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Urban Meyer angers Bret Bielema with Signing Day recruit steal

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Shortly after new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer wrapped his first recruiting class, one of his fellow Big Ten coaches began complaining. Wisconsin's Bret Bielema, stung from the flip of Cleveland offensive lineman Kyle Dodson, promised Thursday to bring his grievances against Meyer to Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany.
Pat Forde Senior Writer, ESPN.com, ESPN @YahooForde
RT @DanWetzel: Fine work here RT @Andy_Staples: Inside the assimilation of the Big Ten. Resistance is futile. http://t.co/N3XfPyRx
Rachel George Florida Gators Beat Writer, Orlando Sentinel @osgators
You will actually laugh out loud at this. Promise. Nice work, @Andy_Staples. http://t.co/u5WmUQCv
Andy Staples Writer, Sports Illustrated @Andy_Staples
Inside the assimilation of the Big Ten. Resistance is futile. http://t.co/kfj3ThjP

FSU commit Menelik Watson trades in the hardwood for the gridiron

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — IRVINGTON, N.J. -- The Canarias Basketball Academy, a prep school team from Spain's Gran Canaria Island, had many curiosities on display during its tour of the United States this week. A 7-foot-3 center from Slovakia; lesser giants from across the European Union and Great Britain; an Israeli point guard who just committed to Seton Hall; a few Americans studying hoops abroad; and a former U.S.
Lindsay Schnell Sports Writer, The Oregonian @LindsayRae19
Great read RT @Andy_Staples: .@lukewinn went to a gym in Newark & stumbled upon an FSU O-line recruit w/ a great story http://t.co/b52bwbMp
Andy Staples Writer, Sports Illustrated @Andy_Staples
So, @lukewinn went to a gym in Newark and stumbled upon an FSU o-line recruit with a great story. http://t.co/nm8tz5Oa

No. 3 Ohio State trying to avoid a repeat of 2011

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Among the hundreds of games fighting for position in Aaron Craft's mind, one stands out. And the thing he remembers most from Ohio State's stunning upset loss last year at Wisconsin is that runaway torrent of cardinal flowing right at him from all directions.
Rusty Miller Sports Writer, Associated Press @rustymillerap
Remember 'Deal with it?' #Buckeyes and #Badgers have both moved on to another showdown: http://t.co/F3nsR0zG

Coach Mike Yeo keeping Minnesota Wild in NHL playoff contention

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — DENVER -- First off, the surname is pronounced Yo, not "Yow" or "Yee-ow." Sounds like a rap star. But after one look at him -- or one minute listening to him talk -- you quickly realize that he's no rapper. Only 37, the coach of the Minnesota Wild has already succumbed to male pattern baldness.
Michael Russo Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @Russostrib
RT @adater: Coach Mike Yeo keeping Minnesota Wild in NHL playoff contention - Adrian Dater - http://t.co/vOIwE8pi http://t.co/nUvPI73q

Robert Griffin III says he is best QB prospect in NFL draft

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- There may or may not be any significance in the order Gatorade brought the NFL draft's top two quarterback prospects to the Super Bowl this week -- Andrew Luck first, on Thursday, and Robert Griffin III second, on Friday -- but that's certainly not the order Griffin is resigning himself to in terms of how events will unfold in late April's first round.
Don Banks Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @DonBanks
The quotable RG3 said he's out to run down Andrew Luck in race for No. 1 pick, the same way he did in the Heisman vote. http://t.co/TsxKj018

Kylie Bisutti; Super Bowl XLVI bets; Funny Tom Brady pics: Hot Cilcks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — A Super Bowl Commercial Many Of You Won't See Budweiser didn't use a script or special effects or an '80s movie character for this commercial. Instead, they gave two rec hockey leagues the thrill of a lifetime. The commercial, however, will only run in Canada on Sunday.
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
PM Hot Clicks is posted. If you wanna get your weekend off to a good start, watch the dancing kid ASAP: http://t.co/G3RsrkSN

Matt Light must hold up against Giants if Patriots want to win Super Bowl XLVI

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- This city's outdone itself. It's been a great game site for the Super Bowl. So much to do downtown, all on foot, and the natives and even the drunks are in great moods.
Drew Magary Freelance Sports Writer @drewmagary
"The meteorologists have helped." THEY DON'T CONTROL THE WEATHER, YOU IDIOT. http://t.co/XWevq5aM

Kenyon Martin agrees to $2.5 million deal with Los Angeles Clippers

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Kenyon Martin has agreed to a one-year deal with the Clippers worth $2.5 million, two sources confirmed to SI.com. The 11-year veteran had been among a small group of NBA players who signed deals without opt-out clauses in China during the lockout. But he reached an agreement to leave the Xinjiang Guanghui Flying Tigers on Dec.
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
Story on Kenyon Martin heading for Lob City. At SI.com - http://t.co/5ryky6BP

