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Philadelphia Eagles: Chip Kelly Has Been Studying Matt Barkley for Years
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 4:53 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly spent years doing his homework on USC quarterback Matt Barkley, his team's fourth round draft pick. After competing head-to-head with Barkley the previous four seasons in the Pac 12, Kelly became very familiar with his new acquisition and developed a tremendous amount of respect for the Trojan quarterback. More »Philadelphia Eagles: Chip Kelly Has Been Studying Matt Barkley for Years
Rule 5 Success Helping Minnesota Twins Get Back to Winning Ways
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 4:43 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | The Minnesota Twins have a long history of success with the Rule 5 draft. Two of their last three picks were on display in Boston as Scott Diamond and Ryan Pressly combined to shut out the powerful Red Sox offense in 11 combined innings over two games on May 7 and 8. More »Rule 5 Success Helping Minnesota Twins Get Back to Winning Ways
Atlanta Braves: Why Atlanta is a Braves Town
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 4:28 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | "This is Braves Country." These four words are flagrantly written on the outfield wall of Turner Field, informing everyone what they should already know. In Atlanta, no other team has had the same level of success, legendary players or fan notoriety as has the Braves. Even though the city of Atlanta also has professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL and WNBA, this will always be the Braves' town. More »Atlanta Braves: Why Atlanta is a Braves Town
What to Expect when John Danks Returns
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 4:16 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | John Danks told reporters on Wednesday, May 8 that he expected to make at least one and maybe two more starts on his rehab assignment before making his return to Chicago. In his latest outing for AAA Charlotte, he surrendered 2 runs over 5 innings, walking 5 batters and striking out 4. Despite the mediocre stat line, he was encouraged by the quality of his pitches and the way his healing shoulder felt throughout the outing. More »What to Expect when John Danks Returns
Seattle Mariners: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Safeco Field
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 4:02 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | No place offers a better sanctuary than Safeco Field on a crisp, clear summer night in Seattle. The downtown skyline provides a unique backdrop and the pink sunsets over Puget Sound infiltrate the ballpark. Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners, provides the perfect place to watch baseball. More »Seattle Mariners: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Safeco Field
2013 Week 10.5 MLS Power Rankings
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 3:58 PM EDT
Twelve Major League Soccer teams were in action on Wednesday evening, giving me a chance to rethink the power rankings that I put together just a couple of days ago. The Red Bulls earned a spot in the SportsCenter Top 10 thanks to their living legend, and Houston continued to roll. No team in the league is worse off than are DC at the moment. More »2013 Week 10.5 MLS Power Rankings
NASCAR VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 Schedule for May 10, 2013
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 3:51 PM EDT
The NASCAR VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 race is scheduled for May 10 at the Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. The 2012 winner was Joey Logano, and he will be competing this year. The VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 is the ninth Nationwide Series race of the current season. More »NASCAR VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 Schedule for May 10, 2013
UFC 160 in Jeopardy: Mark Hunt Denied U.S. Visa Due to 2002 Arrest
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 3:43 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | With his knockout victory against Stefan Struve at UFC on Fuel TV 8, Mark Hunt established himself as a contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's heavyweight division. More »UFC 160 in Jeopardy: Mark Hunt Denied U.S. Visa Due to 2002 Arrest
Five Free Agent Point Guards the Utah Jazz Should Consider
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 3:36 PM EDT
With the Core Four ready to go, all the Utah Jazz really need are point guards. Here are five free agents who could provide some assistance. More »Five Free Agent Point Guards the Utah Jazz Should Consider
Cincinnati Bengals Have No Excuse to Miss Playoffs in 2013
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 3:03 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | The Cincinnati Bengals have made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, and after appearing to improve this offseason once again, quarterback Andy Dalton and Co. really don't have an excuse to not make it three appearances in a row. More »Cincinnati Bengals Have No Excuse to Miss Playoffs in 2013
Rory McIlroy (66) Finally Breaks Par at the Players Championship
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 2:43 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | It was lucky No. 7 for Rory McIlroy on Thursday at The Players Championship. More »Rory McIlroy (66) Finally Breaks Par at the Players Championship
Detroit Red Wings Are All but Eliminated from the Playoffs
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 2:36 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | The Anaheim Ducks once again have the momentum in their favor as they won Game 5 in overtime to take a 3-2 series lead against the Detroit Red Wings. More »Detroit Red Wings Are All but Eliminated from the Playoffs
Five Reasons Why the Los Angeles Dodgers Are in Last Place
