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Revisiting some ACC preseason forecasts
With every team in the league at or past the halfway point, it's time to figure out if I knew what I was talking about in the preseason.
Hamels, Utley lift Phils in Game 1
Chase Utley slugged a two-run shot in the top of the first and Cole Hamels tossed seven innings of one-run ball to improve to 4-0 with a 1.55 ERA this postseason as the Phillies topped the Rays 3-2 at Tropicana Field to take a 1-0 lead in the World Series. Philadelphia's dynamic bullpen duo came through once again, as Ryan Madson protected a one-run lead with a scoreless eighth before giving way to Brad Lidge, who slammed the door in the ninth for his sixth postseason save. By Jay LeBlanc.
Game 1 - PHEW - PHlailing PHils PHight off PHutility and PHlatten the Rays
PHEW - The Phillies were lucky. In spite of what could be a World Series record in futility with runners in scoring position (RISP), they scored just enough runs for their ace Cole Hamels and closer Brad Lidge to edge the Rays in a nail-biter that should never have been that close. But a victory is a victory and by tomorrow, few will remember how ugly this was. Our hitters deserve a pass because of the long lay-off. - or perhaps it was those annoying cowbells. Whatever, lets hope the PHat bats show up tonight for game 2. Brett Myers, even the Good Bret, is not Cole Hamels and needs a few more runs.
Are we being real?
Darrell Green asks: Can the Redskins erase 15 years of drought in a single season?
Free Tacos For America
Jason Bartlett's stolen base in Game 1 of the World Series means everyone gets a free Taco Bell taco.
N.C. State update via ACC teleconference
Just got around to listening to snippets of this morning's festivities.
Daily Show rips McCain, Palin as hypocrites
Last night's show was tough on GOP ticket, Obama.
Falling down
Like Humpty Dumpty on the wall, guess where the market is headed, y'all.
Daily Show rips McCain, Palin as hypocrites
Last night's show was tough on GOP ticket, Obama.
Let the Series begin
To paraphrase the insufferable Brent Musberger, I am looking live at Tropicana Field, where the 104th World Series gets underway in about three hours.
Hearing, Speaking Better is Company Goal
A firm on the Suffolk County side of Long Island's Islip Airport, Andrea Electronics, has a bunch of products they say will let you speak more clearly on (or to) a computer, as well as online. If they work as advertised, you might find good uses, and good bargains, here.
NFL Power Rankings: Week 8
Once considered the elite team in the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys are sinking fast.
Gilbert Arenas Kidnaps Children!
In a new mini-movie produced by Adidas, Wizard guard Gilbert Arenas offers some advice to a few young basketball talents.
