Even though they finished fourth and traded two future Hall of Famers, a club that played more than a hundred years ago has been in the headlines all this week. Thanks to this year’s historic winning streak by the Cleveland Indians, the 1916 New York Giants are back in the news more than a century…
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Los Angeles Angels 2009 season recap
The Los Angeles Angels had an excellent regular season in 2009 winning 97 games. With the tragic death of Nick Adenhart in April, the Angels seem to be playing better as the season progresses. The Angels have all the trappings that make a championship team, timely hitting, good starting and relief pitching, and a closer…
The 10 most disappointing NFL teams in the 2008 season
The year 2008 in the NFL was a year of great surprises and disappointments. We saw history made, major crashes, and many coaches fired. These are the most disappointing teams of 2008. 10. Cleveland Browns The Cleveland Browns finished the season 10-6 last year. Hopes were high in Cleveland. The dogs were beginning to think…
The five best rushed seasons in Denver Broncos history
For most teams, especially teams that want to be successful, having a good running game is very important. Running the ball gains yards, eats up time off the clock, and wears down the opposing team. Also, there are fewer things that can go wrong with running than there are things that can go wrong with…
Pro Football: Leonard “Green Shoes” Weaver leads Seahawks to 2nd win in 7 games
Football should be fun and the Seattle Seahawks finally did just that by driving the San Francisco 49ers out of their home field on Sunday (10-26-08) behind Leonard “Green Shoes” Weaver’s catch-and-run explosion and the skill to steal passes. by Josh Wilson, winning 34-13. On a day when Seattle’s defense not only appeared but played,…
Are you being used by your girlfriend? 10 ways to know
Have you fallen hard and fast for a girl, only to find that things aren’t working out the way you hoped? She doesn’t seem as interested in you as you are in her, or she’s still hot and cold. Her changeability is confusing you and making you feel hurt and disrespected. You start to wonder;…
Butternut and Mushroom Lasagna with Pepper Béchamel
Béchamel is a simple white sauce with a roux (flour and butter) base, whipped with milk, half and half, or light cream. Flavor enhancers often include ground nutmeg, a little lemon zest, fresh or dried herbs, or cheese, as in this recipe. Grated pepperjack may not be a common cheese to use in béchamel, but…
2010 NHL Eastern Conference Playoffs Preview
With the second season of the National Hockey League upon us, I felt it was appropriate to offer the best fans in the world a preview and my personal view of each series in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. As an added bonus, I will make a prediction of who I think will be the winner…
What is sports hypnosis and how does it work?
What percentage of your sports performance depends on what goes through your mind? What percentage of your training do you dedicate to the mental aspect of your game? Elite professional and amateur athletes are always looking for ways to give them that extra edge. They know that the discipline required to go faster, further and…
What are the odds of winning soccer pools?
Winning football pools on a regular basis seems like a dream (or pure fantasy) for many people. However, it can be done, if you have a system. How can you work the odds? It is a question that many people ask themselves! Let’s look at the basic probabilities. With a coupon of 49 matches (games),…