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- Canadiens And Flyers Do Battle In Eastern Conference - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Montreal Canadiens will try to draw even in the best of seven Eastern Conference semifinals when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 4. Montreal won Game 1 in OT, but the Flyers took 2 in a row, earning a 2-1 series advantage. Philadelphia could move one step away from the Eastern ...
Views: 697 - Melky Cabrera Hopes To Stay With The Yankees - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Fred BanxIf someone were to think that Melky Cabrera is the reason why the Yahkees didn't get Johan Santanam, they would be wrong. In fact, General Manager Brian Cashman's bigger concern was not giving up too much on the pitching front, like Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy. The general feeling among the ...
Views: 691 - Cano Works Hard For The Yankees - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Fred BanxYankees' second baseman, Robinson Cano has accomplished a lot so far in his short career and his future looks even better. The Yankees have been valuing their teammate, Robinson Cano, and think he's capable of doing just about anything on the baseball field. There has even been talk of him ...
Views: 677 - Farnsworth Is Glad Torre's Out - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Fred BanxDespite poor results in his recent past, Farnsworth is hoping to turn things around under the supervision of Joe Girardi Kyle Farnsworth is happy about Joe Girardi replacing Joe Torre after feeling as if Torre lost faith in him in 2007. Farnsworth remembers throwing a scoreless inning with one ...
Views: 673 - Kansas Crushes Memphis For The NCAA Title - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Jayhawks defeated the Tigers in a miraculous comeback in the championship game in a 75-68 victory. The Tigers kept missing their shots. However, Mario Chalmers' three pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining put the game into overtime, putting the Jayhawks in a 75-68 win for their first national ...
Views: 673 - USC Lost To Kansas State In The First Round - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Fred BanxMach Madness hasn't been good to Kansas State who finished 3rd in the Big 12 and fell to an 11th seed after losing 6 of their last 9 games. Kansas State advanced in the NCAA tournament, beating USC 80-67 in the opening round. The Wildcats scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds for the 27th ...
Views: 673 - Rediscovering Honey's Healing Power - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Fred BanxHoney has been known for its healing properties for many years as far back as the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Even up to world war II, honey was being used for its antibacterial properties in treating wounds and a variety of other health conditions. However, with the advent of penicillin and ...
Views: 671 - March Madness Notes - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Fred BanxExperts question whether UCLA's luck is about to change going into the NCAA tournament. UCLA didn't become the Number 2 team in the country on accident. The Bruins won 28 games this year beating Maryland, Michigan State, Michigan, Stanford, Washington State, Arizona, etc. They have key ...
Views: 665 - UCLA Clobbers Delta Devils In NCAA Tournament - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Fred BanxMississippi Valley State scored the least amount of points in the tournament since the 1940s. The Delta Devils also set a tournament record for least amount of points in a 1st round game since the late 1990s. UCLA won 70-29 against the Delta Devils in the NCAA tournament on Thursday. Trying ...
Views: 661 - Injuries Plague Mets At Spring Training - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Fred BanxWith more injured teammates than healthy ones, the Mets struggle through spring training but feel they will have enough time to recover and go into opening day in good form. Despite the many injuries that have plagued the Mets so far during spring training, they remain hopeful that they will be ...
Views: 660 - Do The Knicks Have Faith In Morris? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Fred BanxBackup center, Randolph Morris, has played in only 2 games for the Knicks. He's only put on his uniform 5 times since the beginning of the year and played once against Washington. Dwight Howard thinks Morris can play well in the NBA if given the chance. Morris and Howard go way back to their ...
Views: 645 - Nigel Dawes Wants To Stay With Rangers - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Fred BanxDawes is happy to be with the New York Rangers and enjoys playing strategically with his teammates. Nigel Dawes is determined to stick it out with the Rangers this time and find his spot with Brendan Shanahan and Scott Gomez. In his last 24 games, Dawes had 6 goals and 12 assists. He may be ...
Views: 619 - Hunter's Goal Salvages A Win For The Islanders In Over Time - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Fred BanxWith leads of 3-0 and 4-3 and Bobby Holik's goal with 1:22 remaining, the NY Islanders almost found themselves in a third straight loss at Philips Arena. Even their own coach referred to it as a bad hockey game. With 3 straight goals the Thrashers scored in the 2nd period to tie the game at 3 ...
Views: 615 - Panthers Win 1-0 Despite 53 Shots By The Islanders - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Islanders hit 53 shots on Panthers goalie, Craig Anderson, but he stopped every one of them, giving the Panthers a 1-0 victory yesterday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. The Elias Sports Bureau determined that it was the most shots by a losing team in a shutout since the NHL made shots on ...
