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How the New York Yankees Finally Reclaimed Championship Glory

The pain of giving up two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game Seven of a gut-wrenching 2001 World Series defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks has finally been alleviated...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 24 days ago 205 reads 0 comments
Angels' John Lackey Thwarted in Game Five...Will He Stay in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Angels pitcher John Lackey could be the most sought free agent in MLB’s upcoming offseason and up 4-0 with two outs in the top of the seventh inning in Game Five of the American ...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 193 reads 0 comments
Los Angeles Angels-New York Yankees: Game Four Managerial Matchup Mania

Leave it to Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia and the Angels to usher in the return of enthusiasm and drama after their remarkable 5-4, 11-inning comeback victory over the Yankees in Game Three of the American League Championship Series...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 430 reads 2 comments
Phillies' Cliff Lee, Jayson Werth, Ryan Howard Have a Blast in NLCS Game Three

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee continued to enjoy his maiden voyage in the National League and the Phillies' bats provided him ample run support in leading the defending World Series ...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 166 reads 0 comments
No Offense, but Texas, Florida, and Alabama Remain Unbeaten with Defense

The top three teams in the country were very defensive last weekend, zealously protecting their undefeated records and staying alive in the hunt for the BCS national championship...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 501 reads 11 comments
Classic Jeter, Atypical Rodriguez Give New York Yankees Two-Game Lead

New York Yankees superstars have come out to play in baseball’s postseason led by predictable, indomitable shortstop Derek Jeter and redeeming performances from third baseman Alex Rodriguez...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 318 reads 1 comments
Cardinals-Dodgers: Don't Blame Closer Ryan Franklin for Game Two Loss

Congratulate Los Angeles pinch hitter Mark Loretta for his game-winning hit with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning that propelled the Dodgers to a 3-2 win in Game Two of the NLDS against the St...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 281 reads 6 comments
Pitchers, Managers Will Go Batty Facing Postseason Hitters

Pitching wins championships but the deep, powerful lineups featured on 2009 playoff rosters will fluster hurlers. The first few games of playoff baseball shows that hitters will make their case about the hierarchy of postseason importance...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 105 reads 0 comments
Cleveland Browns Give New York Jets Another Gift, WR Braylon Edwards

It’s only natural that beleaguered, yet highly-talented wide receiver Braylon Edwards should join rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez on the New York Jets' roster...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 175 reads 8 comments
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh Look to Future, May See Other Teams

The 2009-2010 NBA season is creeping closer, but shrewd NBA executives are already eyeing the cream of next summer’s free agent crop...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 676 reads 3 comments
Who Is This Man and What Did He Do with Brett Favre?

The Minnesota Vikings have some explaining to do after a 30-23 win over the Packers in the biggest game of this young 2009 NFL season. Their new signal-caller is wearing Brett Favre’s No...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about about 1 month ago 718 reads 18 comments
Why Joe Torre and Joe Girardi Are Not Your "Average Joe" Managers

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Written by Gabriel Taylor about 2 months ago 224 reads 12 comments
Backups or Replacements: Eagles' Donovan McNabb Needs Swift Return

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Written by Gabriel Taylor about 2 months ago 366 reads 3 comments
Miami Is in Wonderland, Florida Tosses and Turns, and USC Has Nightmare

After last weekend’s games, some teams are having sweet dreams, others are tossing and turning, and a few are in the midst of a nightmare...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 2 months ago 474 reads 3 comments
John Smoltz Joining St. Louis Cardinals Gives New Meaning to "Senior Circuit"

Welcome back, John Smoltz. The St. Louis Cardinals have rescued Smoltz from his personal abyss that was the American League. Smoltz joins the NL Central division leaders with a chance to become the Cards’ fifth starter or contribute as a reliever.

