Monday Morning Quick Hitters

The Dallas Cowboys squeeked out a late win in Tony Romo’s return from a finger injury, beating the Washington Redskins 14 – 10

Injury riddled Denver Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 24 – 20.

Apparently Donovan McNabb doesn’t know that an NFL game could end in a tie…”I didn’t know that, I’ve never been part of a tie. I never even knew it was in the rule book. I was looking forward to getting the opportunity to get out there and try to drive to win the game. But unfortunately with the rules, we settled with a tie.”…OK….for the 1st time in 6 years, the Philadelphia Eagles tied Cincinnati Bengals 13 – 13.

The Green Bay Packers manhandled perennial rival Chicago Bears 37 – 3

The Indianapolis Colts no huddled their way past the Houston Texans once again 33 – 27. Peyton Manning had 300 yrds passing and Joseph Addai had 100 yards rushing together for the 1st time this season.

Does anyone care that the New Orleans Saints beat the Kansas City Chiefs 30 – 20? Didn’t think so.

The Miami Dolphins squeaked out another win against a bad team, beating the Oakland Raiders on a late field goal, 17 – 15.

The New York Giants proved once again that they are the class of the NFL this season. The Giants rushed for over 200 yards once again, slamming the Baltimore Ravens 30 – 10.

Jeff Garcia drove the Tampa Bay Bucs to 2 4th quarter field goal drives to beat the Minnesota Vikings 19 – 13.

Jake Delhomme threw for only 98 yards, but the Carolina Panthers running game rushed for a franchise record 264 yards beating the still winless Detroit Lions 31 -22.

The San Francisco 49ers scored 28 points in the 2nd Quarter to power the win over the St Louis Rams 35 – 16.

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks 26 – 20 Sunday, to move to 7 – 3 for the 1st time since they were in St Louis in 1977.

The Tennessee Titans scored 21 unanswered points to topple the upset minded Jacksonville Jaguars 24 – 14.

The Pittsburgh Steelers hit a late field goal to eek past the San Diego Chargers 11 – 10. The 11 – 10 score is the 1st of that final score in NFL history.

ESPN’s Pedro Gomez (HEY, they finally let him away from Barry Bonds) reports the Boston Red Sox were ready to suspend Manny Ramirez.

The World Champion Philadelphia Phillies () will be raising ticket prices next season.

The Phoenix Suns survived a Shaq ejection to beat the Detroit Pistons 104 – 86.

The other team involved in the Chauncey Billups/Allen Iverson trade is going in the other direction, as the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 90 – 84.

The Carolina Hurricanes spoiled Rick Tocchet’s debut as the Tampa Bay Lightning coach, beating the Lightning 3 – 2.

Former Portland Pirate Goalie, Jonas Hiller got his 1st NHL shutout for the Anaheim Ducks, beating the LA Kings 2 – 0

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NFL

The Steelers won the battle 23-6, but may have lost the war, as Ben Roethlisberger left with an injured throwing shoulder. Byron Leftwich had quite a homecoming.

Jim Zorn’s team looked unorganized and out of sync in the fourth quarter, invoking memories of opening night’s clock management issues.

Brady Quinn gets three days to prepare for his first start.

NBA

The Sixers hammered the Sacramento Kings.

The Magic tamed the Bulls 96-93, but the Magic are still strugg-a-ling

The short-handed and emotionally unstable Pistons plowed over the Bobcats, and Larry Brown is already whining.

GSW hoops ran out of gas in the fourth quarter falling to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Cleveland came into Dallas and won big.

MLB

Matt Holliday is selling his Denver-area home.

My Seattle area sources tell me that Raul Ibanez will NOT be back in Seattle, and that he may look to play closer to his Florida home. Tampa Bay, the Marlins, how about Atlanta? The Braves might be a good fit for Ibanez, but the Rays will be looking for a bat to replace Cliff Floyd and Rocco Baldelli in all likelihood. If Ibanez takes a Luis Gonzalez type deal, he could play for the Marlins, but he surely is worth more than that . I am going to guess Tampa for the win, Atlanta for the Place, and the Marlins for the Show. The Mariners are also very interested in Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills to be thier new manager, and he is number one on their list.

NCAAF

Oklahoma will be without their best pass-rusher for three weeks according to what Bob Stoops told me yesterday in the BIG XII media telconference. Yes, the Central Maine Sports Blog broke a story. No, no one credited us with anything. I do have the proof however, go here, and go to about the 6:30 mark. The stories about this are timestamped 2 hours after this teleconference.