Views: 606 - It's Do Or Die For The New York Islanders - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Islanders recognize that they could lose their shot at the playoffs if they lose to the Rangers. With the Islanders being 5 points away from a playoff spot, their game against the Rangers isn't going to be easy. Their whole season could be over if they have a bad week. Islanders Coach, ...
Views: 603 - Predictions Indicate Sharks Beat Montreal In 2008 Stanley Cup Finals - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Fred BanxExperts predicted that the San Jose Sharks will win the 2008 Stanley Cup Final beating the Montreal Canadiens in 7 games. The 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs began with 4 of the 8 matchups going to a deciding 7th game. Pittsburgh defeated the Sens in 5 games and Jose Theodore put up a wall against ...
Views: 596 - Giambi And Pettitte Look To Make Improvements For The Yankees - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Fred BanxTwo Yankees are trying to return to their peak in the first part of Spring Training, Andy Pettitte and Jason Giambi. Giambi is trying to become a premier batter again after missing half of last season with a bad foot injury. Pettitte is hoping to focus more on baseball after admitting that he ...
Views: 587 - Knicks Lose To Hornets, 100-88 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Fred BanxWith the Knicks losing another game, Basketball fans wonder if MSG made a mistake by extending Isiah Thomas' contract. The Knicks were defeated by the New Orleans Hornets at Madison Square Garden, 100-88. The team is in the middle of a 4 game home stand and Isiah Thomas' contract is coming to ...
Views: 587 - Chandler And Morris Working Hard For The Knicks - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Fred BanxSeeing more action in recent games, Wilson Chandler loses notoriety in the shadow of Lebron James' star performance. Wilson Chandler played more Wednesday night than he has all season, scoring 11 points for the Knicks' against Cleveland where they lost 119-105. Chandler spent most of his time ...
Views: 584 - Justice Department Investigates Clemens - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Fred BanxRoger Clemens is known as one of the best pitchers in baseball history. With his recent task to convince Congress that he never took steroids or human growth hormone, he also attempted to suggest that his accuser and former trainer, Brian McNamee, was lying. Unfortunately for Clemens, members ...
Views: 583 - Girardi Finds Excessive Roughness Unacceptable - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Fred BanxElliot Johnson (Tampa Bay Rays) collides with catcher Francisco Cervelli (New York Yankees) at home plate while trying to score during the 9th inning of a spring training game, breaking his wrist. Elliot Johnson, a Tampa Bay Rays player, crashed into Francisco Cervelli in the 9th inning, ...
Views: 580 - Honey Is The Solution For Infected Wounds - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Fred BanxThe healing properties of honey have been known since Pythagoras’ time. Now, scientists believe that one particular type of honey called, Manuka Honey, has antibacterial properties that can be used to treat everything from infected wounds to eczema. The buzz about Manuka Honey's healing power ...
Views: 558 - Yankees Pitcher Gives Up Home Run To Twins - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Fred BanxJoba Chamberlain pitched a home run hit to Twins batter Garrett Jones in spring training yesterday and Ian Kennedy gave it up to Delmon Young. Garrett Jones hit the ball into the right field bleachers for a 2-run home run at yesterday's Twins-Yankees game. His home run was surprising ...
Views: 558 - Stephon Marbury Wants Out Of The Knicks - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Fred BanxThis last season has been somewhat of a nightmare for Stephon Marbury with the Knicks. No one knows exactly what's going on in his head at this point because he's going along with the orders given to him from Madison Square Garden not to correspond with the media while he is healing from his ...
Views: 553 - Martinez Might Be A Keeper For The Mets - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Fred BanxPedro Martinez almost retired in a Mets uniform. It could have happened last year, if Martinez, in the midst of a grueling rehabilitation from shoulder surgery, decided to call it quits rather than endure the pain with no guarantees. Two weeks into spring training, Martinez, was asked about ...
Views: 546 - Knicks Struggle Against Trail Blazers - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Fred BanxDespite the absence of 3 important players due to injuries, the Knicks proceeded against the Trail Blazers in yesterday's game. Unfortunately, they lost in overtime, 120-114. Even though Robinson scored 45 points, without Jamal, Zach and Curry, the Knicks had it rough against the Trail ...
Views: 540 - Studies Show That Honey Promotes Healing - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Fred BanxBacteria protect themselves from antibiotics by forming slimy clumps as a protective layer. However, scientists have now discovered that honey is effective in breaking down this protective barrier. Bacteria is the main cause for wounds not healing fast enough and with the recent outbreaks of ...
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