AP Source: Terry removed as England captain

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — LONDON (AP) -A person familiar with the situation says John Terry has been removed as England captain while awaiting trial for racist abuse. The person says Terry was informed of the decision on Friday morning. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement had not yet been made by The Football Association.
Nancy Armour Reporter, Associated Press @nrarmour
RT @RobHarrisUK: Link to story on Terry being stripped of England captaincy for 2nd time http://t.co/uKBjNYOU
Rob Harris Sports Reporter, Associated Press @RobHarrisUK
Link to story on Terry being stripped of England captaincy for 2nd time http://t.co/uKBjNYOU

Rahal ready to get back into IndyCar with Sato

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Bobby Rahal moved one step closer to his full-time return to the IndyCar Series on Friday when Takuma Sato became the lead driver for the 2012 season. Sato was formally introduced as driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing by Honda at an event in Tokyo.
Jenna Fryer Auto Racing Writer, Associated Press @JennaFryer
Why did Bobby Rahal return to #IndyCar? You may be surprised. My story here: http://t.co/tp6q7RfG

Angelo Dundee recognized Ali had potential to be someone great

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Angelo Dundee's ringside patois was not always easy to transcribe, or even translate. But in his otherwise casual approach to the English language he was never more exact than when he described himself as a "mixologist."
Jeff MacGregor Senior Writer, ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine, ESPN @MacGregorESPN
Goodbye, Mr. Dundee. @DaveKindred Grantland http://t.co/xfVM9gvw Richard Hoffer, SI http://t.co/P7qUgvCY

Crawford finding comfort in new role with Trail Blazers

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Every time Jamal Crawford heard the message from members of the Trail Blazers, the red-and-black uniform felt a little more comfortable. First, the words of support came from LaMarcus Aldridge, the star forward who spent much of last summer recruiting Crawford as a free agent.
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
On Jamal Crawford in Portland, where he's finding himself again and finding his way with coach Nate McMillan - http://t.co/ogwx79wE

Roger Goodell said NFL will expand Thursday night schedule

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that there will be Thursday night games on the NFL Network from the second to the 15th week of the season, giving all of the league's teams a chance to appear in prime time on some outlet.
Scott Faldon Sports Editor, Times Record @scottfaldon
RT @SInow: NFL expanding Thursday night prime-time slate http://t.co/sgqsn8jx

Matt Light must hold up against Giants if Patriots want to win Super Bowl XLVI

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- This city's outdone itself. It's been a great game site for the Super Bowl. So much to do downtown, all on foot, and the natives and even the drunks are in great moods.
Peter King Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_PeterKing
My #sb46 pick, and some Hall of Fame thoughts, in my Friday column: http://t.co/HMve58gK

How Signing Day became a nationwide obsession

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Long before Will Ferrell met his boy Blue or told San Diego to "Stay classy," he sat in the USC sports information office with a phone to his ear, repeatedly answering the same question. "Hey, did you sign Curtis Conway?"
Andy Staples Writer, Sports Illustrated @Andy_Staples
The funny part about the "gentleman's agreement" is NSD exists in part b/c Big Ten schools would swipe SEC recruits. http://t.co/r0so2F8E

Daniella Sarahyba; Adrian Peterson number change would cost $1 million: Hot Clicks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Get previous editions of Hot Clicks | Follow Jimmy Traina on Twitter | Subscribe to the Hot Clicks Podcast | Join the Hot Clicks Facebook Group | E-mail a comment, question or link. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson recently tweeted that he was thinking of changing his number to 21 or 23.
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
Today's AM Hot Clicks are posted; http://t.co/1o9mRCVf

A childhood snow day can produce all the chills and

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — The alarm clock beeps like a truck in reverse, and your heart begins to hammer the drum riff from Wipeout, and your backpack hangs in rebuke from the bedpost, filled as it is with undone homework. Dread sets in until you see-through a crack in the curtains-a world outside covered in snow, as thick and muffling as fiberglass insulation.
Benjamin Hochman Sports Writer, Denver Post @nuggetsnews
For those in Denver havin a snow day, read this for a smile: http://t.co/MSXTBG3W

A coach's dream season is shattered by the deaths of his

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — At sunset, the roaring ocean and the ethereal mist that shrouds the chiseled coastline of Mendocino, Calif., can conspire to create an awesome and spellbinding beauty. It was such a scene that had brought peace to the troubled mind of Diane Painter, and after she took her life on the night of Jan.
Matthew T. Hall Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune @SDuncovered
OTD in 1995 tragedy compounds tragedy for the @chargers' QB coach. http://t.co/tqEM4EvT

