april fool's day Stories - Baltimore Beat Down
The Curious Case Of Sidd Finch
On this day, 26 years ago, sportswriter George Plimpton introduced pitching phenom Sidd Finch to the world: The phenomenon the three young batters faced, and about whom only [backup catcher Ronn] Reynolds, [pitching coach Mel] Stottlemyre and a few members of the Mets' front office know, is a...
A Potential Atlanta Falcons Draft Pick: Von Miller
It's a bit shocking when the usually conservative Falcons are linked to a guy expected to go in the top five, but there you are. I have it on good authority that the team is working hard to put themselves in a good position to trade up after Von Miller, the coveted Texas A&M linebacker who is...
Bulls, Cubs Announce 'NBA Winter Jam' At Wrigley Field
The NBA, Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bulls are proud to announce today that the first NBA Winter Jam will take place on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2011, at Wrigley Field, with an outdoor game between the Bulls and the Miami Heat. Wrigley was chosen because of its iconic...
Cubs Trade Sam Fuld To Yankees For PTBNL
MESA, Arizona -- Just four days before Opening Day, and only two days after the Cubs disappointed outfielder Sam Fuld by optioning him to Triple-A Iowa, the ballclub sent Fuld to the New York Yankees early this morning for a player to be named later. With Tyler Colvin playing so well in spring...
Jeremy Jacobs plans to sell Bruins
According to a source close to the team, Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs is planning on selling the team in the off season. Jacobs plans to purchase an ownership stake in his hometown Buffalo Bills. Jacobs recently met with a group of New England investors led by automotive mogul Ernie Boch Jr. to...
Maybe Last Night Was a Reverse April Fool's Jinx or Something
Because really, you knew that goal that Marty Turco surrendered to Anze Kopitar with 1:31 left in the third was going to be the start of another meltdown in the Stars' house of horrors, aka The Staples Center. But no, the meltdown never came. And for just the second time in their last seven...
Roman Turek to return to the Dallas Stars
Former NHL goaltender Roman Turek will return to the ice for the Dallas Stars, and could be playing as soon as tomorrow night's game against the Calgary Flames. Turek played nine seasons in the NHL and announced his retirement from the NHL in 2005. Turek has been playing in the Czech Extraliga...
Brett Favre Signs with Ravens
In a move similar to last season's change of heart, seemingly retired former Packers and Jets QB Brett Favre has signed a one year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. In a tearful press conference, Favre sobbed while repeatedly saying he had made a mistake once again and believes he has a couple...
Farewell, Fellow D-League Afficianado's
Hey Guys (and Gals), It's with a heavy heart this morning that I write this to you - in fact, I thought about going out quietly, like my predecessor, the great Ridiculous Matt. However, I've enjoyed my time here, blogging about the D-League and Sun Yue, and wanted to say good bye. Unfortunately,...
One Move Too Many?
Doug Marrone has made some bold moves in his short time as head coach of the Syracuse football team. He moved halfback Doug Hogue to linebacker and former starting quarterback Andrew Robinson to tight end. He even announced that untested redshirt freshman Ryan Nassib would be the starting...
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