Category Archives: Sports

Rules for Using the ‘Reply All’ Button [Etiquette]

An email with a long list of recipients can be an easy way to accomplish tasks by electronic committee. It can also be an infuriating way to gum up your inbox for days. Let’s set some ground rules. More

Excerpt from:
Rules for Using the ‘Reply All’ Button [Etiquette]

2010 World Cup, Mexico Vs. France: Sides Play Scoreless Half, Jeremy Toulalan To Miss South Africa

Though France has had the better of possession, Mexico has looked the slightly more dangerous side in a relatively even, scoreless first half in Polokwane where the bigger news is who is no longer in the match and who will miss the next tone. Carlos Vela has had to be subbed-out in the 31st minute after picking up a leg injury.

Go here to read the rest:
2010 World Cup, Mexico Vs. France: Sides Play Scoreless Half, Jeremy Toulalan To Miss South Africa

Halak Traded From Montreal To Blues For Prospects Eller, Schultz

Pierre Leburn of ESPN is reporting that prospects Lars Eller and Ian Schultz are the return in Thursday’s trade of goaltender Jaroslav Halak from Montreal to St. Louis. Eller was the Blues first round pick, chosen 13th overall, in 2007. He’s one of the best prospects in the Blues system. He played seven games with the NHL club this season, scoring two goals in those games. He’s a nicely sized prospect who has a very well-rounded skill set. Schultz, who last played with Calgary of the WHL, is less of a known asset. He was selected in the third round by the Blues back in 2008 and his junior eligibility is up, meaning he’s set to turn pro. It would be shocking to see Schultz in the NHL with the Canadiens next season. The Blues have confirmed the trade on their website. There have been reports that Brad Boyes was involved as well, but that’s not included in the report by the Blues. Here’s a bit from it: ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Thursday the club has acquired goaltender Jaroslav Halak from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Lars Eller and Ian Schultz . “Jaroslav’s play in this year’s regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs was remarkable,” said Davidson. “He has had very impressive numbers in the NHL and we are thrilled that he will be wearing the Bluenote for us.” Halak, 25, was 26-13-5 in 2009-10 for Montreal and ranked 4th in the NHL in save percentage (.940), 9th in goals against average (2.40) and was tied for 5th with five shutouts. In his 26 wins this season he had a GAA of 1.68 and a save % of .948. He was 4-2-0 vs. the Western Conference with a GAA of 2.19 and a .928 save %. The 2009-10 “Molson Cup” winner as team MVP was 44-27-6 over the last two seasons in Montreal with a save percentage of .924 and GAA of 2.59. Hilariously, Halak’s agent, Allan Walsh, had the following message on Twitter Wednesday night. Received an e-mail from reporter claiming inside knowledge that Jaro Halak just purchased big home in Montreal. Total fantasy. We’ll be back with reaction from both cities shortly.

Read the rest here:
Halak Traded From Montreal To Blues For Prospects Eller, Schultz

World Cup 2010, Mexico Vs. France: Cuauhtemoc Blanco Penalty Kick Puts Mexico Up 2-0

Cuauhtemoc Blanco has converted a penalty kick in the 79th minute against France to put Mexico up 2-0 in Polokwane. The kick was awarded after Eric Abidal took down Paulo Barrera in the penalty box. Blanco finished to the right of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who guessed correctly but missed the shot by inches. Blanco had come on in the 62nd minute for Guillermo Franco.

Continue reading here:
World Cup 2010, Mexico Vs. France: Cuauhtemoc Blanco Penalty Kick Puts Mexico Up 2-0

Halak Traded To St. Louis; Blues Fans React To Deal

The headline over at our Blues blog, St. Louis Game Time , says it all: “Jaroslav Halak is now St. Louis’ savior, not Montreal’s” Here’s how the folks over at Game Time, and presumably throughout St. Louis, are reacting to this trade: Yes, you read that correctly.

Follow this link:
Halak Traded To St. Louis; Blues Fans React To Deal

2010 NHL Mock Draft, Sixth Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning Select Vladimir Tarasenko

With the sixth pick in the 2010 SB Nation NHL Mock Draft, our Tampa Bay Lightning bloggers at Raw Charge select… Vladimir Tarasenko, Novosibirsk (KHL) photo via thehockeynews.com Tarasenko is the first European player to be selected in our draft. From Raw Charge: While the Lightning have multiple needs, none appear to be greater than adding scoring depth on wing.

Go here to read the rest:
2010 NHL Mock Draft, Sixth Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning Select Vladimir Tarasenko

World Cup 2010, Mexico Vs. France: Efrain Juarez Picks-Up Yellow, Will Miss Uruguay Match

Mexico’s Efrain Juarez has picked-up a yellow card early in the second half and will now miss Mexico’s third Group A match. They play Uruguay on Tuesday. Juarez was carrying a yellow card into today’ match with France and picked-up another in the 48th minute for pushing Franck Ribery after a challenge. Mexico has picked up three of the four cards shown today.

See the original post:
World Cup 2010, Mexico Vs. France: Efrain Juarez Picks-Up Yellow, Will Miss Uruguay Match

Ubaldo Jimenez Gives Up One Run Against Twins, Earns 13th Win

David Zalubowski – AP 8 months ago: Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez works the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 4 in a National League baseball division series in Denver on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) View full size photo

Excerpt from:
Ubaldo Jimenez Gives Up One Run Against Twins, Earns 13th Win

Wallace to start at center for Celtics (AP)

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says Rasheed Wallace will start at center in Game 7 of the NBA finals. Wallace is replacing Kendrick Perkins, who sprained ligaments in his right knee Tuesday night in the first quarter of Boston’s 89-67 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Rivers joked that he went with Wallace over Glen “Big Baby” Davis for Thursday’s game because “he’s old.

Originally posted here:
Wallace to start at center for Celtics (AP)

Britain’s men need to take more responsibility, says Tim Henman

• Success or failure is ultimately down to player’s desire • Alex Bogdanovic should not receive any more funding Tim Henman has called on British players to start taking more responsibility for themselves. The retired player is frustrated that there are no English men in the singles draw at Wimbledon next week and is peeved in particular at Alex Bogdanovic, who has complained he has not had enough support from the Lawn Tennis Association. “When are players going to take more responsibility for themselves?” asked the former British No1. “You’re always hearing complaints about lack of funding, demanding to have a new coach or the parents complaining about something. “Ultimately it comes down to the player himself. I know Boggo, he’s a nice lad and has lots of talent but he really needs to look at himself in the mirror and ask if he deserves more funding. He’s 26 and after all he’s had he really shouldn’t be getting any more. “The LTA get a lot things wrong but too often they get blamed for everything,” he added “I have a problem with a lot of the players,” said Henman, who believes that they must learn to wean themselves off the LTA’s golden teat. “All I ever hear from the players is, ‘I didn’t get this, I didn’t get that, my funding has been cut from X to Y.’ It’s ridiculous. There’s too much of this sense of entitlement. “Part of the problem is that the players get given too much and I find that disappointing. It’s got to be about the individuals; they’ve got to go out and make this happen and do it themselves,” “The Argentines and the Spaniards, do you think they get that sort of funding from their federation? No, they get nothing. The responsibility falls on the individual. So how much do you want it? How badly do you want to be getting to these tournaments, to be paying your own air fares and for your own hotel rooms. I see those Argentines and Spaniards and they have a different desire. You’ve got to have that hunger.” Tennis Everton Gayle guardian.co.uk

Read more:
Britain’s men need to take more responsibility, says Tim Henman