Mark Herzlich and the healing power of football

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Posted: February 02, 2012All-Access: National Signing Day with Vanderbilt Posted: February 02, 2012Joe Montana on Brady comparisons Posted: February 02, 2012Mark Herzlich and the healing power of football Posted: February 01, 2012The Press: Super Bowl hype and hysteria Posted: February 02, 2012The Press: Super Bowl legacies on the line Posted: February 01, 2012Peter King's Midweek Report Previous 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Kay Jones Senior Editorial Producer, CNN @joneskaycnn
Mark Herzlich and the healing power of football - http://t.co/QEJ0xgNf /via @SInow

NBC�to�televise�New England Patriots-NY Giants Super Bowl XLVI

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — When kickoff comes to Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time, Fred Gaudelli and Drew Esocoff will be together as always, sitting 23 inches apart inside an NBC production truck below the stadium. The duo -- Gaudelli is the producer for the Super Bowl and Esocoff will direct the game -- has been focused on Super Bowl XLVI for months.
Marty Baceda Sports Anchor, Lethbridge, Global News @MartyBaceda
NBC to televise New England Patriots-NY Giants Super Bowl XLVI - Richard Deitsch - http://t.co/VLElHXlm http://t.co/UmcLQVGF
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
PM crowd: How will NBC bring you the Super Bowl? My viewers guide: http://t.co/IDd9dOHd

Faces In The Crowd

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Ben, a junior at Mountain View High and a member of the U.S. Snowboarding rookie team, won gold in the halfpipe for Team USA and silver in the slopestyle at the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
Tim Warsinskey Sports Reporter, Plain Dealer @TimsTakePD
Euclid's Jessica Beard @Run2Reign in this week's Sports Illustrated Faces in the Crowd http://t.co/rqWPVgs7 #London2012 #Olympics #PDvarsity

Edwin Jackson's no-hitter an unlikely accomplishment in an unlikely career

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Randy Johnson was already a footnote in Edwin Jackson's erratic career before Friday night, when the two became inextricably linked forever. The hardthrowing Jackson, in his rookie year with the Dodgers, outdueled the Diamondbacks' Johnson with six innings of one-run ball to win his major-league debut on Sept.
Amanda Comak Nationals Reporter, Washington Times @acomak
RT @nathanfenno: A good read on Edwin Jackson from SI after his 2010 no-hitter. Hey, he once played the outfield. http://t.co/phglcESb #Nats
Nathan Fenno Reporter, Washington Times @nathanfenno
A good read on Edwin Jackson from SI after his 2010 no-hitter. Hey, he once played the outfield. http://t.co/nFUFPasr #Nationals

The Press: Super Bowl hype and hysteria

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Posted: February 02, 2012The Press: Super Bowl legacies on the line Posted: February 01, 2012Peter King's Midweek Report Posted: February 01, 2012Patriots' chances with limited Gronkowski Posted: February 01, 2012Giants team quiz Posted: February 01, 2012The Press: Super Bowl hype and hysteria Posted: February 01, 2012Patriots' Wilfork tackles Giants, diabetes Previous 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Damon Hack Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @si_damonhack
RT @SI_MaggieGray: The Press from radio row, I asked @Jon_Wertheim and @SI_DamonHack what makes a great #SB? http://t.co/92b6LTwk
Jon Wertheim Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @jon_wertheim
RT @SI_MaggieGray: The Press from radio row, I asked @Jon_Wertheim and @SI_DamonHack what makes a great #SB? http://t.co/92b6LTwk

Desmond Howard, Football, Green Bay Packers

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Football | Professional Football | Athletic Awards | Super Bowl | Sports | Desmond Howard | Super Bowl XLV | National Football League | Super Bowl XXXI | Peter King
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
Fifteen years ago this week the cover of SI featured @DesmondHoward looking very fast: http://t.co/bnPMFEng

Centrowitz follows in father's footsteps on track

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — (Eds: Adds details, quotes. With AP Photos.) Rising middle-distance runner Matthew Centrowitz is chasing his father's footsteps with a chance for everything to come full circle on Oregon's famed oval track. It was at Hayward Field, nearly 36 years ago, that Matt Centrowitz - a brash kid from New York brimming with confidence - became a surprise Olympian in the middle of his collegiate career with the Ducks.
Patrick Graham Sports Writer, Associated Press @pgraham34
For rising U.S. middle-distance runner & former Oregon star Matthew Centrowitz, fast times simply run in the family: http://t.co/qkaZrxmE