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 2:00 PM EDT
COMMENTARY| The Los Angeles Dodgers are in last place in the National League West at 13-20. The Dodgers have lost seven in a row -- the second losing streak of six games or more so far this season. The Dodgers' run differential is the fourth-worst in all of Major League Baseball. More »Five Reasons Why the Los Angeles Dodgers Are in Last Place
Manchester United Appoint David Moyes as New Manager to Replace Retiring Alex Ferguson
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 12:33 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | What was the worst-kept secret in all of world football was confirmed on Thursday afternoon local time. Manchester United have named the man who will replace Sir Alex Ferguson, and their choice shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody who has been following the news over the past 24 hours. More »Manchester United Appoint David Moyes as New Manager to Replace Retiring Alex Ferguson
Former USGA Executive Director Expects Anchoring Ban to Stand
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 12:01 PM EDT
COMMENTARY | Don't get too attached to your belly or long putter. A former executive director of the USGA expects the proposed anchoring ban to go through as intended. More »Former USGA Executive Director Expects Anchoring Ban to Stand
NASCAR Penalties Directed Toward All the Wrong People
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 11:35 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | After the penalties waged against Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt Kenseth, it is evident NASCAR needs to reevaluate its outdated rule book and system of penalization. The severity of the penalties not only is not warranted based on the small infraction that occurred, they are being directed at the wrong people entirely. More »NASCAR Penalties Directed Toward All the Wrong People
Predicting the First-Year Stats of the 49ers’ 2013 Rookie Class
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 11:29 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | It appears like the San Francisco 49ers will have at least four rookies on their 53-man roster to start the season. More »Predicting the First-Year Stats of the 49ers’ 2013 Rookie Class
Pittsburgh Penguins' Fleury Will Ride Bench, but for How Long?
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 11:29 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | NHL players have already received their last paychecks of the year. The Stanley Cup playoffs are, in a way, extra work put in on their own time. And yet that's one of the things that makes hockey so remarkable; these guys are playing for nothing more than pride and a shot at the Cup, and playing with more passion then they do all season. More »Pittsburgh Penguins' Fleury Will Ride Bench, but for How Long?
Boxing Schedule for May 10 and May 11, 2013
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 11:15 AM EDT
The boxing schedule for May 10 and May 11 features events in the United States, Mexico and Scotland. One of the main highlights will be the Ricky Burns vs. Jose Gonzalez fight on May 11 for the WBO lightweight title. Burns is defending his title and defeated Kevin Mitchell last September. More »Boxing Schedule for May 10 and May 11, 2013
New England Patriots: Breaking Down the 2013 NFL Draft Selections
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 10:56 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | It was a typical NFL draft for the New England Patriots, filled with both applause and puzzlement. More »New England Patriots: Breaking Down the 2013 NFL Draft Selections
Who Will Win the 2013 Players Championship? Look at the Numbers
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 10:43 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | Perhaps more so than any other tournament, predicting the winner of The Players Championship is a daunting task. More »Who Will Win the 2013 Players Championship? Look at the Numbers
Five Reasons It's Hard Being a Fan of the Philadelphia Eagles
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 10:36 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | Is life as a Philadelphia Eagles fan really so hard? Yes, it is. More »Five Reasons It's Hard Being a Fan of the Philadelphia Eagles
What Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Getting with Francisco Liriano?
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 9:47 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | Francisco Liriano will take the mound Saturday for the first time this season when the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Mets in New York City. His arrival in the big leagues is a welcomed sight for a starting pitching rotation with its share of injuries and disappointments, but should fans be excited for what Liriano brings to the table? Is he going to stick in the rotation and fill a gaping hole towards the back end of the rotation? More »What Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Getting with Francisco Liriano?
Bobby Parnell Should Remain as Closer for the New York Mets
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 7:52 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | Frank Francisco is nearing the completion of his rehab assignment, as he's thrown five shutout innings for the Class-A St. Lucie Mets. With his return to the major league bullpen looming, New York Mets manager Terry Collins sounds reluctant to hand the closer role back to the right-hander. More »Bobby Parnell Should Remain as Closer for the New York Mets
Common Sense Prevails: NASCAR's Reductions in Penalties to Gibbs and Penske Teams Are a Welcome Surprise
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 9, 2013 4:17 AM EDT
COMMENTARY | So NASCAR admitted it was wrong ... kind of. More »Common Sense Prevails: NASCAR's Reductions in Penalties to Gibbs and Penske Teams Are a Welcome Surprise

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