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Sittin on top of the world!

12:24 AM Mon, Oct 29, 2007 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

Congratulations to Outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and his Red Sox teammates. They are World Series Champions! What a time for Ellsbury, the pride of Madras, Oregon.

Every kid dreams of becoming a big league player and being a star in the World Series. It's happened for Ellsbury and then some. You could say that the 24-year old outfielder is lucky to be where he is...and part of that is true. However, he worked ...



The Jax are Back. Now for the Bad News

7:22 PM Thu, Oct 25, 2007 |
Craig Edwards

By Craig Edwards

What a difference a week makes. Last week, the Portland Lumberjax, along with the rest of the National Lacrosse League, canceled their 2008 season. Some 10 days later, the season is back on.

Today, the league and its players agreed on a new, seven-year collective bargaining agreement. It means fans will not miss the season...for the most part.

The decision to kill the season will still have some v...



SERIES FUN!

12:53 AM Tue, Oct 23, 2007 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

Let me just say I am very excited for this year's matchup in the World Series.
The Historic Boston Red Sox and the up and coming Colorado Rockies. I've got Wednesday and Thursday off this week and I'm going to spend part of them parked on the couch right in front of the TV.

I like the Red Sox in 6.

I covered the Red Sox for five years when I worked in Providence, Rhode Island and went to training ...



The Legend of Max McGee

12:59 PM Sun, Oct 21, 2007 |
Craig Edwards

By Craig Edwards

I've always been a big fan of sports history, particularly football. The stories of how the modern day NFL came to be fascinate me.

So, I was saddened this morning to learn that Max McGee had died at the age of 75. If you're not familiar with the name, that's okay. His football career ended nearly 40 years ago. He is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, though he's part of one the greatest pieces of footb...



Super Bowl to London???

11:35 PM Mon, Oct 15, 2007 |

This is no joke....it's something that the NFL is seriously considering!
This could be the greatest travesty in the history of American sports if this becomes reality. Look, I'm all for bringing an exhibition game to Europe, Asia, Timbuktu, wherever....but, when you are trying to move the greatest annual sports spectacle to London...I've got a BIG ISSUE.

Said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, "There's a great deal of interest in ...



Will the Real #81 Please Stand Up

7:43 PM Thu, Oct 11, 2007 |
Craig Edwards

By Craig Edwards

With the baseball playoffs on a break for most of the week, much of the national spotlight so far has shifted to the NFL, mainly Sunday's big game between New England and Dallas. Both teams are 5-0, but the focus of this matchup has already turned to the star Wide Receivers who both wear 81; Randy Moss and Terrell Owens.

In lieu of the usual trash talk: T.O. put the following letter in front of his locker: >> Continue reading: Will the Real #81 Please Stand Up



Sports Sunday...Sports Everyday!

12:51 AM Mon, Oct 08, 2007 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

Just finished with Sports Sunday and the 10 and 11pm News. The show was shorter tonight because the Packers-Bears game went long...but it was still a good show.

We had Vikings Coach Jerry Glanville on and Former Vikings QB and NFL Star Neil Lomax. Adam Bjaranson interviewed Glanville and I talked with Lomax.

Neil is a great guy knows and as always was a terrific guest. Neil set 90 NCAA Records at PSU ...



Marion Jones....A New Low!

11:48 PM Fri, Oct 05, 2007 |

I'm using a new approach for professional athletes. They are all 'guilty' until proven innocent. I know there are some 'clean' athletes....probably more out there than the 'dirty' ones. But, the admission of guilt by track standout Marion Jones today is 100% obsurd. I was honestly sick to my stomach after hearing all the lies leading up to today. For instance, the one about 3 years ago when she emphatically denied using drugs. >> Continue reading: Marion Jones....A New Low!