Archive for July, 2006
Another losing season at Raider Nation?
Monday, July 31st, 2006
Not every team got better in the eyes of sports gamblers. The Oakland Raiders, a popular pick last year following the addition of Randy Moss, find themselves lumped into a group of NFL betting long shots with New Orleans (75/1), Cleveland (85/1), New York Jets (90/1), and Buffalo Bills (90/1).
The hype surrounding Art Shell returning […]
NASCAR drivers slug it out for top 10 Nextel Cup standings
Monday, July 31st, 2006
When NASCAR went to its present championship format two years ago, the thinking was that the “Chase for the Championship” would rivet race fans to their televisions for the final 10 races of the season.
But the public’s attention hasn’t so much been drawn to those final 10 races, but to the 10 races leading up […]
NY Yankees acquire Abreu, Lidle from Phillies
Monday, July 31st, 2006
The New York Yankees solved two of their problems with one Major League trade on Sunday, acquiring right fielder Bobby Abreu and right-hander Cory Lidle from the Phillies for four Minor League prospects.
New York Yankees sent shortstop C.J. Henry, left-hander Matt Smith, catcher Jesus Sanchez and right-hander Carlos Monasterios to Philadelphia for Bobby Abreu, a […]
Another blow to US Soccer: McBride retires from international soccer competition
Sunday, July 30th, 2006
United States striker Brian McBride said he is retiring from international soccer. McBride, 34, plays for Fulham in the English Premier League and is the second-leading scorer in national team history with 30 goals in 95 games. He is also the only American player to score in two World Cups.
The three-time World Cup veteran has […]
Even without Vince Young, Texas Longhorns could win again the national championship
Sunday, July 30th, 2006
Texas Longhorns coach Mack Brown thought Vince Young would return.
But Brown thought Young capable of pulling a Peyton Manning or a Matt Leinart, Longhorn-style. Enjoy his senior rodeo. Win a Heisman and be mayor of Austin; take a square-dance class and torment Oklahoma. Be big man on campus. Vince Young is a big man, and […]