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You Did It, Brett Favre, but You're Still a Twerp!

The circle is almost complete now. The plan that was put in motion in the summer of 2008 has all but come to fruition. Brett Favre, arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL beat the Packers...

Written by Don Spieles about about 1 month ago 475 reads 22 comments
Red Sox 2010 Schedule To Include Manny's Return

When Interleague play commences next summer, Manny Ramirez will have more than enough reason to look over his shoulder. Come June 18, Manny will make his return to Fenway—assuming that Boston and L...

Written by Don Spieles about 2 months ago 253 reads 2 comments
Red Sox-Angels: Brian Fuentes Blames "Scared" Umpires in Boston's Walk-Off Win

With the Los Angeles Angles holding a six-game lead over the Rangers in the AL West and the Red Sox sitting 6.5 up in the wild card (also over the Rangers), the only reason LA's current visit ...

Written by Don Spieles about 2 months ago 379 reads 3 comments
NFL Week One: Better Than They Looked, Worse Than They Seem

With an exciting first week schedule almost over, there is already a lot of talk about surprises and disappointments in the NFL. The bottom line is that it's way to early to tell by only looking at the surface...

Written by Don Spieles about 2 months ago 151 reads 4 comments
Tate Forcier Rocks Irish in Game Marred By Controversial Ending

By midnight tonight, the USC-OSU game that has been talked about ad-nauseum throughout the week will fail in comparison to the classic week two match-up between Michigan (1-0) and Notre Dame (1-0)...

Written by Don Spieles about 2 months ago 588 reads 31 comments
LeGarrette Blount and Byron Hout's Two Wrongs Deserve Two Punishments

The Boise State-Oregon game last night was the first to use the NCAA's new "handshake" policy. Both teams engaged in the totally symbolic gesture of shaking hands prior to the game...

Written by Don Spieles about 2 months ago 620 reads 9 comments
Is the N.L. Really That Much Weaker Than the A.L.? (Updated)

It was suggested that my sampe size for the original post was simply innaccurate. I've added extra info (seen in blue) to further demonstrate my view. Thank you to P.J. for his input...

Written by Don Spieles about 2 months ago 133 reads 4 comments
Front Office Exec Loses Phillies World Series Ring

Here's a little quiz for all of you baseball fanatics out there... Question: If you're lucky enough to get a job with a Major League Baseball team and that team not only wins the World Series, ...

Written by Don Spieles about 2 months ago 329 reads 3 comments
Enough with the Michael Vick Hypocrisy: Many Athletes Have Done Worse

Is anyone else tired of hearing about Michael Vick? While I’m sure the answer to that question is affirmative, I bet not many people are fed up with the topic for the same reason I am...

Written by Don Spieles about 3 months ago 1,127 reads 5 comments
What a Meth: My First NASCAR Article

I have been ignoring NASCAR long before I began writing posts for Bleacher Report. Pretty much from the first time I was made familiar with the concept—50 or so southerners driving in a circle for several hundred miles—I was not interested...

Written by Don Spieles about 5 months ago 374 reads 14 comments
Scutaro, Not Jeter for All-Star Game AL Shortstop

There is always a good deal of popularity factors in All-Star voting. That doesn't mean we have to like it. Knowing how something happens doesn't make it better. Derek Jeter is loved...

Written by Don Spieles about 5 months ago 1,789 reads 9 comments
Fenway Faithful Rise Above for Big Papi

Perhaps it was that the AL East leading Blue Jays were in town. Perhaps it was that a rather tough West Coast trip had just ended and it was nice to have the guys back in the friendly confines...

Written by Don Spieles about 6 months ago 60 reads 0 comments
One Red Sox Fan's Take On Manny's Suspension

Since the news broke that Manny Ramirez had tested positive for some PED, I have been tuned into sports talk radio, watching ESPN and MLB Network, and reading what I could find...

Written by Don Spieles about 6 months ago 168 reads 0 comments
What's Wrong with the Yankees

Walt Whitman said, “Charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything." While there have been times that I have tried to conceive a way to exert my personal force on the Yankees or their fans, today I’ll opt for some charity

Written by Don Spieles about 6 months ago 395 reads 27 comments
Gary Sheffield's Release About Personality and Performance

While most roster moves at this point of the year are unsurprising and routine, we now know that Gary Sheffield will not be a Tiger this season Sheffield he was released today, just one home run short of 500...

Written by Don Spieles about 8 months ago 247 reads 0 comments
Mike Marshall's Newest Pitch

Ahh! The wonders of the modern age. I changed my cable service to include the MLB Network yesterday. I'll let you know what I think of it in days to come, but for now, let me fill you in on the whereabouts of Dr...

