his
2,402nd game on Sunday all with the Yankees. That mark is a new all-time record for the Yankees
franchise. Jeter broke a tie with Mickey Mantle.
"I take pride in coming and doing my job," said Jeter.
It's been a historic season for Derek Jeter. The New York Yankees shortstop played in his
2,402nd game on Sunday all with the Yankees. That mark is a new all-time record for the Yankees
franchise. Jeter broke a tie with Mickey Mantle.
"I take pride in coming and doing my job," said Jeter.