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Friday Morning Quick Hitters

Tampa Evan Longoria has been touted as the savior all year, and he picked a great time to prove it. Longoria went 3 – 3, 2 HRs and 3 RBIs to power the Rays to a 6 – 4 win over the Chicago White Sox. The Rays lead the Best of 5 Series 1 Game to None.

In the 1st NL game of the day, Philadelphia, powered by a Shane Victorino grand slam and 7 innings of 2 hit pitching from Brett Myers, beat CC Sebathia and the Milwaukee Brewers 5 – 2. The Phillies go up 2 Games to None in the Series.

In the last game of the day, Chicago may be about to burn again. The Los Angeles Dodgers took it to the hapless Cubbies once again for a 10 – 3 win over the Cubs. The Cubs infielders all committed errors, leading directly to 5 Dodgers run and Manny hit another bomb to finish the Cubs off. The Dodgers lead the Best of 5 Series 2 – 0.

#15 Utah needed a last second field goal to polish off Oregon St. 31 – 28.

Pitt’s LeSean McCoy ran for 2 TD’s as Dave Wannstedt’s Panthers beat their 3rd ranked team of the season, upsetting #10 South Florida 26 – 21. Pitt is now 5 – 1 (2 -0 in the Big East) and South Florida dropped to 5 – 1 (0 – 1 in the Big East)

The Buffalo Bills have locked up an important piece of their offense, signing Lee Evans to a 3 year 37.25 million dollar deal with over 18 million guaranteed.

Redskins likely without top 2 DBacks for Philly game.

The Chicago Bears suspended DT Tommy Harris for violating team rules.

David Stern responds to the report that Tim Donaghy was the only person breaking the law.

Portland Trailblazers fans hold their breath as Greg Oden injures ankle.

Thursday Morning Quick Hitters

The Boston Red Sox used 4 1st inning runs along with a critical hit late to beat the Cleveland Indians 5 – 4. Tampa Bay also won, beating the Baltimore Orioles 11 – 6, so the Rays are still up on the Sox by 3 games for the AL East Division Title.

The Minnesota Twins took the 2nd game in the battle for the AL Central title, beating the White Sox 3 – 2. The Twins are now just 1/2 game back..

The New York Mets blew an opportunity to gain ground on the Philadelphia Phillies, who lost to the Atlanta Braves 10 – 4, by blowing a 4 run lead to the Chicago Cubs and finally losing in the 10th inning 9 – 6. The Mets remain 1 1/2 games behind the Phillies in the NL East and tied for the Wild Card with Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Brewers gained that tie with the Mets by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 – 2.

The LA Dodgers opened up a 4 game lead on the Arizona Diamondbacks by slamming the San Diego Padres 12 – 4. The D-Backs lost to the St Louis Cardinals 4 – 2.

Troy Brown will make his retirement official today.

The ax finally fell in Detroit. Matt Millen (Patrick Sullivan applauds somewhere) finally wore out his welcome in Detroit.

The New York Giants suspended Plexiglas Burress for 2 weeks and 1 game. Burress will appeal.

Jason Taylor discusses potentially career ending injury.

Former Nebraska Cornhusker RB Thunder Collins charged with murder.

Beanie Wells and Terrell Pryor to start for the Buckeyes

The Boston Celtics brought their trophy, courtesy TD Banknorth Maine, to Maine yesterday. Don’t forget, the Sports Vortex had Boston Celtics great Jo Jo White yesterday. You can download the interview on the right Talkshoe widget.

Friday Morning Quick Hitters

Oh no, hide all the neck ties and knives at the Sedenka household, West Virginia loses again, this time to Colorado 17 – 14.

In what could be a AL Divisional Series matchup, Minnesota wins the 1st game, even though Evan Longoria hits 3 HRs, 11 – 8. The Rays are 1 1/2 games up on the Red Sox. The Twins are 1 1/2 games back of Chicago and 6 1/2 back of the Red Sox in the Wild Card.

The Chicago White Sox lost to the New York Yankees in their last game at Yankee Stadium 9 – 2.

The Chicago Cubs scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th to tie the Milwaukee Brewers and Derek Lee knocked in the winning run in the bottom of the 12, virtually crushing Milwaukee’s playoff hopes winning 7 – 6. The Brewers are now 9 games behind the Cubs and 2 games behind the Mets in the Wild Card.

The NL East stayed the same as the Philadelphia Phillies finished off a sweep of the Atlanta Braves 4 – 3. The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7 – 2. The Phillies are 1/2 game up on the Mets.

The NL West stayed the same as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in 12 innings 4 – 3. The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 3 – 2. The DBacks are
3 1/2 game back of the Dodgers.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall should not have any further suspension.

Adrian Peterson misses Thursday practice.

The Pittsburgh Steelers owners reject Druckenmiller’s offer.

