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Jens Lehmann linked to MLS, Sounders FC?
Sounders FC Blog | Seattle Times — This story showed up in my Google Alerts feed this morning, linking German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann with a move to Major League Soccer (particularly New York and Seattle). The 40-year-old most famously played for Arsenal from 2003-08, sharing the field with Freddie Ljungberg for a couple years. He's also logged many starts for Schalke 04, Borussia Dortmund and is currently with Stuttgart. An obvious talent, sure. But he's a bit of a headcase to put it lightly. He's also the same age as Kasey Keller, who is still in top form and hoping to still in Seattle for a couple years. I give this a 2.3% c...
Seattle Sounders 49 mins agoToday's lineups: Mariners vs. Rockies
Mariners Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune — Greetings from Tucson. It's a gorgeous day and we have Felix Hernandez making his first Cactus League start of the season. Manager Don Wakamatsu said Hernandez will throw about three innings or 50 pitches. Though Wakamatsu said, all Hernandez really cares about is hitting. Remember in National League parks, teams don't use the DH. Of course, [...]
Seattle Mariners 59 mins agoMariners in Tucson --- today's lineups
Mariners Blog | Seattle Times — The team has made it to Tucson for today's 1 p.m. game against the Rockies --- all 31 of them. With there being no reason for players who aren't in the plans to play to make the two-hour bus ride here, a number are being left behind. As noted earlier, a few --- such as Ichiro, Chone Figgins and Ken Griffey Jr. --- won't be here for either game. Others are here today and then heading back tonight, while others stayed in Peoria today and will come down tomorrow for the game against Arizona. Here is today's lineup: Eric Byrnes, CF Josh Wilson, SS Milton Bradley, LF Ryan Garko, 1B Matt Tuiasosopo,...
Seattle Mariners 1 hour agoMorning links: Some perspective on WR Marshall
Seahawks Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune — Denver Post columnist Dave Krieger offers a different perspective on WR Brandon Marshall. Krieger believes Marshall has become somewhat of a caricature in the media because of his off-the-field transgressions, which include his role in the death of former Broncos teammate Darrent Williams. But Krieger notes some of the good things Marshall has done in [...]
Seattle Seahawks 1 hour agoHuskies vs. Gonzaga in the first round? It could happen
Husky Men's Basketball Blog | Seattle Times — We're not finished with the bracketologists just yet. Washington settled the matter of whether it will get in the NCAA tournament, but now let's take a look at where they'll land in the bracket. Andy Glockner at SI.com has UW as a 10 seed in Jacksonville against No. 7 Texas in the Midwest Region. That would be an interesting matchup pitting former teammates Abdul Gaddy and Avery Bradley against each other. They played together at Tacoma's Bellermine Prep. ESPN bracket guru Joe Lunardi believes the Huskies will be a No. 11 seed in New Orleans, which would make my wife very happy. He thinks UW w...
Washington Huskies 2 hours agoJust enough sun and fun M's old catcher
Tacoma News-Tribune — Mariners notes: Former catcher Dan Wilson is helping out at spring training, but will leave it at that | PEORIA – Dan Wilson said the best catching coach he ever worked with was Seattle’s roving minor league catching instructor, Roger Hansen – and now Wilson enjoys working with him on a different level.
Seattle Mariners 9 hours agoGriffey: friend, mentor, giver of novelty T-shirts
Tacoma News-Tribune — Mariners: Griffey growing into the role of an elder statesmen … ‘a little bit,’ anyway | PEORIA, Ariz. – It was just another day in the life of Ken Griffey Jr. on Saturday, which is to say he had a lot of fun, played a little baseball and was quietly revealed to be a thoughtful friend.
Seattle Mariners 9 hours agoCardinals P Miller has Carpenter as role model
Tacoma News-Tribune — | Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller could not have picked a better role model.
Seattle Mariners 9 hours agoStanford post-game analysis
Husky Men's Basketball Blog | Seattle Times — A Washington assistant walked past press row after the Huskies' 79-64 win over Stanford and asked a simple question. "We're in, right?" "In," I said. "You sure?" "I'm sure. You're in," I replied. Still the Huskies aren't taking any chances. The school will only host a Selection Sunday viewing party that would be open to the public at the Don James Center if the Huskies beat California tomorrow at 3 p.m. to win the Pac-10 Conference Tournament title and secure the automatic tournament berth. If UW loses, then they'll gather privately around TVs on Sunday like everyone else and watch and see wh...
