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Since You Asked ...
Feb 16, 2009; ... You have questions, we have answers YOUR QUESTION: As a baseball fan, I am looking forward to the World Baseball Classic. As a lifelong Phillies fan, I am proud that Mike Schmidt has been named as a coach for Team USA. Would Mike have played for the United States if the WBC had ...
5 QUESTIONS for Joe Mauer
Feb 16, 2009; ... At 25, Twins catcher Joe Mauer has more batting titles than Tony Gwynn did at the same age and has a better career on-base percentage than Derek Jeter. Not a bad start for the two-time All-Star who signed to play football at Florida State and was an all-state performer in basketball at ...
Survey Says ...
Feb 16, 2009; ... * Most valuable Met: Wright or Reyes? * Shea Stadium: treasure or travesty? Sporting News surveyed 14 former Mets for answers to those questions and others SN's panel Craig Anderson Pitcher, 1962-64 Kris Benson Pitcher, 2004-05 Buzz ...
The Way We Were
Feb 16, 2009; ... SN got to know baseball's legends before they were stars Baseball is back, and spring is when Sporting News is proud to show its age. Every wrinkle and laugh line includes baseball history, a blast from the past like the Baseball Questionnaires we used to give every player, many as ...
Stages of Knighthood
Feb 16, 2009; ... Will's World Much has changed over the years, with one general exception Every kid needs a villain, whether it's the bully down the street, the snotty rich girl from homeroom or the gym teacher who makes you wear hideous yellow uniforms while running laps. Mine was Bob Knight. I ...
Bold, daring predictions
Feb 16, 2009; ... 1. You will find that attending the first two rounds at an NCAA Tournament site is one of the most fun experiences you can have as a sports fan, but it's always tough, because, after the pairings are announced, you have three days to book a flight a hotel, a car and all that. I can never wait ...
My Profile: Milton Bradley
Feb 16, 2009; ... (What you won't find on Facebook ... even if you are approved as a friend) New Cubs right fielder * Born: April 15, 1978, in Harbor City, Calif. * Alma mater: Long Beach (Calif.) Poly High * What's on TV: The Game, Martin, Sanford and Son, The First 48, Crime 360, ...
People of the Fortnight
Feb 16, 2009; ... Cris Carter. He is firmly in the middle, qualitywise, of ESPN's NFL Countdown crew, but come Super Bowl time he officially depresses me every time he's on screen. It can't be easy to pretend you care about breaking down game video hours after you've found out you've again been turned down by the ...
Instant impact
Feb 16, 2009; ... Next Gen Eight prospects you'll see on the field as freshmen come fall QB MATT BARKLEY 6-3/226, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) Signed with: USC * Fall forecast: With Mark Sanchez off to the NFL after a short stint as the starting quarterback at USC, the ...
Tavares and Hedman will be the top picks, but in what order?
Feb 16, 2009; ... NHL DRAFT The NHL Central Scouting Bureau's midseason rankings were released recently, and two familiar names were at the top. Canadian center John Tavares topped the North American list, and Swedish defenseman Victor Hedman was No. 1 in the European rankings. That was expected ....
5 Reasons Strasburg will be No. 1
Feb 16, 2009; ... MLB DRAFT Stephen Strasburg is unquestionably the top player in college baseball. A junior righthander at San Diego State, he struck out 23 batters in one game last season and finished 8-3 with a 1.57 ERA, 133 strikeouts and 61 hits allowed in 97% innings. He was the lone amateur on Team ...
What Were They Thinking?
Feb 16, 2009; ... Sports Biz Five years later, it's clear Howard was the right choice In 2004, after suffering through a season in which they nearly matched the franchise record for losses, the Orlando Magic landed the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. The consensus around the league was that the top ...
THE OWNER'S BOX
Feb 16, 2009; ... Dean Spanos, San Diego Chargers * I can't live without ... The never-ending challenges of golf. * The hardest thing about being a leader is ... Always setting a good example. * My one unbreakable rule Is ... Your word is your bond. * The worst job I ever had was ...
REPORT
Feb 16, 2009; ... * MLB Advanced Media and the NHL plan to begin co-selling an unprecedented online video package in which out-of-market game subscriptions for both leagues will be marketed in a joint offering. In addition, MLBAM is set to cut a deal with ESPN in which MLBTV will be sold with the media giant's ...
What We're Watching
Feb 16, 2009; ... NASCAR DAYTONA 500 Sunday, February 15, 3:40 p.m. ET (FOX) You bet FOX analyst Darrell Waltrip can't wait to kick off both the 51st running of the Great American Race and another Sprint Cup season with his trademark green flag "Boogity, boogity, boogity!" Ryan Newman won ...
'My NAME will be REMEMBERED FOREVER'
Feb 16, 2009; ... Sporting News Conversation: Shaquille O'Neal Most of what he says would sound like hyperbole if it weren't true. The Big de Leon has found a fountain of youth in the desert, and he's back to putting up 20-10s with the Suns. He's older now-he will turn 37 on March 6-but ...
Can the Wildcats be saved?
Feb 16, 2009; ... Lute Olson built a college basketball powerhouse in his 25 years at I Arizona, but the chaotic circumstances of his retirement are threatening to undo it all It can take a lifetime to create a masterpiece, but even the most priceless work fades quickly without proper care. That's why the ...
A CHANGED MAN
Feb 16, 2009; ... A few years ago, Marc Savard was a one-dimensional player who was a better talker than a teammate. Now, thanks to a couple of straight-talking coaches, he's a key player on one of the best teams in the NHL. The sold-out January showdown between the Capitals and Bruins at 'I'D Banknorth ...
THERE'S NO $ IN TEAM
Feb 16, 2009; ... Yogi Berra was a great Yankee, Jim Palmer a great Oriole. But, because of free agency, guys like Rickey Henderson and Jeff Kent are just greats. And so, this spring training, baseball fens will start the season like every other since 1977: by learning their club's newest set of names. In ...
NO DOUBT
Feb 16, 2009; ... Steelers coach MIKE TOMLIN knew he would be a head coach someday and knew he would win the Super Bowl not too long after. Now that he has one title after just two seasons, there's no telling what else he and his Steelers can accomplish. Julia Copeland was skeptical when, shortly before ...