Monthly Archives: February 2011

Bell’s death comes after scary concussion background

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Last week was a tough one for Chicago Bears fans, or NFL fans in general, with two Bears former players passing away far too young. And sadly, both had their problems with concussions. The suicide of former defensive back Dave Duerson … Continue reading →

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Reports: Pistons boycott their head coach

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

One story that’s gotten lost in the “Melodrama” saga – sorry, I had to use that term – was the boycott stand taken by many of the Detroit Pistons players Friday. There were some pretty familiar faces involved in the … Continue reading →

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Sports not immune to the big bailout

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

I understand how professional sports work. But if I take a step back, I have to admit that the sight of broke teams spending big bucks they don’t have just seems wrong. First, it was Mark Cuban ripping the NBA … Continue reading →

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Four Twins prospects land in Baseball America’s top 100

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Twins minor league system lacks top-tier talent right now, but the organization did place four youngsters on Baseball America’s top 100 prospect list, which was published on BA’s website Wednesday. The highest-ranked Twins prospect was starting pitcher Kyle … Continue reading →

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“Major League 4″ and Wainwright’s injury

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

I had no idea until Charlie Sheen started talking earlier this week that a “Major League 4″ was in the works. However, this one is without Corbin Bernsen (aka Roger Dorn), who appeared in the first three. My expectations will … Continue reading →

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Span confuses another Asian player with Nishioka

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Pretty funny story courtesy of the website “Hardball Talk” regarding some tweets from Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span. Span apparently confused another player of Asian descent with Japanese batting champ Tsuyoshi Nishioka. Check it out here.

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Slam Dunk Contest memories

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

In a few hours, my favorite part of NBA All-Star weekend – the only part I watch really – will get under way with the Slam Dunk Contest. Looking forward to it, though with tournament season going I anticipate an … Continue reading →

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Twins rotation banged up in early going

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

It’s too early for Minnesota Twins fans to hit the panic button. But in the early stages of spring training, starting pitchers Scott Baker and Francisco Liriano are already a little behind. Baker is coming off of offseason surgery and … Continue reading →

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Ten years later, shock from Dale’s death hasn’t worn off

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

It’s been 10 years to the day since Dale Earnhardt Sr. died following a car accident during the Daytona 500. And even today, I feel the same way as I did two hours after the crash happened. There’s confusion. There’s disbelief. … Continue reading →

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Will Sheffield be a Hall of Famer? Probably not

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Gary Sheffield hasn’t played in a major league game since 2009. But he finally put an end to any speculation that he was mulling a comeback on Wednesday when he informed the players’ union that he was retiring. Sheffield had … Continue reading →

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