I was checking out today’s go-to source for breaking sports news, Twitter, and came across a tweet from Chris Mortenson telling me that the Redskins and the Titans were talking trade for Albert Haynesworth.  Again.  I’m thinking someone should have informed Mike Shanahan that the team was trying to trade his whipping boy, although you would think Shanny would be smart enough to follow Mort on Twitter.  Rick- 1, Shanny- 0.              Read More »

Greer is putting the ball in play. … He gets it out. … and Havlicek steals it!  Over to Sam Jones.  Havlicek stole the ball!  It’s all over!  It’s alllll over!  Johnny Havlicek is being mobbed by the fans.  It’s alllll over!  -Johnny Most

Public Service Announcement:  Oh well.  I guess that’s that.  I can’t say I’m not disappointed.  I had such high hopes.  But this is a team that was decimated by injuries.  A week ago today, in the biggest game of the year, my beloved Red Sox started Daniel Nava in left. They started Darnell McDonald in center They also started a second baseman who was a 22-year-old kid making his second big league start (Yamaico Navarro).  Yikes! You can’t expect to get to the post season like that. Oh ya, not to mention, let’s not forget, that because of said injuries, Boston’s everyday first baseman has been Mikey Lowell.  Don’t get me wrong. I love Mikey Lowell.  He’s a hero in my book.  He’s also hitting .235 and plans to retire at the end of the year.  Senator, I served with Kevin Youkilis.  I knew Kevin Youkilis.  Kevin Youkilis is a friend of mine.  Senator, you’re no Kevin Youkilis. Read More »

Yo it’s my turn, I demand my respect.  Give me my burn, or get slammed in your neck.  ‘Cause it’s my turn, I’ma reach to the top.  Gimme my burn, I’ma speak with the glock.  -Big Pun

Public Service Announcement:  Ok, here we go!  What’s quack-a-lacking sports fans?  Word has it, Steelers quarterback, Byron Leftwich’s strained his left knee ligament in Thursday night’s preseason game.  Word has it, the injury could sideline him for most or all of the first month of the season.  You know what that means boys and girls?  That means the Steelers are left with only two healthy quarterbacks.  That means the Steelers are left with just Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch for their September 12 opener against the mighty mighty Atlanta Falcons.  However, word also has it that it will be Dennis Dixon who gets the nod in the opener.  Apparently, after the Steelers learned the nature of Leftwich’s injury, Dixon was immediately taken out of Thursday’s game against Carolina.  Apparently, that’s a strong indication that Dixon was being protected.  Hooray Dennis Dixon.  I’ve always loved this cat.  Top Cat!  The indisputable leader of the gang.  He’s the boss, he’s a pip, he’s the championship.  He’s the most tip top, Top Cat.           Read More »