In many fantasy baseball circles, there is a notion that shortstop is the most shallow of all positions. While this may have been true in seasons past, there are actually a decent number of quality shortstops available to add value to your fantasy baseball team in the 2012 season. As with other positions, there were first-round picks that they disappointed […]
The Giants failed to make the playoffs in 2012 and have a chance to defend their title. The team’s defense struggled to stop opponents in the air or on the ground late in the season in a couple of crucial games. Opponents slashed the Giants on big plays and converted frequently on third down. Back-to-back 34-0 and 33-14 losses to […]
One of the most misunderstood and poorly executed moves is the Crow-Hop. This move used correctly by outfielders will improve the accuracy and power of throws. So what is a Crow-Hop? Basically, it’s a move the player executes to provide balance and throwing momentum after the catch. The catch can be on ground balls or fly balls, but the player […]
Using the odds at Malversports as a barometer, it looks like the Florida Gators’ Tim Tebow has a lot of work to do if he is to become the first player to win consecutive Heisman Trophy awards since Archie Griffin way back in 1975. The quarterback happy to run he entered the 2008 campaign as Malvernsports’ 3-1 favorite to have […]
A national championship is decided in most other NCAA sports by a postseason playoff. This is even the case in the lower divisions of soccer. However, the college football postseason playoff series consists of only two teams chosen by the BCS. Undefeated teams are often left out of the championship game, sparking a discussion that is found nearly every year. […]
My cousin and I grew up together in the 50’s, giving a new meaning to the word inseparable. We delivered newspapers, went to the same high school, shared the same relatives, attended the same church, exchanged names at confirmation, had parties, and dreamed of being professional baseball players. Nothing else was on our sports radar or possible career choice. Growing […]
The London Olympic Games in 2012 have officially begun: Charlotte, North Carol qualifying competitions. The United States favorite Olympic athletes are taking over television commercials, advertising fences and clothing. Michael Phelps endorses Subway’s healthy sandwiches as a hearty snack in his workout, while Shawn Johnson shows off his grace and agility in the latest Cola commercial. London will be center […]
Few people would have predicted that the Philadelphia Phillies would be eight games over .500, and just a half-game behind the Washington Nationals, heading into June. Those optimists were likely banking on the fact that the last-place Phils made a couple of key acquisitions over the winter and were therefore bound to be better. A warning that last season’s rookie […]
The Seahawks beat the Colts 30-17 in Indy last night and the Raiders posted three straight wins this preseason when they beat the 49ers 23-7 in Oakland. The Colts have now lost eight straight preseason games (2-6 ATS), matching the Chiefs’ eight-game winning streak (0-8 ATS). The 49ers had their five-game ATS winning streak snapped last night (they were just […]
Josh Harrison suffered a broken hand after being hit by a pitch in Sunday’s game against the Miami Marlins, an injury that will likely sideline Pittsburgh’s All-Star second baseman for nearly two months. The Pirates, who currently sit atop the NL Central division, don’t need to look far to find an experienced Gold Glove winner to fill second place during […]
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