Diamondbacks @ Giants – Tale of the Tape »

Diamondbacks @ Giants – Tale of the Tape

The NL West wasn’t supposed to be like this. The defending champion Giants would pitch their way to an easy playoff berth, and then rely on the pitching of Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain to guide them to the promise land…

Wally’s Wednesday: Fightin’ Irish Pigskin Preview »

Wally’s Wednesday:   Fightin’ Irish Pigskin Preview

by Wally As college football’s opening day fast approaches, it’s unquestionably time to put a marker out there and set expectations for the apple of my college sports eye, Notre Dame.    So here we go … first with 5 key questions for the season and then a game-by-game prediction.     The 5 key questions: 1) This defense [...]

Who Am I? | August 31, 2011 »

Who Am I? | August 31, 2011

I played most of my career with the same team, but for some reason, I’m almost as well known for the team who traded me away after I totaled 99 plate appearances in parts of two seasons.

Saint Joseph’s Announces Non-Conference Schedule »

Saint Joseph’s Announces Non-Conference Schedule

Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2011-12 season. A total of 15 home games, including conference contests, will be played at the two-year old Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena…

Manhattan’s Steve Masiello Hosts ‘Coach’s Corner’ Blog »

Manhattan’s Steve Masiello Hosts ‘Coach’s Corner’ Blog

Manhattan head men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello will host the ‘Coach’s Corner’ during the 2011-2012 academic year, an interactive blog at GoJaspers.com. The Jaspers’ first year head coach, will provide first-hand insight to fans on a variety of topics surrounding the program throughout the season, including academics, recruiting, scouting, player and team development…

Manhattan College Enhances Draddy Gymnasium »

Manhattan College Enhances Draddy Gymnasium

Manhattan College’s multi-purpose athletic facility, Draddy Gymnasium, is undergoing its largest improvement project since the building opened in 1978…

This Date in College Football Belt History – August 31 »

This Date in College Football Belt History – August 31

The Texas-El Paso Miners of coach Charlie Bailey met the Arizona Wildcats of coach Dick Tomey in the 1996 opener for both teams. Arizona’s PK Matt Peyton connected on 3 field goals & All-Pac 10 CB Chris McAllister intercepted 2 passes to lead the Wildcats to a 23-3 victory.

Vick Signs $100 Million Contract »

Vick Signs $100 Million Contract

By Breanna Jacobs Michael Vick has, once again, proved that prison was a small bump on his road to success. Well, maybe it was more than a small bump, but ever since Andy Reid gave Vick a chance to quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, he has been flying high. Vick won the starting job over [...]

SLU’s Rob Loe to Represent New Zealand in Oceania Championship »

SLU’s Rob Loe to Represent New Zealand in Oceania Championship

Saint Louis sophomore Rob Loe has been selected to the New Zealand national team that will face Australia in three games at the FIBA Oceania Championship, Sept. 7, 9 and 11. The winner of the best-of-three series automatically qualifies for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London…

La Salle Adds Rohan Brown To Incoming Class »

La Salle Adds Rohan Brown To Incoming Class

PHILADELPHIA –Rohan Brown (Manchester, Conn. / East Catholic) has enrolled at La Salle University and becomes the fourth member of the Explorers’ men’s basketball recruiting class, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. “We were able to see Rohan play numerous times during the July evaluation period,” Giannini said. “He brings toughness, consistent effort, rebounding, [...]


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