Posted on Mar 31, 2010 under nhl |
The Buffalo Sabres have made 28 playoff appearances in their franchise’s history, but have never come away with Lord Stanley’s Cup. Upstate New York has long been a hotbed for the sport of hockey in America. Center Tim Connolly, who hails from Syracuse, NY, has been the creative force in the Sabres’ attack all season, notching 48 assists this season. The Sabres are currently sitting in the third spot in the Eastern Conference and have been picking up steam the last half of the season. Much of the credit is due to the out-of-this-world goalkeeping of Ryan Miller. The 29-year-old keeper out of Lansing, MI earned himself the right to be called the world’s best goalkeeper at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. A deep Stanley Cup run for the Sabres would only sweet what has already been an amazing year for Miller. The Sabres and the city of Buffalo deserve a Stanley Cup for being such solid support hockey in the United States. This year the Sabres have a shot and that might be all they need.
Posted on Mar 26, 2010 under Horse Racing |
Churchill Downs is the setting for one of the most historic sporting events in the United States, the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy a day of Mint Juleps, a warm bowl of burgo, women in over-sized hats, of course ” The Run for the Roses” when you purchase Kentucky Derby tickets. Called “the most exciting two minutes in sports” the thoroughbred horse race might only be 1 1/4 miles long, but fans from around the country and beyond wage bets on which horse will cross the finish line first. Ulysses S. Grant was the president of the United States when the inaugural Kentucky Derby was held in 1875. Through the years the race has become the most celebrated horse race in America with legendary horses like Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Barbaro have been winners at Churchill Downs. Over 150,000 congregate at Churchhill Downs for the race on May 1st. Everyone should experience the storied tradition that is the Kentucky Derby at least once in their lifetime. Why not make it this year?
Posted on Mar 11, 2010 under nhl |
For over twenty years, Mike Modano has been donning the Stars emblem on his chest. At 39 years old, in the twilight of his career, Modano was in danger of leaving the team he’s played his entire career with. Around the trade deadline teams were interested in Modano’s services, but Modano elected to stay in Dallas. When Modano came into the league the Stars were in Minnesota and he was playing in league full of few Americans. The speedy left handed goal scorer quickly become a force in the league. He’s led the Stars to the Stanley Cup Finals on three separate occasions, winning it all in 1999. Modano told the media had he not ever won a Stanley Cup he might have considered moving to a different team. After hockey, Modano has expressed interest in moving into a job in the Stars’ front office.
Posted on Mar 04, 2010 under Soccer, World Cup |
With 99 days left until the World Cup kicks off in South Africa coach Bob Bradley will be soon making a decision about who will be on the plane come June. The US fell 2-1 to the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Wednesday in their last international friendly before Bradley makes his World Cup team selection. Defender Jonathan Borenstein was exposed early and often by winger Arjen Robben during the first half and pulled down midfielder Wesley Sneijder to give the Dutch a penalty kick and a 1-0 lead thanks to the conversion by Dirk Kuyt. Bradley can put Steve Cherundolo or Jonathan Spector at left back instead of Borenstein. Captain of the US team Carlos Bocanegra plays left back for his club team and didn’t a have a banner game in Amsterdam at center back on Wednesday. Should Oguchi Onyweu return to full fitness before the World Cup I wouldn’t be surprised to see Bocanegra at left back or even on the bench.
The Americans turned on the heat in the final twenty minutes of the game against the Dutch scoring in 88th minute on Bocanegra header, but were capable of playing a much better than they showed. With Clint Dempesy, Charlie Davies, Oguchi Onyweu, and Steve Cherundolo out for the game the U.S. learned a lot about their depth both good and bad. DeMarcus Beasley and Maurice Edu, both who play for Rangers FC in Scotland, looked promising in substitute roles for the US. Beasley delivered the set piece that set up the lone goal for the Yanks and was threatening down the left in final third of the game. His team mate Edu was a physical force in the midfield, helping the US get out of trouble on a number of occasions. On the downside, US star Landon Donovan lacked energy on the pitch at Amsterdam ArenA and midfielder Jose Francisco Torres’ touch looked off in his 45 minute shift.
The health of the current injured Americans and the US players form will play a huge part in the team Bradley puts on the field against England on June 12th, but Wednesday’s game definitely was a good chance for players to impress. Stuart Holden suffered a ankle injury in the first half on a vicious tackle by Nigel De Jong that warranted a red card, but the young American should be back playing for his club Bolton before the season ends in England. Some of the US players can already pack their bags for South Africa, but a significant portion of the 23 available World Cup roster parts still are unclear. The next few months will be interesting for American footballers playing at home and abroad with Bradley making his final decision sometime in May.
