Mats Seldom called me last night and asked to talk. Mats, I slurred, don’t you have something more important to occupy yourself with? Like a game? No, Seldom replied. I’m tired of you hounding me and questioning my commitment and (pause while he takes a bong hit) I won’t put up with it anymore. I [...]
Have to love Joe Thornton’s new nickname in San Jose; No Show Joe…the New York Post is reporting that Islanders GM Garth Snow informed Brian Burke that he is not going to trade the first overall pick. The Isles desperately need Tavares and, try as I may, I can’t envision a scenario where the team [...]
Huh. The Sporting News has proclaimed the NBA playoffs essentially over, announcing the Lakers will meet the Cavaliers in the final. Now, that is a final to be savoured, especially with all the implications of the young LeBron assuming the mantle of the games greatest star from Kobe, but if all else is futile, hell, [...]
The best NHL player no one talks about? I nominate John Madden of the New Jersey Devils. The centre smothered Eric Staal Wednesday night, limiting the Carolina Hurricane leader to two harmless shots on goal. Madden is paired with vets Brendan Shanahan and Jay Pandolfo on a line that is going to be murder on opponents [...]
There is no sporting franchise more enjoyable to watch at the moment than Manchester United. The team is in the midst of what could be the greatest season ever contested by a professional team. With wins in the World Club Championship and the Carling Cup already achieved, United now draws a bead on first place in [...]
Brian Burke has guaranteed Leaf fans an interesting run-up to the June 26th draft. His bombastic pronouncements have puck heads swirling and dancing in anticipation of major moves in the offseason. His commitment to taking whatever step necessary to obtain phenom John Tavares will certainly have the media detailing his every move. I don’t believe [...]
FIRST The unfortunately named LORI’S BUNNY (I mean, people, a little dignity, please) looks capable of producing from the outside. A Knights Heart gets Kabel, a good sign, and is first time tagged. Honour Fulfilled comes from a hot barn.
SECOND Danny Vella has put a nice foundation into TACTICAL AFFAIR and the still effective Rob [...]
FIRST POPPPIN has two nice works since a botched effort at the Fairgrounds Mar 13th. She returns home and represents the dominant speed. Essence of Silver has a real touch of class but faces a challenge from the rail. The inside was just brutal Friday. Gigolette has a pace profile which fits Woodbine at the [...]
Vladimir Cerin arrives in the Big Smoke today and I fancy his chances in races one through three. Timid - not a word in his personal vocabulary? He sends a set of runners designed to make a big early impression and, surely, act as a clarion call for new owners to his burgeoning northern outpost. Punters can [...]
The highest paid player in baseball, with a salary of 33 million greenbacks, is Alex Rodriguez of your New York Yankees. Next is Manny Ramirez, collecting 23.8 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers and then two more Yankees; Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira, both at around 21 million a year…the highest payroll in baseball, at [...]
