By Stephanie Greenland — Team USA has captured gold in Paralympic sled hockey. The U.S. did it by defeating Japan 2-0 in Vancouver yesterday. Alexi Salamone drove the puck home despite heavy traffic in front of the net with 10:50 remaining in the first period.
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Canada Defends Curling Gold
By Stephanie Greenland — 03/20/10
It looked like a rout but halfway through it turned in to a nail-biter.
Team U.S.A Advances to Sled Hockey Gold Medal Game
By Stephanie Greenland — 03/18/10
The U.S. sled hockey team is guaranteed a medal at these Paralympic Games. The only question now is gold or silver. Team U.S.A. defeated Norway 3 to 0.
Pirates President Coonelly is Rebuilding
By Brett Connolly – 3/14/2010
Hope is an important word for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Change is another one.
They have had 17 consecutive losing seasons but are determined to have this one be different.
Phillies’ Utley is a Serious Star
By Daniel Massar – 3/13/2010
The Phillies are coming into the new season with high expectations. Star second baseman Chase Utley believes his team has a good mindset heading into the new campaign.
Counting on Crawford
By Daniel Sardinha – 3/12/2010
Carl Crawford seems to be running his way to a big contract. The speedster is the longest tenured player on the team but if the Rays want to keep him in Tampa it is going to cost them.
Phillies’ Howard Ready for the Race
By Daniel Massar – 3/12/2010
Ryan Howard has already accomplished a lot in his first 5 years in the Big Leagues. He is a former Rookie of the Year winner and a two-time National League MVP. Howard has also led the Phillies to three straight NL East titles, two straight NL Titles, and a World Series win in 2008. Howard expects a competitive race in the division this year.
Tigers Confident in Bouncing Back
By Evan Anderholm – 3/12/2010
Sometimes the past is hard to forget. Just ask the Detroit Tigers.
Coghlan’s Star Shines Bright in Florida
By Johnny Russo – 3/12/2010
If you want to learn how to mold young baseball talent, call the Florida Marlins. The front office has been breeding young talent since their inaugural season back in 1993.
Young Marlins Growing Older
By Johnny Russo – 3/12/2010
Youth in baseball is something every team wants but few teams have.
The Florida Marlins have always had youth on their side but their win-loss record has never been the record to match. Last year the Marlins posted 87 wins.