It was nice to see Rams management finally do something right with their termination of the execrable Scott Linehan. The Rams played with intensity and verve in the first half against the Bills on Sunday but with Trent Green at the helm it was only a matter of time before a series of errors would [...]
Sunday’s Daily Racing Form offered some dispiriting reviews of the new Pro Ride surface at Santa Anita. The surface retains heat so it’s like riding over a stove or, if you’re dramatic, it’s like riding in Hell! A high percentage of horses simply cannot handle the track, unable to gain proper traction…that said, Curlin has reportedly been [...]
Canadians have special memories of the late Paul Newman. We’ll always remember the actor as Reg Dunlop, impassioned coach of the legendary Charlestown Chiefs…Jaguars wide receiver Troy Williamson was asked who he would change places with for one magical day. His choice? Tupac Shakur. He’s dead, Troy…Sugar Shane Mosley was dramatic in victory last night, [...]
The NFC is 7-3 against the AFC thus far and a generic bet on the conference to win the Superbowl is pegged at -3. Before Tom Brady went down the line was AFC -6…every current article on the Oakland Raiders is hostage to two themes; how great and brilliant a man Al Davis is and, [...]
At this time last year the Chicago Blackhawk’s had 3400 season tickets sold. The number today, a mere year later? Over 13,400…on the ice the team is experimenting with Patrick Kane at centre, utilizing Jonathan Toews on the second line. The addition of Jason Campbell on defense and Cristobal Huet in goal are expected to [...]
The Matt Millen era, 31-84 win-loss, has come to an ignominious end in Detroit. Millen’s broadcasting skills brought him to prominence and it would be fortuitous for fans if he quickly returned to the booth…Alex Pieterangelou notched two assists for the St Louis Blues in his first NHL effort a couple of nights back. It [...]
With American runners continuing to defect, Santa Anita apologists are trumpeting the strong European contingent expected for the Breeders Cup. Irish training legend Aidan O’Brien has committed the Grade 1 winners Henrythenavigator and the Duke of Marmalade to starts at the West coast bash. The Duke is being pointed to the Classic…Henry will likely start [...]
The upset loss in the Cotillion marks the end of Proud Spell’s three year old campaign. This is a blow, one it could scarcely afford, to the Breeders Cup Friday program as her showdown with Music Note would have been one of the highlights of Ladies Day… An interesting interview with Brett Favre’s wife indicated [...]
Curlin is a go for the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont on Sept 27th. His plans after that engagement are uncertain and his absence from the Breeders Cup Classic is a distinct possibility. The prospect of a showdown with Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown might be an inducement to alter plans, but don’t count [...]
