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BTB: NFL Teams and Social Media: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not

Blogging The Boys — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:43:46 +0000

On April 29th this year, just after the draft, our BTB Twitter account reached 10,000+ followers through the heroic efforts of our own KD Drummond, who mans the BTB account. Two years ago, in May 2011, we had 2,729 Twitter followers, a year earlier, in May 2010, those numbers stood at 1,631 followers. Social media, …

Rant Sports: Spurs vs. Grizzlies: San Antonio Must Plan Differently for Game 2

Jeric Griffin — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:41:13 +0000

The San Antonio Spurs took a 1-0 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with superb ball movement, which resulted in a high percentage of three-point shooting. The Spurs were dominant on the offensive end and absolutely ran the Grizzlies off the court, which is uncharacteristic of the San …

LewPBlog:Top prospect Jurickson Profar is in Arlington today in case a move is needed

LewP — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:37:08 +0000

Buster Olney broke the news that Jurickson*is in Arlington today in case*he’s needed for a roster move.* That may indicate*that Ian Kinsler’s*sore ribs may require*a DL stint. Am told that Profar was summoned to Arlington earlier today in case the Rangers decide to make a move and he is needed. Pending. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) …

VenomStrikes.com: Brandon McCarthy Brilliant, Notches His First Win for the D’backs

AZScot — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:01:10 +0000

Brandon McCarthy recorded his first victory as an Arizona Diamondback.** He should give the game ball to Gerardo Parra. On the first pitch of the game, Parra*sent a ball*over the right field fence for his fourth home run of the season.* It was all of the offense either team would muster as McCarthy went all …

Indiana pulls together at home, downs the Knicks to move onto the Eastern Conference

Ball Dont Lie — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:56:40 +0000

The New York Knicks, once thought of as the top threat in the East to defeat the mighty Miami Heat, are out of the playoffs. And they have one of their own to blame, following Saturday’s 106-99 Indiana Pacers win and series conquest in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Lance Stephenson grew up in Brooklyn hating …

The Sports Bank.net: Nick Saban inducted into Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

Paul Banks — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:54:39 +0000

Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame tonight. Saban took over the Tide in January of 2007 and quickly ushered in a new era of high tide. Low tide has rolled out to sea in the Saban era. He won his first BCS National Championship …

LewPBlog:Winnipeg at Grand Prairie Game 1 Recap

LewP — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:58:18 +0000

The AirHogs*started their season off the hard way with a trip from the defending American Association champions, the Winnipeg Goldeyes.* The Goldeyes struck in the 4th*inning, but the AirHogs came right back in the bottom of the 4th*when Juan Richardson hit one over the right field fence.* He wasn’t the only one to homer as …

Army Lt. Col. surprises daughter on ceremonial first pitch

LewP — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:19:43 +0000

There was a touching moment before tonight’s Red Sox/Rays game, as nine-year-old Alayna Adams threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Tropicana Field and was reunited with her dad in the process. Army Lt. Col. Will Adams, who had been stationed in Afghanistan for the past year, was actually behind the plate decked out in full …

The Landry Hat: Jason Garrett: A Gloomy Forecast for the Dallas Cowboy Head Coach

The Landry Hat — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:12:28 +0000

The upcoming season will be an important one for Jason Garrett. Many have speculated that if Garrett does not lead the team to the playoffs, he will be fired. This is the misfortune of being the Dallas Cowboy’s head coach. Every year Jerry Jones expects excellence out of his team; though in recent years, the …

Arrest warrant issued for Chad Johnson

Jabberhead — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:34:14 +0000

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL receiver Chad Johnson, per a report from TMZ. Apparently Johnson is wanted for missing some key dates in relation to his no contest plea for a domestic dispute with ex-wife Evelyn Lozada. Here are details: The Broward County District Attorney’s Office tells us … …