It's the day after Christmas, and not much is going on with the Orioles; however, it looks like the Orioles are going after pitching -- probably closer to the stop-gap/mid-level variety.
Look, this is becoming quite ridiculous. It would be one thing if he was out in public doing this, it's quite another if he's indoors.
I guess some over-zealous prosecutor (or, in this case -- sheriff) wants to make a name for himself; however, doesn't one think that Phelps has had enough embarrassment?
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Michael Phelps could face criminal charges as part of the fallout from a photo that surfaced showing the swimmer smoking from a marijuana pipe at a University of South Carolina house party.
As time has gone on, many have commented on the status of the "black player" in baseball and it's been sobering to hear. There have been quite a litany of players who have spoke on the topic including Gary Sheffield, Torii Hunter and most notably C.C. Sabathia who has called the situation, "a crisis". African-Americans have had a prominent and honorable role in the sport since the early 1900's -- up to and after the introduction of Jackie Robinson into in the Majors in 1947 -- however, it seems that the numbers are shrinking for them, and the sport is dying.
As an African-American myself, I see it not only of the field, but in the stands, in some front offices, and in management. As much as sports is the great eqaualizer in a lot of cases -- it mirrors American life, literally.
After keeping the prodigous offense of the Washington Nationals to only three runs in two games, the Baltimore Orioles could not contain their opponents as Washington slugger Adam Dunn had a career day with two home runs and six RBIs; therefore, in the end, the Orioles lost to the Nationals in the final of a three game series, 8-5.
Both rookie starting pitchers on the afternoon -- Washington's Shairon Martis and Baltimore's Brad Bergesen -- struggled.
Bergesen went 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on eight hits -- meanwhile, he collected his first ever major league hit in the third inning. Shairon Martis allowed five runs on seven hits, walked two and struck out two. Veteran Ron Villone would earn the win as he tossed a scoreless inning, while Chris Ray would take the loss for Baltimore.
It looked like Baltimore was well on their way to sweeping Washington as they took a 2-0 lead in the third inning as Nick Markakis hit a two-run triple, and Aubrey H! uff added another run with a RBI single in the fifth; however, Washington would rally back.
I attended last night's game, and when I arrived to the park in the opening inning, things looked bad for Baltimore. They were already down 4-0 to a Tampa team trying to find its way back after an 11-game skid. Jason Berken – who started the game for Baltimore – gave up two singles to start off the game, allowed Ben Zobrist to plate in a run with a double, and then gave up a three-run shot to Pat Burrell.
It looked like all hope would be lost in opening frame; however, the Orioles fought back thanks to a gutsy outing by Jason Berken along with a five-RBI night by Matt Wieters. In the end, Baltimore ended up defeating Tampa, 10-5.
Berken earned his 5th win on the season; meanwhile, Jeff Niemann – a Rookie of the Year candidate – labored, and struggled as he took the loss, lasting only four 4 1/3 innings on the mound. Also, Brian Roberts passed a milestone with Orioles as he hit his 52nd double with the team in a se! ason – breaking his own record of 51.
It looked like certain doom for the Orioles, but perhaps something clicked in Berken, and he ended up going 6 1/3 innings, giving up five runs; however, after the first inning, he'd only give up one run. The only other run Berken gave up was in the third inning as Burrell struck again with an RBI-single.
| Winner | Season |
|---|---|
| Ryan Callahan | 2008-09 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | 2007-08 |
| Jed Ortmeyer | 2006-07 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | 2005-06 |
| Jed Ortmeyer | 2003-04 |
| Matthew Barnaby | 2002-03 |
| Sandy McCarthy | 2001-02 |
| Sandy McCarthy | 2000-01 |
| Adam Graves | 1999-00 |
| Adam Graves | 1998-99 |
| Wayne Gretzky | 1997-98 |
| Brian Leetch | 1996-97 |
| Mark Messier | 1995-96 |
| Mark Messier | 1994-95 | Adam Graves | 1993-94 |
| Adam Graves | 1992-93 |
| Adam Graves | 1991-92 |
| Jan Erixon | 1990-91 |
| John Vanbiesbrouck and Kelly Kisio | 1989-90 |
| Tony Granato | 1988-89 |
| Jan Erixon | 1987-88 |
With tonight's Garden match against San Jose the Rangers' ninth of the year and thus the final game that Michael Del Zotto can play before this season kicks in against his Entry Level contract, The Post has learned that the 19-year-old defenseman will be moving.
