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Making an All-Star Team … For the Price of Prince Fielder
Don’t be alarmed … well, maybe be a little alarmed. I’m sorry. Prince Fielder brings out the mad scientist in me. So, in case you’ve been hibernating, Tuesday Prince Fielder agreed to a nine-year deal with the Tigers, a deal … Continue reading →
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Sports Success Brings Detroit Hope
You won’t see many college kids heading to Detroit on Spring Break. You probably wouldn’t go there on your honeymoon either. It didn’t make this year’s Top 10 cities to raise a family (or the top 50 … or the … Continue reading →
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Tagged Aaron Rodgers, Alex Avila, Barry Sanders, Boston Red Sox, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Wilson, Calvin Johnson, CC Sabathia, Charlie Sheen, Chicago Bears, Cleanin Out My Closet, Columbus Day, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Dave Dombrowski, Delmon Young, Detroit, Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Doug Fister, Drew Brees, Eminem, Ford Field, General Motors, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Green Bay Packers, Ivan Nova, Jay-Z, Jim Leyland, Jim Schwartz, Joe Girardi, Johan Santana, John Kuester, Justin Verlander, Kansas City Chiefs, Kid Rock, Lose Yourself, Mark Cuban, Matthew Stafford, Miguel Cabrera, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, NBA Finals, Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska Cornhuskers, New Jersey Nets, New York Yankees, NFL, Palace at Auburn Hills, Phil Hughes, Pro Bowl, Randy Moss, Richard Hamilton, Ron Artest, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay Rays, The Bad Boys, Theo Epstein, Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Victor Martinez, World Series
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Tis The Season: The Sports Beagle Picks the 2011 NFL Season
It didn’t look like it was going to happen for a while but here we are. The NFL season is finally upon us. Your fall sports family has returned. Aaron Rodgers is back. Peyton Hillis is back. Beer commercials are … Continue reading →
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The Summer of Jesse: My Adventures in The World of Sports
In 10 short days I’ll be beginning my final semester at Syracuse University. That means the Summer of Jesse is almost over. This summer was particularly memorable, especially from a sports point of view. See, growing up in Connecticut, I … Continue reading →
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Waving Goodbye to the Golden Age of Shortstops
It’s rare when I draw inspiration from watching South Park, but I found the show’s most recent episode, “You’re Getting Old,” to be pretty thought provoking. The episode centers mostly around the idea of getting older and becoming more cynical. … Continue reading →
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Beating a Dead Horse: Leave Scott Cousins Alone
Talk about beating a dead horse: this Buster Posey story just won’t go away. I don’t think there’s been a day in the last week and a half when I haven’t seen the replay of Posey’s horrific home plate collision … Continue reading →
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Memo to Phillies Fans: Just Be Happy
They’re 33-20. They have the best record in the majors. Chase Utley is finally back in the lineup. Weather forecasts are predicting sunshine and temperatures in the 90s all week. If you’re a Phillies fan, how could you not be … Continue reading →
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MLB Preview: Will the Pirates Ever be Good?
Ever get tired of hearing about the big-market Yankees and Red Sox? Orioles manager Buck Showalter sure does. Here is what Buck had to say earlier this week about Derek Jeter and the Yankees: “Well, he’s always jumping back from … Continue reading →
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