Written by Don Spieles about 8 months ago 66 reads 0 comments
Boston Red Sox's Curt Schilling Ends Legendary Career

There are certain iconic phrases and images whose mere mention will produce galvanized memories among most. The line "I'll be back" makes us all think of Arnold Schwarzenegger in "The Terminator...

Written by Don Spieles about 8 months ago 92 reads 2 comments
Top 10 Ways the Story About Manny's Injury Could Have Been Better

(If you haven't got a clue what I'm talking about, read this.) 10. If Manny had said it was a simple case of "hammy being hammy". 9. If there were any real follow-up questions asked by the lame L...

Written by Don Spieles about 8 months ago 76 reads 0 comments
Excuse-A-Paloooza: At Least A-Rod Goes the Classy Route

A-Rod is the latest in a long string of MLB elites to get schnabbed (by proof or logic) for using Performance Enhancing Drugs. Tests done during the 2003 season (A-Rod's last in Texas) which were supposed to remain sealed, have unsealed...

Written by Don Spieles about 9 months ago 43 reads 0 comments
Joe Torre's Book Causes Memory Loss In Yankee Faithful

The last thing anybody needs is another windy diatribe on the Joe Torre book and all the barbs it casts at the New York Yankees...

Written by Don Spieles about 10 months ago 204 reads 2 comments
Mr. Varitek, Make a Decision!

By the time this get published, Jason Varitek may have already decided what he's going to do. Will he take the $5 million that the Red Sox have offered him for 2009 or will he sit out the season ...

Written by Don Spieles about 10 months ago 242 reads 1 comments
Dustin Pedroia’s Family Shame: News or Tabloid Garbage?

By now, most readers have probably gotten wind of the story that has broken regarding Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia’s older brother. Brett Pedroia has been arrested on various counts of child molestation involving an eight year old boy...

Written by Don Spieles about 10 months ago 718 reads 11 comments
Steeler Fans Breathe Sigh of Relief at Eagles Loss

Before the kick-off in Pittsburgh on Sunday, a cheer could be heard from deep in the bowels of the Ketchup Bowl, known as Heinz Field, as the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles...

Written by Don Spieles about 10 months ago 193 reads 6 comments
Top Ten Reasons I’m Glad the Red Sox Locked Up Kevin Youkilis

10. Youkilis was in “Milk Money” with Melanie Griffith. Sure, the movie sucked and it was only one line from a then 14 year-old Youk, but back then Melanie Griffith was hot! 9. Kevin’s Jewish...

Written by Don Spieles about 10 months ago 133 reads 1 comments
Sports Writers Are Crazy: Henderson HOF Vote Proves It (Again)

There is the brink of insanity, then there is the abyss. I've been paying a little less attention to the Hall of Fame balloting this year because I was convinced that Jim Rice was going to get the final snub and I'd just be annoyed...

Written by Don Spieles about 10 months ago 147 reads 13 comments

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Don Spieles Article Archive

You Did It, Brett Favre, but You're Still a Twerp!

Red Sox 2010 Schedule To Include Manny's Return

Red Sox-Angels: Brian Fuentes Blames "Scared" Umpires in Boston's Walk-Off Win

NFL Week One: Better Than They Looked, Worse Than They Seem

Tate Forcier Rocks Irish in Game Marred By Controversial Ending

LeGarrette Blount and Byron Hout's Two Wrongs Deserve Two Punishments

Is the N.L. Really That Much Weaker Than the A.L.? (Updated)

Front Office Exec Loses Phillies World Series Ring

Enough with the Michael Vick Hypocrisy: Many Athletes Have Done Worse

What a Meth: My First NASCAR Article

Scutaro, Not Jeter for All-Star Game AL Shortstop

Fenway Faithful Rise Above for Big Papi

One Red Sox Fan's Take On Manny's Suspension

What's Wrong with the Yankees

Gary Sheffield's Release About Personality and Performance

Mike Marshall's Newest Pitch

Boston Red Sox's Curt Schilling Ends Legendary Career

Top 10 Ways the Story About Manny's Injury Could Have Been Better

Excuse-A-Paloooza: At Least A-Rod Goes the Classy Route

Joe Torre's Book Causes Memory Loss In Yankee Faithful

Mr. Varitek, Make a Decision!

Dustin Pedroia’s Family Shame: News or Tabloid Garbage?

Steeler Fans Breathe Sigh of Relief at Eagles Loss

Top Ten Reasons I’m Glad the Red Sox Locked Up Kevin Youkilis

Sports Writers Are Crazy: Henderson HOF Vote Proves It (Again)

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