No, not back to the OHL — Hello? — but out of the hotel in which he has been staying and into a more permanent place of residence, fo! r Rangers management has given that green light to Del Zotto and to fellow rookies Matt Gilroy and as well as to Brian Boyle.
MILAN - Tak ada target tinggi dipasang AC Milan untuk musim kompetisi 2009/2010. Setelah gagal total musim lalu, Rossoneri sudah akan puas jika bisa masuk posisi tiga besar.
MILAN — Striker senior AC Milan Filippo Inzaghi seperti tidak pernah kehilangan semangat. Di usianya yang sudah 35 tahun, Pippo tak mau menyerah meski harus bersaing dengan pemain muda.
BOSTON — Dua gol striker Inter Milan, Diego Milito, menampar AC Milan pada turnamen World Football Challenge, Minggu (26/7). Inter akhirnya menang 2-0 atas musuh sekota mereka tersebut.
MILAN - Bek AC Milan Alessandro Nesta memuji duet barunya Thiago Silva. Menurutnya, kehadiran Thiago menjadikan lini belakang Milan kembali solid. "Thiago benar-benar pemain belakang yang tangguh.
MILAN - Pelatih AC Milan, Leonardo menilai, kekalahan 0-4 yang diderita timnya dalam "Derby della Madonnina", Sabtu (29/8) terjadi gara-gara Gennaro Gattuso mengalami cedera. Namun, ia mengaku bisa mengerti menerima kenyataan tersebut.
MILAN - Penilik Olahraga Dewan Kota Milan, Alan Rizzi mengonfirmasikan, Pemerintah Kota Milan mencalonkan diri sebagai lokasi final Liga Champions 2014. Ini merupakan upaya untuk mendorong klub, terutama Inter Milan dan AC Milan, dan pemerintah kota untuk merenovasi stadion.
MILAN - AC Milan dilaporkan terus melakukan pendekatan terhadap mantan pelatih AS Roma Luciano Spalletti yang dispekulasikan akan merapat ke San Siro musim panas mendatang.
Samuel Eto'o menikmati kemenangan pertama bersama klub barunya Inter Milan setelah Inter berhasil mengalahkan klub asal Prancis AS Monaco 1-0 pada pertandingan persahabatan.
Striker Kamerun yang telah mendatangani kontrak dengan durasi 5 tahun bersama Inter baru dimainkan pada ba! bak kedua.
Striker Argentina yang kini bermain di Inter Diego Milito berhasi mencuri gol satu-satunya dari AS Monaco setelah menerima umpan dari Sulley Muntari saat pertandingan berlangsung 56 menit.
Mantan striker Barcelona itu akhirnya ditarik keluar lapangan oleh Mourinho pada menit 87.
"Ini adalah malam yang menakjubkan karena kami menang." kata pemain berusia 28 tahun tersebut.
"Secar! a pribad i, saya merasa kelelahan. Saya baru berlatih 3 kali bersama Inter. Tapi sedikit demi sedikit fisik saya akan membaik dan saya akan menemukan rasa saling pengertian dengan rekan setim saya."
"Saya akan sabar tapi juga harus percaya diri. Mourinho tidak mengatakan apapun pada pertandingan ini kecuali bermain seperti normal, lebih bebas dan tenang."
"Sekarang harapan kami adalah memenangkan Italian Super Cup. Musim ini kami akan bermain di setiap pertandingan layaknya partai final. Itulah yang saya lakukan saat di Barcelona."
