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April 04, 2005
Lunchtime Links
It's a new format for changing times. Let me know what you all think. New Year's Resolution 2006: Charles Austin fills out my NCAA brackets next year. And that's after I bagged three of the Final Four (except Michigan State, last time I trust Visconti). Defending MLS champs D.C. United picked up where it left off on Sunday, downing CD Chivas USA 2-0 at the Home Depot Center in Carson. The bad news: all of the empty seats. Best moment from the outdoor charity hockey game in Hamilton, Ontario yesterday: Even Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt, an Ontario native, donned some skates and botched a breakaway against Brodeur. Know this: Mike Weir would have buried it. It's Opening Day (no, last night's made for TV clash doesn't count). Time to check in with David Pinto. The most entertaining sports moment of the weekend came from the English Premier League. The reaction shots from the crowd and the postgame press conference were priceless. It's almost as good as the 1977 Yankees. The Supremes find Maurice Clarett decidedly unappealing. Tampa Bay's Alex Sanchez is the first baseball player to run afoul of MLB's new steroids testing regimen: Sanchez said he was surprised by the suspension, adding that he uses milkshakes and multivitamins to build his energy -- and blaming the positive test on something he bought over the counter. Where have we heard that argument before? And be sure to check in with the Crank and Chris Lynch as well. Some folks over at Sportsfilter find this to be all too convenient, and I'm inclined to agree. Look for a more expansive post on steroids later this week. Just when you thought there was no reason to get excited about Volleyball: THESSALONIKI, Greece -- Police used tear gas and pepper spray early Monday to disperse rioting volleyball fans who had been barred from greeting their team at the airport. Authorities reported no injuries or arrests. See FMSFM #10. John Buccigross provides his NHL laundry list for reform -- but will it insult the core of hockey fandom in pursuit of new paying customers who may not exist? No NHL Playoffs? Here in the States, the all-WCHA Frozen Four will have to do. And finally, the good word from Chris Bourque: Hockey is fun, school is hard. Thanks to Ben Wright for the inspiration.
Eric
01:16 PM
Trackback PingsTrackBack URL for this entry: CommentsThe new format is breezyand snappy with plenty of links covering a wide range of sports subjects. I would describe it as a USA Today style blog for the thoughtful fan. Posted by:
I really think that if they get rid of that damn music played prior to the faceoff the NHL would have a much better shot at success. Just kidding. :-) Nice format for busy folks! Welcome back. Posted by:
Hey, man...I believed Izzo when he said they had a run in 'em. I just didn't think the run would take them all the way to the Lou. Good to have you back, btw. Posted by:
the new format rocks. Less spinnin' of your wheels, I imagine. any thoughts on the NHLPA's proposal from yesterday: * Salary cap of $42 million (includes $39.8 million in salary and $2.2 million in benefits). * Salary floor of $34 million. * Franchise player, with neither salary nor benefits to be included in $42 million cap figure, but club to pay 50 percent tax. * Unrestricted free agency lowered to age 27 from 31. * Entry-level salaries to be capped at $1.2 million (including performance bonuses) per season. * Qualifying offers for restricted free agents lowered to 75 percent (from current position of 110 or 100 percent, based on player's existing salary). * Five-year limit on all individual contracts (currently no term restrictions). * Team revenue sharing, of varying percentages, during regular season and playoffs. Posted by:
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