Jessica Clarke; Tom Brady watched last Super Bowl on illegal website: Hot Clicks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Wes Welker and Tobey Maguire :: Getty Images Get previous editions of Hot Clicks | Follow Jimmy Traina on Twitter | Subscribe to the Hot Clicks Podcast | Join the Hot Clicks Facebook Group | E-mail a comment, question or link.
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
Tom Brady watches illegal internet, has fancy toilet; Watch 30 Super Bowl commercials; Lil Khan is great: PM Hot Clicks http://t.co/l2x3voio

Joe Montana on Brady comparisons

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Posted: February 02, 2012The Press: Super Bowl legacies on the line Posted: February 01, 2012Peter King's Midweek Report Posted: February 01, 2012Patriots' chances with limited Gronkowski Posted: February 01, 2012Giants team quiz Posted: February 01, 2012The Press: Super Bowl hype and hysteria Posted: February 01, 2012Patriots' Wilfork tackles Giants, diabetes Previous 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
RT @SI_MaggieGray: @SI_JimTrotter and I sat down with Joe Montana to ask if he's sick of all the Tom Brady comparisons? http://t.co/20SHsAnB

Angelo Dundee recognized Ali had potential to be someone great

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Angelo Dundee's ringside patois was not always easy to transcribe, or even translate. But in his otherwise casual approach to the English language he was never more exact than when he described himself as a "mixologist."
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
Many at SI believe Richard Hoffer was the most naturally gifted writer in mag's history. On death of Angelo Dundee: http://t.co/sxj4X999

Likely top pick Luck touches down in Indy, where he may call home

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- As if the strange coincidence of having the Super Bowl come to Indianapolis just as Peyton Manning's future hangs in the balance and the Colts continue remaking their organization wasn't enough, presumptive No. 1 overall draft pick and potential Manning replacement Andrew Luck arrived here Thursday to add one more layer of intrigue to the mix.
Robert Kravitz Sports Columnist, Indianapolis Star @bkravitz
Andrew Likely top pick Luck touches down in Indy, where he may call home - Don Banks - http://t.co/cox0dIcT http://t.co/DtGxGliI

Likely top pick Luck touches down in Indy, where he may call home

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- As if the strange coincidence of having the Super Bowl come to Indianapolis just as Peyton Manning's future hangs in the balance and the Colts continue remaking their organization wasn't enough, presumptive No. 1 overall draft pick and potential Manning replacement Andrew Luck arrived here Thursday to add one more layer of intrigue to the mix.
Don Banks Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @DonBanks
Andrew Luck breezes through Indy for Gatorade, buys house, finds a wife, memorizes Colts playbook. Read all about it: http://t.co/eecR9j60

Angelo Dundee recognized Ali had potential to be someone great

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Angelo Dundee's ringside patois was not always easy to transcribe, or even translate. But in his otherwise casual approach to the English language he was never more exact than when he described himself as a "mixologist."
Bryan Armen Graham Producer, Sports Illustrated @BryanAGraham
The estimable Richard Hoffer on the life and legacy of Angelo Dundee. http://t.co/VTldLvWM

Urban Meyer's 2012 Ohio State recruiting class Signing Day hit

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's two days before Signing Day, and Urban Meyer can't stop yawning. Sitting on a couch in his spacious office in the Woody Hayes Center, white workout towel draped over his shoulder, Ohio State's head football coach looks beat from 17 consecutive days of visiting, hosting or calling recruits.
Andy Staples Writer, Sports Illustrated @Andy_Staples
Here's @slmandel on Urban Meyer's first class at Ohio State. http://t.co/E4090IKk

NBC�to�televise�New England Patriots-NY Giants Super Bowl XLVI

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — When kickoff comes to Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time, Fred Gaudelli and Drew Esocoff will be together as always, sitting 23 inches apart inside an NBC production truck below the stadium. The duo -- Gaudelli is the producer for the Super Bowl and Esocoff will direct the game -- has been focused on Super Bowl XLVI for months.
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
How will NBC cover Super Bowl Sunday? The http://t.co/kNMgZjfM media column: http://t.co/zLHfdhwJ

Dario Franchitti discusses safety in motorsports

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Dario Franchitti wept not of joy, but of inconsolable despair on the day he won his third consecutive IndyCar championship. For the second time in his 14 years at the highest echelons of North American open-wheel racing, a close friend had died at the same track on which both were racing.
Brant James Motorsports Writer, SI.com, Sports Illustrated @brantjames
Four-time #indycar champion @dariofranchitti on danger, decisions and @danwheldon http://t.co/q6xcXcey
Brant James Motorsports Writer, SI.com, Sports Illustrated @brantjames
Four-time #indycar champion @dariofranchitti on danger, decisions and @danwheldon. http://t.co/FZet4Rmw