Svizzera-Repubblica Ceca:
ore 20:45 :Portogallo-Turchia
Domenica 8 giugno- ore 18.00 : Austria-Croazia
ore 20:45: Germania-Polonia
Tutto è cominciato schitarrando i Queen di 'We will rock you'. E tutto è finito strimpellando le corde del cuore con 'A te' di Jovanotti. Ronaldinho abbraccia idealmente tutti e tutte le melodie lo contengono. I tifosi sperano di estasiarsi come Mercury piuttosto che addolcirsi come Lorenzo tra un mese abbondante. Il brasiliano entra ufficialmente nella famiglia rossonera e quel "Forza Milan" che gli viene quasi ingenuamente suona un po' come la richiesta della mano. Quella della creatura milanista che dovrà riportare in Champions e in scia allo scudetto (il più vicino possibile si augurano in via Turati! ).
Sono bastati 45 minuti a tavoletta, degni di certe notti juventine di qualche tempo fa, per riconsegnare la Signora al suo posto naturale anche in Europa. Determinazione, disciplina, qualità i tre elementi alla base del largo successo contro gli slovacchi, apparsi in verità ancora meno attrezzati di quanto si potesse già pensare alla vigilia. Ma a farli diventare piccoli piccoli ci ha pensato soprattutto la Juventus,compatta, ordinata nel classico 4-4-2 diventato ancora più offensivo fin dal 15', quando Ranieri ha sostituito l'infortunato Grygera con Iaquinta, capace di interpretare il ruolo di esterno in fase di! non possesso e quello di terza punta durante gli attacchi. Una scelta che il tecnico si è potuto permettere anche per la solidità e la copertura assicurata da due mediani come Sissoko e Poulsen. Nota di merito, per il danese: mai fuori posizione, sempre vicino all'azione, lanci col goniometro. Una partita maiuscola oscurata solo dal "solito" Del Piero, riapparso nella partita che davvero contava in condizioni scintillanti. Autore del magnifico gol che ha definitivamente instradato la Juve verso la mattanza, Alex (ben supportato da Camoranesi) è stato ancora una volta capitano, prendendo per mano la squadra e portandola verso il successo che, salvo impensabili suicidi, consentirà tra 15 giorni in Slovacchia di festeggiare la fine di due anni di rabbia ed esilio. Bentornata, Juve.
L'urna di Montecarlo non ha riservato un avversario morbido all'Udinese, che, da testa di serie, si è ritrovato di fronte il peggior opponente che potesse capitarle. Leggasi Borussia Dortmund, formazione di grande tradizione e capace non più tardi di 11 fa di salire sul tetto d'Europa. Un avversario che adesso fa paura più che altro per il nome, di grande tradizione a livello internazionale.
E' proprio così che i sostenitori biancocelesti si ritroveranno domani pomeriggio allo stadio Olimpico per l'anticipo della sesta giornata della Serie A contro il Lecce.
GENOA - company makes known the valid list for the next few commitments UEFA European League. I am 27 the tesserati included in the list, including El Shaarawy and Lazarevic that are part of the B list.
http://www.genoa! cfc.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7917&Itemid=31
| (G) | Marcus Amelia |
| (G) | Russian Danilo |
| (G) | Alessio Scarpi |
| (D) | Joseph Biava |
| (D) | Salvatore Bocchetti |
| (D) | Domenico Criscito |
| (D) | Esposito Andrea |
| (D) | Alessio Grea |
| (D) | Emiliano Moretti |
| (D) | Socratis Papastathopoulos |
| (D) | Nenad Tomovic |
| M | Matthias fuller |
| M | Ivan Juric |
| M | Houssine Kharja |
| M | Mesto Giandomenico |
| M | Francis Modesto |
| M | Omar Milanetto |
| M | Marco Rossi |
| M | Alberto Zapater |
| (F) | Crespo Hernando |
| (F) | Luciano Figueroa |
| (F) | Sergio Floccari |
| (F) | Rodrigio Palacio |
| (F) | Raffaele Palladino |
| (F) | Joseph Sculli |
| List B (F) | Stephan El Shaarawy |
| List B (F) | Dejan Lazarevic |
