Baseball in the Big Crab Apple

By teekay, Section MLB
Posted on Mon Jun 23 2008 at 12:46 PM EST
More on: MLB, yankees, mets, willie randolph, chien-ming wang (all tags)

This season has been a trying one thus far for Gotham's baseball faithful. With the Mets and Yankees both floundering around the .500 mark the idea of a postseason sans New York has become a very real possibility. And the events of this past week, for the teams on both sides of town, have certainly left a sour taste in the mouths of those taking a bite out of Big Apple baseball.

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The playoffs are buzzing...

By teekay, Section NFL
Posted on Mon May 12 2008 at 10:38 PM EST
More on: new orleans hornets, NBA, playoffs, chris paul (all tags)

The NBA Playoffs have, in some ways, been very similar to years past. The Spurs stole away the Suns hopes of glory with methodical, albeit boring, execution. Tracy McGrady and the Rockets were once again ousted in the first round (will someone please tell this guy to stop walking under ladders while spilling salt and kicking black cats). The Pistons steady D led them through a surprisingly tough series. But this year, the playoffs also have something they have lacked in recent years; the buzz of an exciting, young, and effective team. It's the buzz of a team that plays the game unselfishly, and goes all out on every play. It's the buzz of a team that is high-flying and entertaining, but also has the capacity to actually make a championship run. It's the buzz of the Hornets.

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But what about Brett Fav-ruh?

By teekay, Section NFL
Posted on Mon Mar 10 2008 at 12:35 AM EST
More on: brett favre, green bay packers, retirement (all tags)

The day has finally come. It is time to say goodbye to everyone's favorite fun-lovin', gun-slingin', Wrangler wearin', 5'o clock shadow-havin', burger eatin', just another regular guy like you or me (except for the money, rugged good looks, and talent) quarterback. The announcement came early Monday morning around 7:30am Eastern Time: Brett Favre is officially retiring... probably.

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Super Bowl XLII: Brady's encore or Eli's debut?

By teekay, Section NFL
Posted on Wed Jan 30 2008 at 2:49 PM EST
More on: super bowl, tom brady, eli manning, new england patriots, new york giants (all tags)

The stage is set for another classic duel of Brady vs. Manning... Eli Manning. If anyone asked me who I thought would come out on top of this match-up at mid-season it's likely that I would've punched them in the head, and never spoken to them again for fear of associating myself with such a astonishing imbecile. However, it's not mid-season anymore and going into the final game of the year these two teams aren't nearly the same as they were then. Their leaders under center have transformed dramatically over the past few weeks, and it has changed the face of the Super Bowl dramatically as well. We might have a game on our hands after all.

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Who Framed Roger Rocket?

By teekay, Section MLB
Posted on Wed Jan 16 2008 at 6:29 PM EST
More on: roger clemens, steroids, brian mcnamee, MLB, yankees, mitchell report (all tags)

Ever since the day the Mitchell Report was released the baseball world has dealt with constant drama. Admissions and apologies have been offered and denied. Fingers have been pointed and judgments have been passed. Reputations have been thrown into question and fans have been thrown into unrest. But one quality of the report has reigned supreme over all others; it's entertainment value.

It's no secret that America loves a good Soap Opera. Not a drama, but a Soap Opera. As in a drama where all rationality and reason disappear and the story becomes a delightfully hilarious mess of childish idiocy... and for whatever reason, it's enthralling!

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