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By Matt Valentine
Well, what is there really to say about the Oakland Raiders at this point? Talk about a franchise in absolute turmoil, this team seems not to even know which way is up at this point.
The Raiders in usual Al Davis fashion went on a free agent spending spree in the off season and [...]

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Martin Brodeur has been the picture of stability for the Devils franchise since joining the team in the 91-92 season.
In fact, since 1998 Brodeur has played in at least 70 games during the regular season, hardly ever suffering any serious injuries. Well, it seems that, that streak will be coming to an abrupt end with [...]

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By Matt Valentine
Heading into the seventh inning of game five of the ALCS it looked like the Red Sox would be headed home and the Rays would be headed to the World Series.
The Rays held a 7-0 lead heading into the inning and were just 9 outs away from making the first World Series appearance [...]

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By Matt Valentine
Yes, its true.  Yes, I understand most of you could probably care less . Yes, that bothers me. Either way, whether you love it or hate it the NHL season will begin and it will begin sooner then you think.
In fact, the NHL is taking a page from MLB and the NBA in [...]

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After years of futility, poor draft choices, losing seasons, and owning the NFL’s worst record over the last 7 years at 31-84 the Lions are reportedly going to fire GM Matt Millen.
How this did not happen years ago when it was more then obvious that the only place Millen would be taking this franchise was [...]

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Its been a long while since I’ve talked hockey and because I love the sport so damn much I may be one of the only people even thinking about it today, especially on the eve of the opening night for the NFL (go G-MEN!), but I’m going to do it anyway so here it goes.
NHL [...]

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With reports swirling today that Favre will most likely be dealt to a new team in the very near future, two candidates have emerged as front runners in the Brett Favre sweepstakes.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers seem to be in the best position to deal for Favre with the New York Jets still in the hunt [...]

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By Matt Valentine
Wrigley Field is no stranger to blustery, cold conditions with the stiff winds coming off Lake Michigan giving Cubs fans each year.

Yet, Wrigley is due for an even further drop in temperature on New Years Day 2009. That’s because Wrigley has been chosen as the site of the NHL’s next Winter Classic, the [...]

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Hockey fans in Florida can rejoice on two fronts. First, Barry Melrose the esteemed ESPN NHL analyst and former coach of the Los Angeles Kings will be taking the place of John Tortorella to try his magic on Vincent Lecavalier and the rest of the Tampa Bay Lighting. Second, Melrose brings with him one of [...]

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By Matt Valentine

(Former Mets Manager Willie Randolph faces questions about his status as manager.)
After a lackluster start to a season that began with high expectations, Willie Randolph was fired by the Mets amidst little fan fare at 3:15 am EST. Just two hours after the Mets (34-35) won their second straight game defeating the [...]

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