Josh Gans
Cushing hCG
At the beginning of the month, Houston Texans linebacker (former USC Trojan) Brian Cushing was given a four game suspension for testing positive for hCG. hCG is a hormone that is commonly used during or after a steroid cycle in order to maintain and increase testosterone levels that are lowered by performance enhancing drugs. Manny [...]
My First Mailbag; Red Sox, Favre, Brady And More
This is my first ever SF4 mailbag. The turnout was better than I expected and I hope to continue with this. If you enjoy our mailbag and want to submit your own, you can send Sportsfan4 your questions at any time. Josh, With Youk on the DL does that put a fork in the 2010 [...]
POLL : What Do You Think About A-Rods 600th Home Run
40-something at-bats later, Alex Rodriguez reached career home run 600. Sports media has acknowledged A-Rod’s accomplishment yet has managed to keep it quiet and humble due to A-Rod’s admitted used of performance enhancing drugs while playing for the Texas Rangers for three seasons. I want to know how the world feels about the milestone, so [...]
POLL RESULTS : The Red Sox Should Have Made A Move Before The Trade Deadline
The disasters continue for the Boston Red Sox 2010 roster. The injuries are continuing to hang around and infect others such as JD Drew, Mike Cameron and Kevin Youkilis. The best part of the moves the Red Sox made at the trade deadline last week was dumping Ramon Ramirez to the San Francisco Giants. Boston [...]
The Wildcat Formation
The NFL is known as a copycat league for coaches taking what works for other teams and implementing it into their own gameplans for the following week. Last season the Miami Dolphins set up in the Wildcat formation against the New England Patriots and ran all over the Pats defense. The Wildcat was adopted from [...]
It’s My Favorite Time Of The Year
NFL-Favre Watch It’s been a slow off-season on the Brett Favre front, but ESPN has recently tried to make it news again. I don’t think this year is going to be as flashy and edgy as the past, he’s coming back, just not for training camp. Also, anyone that says Brett Favre doesn’t have the [...]
Get Your Popcorn, Do A Dance, Figure Something Out
Let’s start by putting to rest all the hypocrites about this subject. Only three years ago the masses were one tug away from letting go in their pants over the thoughts of Terrell Owens and Chad Johnson (yes, his name is Chad Johnson) playing on the same team. Anyone of those same people that want [...]
ROMO’s Life On The Edge
With so much spare time on my hands lately, I’ve been reading some great, awful and interesting books. I’ve just started to read Bill Simmons’ Book of Basketball (only 260-something pages into the monster of literature), but previously read former NFL linebacker, Bill Romanowski’s autobiography. ROMO : My Life On The Edge : Living Dreams [...]
Don’t Jump
Every year right around this time, Red Sox fans become nervous, anxious and scared that we’re going to take our yearly dive after the All-Star break. This week has proven nothing different than the past as we’ve lost three out of four to the AL West leading Texas Rangers in the first series since the [...]
Top 9 Moments From The All-Star Break
Although the MLB All-Star Game and Statefarm Home Run Derby are not the most watched events in sports, I felt compelled to watch. Here are my favorite moments from the All-Star break. 1. David Ortiz getting booed during his introduction for the Home Run Derby followed by him asking Vernon Wells and Nick Swisher, “Why [...]
George Steinbrenner; Enemy, Pioneer, Legend
There is not much to say at a time like this. In a week where the Yankees, a team that I can’t stand, has lost two major legacies to their franchise I can only say one thing to Yankee fans across the world: I’m sorry. You all know his stats, you know what he did [...]
Don’t Touch His Waves
For the past month I’ve been trying to dive into the story about Adrian Beltre and his issues in the dugout when teammates touch his head. 7 Sports Extra finally got me the information that I wanted on Sunday night, July 11. The answer to my question was just as simple as I thought it [...]
Acknowledging Bob Sheppard
Bob Sheppard is the famous voice behind the New York Yankees and New York Giants during the days of Pepper Johnson, Leonard Marshall…and Taylor. Here is Bob Sheppard announcing the starting lineup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at the old Yankee Stadium. Bob Sheppard was also added to the row of [...]
Boston Bruins Rookie, Tyler Seguin
So here he is, the Boston Bruins #2 overall draft pick. This kid is going to be the real deal, scoring in his first practice with the team this off-season. Tyler Sequin is the scorer that we were told that we needed in order to win the Stanley Cup. Take a look for yourself.
