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NBA Trades to Come, Lastest Buzz

So close, yet so far away. NBA teams have caught the Boston Celtic disease that Danny Ainge has sent spreading across the league. The disease consists of a long burning sensation that will suddenly stop upon the trading for a new all-star...

Written by Michael McGowan about 4 months ago 158 reads 1 comments
United States Needs a Shorthanded Win

The Conferations Cup was an eye opening experience for United States Soccer and its fans. They played mediocre soccer and were able to make it to the final. In that final, they came up short against Brazil, but only because of their depth...

Written by Michael McGowan about 4 months ago 3 reads 0 comments
Miami Heat Ready To Wheel and Deal

Today Pat Riley spoke with Heat fans and his message was very clear. It is the same message that he has been trying to get across to Dwayne Wade. Stay with us and we will win now and later...

Written by Michael McGowan about 4 months ago 505 reads 3 comments
Philadelphia's Conundrum

What's in a name? Can one name make the difference? Yesterday starts the official beginning of the Philadelphia Phillies 2010 Championship run. Early Thursday morning, Phillies front office members gathered to put together an offer for Roy Halladay...

Written by Michael McGowan about 4 months ago 119 reads 8 comments
Kevin Curtis Out At Least Two Months

Kevin Curtis will undergo surgery Thursday to fix a sports hernia that he suffered in a preseason game last week. Curtis was the No. 1 option for the Eagles last year. The news was announced around noon today by Coach Andy Reid...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 277 reads 1 comments
USA Basketball Must Once Again Make the World Scared

They are all going to laugh at us! Well who is laughing now? The United States is out to set the record straight. US Basketball used to strike fear in the eyes of other programs. These programs were scared to step on the same court as them...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 436 reads 8 comments
Manny to the Marlins Comes Up a Dollar Short

Trade Deadline Update: Manny Ramirez is going to be a Marlin! The deal was all gift wrapped, the bow was about to be put on it. And the Florida Marlins Balked. This is the same Marlins team that is in 3rd place by only a few games...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 1,111 reads 4 comments
Phillies Could Land Blanton

ESPN's Buster Olney has reported on 950 AM in Philadelphia that the Phillies have entered into negotiations with the Athletic's for starting pitcher Joe Blanton. The Phillies have made a formal offer, but what the offer is not known yet...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 357 reads 9 comments
Philadelphia Phillies' Trade-Deadline Update

The Phillies want a starter. Their fans want a starter. Everyone knows that the Phillies need a starter, and it's not going to be easy to get one...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 1,789 reads 2 comments
Baseball's Mid Season Awards

We are more than half way through this baseball season and the MLB stars will be gathering in New York to celebrate All Star midweek. It should be one of the most memorable all star games in a long time...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 718 reads 9 comments
NBA Signings: Day One

It's signing day, NBA fans! Day One has come and gone, and there aren't really any surprises to report. All the news that has been reported over the last couple of weeks is becoming official today...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 347 reads 4 comments
Report: Philadelphia 76ers Sign Elton Brand

950 AM Radio in Philadelphia is reporting that Elton Brand has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. No terms of the deal have been released yet...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 1,812 reads 12 comments
NBA Ready? Beasley Vs. Rose

Round One: Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose both kicked off their NBA career yesterday in Summer League action. Beasley and Mario Chalmers led the Heat past the Chicago Bulls in the first pro game for all three rookies...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 490 reads 3 comments
Fantasy Football: Drafting, Rankings, and Questions!

Fantasy football is right around the corner, and players will be reporting to training camp in less than three weeks, which means fantasy drafts are just over six weeks away. If I could, I would draft today...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 767 reads 6 comments
Where's the Money? More NBA Free Agency News

The NBA Free Agency period is upon us. Going into the free agency period, many experts said that there would not be money out there for teams to spend...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 7,515 reads 4 comments
Baron Davis Is a Clipper

There are many reports out there indicating that Baron Davis has signed a five-year, $65 million contract with the LA Clippers. Baron recently opted out of his contract in Golden State where he was being paid $17...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 938 reads 4 comments
Where is the Money? Free Agent Updates

These Boys are talking about Money! Go and get your Money boys. That is right, it is NBA Free Agency time, and we all know what that means! It's time to collect...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 675 reads 2 comments
NBA: Rumor Time!

As we listen to the terrible commentary for the NBA Finals and watch Kobe Bryant destroy his relationship with his team in trying to avoid to inevitable loss to the Celtics, I thought maybe we could talk some rumors about the upcoming NBA offseason...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 507 reads 6 comments
Pat Gillick, in Last Year as GM, Considers Trades for Philadelphia Phillies

The trade deadline lies far off in the distance, with many days of baseball before that. With a couple of days left in May, the Phillies stand just 2.5 games back of the Florida Marlins. The Braves stand right with them...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 624 reads 0 comments
Having Options and Building an Empire

The Miami Heat took one step back to the 2nd pick of the 2008 Draft. The question is whether it was one big step or one small step. As of now, the Chicago Bulls are going to draft Derrick Rose and bring him home to play guard for the Bulls...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 636 reads 1 comments
How Will the Miami Dolphins Be DIfferent This Year?

The Miami Dolphins are taking about practice. Allen Iverson once said, "We ain't talkin' 'bout a game, we talkin' 'bout practice...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 809 reads 3 comments
Summer Olympics: Beijing 2008 Preview

While the NBA tries to figure out who is the “Best of the Best,” the table was set last Saturday for the World to try and figure out the same. The United States used to walk in to these tournaments as the heavy favorites...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 1,879 reads 4 comments
NFL BM: Predraft News and Notes

News Flash out of New York, Jeremy Shockey feels under appreciated. If I am the Giants I would do anything I can to send Jeremy to another team. He was up drinking beers while his team was winning the whole thing last year...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 659 reads 0 comments
Breaking Down the NFC East Draft

The NFC East is the best division in football hands down. The Cowboys were the best in the NFC last year with the NY Giants winning the whole thing. Washington and Philly were no slouches either...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 344 reads 0 comments
Miami Heat: The Center of Attention

Newsflash! The Miami Heat need to rebuild! Oh wait, you already knew that? The Heat and many other teams will be in hot pursuit of a center this offseason...

Written by Michael McGowan about about 1 year ago 359 reads 0 comments

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Michael McGowan Article Archive

NBA Trades to Come, Lastest Buzz

United States Needs a Shorthanded Win

Miami Heat Ready To Wheel and Deal

Philadelphia's Conundrum

Kevin Curtis Out At Least Two Months

USA Basketball Must Once Again Make the World Scared

Manny to the Marlins Comes Up a Dollar Short

Phillies Could Land Blanton

Philadelphia Phillies' Trade-Deadline Update

Baseball's Mid Season Awards

NBA Signings: Day One

Report: Philadelphia 76ers Sign Elton Brand

NBA Ready? Beasley Vs. Rose

Fantasy Football: Drafting, Rankings, and Questions!

Where's the Money? More NBA Free Agency News

Baron Davis Is a Clipper

Where is the Money? Free Agent Updates

NBA: Rumor Time!

Pat Gillick, in Last Year as GM, Considers Trades for Philadelphia Phillies

Having Options and Building an Empire

How Will the Miami Dolphins Be DIfferent This Year?

Summer Olympics: Beijing 2008 Preview

NFL BM: Predraft News and Notes

Breaking Down the NFC East Draft

Miami Heat: The Center of Attention

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