Washington Huskies 10 hours agoHuskies set sights on next challenge
Seattle Times — Junior guard Venoy Overton believes Washington, which has won 12 of the past 14 games, is peaking at the right time. "We're going to be a dangerous team," he said. "Whoever gets picked to play Washington, I feel sorry for them because we're a hungry team right now."
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- Malone out - 03-14-10 Empty Netters | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Lightning forward and former Penguin Ryan Malone (above) will not play today due to an "upper-body" injury. In 65 games he has 44 points (23 goals, 21 assists). In Penguins news, Dave Molinari has some news on which forward the Penguins' might scratch today at PG+. EN Says: Malone abused the Penguins near their net and was a key player in Tampa Bay's 3-1 win, Jan. 2. He was held off the scoreboard but he led the game with seven shots. In short, he's still Ryan Malone. He's still a good player. This is good news for the Penguins. (Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
- Game of two halves for Mancini Manchester Evening News Roberto Mancini praised his Manchester City side’s second-half performance but criticised their first in the 1-1 Barclays Premier League draw at Sunderland. City created a host of chances after the break but it was not until stoppage time that Adam Johnson curled in an equaliser to cancel out Kenwyne Jones’ early opener.
- Sunderland 1 City 1 Manchester Evening News Manchester City rescued a point in injury time against Sunderland thanks to substitute Adam Johnson's superb finish. Kenwyne Jones headed the Black Cats ahead early on and although the Blues rallied after the break, substitute Roque Santa Cruz and Shaun Wright-Phillips both missed good chances. However, Johnson made the breakthrough into added time with a curler into the top corner.
- Sunderland 1 City 1: Player ratings Manchester Evening News Find out how we rated the Manchester City players for their performance in the 1-1 draw at Sunderland.
- Bucks hold off Pacers, 98-94 Bucks Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Bucks are heading west with plenty of momentum after completing a sweep of their four-game home stand and winning their sixth consecutive game with a 98-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
- Bucks lead at half, 49-41 Bucks Blog | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jerry Stackhouse and the Bucks reserves provided a lift in the first half of Sunday's matinee against the Indiana Pacers.
- Week 21 Fantasy Basketball Planner CBS Sports The playoffs get under way in most Head-to-Head Fantasy Hoops leagues this week. Will owners be able to count on Chicago's Derrick Rose? That's just one topic that our Sergio Gonzalez tackles in his latest Fantasy Planner. foo
- 2 Up, 2 Down – Catcher Edition Fantasy Baseball Cafe Welcome back as the Cafe kicks off the Fourth Annual Two Up, Two Down series. If you’re new to the series, what we attempt to do is profile two players at each position who we feel are being undervalued and will exceed expectations, and two more who are being overvalued and will disappoint and frustrate [...]
- Jake Delhomme joins Browns with two-year contract FFToolbox.com If you are an average-at-best quarterback and need to find a home in the NFL, try Cleveland. The Browns are racking them up. Their newest addition is Jake Delhomme, whom the team signed to a two-year contract on Saturday. Complete financial figures weren't immediately available, but multiple reports state Cleveland will pay Delhomme $7 million in 2010. Delhomme, 35, was cut by the Carolina Panthers last week and was scheduled to visit with the New Orleans Saints. But it looks like he signed with the Browns because they presented the best opportunity for him to start. That obviously wouldn't ha...
- The Fantasy Man - American League East Questions Fantasy Baseball Express I was hoping to get a guy in here to do some American League analysis but no such luck so far and I can't let Chris the NL King have all the fun. So for now, I'll try to throw down some AL Only League knowledge and try to keep up with Chris' pace.American League EastNew York Yankees- Is Brett Gardner going to play Full-time?- Who will bat second in the lineup? Nick Johnson or Curtis Granderson?- Is Derek Jeter in a decline?- 5th Spot.... Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes?Thoughts: I would expect Gardner to get a minimum of 450 AB assuming he can hit consistently enough and by consistently, I me...
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- Another injury concern for Wes Welker FFToolbox.com New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker has averaged an astounding 115 receptions over the past three seasons. His ability to accumulate more catches next season is already in doubt after a late-season knee injury in which Welker tore his left ACL and MCL. But Welker doesn't have just a knee to rehab. Add a shoulder. He has suffered a torn rotator cuff, according to The Boston Herald. It's not clear how Welker became injured, nor is a timetable clear. Welker has said he plans to return for the start of next season but some Patriots beat reporters have speculated that he might be out unti...