Interrogating LeBron James
So we’ve heard all the angles of how LeBron James turned his back on the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise. We’ve heard that he was selfish and the opposition that he was ready to win a championship and forgo his ego to be on a competitive team with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Other than the fact [...]
Kardashian’s Win Championships
Kim and Khloe Kardashian first burst onto the scene in their family reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which the SportsFanGirl loves so much (obviously meaning I get stuck watching it between innings). Both sisters having no personal athletic background whatsoever, other than the fact that their biological father was one of OJ Simpson’s [...]
BREAKING NEWS : Wade And Bosh Will Play For Heat
It’s starting to look like the rest of the 2010 NBA Free Agent class doesn’t like waiting for the show stopper, LeBron James to make his announcement on Thursday night about his choices for the 2010 season. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh announced a few hours ago on a live ESPN interview that they have [...]
Vote Kevin Youkilis Into The 2010 All-Star Game
The final votes are alive for one more day. Please take some time out of your day and vote for Kevin Youkilis so he can play in the 2010 MLB All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Kevin Youkilis has put up MVP type numbers yet again for the first half of the season yet wasn’t voted [...]
John Wall; Another Gang Member In The NBA?
It’s possible that I could be wrong, it’s possible that John Wall is not holding up the gang sign known as “bk” or “blood killer”. Maybe it’s the angle that I’m looking at it from, the timing of the picture being taken or possibly even a different hand gesture that the Kentucky Wildcats used when [...]
Yankee Fan Gets Hit Right In The Mouth
I found a nice gem of a video for today. You can learn a few lessons from this guy: 1) Stay off the phone – If you’re at a baseball game, what the hell are you doing on a cell phone, watch and enjoy the damn game. 2) Bring a glove to the game if [...]
BREAKING NEWS : Doc Rivers Staying With Boston For 2010-2011 Season
It has just flown in that Doc Rivers announced that he will be coming back to coach the Boston Celtics for the 2010-2011 season. The news is flying around from several sources, including Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Washburn reported that Doc Rivers text messaged: “I’m coming back. I want another crack at it [...]
Dustin Pedroia To DL With Fracture In Foot; Angel Sanchez Called Up
With the worst month for injuries in most recent history that I can recall for the Boston Red Sox, Adam and I will be attending the game tonight against the Devil Rays. John Lackey is coming off another one of his Derek Lowe type starts where he took us for a wild ride only to [...]
You Want World Cup, Here It Is
Here it is, unless the US wins the whole damn thing, this is going to be my only contribution to the World Cup. This video is far better than watching soccer. Thanks to jaymeydad for the picture of Landon Donovan.
John Lackey Shows Shades Of D-Lowe
John Lackey was brought in, in my opinion to be a carbon copy of the 2004 Curt Schilling. Lackey was expected to be a veteran presence in the clubhouse that could also take the mound in big games and take away a win, like a strong veteran should. Instead, Lackey has looked more like Derek [...]
Let The Boston Celtics Trade Rumors Begin
The 2010 NBA Draft is just outside the 24 hour mark, meaning that there are going to be more trade rumors shot around than a Rasheed Wallace three ball. With the multiple uncertainties of the Boston Celtics, let’s re-cap just to refresh the memory. 1) Ray Allen is eligible for free agency unless we offer [...]
Steroids In Sports Making A Comeback
ESPN’s Mike Fish just released some great information today. As you may know, I am fully interested in all facets and aspects of any story that involves steroids or performance-enhancing drugs of any kind in sports. I have crammed my brain with both of Jose Canseco’s books, I am currently reading Bill Romanowski’s auto-biography (Adam [...]
Pedro, Pedro, Pedro
Last night while I was out with Rob and Dan from Boston’s Super Blog, we got talking about the Red Sox choice of Pedro MArtinez to throw the opening pitch of the 2010 season. As you recall, Pedro made a late return to the Philadelphia Phillies last season in their late playoff run. As much [...]
POLL : Should The Boston Red Sox Make A Move Before The Trade Deadline?
The MLB trade deadline is slowly arriving at July 31, 2010. The Boston Red Sox have climbed up from 13 games back at .500 baseball to 1 GB and 13 games over .500 after beating Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers last night. With plenty of depth and hot bats, is the best move [...]
