Mets Sign Six

The New York Mets announced they have signed OF Bobby Kielty, RHP Tony Armas Jr., RHP Matt DeSalvo and LHP Valerio de los Santos to minor league contracts with invitations to major league spring training camp. OF Frank Diaz and RHP Tim McNab were also signed to minor league deals. Kielty, 32, played just 49 [...]

A Love/Hate Relationship

Yes, folks, I’ve loved/followed sports for a long time–but certain things drive me NUTS, too; yeah, it’s truly a love/hate thing.  Here are a few reasons why: * I LOVE when a wide receiver beats the defender, makes a terrific catch, and gives that extra effort to get into the end zone; I HATE when that same guy celebrates wildly, [...]

Lynch Added to the Pro Bowl Roster

ORCHARD PARK, NY – The Buffalo Bills today announced that RB Marshawn Lynch has been added to the AFC roster for the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl.  The game will take place on Sunday, February 8th at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, HI.  The game will air on NBC at 4:30 pm. Lynch will become the first [...]

Spring Training Schedule Announced

The Buffalo Bisons today announced their 2009 Spring Training schedule. The Herd will play a total of 11 games against the Triple-A affiliates of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins from March 18 – April 2. The New York Mets will open their 2009 Spring Training at Port St. Lucie, FL when pitchers [...]

Federer Advances to the Aussie Final

Roger’s still got it. Not that the 13-time slam winner ever lost it.
Pitted against America’s best Andy Roddick renewing a one-sided rivalry though last year in Miami proved different for only the second time in 17 meetings, Roger Federer rose to the occasion again ousting the No.7 seed in straight sets 6-2, 7-5, 7-5 advancing to [...]

The Amazing Valiquette

NEW YORK – Take a closer look at Stephen Valiquette’s helmet, you can see it adorned with the eyes and mask of the superhero Spider-man. He said he first did it as a promotion for the Marvel Comics – Spider-man is from New York -but then as he visited some hockey camps, the children attending [...]

Four Former Bisons Go To IL Hall

Four former Buffalo Bisons players are among the 14 individuals that will be inducted into the International League’s Hall of Fame during the 2009 season. Pitchers Charles “Rube” Kisinger and Charles “Red” Barrett, outfielder Joe Knight and third baseman/manager Steve Demeter were all elected by the league’s Hall of Fame committee. The Bisons will hold [...]

Dokic Continues to Impress

She needed three sets again. At this point, you can bet Jelena Dokic doesn’t care.
The 25 year-old wildcard whose comeback story has been well documented overcoming her demanding Dad and a long battle with depression continued her amazing run advancing to the Round of 16 with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 upset over 11th seeded Dane [...]

Chain Net Memories

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the memorable “snow wars” we’d enjoy as kids during the 70′s–backyard football games played on the most wintery of days.  Thinking back, we’d adjust our sports competitions/”pick-up” games in those days to jive with the pros’ schedule; once the Super Bowl was completed, it was time to put pigskin thoughts [...]

Venus Gets Ousted in Australia

In case anyone didn’t catch it, Venus Williams is out. The sixth seeded older sister of three-time Australian Open champ Serena Williams was knocked out by shy Spaniard Carla Suarez Navarro in three competitive sets 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 at Rod Laver Arena.
Her second round ouster is the biggest upset so far in the season’s first [...]

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