Joey Porters garbage isn’t flying around Patriots camp.

Former Boston Celtic and current Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson sprains knee.

Philadelphia 76er Jason Smith out for season.

Thursday Morning Quick Hitters

The Tampa Bay Rays took control of the AL East last night with a 10 – 3 win over the Red Sox at the Trop. In other Sox news, Mike Lowell needs extra attention.

The Minnesota Twins failed to gain ground in the AL Central and the Wild Card race, losing to Cleveland 6 – 4. The Twins are 2 1/2 games back of the Chicago White Sox and 7 games behind the Red Sox in the Wild Card.

Speaking of the Chicago White Sox, they lost to the Yankees 5 – 1.

In the NL East J.A. Happ helps the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6 – 1 win over the Atlanta Braves. The NY Mets finally beat the Washington Nationals..barley..9 – 7. The Mets stay 1/2 game behind the Phillies.

The Milwaukee Brewers finally had a go at the Cubs, winning 6 – 2, but they may have lost Ace Ben Sheets for the rest of the season. The Brewers are virtually out of the NL Central race at 8 games back, but are only 1/2 game behind the Mets in the Wild Card.

The LA Dodgers may have lost…sit down, wait for it….Nomar Garciaparra for an undisclose time, while losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 15 – 8.

The Arizona Diamondbacks struggled in the 9th inning, but still gained ground on the Dodgers by beating the San Francisco Giants 7 – 6.

The Minnesota Vikings have finally sat Tavaris Jackson.

Wednesday Morning Quick Hitters

The Tampa Bay Rays got men on in the 9th and Navvaro hit a deep fly past the drawn in outfield to propel the Rays to a 2 – 1 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Rays are now 1 game up on the Red Sox. In other Sox news Theo Epstein appears close to signing a new deal.

The AL Central had some movement as the Minnesota Twins lost on a Victor Martinez walk off HR in the 12th inning, 12 – 9. The Chicago White Sox beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium 6 – 2. The White Sox are 2 1/2 games up on the Twins in the Central and the Twins trail the Red Sox by 7 games in the Wild Card standings. In other Yankee news, Derek Jeter became the all time hit leader in Yankee Stadium.

1st Place in the NL East changed hands on Tuesday as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 8 – 7 and the New York Mets continue their slide by losing to the Washington Nationals 1 – 0. The Phillies are 1/2 game up on the Mets. The Mets are 1/2 game up on the Milwaukee Brewers in the Wild Card standings.

Prince Fielder tried to singlehandedly bring the Brewers back fronm the brink, but a Kerry Wood curve ball ended Fielder’s and the Brewers night, leading the Cubs to a 5 – 4 win over the Brewers.

The NL West may still be in play as Arizona hangs tough beating the San Francisco Giants 2 – 0. The LA Dodgers also won, beating the Pirates 6 – 2. The Dodgers are 4 1/2 games up on the D-Backs.

Tommy Kelly, no not Johnny Dangerously’s brother, the Oakland Raiders DT, was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

The Seattle Seahawks re-sign embattled former Seahawk Koran Robinson.

The Anehiem Ducks waived veteran defenseman Mathieu Schneider

Patrick Roy’s son pleads not guilty in on ice attack. Here is the video.

Saturday Morning Quick Hitters

#19 South Florida upended #13 Kansas with a late field goal, 37 – 34

Beanie will not play in the clash at the Coliseum.

Sedenka’s Mountaineers give Bill Stewart some security in a long term contract.

Lots of Rain Outs Friday

The Boston Red Sox stopped the surging Toronto Blue Jays in their tracks Friday, shutting them out 7 – 0.

The Los Angeles Dodgers slammed the Colorado Rockies 7 -2.

The Arizona Diamondbacks kept pace by beating the Reds 3 – 2. The D-Backs are 3 1/2 games back of the Dodgers.

Friday Morning Quick Hitters

The Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox race stayed even Thursday as both teams lost. The Twins lost to the KC Royals 3 -2 and the Pale Hose lost to the surging Toronto Blue Jays 6 – 4. The Twins remain 1 game behind the White Sox.

K-Rod ties Bobby Thigpen’s 57 Saves mark as the California Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 7 – 4.

Jamie Moyer and Ryan Howard powered the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6 – 3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Philly is 3 back of the Mets in the NL East race and 3 games back of the Brewers in the Wild Card race.

Kerry Wood gets his 30th save as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 3 – 2.

The Houston Texans move game in light of impending hurricane.

Problems in Raider-ville?

Chris Wells status up in the air for Ohio State.

Butch Davis’ Tar Heels slam Rutgers on their home field.

Eric Staal signs 7 yr deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.