Chronicling The Boston Celtics 2010 Finals
I wanted to start this now (8:21 PM) just to show my state of mind before the Celtics/Lakers game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. After reliving all the memories of the pre- and post-2004 Boston Red Sox, I don’t know whether I’m expecting the worst again or just flooded with emotions from all of [...]
Who Are The 2010 Red Sox?
After having a little chat with the sportsfangirl yesterday, we came to the conclusion that the 2010 Boston Red Sox are flat out not interesting this season. What happened to the idiots. What happened to the chemistry in the clubhouse. What happened to the Pedro’s, the Manny’s, the Millar’s and Damon’s? The Sox have been [...]
Adam Schefter Retracts Tweet Courtesy Of Sportsfan4
So here’s the Tweet from ESPN’s NFL Analyst Adam Schefter that started me off on the wrong foot yesterday afternoon. Adam_Schefter Yet another reason to despise the NCAA RT @espn: USC juniors, seniors can transfer without sitting – http://tinyurl.com/24vslnn about 24 hours ago via UberTwitter After he tweeted, I then commented to him, resulting in [...]
Glen Davis And Nate Robinson After Game 4
The press conference with both Glen “Big Baby” Davis and Nate Robinson after game 4 was absolutely hilarious. For those of you that didn’t have a chance to see it, here you go, enjoy. Thanks to Lorianne DiSabato for the photo of Glen Davis.
It’s Not A Coincidence That Pete Carroll Left USC
Who could ever forget the 2004 undefeated USC Trojans. Coached by Pete Carroll, the Don of NCAA football during this generation, and led to a national championship by Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart and running back Reggie Bush. The 2004 USC Trojans football team had more potential All-Americans than most teams in the Pac-10 combined [...]
Bryce Harper Drafted No. 1 Overall By Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals, with the first overall pick in the MLB draft for the second straight year chose Bryce Harper with this years No. 1 draft choice. Bryce Harper, the High School player to hit the 502-foot home run at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida isn’t going to spend too much time waiting to play [...]
Jesus Shuttlesworth Is My Homeboy
Tonight’s game 3 of the NBA Finals can’t get here soon enough. It seems that the Celtics always have someone to take the reigns when others aren’t performing up to snuff. Whether it be Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Big Baby, Perk, Rondo, Nate Robinson or game 2′s hero Ray Allen. Ray Ray hit 8 three [...]
Roy Halladay Happened Yesterday
There aren’t any words necessary when something like this happens. Congratulations Roy! Thanks to dannebrog for the photo of Roy Halladay.
Dwight Howard Is The Dirtiest NBA Player Ever
Super shocking that Dwight Howard elbowed Glen Davis under the hoop, hurt him and had no foul called and no further action taken against him during the remainder of the Eastern Conference Finals. As you remember, Dwight Howard slammed Paul Pierce to the floor earlier in the series and was called for a flagrant I, [...]
What Happened To Getting Rid Of David Ortiz?
At the beginning of a slow start to the season, absolutely everyone, including myself was screaming for Big Papi’s head to be cut off and mailed anywhere but here. This month, David Ortiz has turned a corner, unless he’s guessing right on every fastball, knocking out 8 home runs in May. The not so versatile [...]
Tracking Pitch Count
For the first time, while watching the Boston Red Sox facing the Detroit Tigers during Dan Jones’ birthday weekend, I noticed the pitch count tracker in the score box on NESN. Whether it was a new doohickey, the fact that I was deep into a 40 oz. of Olde English or because pitch count is [...]
Why Wasn’t Dwight Howard Ejected From Game 2
In game 2 of the Eastern Conference NBA Finals, Dwight Howard did this to Paul Pierce. I’m not concerned about the well being of Paul Pierce, he stayed in and played one of his best games of the post season this year (28 Pts., 5 Reb., 5 Asst.). The NBA rule on flagrant fouls states: [...]
Define Run Prevention
The Boston Red Sox entered spring training with a defensive mindset. Terry Francona preached run prevention defense every day of April. Theo Epstein and the Red Sox went out and acquired a few gold glove defensive players such as third baseman Adrian Beltre, center fielder Mike Cameron and shortstop Marco Scutaro. Francona and Epstein said [...]
Bye Bye Adalius Thomas
Yesterday afternoon, the New England Patriots cut outside linebacker Adalius Thomas. Thomas signed a large contract with New England and did nothing short than stealing money from our pockets all while having a seat on the bench for the later half of the season. Adalius was a common conversation every weekend as to whether or [...]
