Author: The Go-To-Man Mattie T.

Despite a late 3rd period surge from the Chicago Blackhawks, the Philadelphia Flyers held on for a 5-3 win on Friday evening from the Spectrum, which now ties the Stanley Cup Finals at two games apiece. The Blackhawks got within a goal on two separate occasions Friday after Patrick Sharp’s 1st period goal & Brian […]

Just in case you missed it on Wednesday evening, Detroit Tigers’ righthander Armando Galaraga was just one out away from becoming the 3rd pitcher to throw a perfect game this season and the second in the past 5 days. The only thing standing in his way of perfection? 1st base umpire Jim Joyce. The 27th […]

It took just 33 seconds within the opening tip for a scuffle to develop, as Ron Artest & Paul Pierce both received double-techinicals. As far as the game went, it was all Los Angeles. The Lakers built up a 2o-point 2nd half lead, as they beat the Boston Celtics 102-89 in Game 1 of the […]

In a game that featured two controversial goal calls, the Philadelphia Flyers were able to outlast the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in sudden-death overtime. Scott Hartnell had a non-goal overturned in regulation, while Simon Gagne’s apparent game-winner in overtime was called back. Clauide Giroux wound up being the hero for the Flyers, as his 9th goal […]

One of baseball’s all-time greats is hanging it up after 22 seasons. Ken Griffey Jr. is definitely due for a 1st-ballot Hall of Fame induction after a major league career which saw him hit 630 home runs & become one of baseball’s best centerfielders during his prime. One of his proudest moments came during the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers & Boston Celtics are set to meet in the NBA Finals for a 12th time, with Boston holding a 9-2 advantage. Los Angeles will look to go back-to-back for the first time since 2001, while Boston is looking to win their 2nd championship in the past 3 years. Since the Celtics […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a risky move on Tuesday, as they traded for pitcher Dontrelle Willis from the Detroit Tigers, who will receive cash & right-hander Billy Buckner in return. Willis has struggled ever since he won a career-high 22 wins in 2005 & was 1-2 in 8 starts for Detroit this season with a […]

After a shaky performance in Saturday’s opener, Antti Niemi rebounded in a big way with 33 saves (14 in 3rd period), in Game 2 as the Chicago Blackhawks scored a pair of 2nd period goals in 26 seconds to win 2-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blackhawks haven’t nearly played their best hockey yet with […]

Monday, May 24th 7 2 Star Player of the Game: White Sox 3rd baseman Mark Teahen, who went 3-for-4 with a 2-run double & an RBI single. Winning Pitcher: John Danks (4-3), who pitched 5 innings & allowed 2 runs on 6 hits while walking two & striking out five. Losing Pitcher: Justin Masterson (0-5), […]

Tuesday, May 25th 3 0 Star Player of the Game: Cubs 1st baseman Derrek Lee, who went 3-for-3 with a 2-run homer (6th of season), an RBI single & scored 1 run. Winning Pitcher: Ryan Dempster (3-4), who pitched 8 innings & allowed no runs on 3 hits while walking one & striking out seven. […]