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 3 months ago 443 reads 3 comments
Primal Motivation Spurs Brett Favre To Become a Viking

Another drama-filled summer of Brett Favre has brought the NFL’s all-time passing leader closer to his ultimate goal. Favre has finally teamed up with the Minnesota Vikings and is prepared to lead a raid on the Green Bay Packers...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 3 months ago 38 reads 7 comments
The Toughest Position in the NFL: Offense

Who has the toughest job on the football field? Is it the defensive tackle that faces double-teams on every play while receiving little recognition? Is it the cornerback that challenges bigger, ...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 3 months ago 460 reads 5 comments
The Toughest Position in the NFL: Defense

What’s the toughest position in football? Is it the defensive tackle that faces double-teams on every play while receiving little recognition? Is it the cornerback that challenges bigger, ...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 3 months ago 414 reads 4 comments
Top Five Reasons Peyton Manning Is the NFL's Best Quarterback

Peyton Manning was drafted No. 1 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft and hasn’t failed to live up to the lofty expectations for a player whose father, Archie, played in the NFL for 14 years...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 3 months ago 831 reads 49 comments
After Silent Battle, University of Florida and Urban Meyer Reach a Truce

The University of Florida had a problem. Urban Meyer had a problem, too. In June, I wrote an article entitled Show Meyer the Money: College Football’s Biggest Conundrum, and mentioned how ...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 3 months ago 50 reads 5 comments
Cardinal Sin: Is Albert Pujols the Elephant in MLB's Scandal-Filled Room?

As more and more players fall off the high wire in baseball’s three-ring circus, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols continues to keep fans at the edge of their seats...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 4 months ago 558 reads 14 comments
Top 10 Greatest All-Around Players in NBA History

Yep. Michael Jordan could pass the ball, too. The most versatile players in NBA history have a lot in common: they are superstars, leaders of their teams, and the most recognizable names and faces for their franchises...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 4 months ago 2,880 reads 49 comments
Wild Ride on Offseason Rollercoaster Makes LeBron James Stronger

The King’s last three months have had more twists and turns than the best vomit-inducing, scream-producing rollercoaster could provide...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 4 months ago 375 reads 2 comments
Power of the Sun: Phoenix, the NBA's City of Rejuvenation

Phoenix is supposed to be the end of the line. It’s a retirement and rehabilitation haven surrounded by harsh desert conditions...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 4 months ago 549 reads 10 comments
Top 10 Offensive Players in NBA History

Pictured: Two of the greatest scorers of all time join forces in Los Angeles, as Jerry West welcomes Shaquille to the Lakers in 1996. You’ve seen the list of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history...

Written by Gabriel Taylor about 4 months ago 1,114 reads 40 comments

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Gabriel Taylor Article Archive

How the New York Yankees Finally Reclaimed Championship Glory

Angels' John Lackey Thwarted in Game Five...Will He Stay in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Angels-New York Yankees: Game Four Managerial Matchup Mania

Phillies' Cliff Lee, Jayson Werth, Ryan Howard Have a Blast in NLCS Game Three

No Offense, but Texas, Florida, and Alabama Remain Unbeaten with Defense

Classic Jeter, Atypical Rodriguez Give New York Yankees Two-Game Lead

Cardinals-Dodgers: Don't Blame Closer Ryan Franklin for Game Two Loss

Pitchers, Managers Will Go Batty Facing Postseason Hitters

Cleveland Browns Give New York Jets Another Gift, WR Braylon Edwards

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh Look to Future, May See Other Teams

Who Is This Man and What Did He Do with Brett Favre?

Why Joe Torre and Joe Girardi Are Not Your "Average Joe" Managers

Backups or Replacements: Eagles' Donovan McNabb Needs Swift Return

Miami Is in Wonderland, Florida Tosses and Turns, and USC Has Nightmare

John Smoltz Joining St. Louis Cardinals Gives New Meaning to "Senior Circuit"

Primal Motivation Spurs Brett Favre To Become a Viking

The Toughest Position in the NFL: Offense

The Toughest Position in the NFL: Defense

Top Five Reasons Peyton Manning Is the NFL's Best Quarterback

After Silent Battle, University of Florida and Urban Meyer Reach a Truce

Cardinal Sin: Is Albert Pujols the Elephant in MLB's Scandal-Filled Room?

Top 10 Greatest All-Around Players in NBA History

Wild Ride on Offseason Rollercoaster Makes LeBron James Stronger

Power of the Sun: Phoenix, the NBA's City of Rejuvenation

Top 10 Offensive Players in NBA History

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