Urban Meyer's 2012 Ohio State recruiting class Signing Day hit

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's two days before Signing Day, and Urban Meyer can't stop yawning. Sitting on a couch in his spacious office in the Woody Hayes Center, white workout towel draped over his shoulder, Ohio State's head football coach looks beat from 17 consecutive days of visiting, hosting or calling recruits.
Pete Thamel National College Sports Reporter, New York Times @PeteThamelNYT
Good insight into OSU recruiting. RT @slmandel: Urban Meyer compiles Top 5 class for Ohio State, needles new rivals. http://t.co/FEYFcvvf

Zakuani on the road to recovery

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — TUKWILA, Wash. -- You knew it was bad, but not this bad: potentially career-ending bad, the kind of life-changing injury that caused a 23-year-old rising star, the No. 1 pick in the 2009 MLS draft, to start thinking of new ways to make a living.
Joshua Mayers Soccer Reporter, Seattle Times @joshuamayers
He talks to Brian Mullan, too. MT @GrantWahl: My story on Steve Zakuani's recovery from horrific on-field injuries. http://t.co/7HUYKht3

Inside look at the best recruiting class in Vanderbilt history

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- James Franklin got an iPhone for Christmas. Eventually, the Vanderbilt football coach will migrate everything from his old BlackBerry to the new phone, but for now, both phones dangle from clips on his belt and buzz constantly. "My wife makes fun of me," Franklin said.
Pete Thamel National College Sports Reporter, New York Times @PeteThamelNYT
Great story RT @SInow: @Andy_Staples An inside look at how Vandy landed its best recruiting class in history http://t.co/SlZj14V9

Damaris Lewis - Swimsuit by White Laundry Swim - 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Photo Gallery - SI.com

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Damaris Lewis, 20, is a native New Yorker. Discovered as a teenager while performing with her dance troupe, she started modeling while attending the LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts. Damaris has worked with clients such as V, French Vogue, Victoria's Secret, Benetton, Saks, MAC Cosmetics and YSL.
Arash Markazi Columnist, ESPN @ArashMarkazi
#Nerd RT @SI_Swimsuit We've been so busy we forgot to flip our #SISwim calendars to Feb.! We've now got @DamarisLewis! http://t.co/k5t3luQJ

All-Access: National Signing Day with Vanderbilt

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Posted: February 02, 2012The Press: Super Bowl legacies on the line Posted: February 01, 2012Peter King's Midweek Report Posted: February 01, 2012Patriots' chances with limited Gronkowski Posted: February 01, 2012Giants team quiz Posted: February 01, 2012The Press: Super Bowl hype and hysteria Posted: February 01, 2012Patriots' Wilfork tackles Giants, diabetes Previous 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Andy Staples Writer, Sports Illustrated @Andy_Staples
Here's the video the great Jenny Brown put together from NSD at Vandy. http://t.co/TskgsbVT

Tom Brady, New England Patriots�get New York Giants in Super Bowl

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- When Tom Brady spoke to Patriots owner Robert Kraft after winning the AFC Championship Game two weeks ago and said he "sucked" in the game, the statistics supported him. Brady threw for no touchdowns and was picked off twice.
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
Tom Brady, New England Patriots get New York Giants in Super Bowl - Jim Trotter - http://t.co/1vPFP4JG http://t.co/IvwhD9Ls
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
Tom Brady, New England Patriots get New York Giants in Super Bowl - Jim Trotter - http://t.co/1vPFP4JG http://t.co/uDANoqH2

Baseball - 08.17.98 - SI Vault

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Best You've Never Seen Get a load of Vladimir Guerrero-if you can Expos rightfielder Vladimir Guerrero had played in 115 games this season, through Aug. 9, and none of them had been broadcast nationally in the U.S. He plays his home games in front of an average of just over 11,000 lonely Canadians.
Sam Miller Sports Writer, Orange County Register @SamMillerOCR
Also, Vlad "could probably steal 100 bases." I need to interview Felipe Alou more to fill my crazy-quote quota. http://t.co/yo3bZ9JB

Tom Brady, New England Patriots�get New York Giants in Super Bowl

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- When Tom Brady spoke to Patriots owner Robert Kraft after winning the AFC Championship Game two weeks ago and said he "sucked" in the game, the statistics supported him. Brady threw for no touchdowns and was picked off twice.
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
Sometimes life does "suck" for Tom Brady, which can be good for the Patriots. http://t.co/qVsNlwoq

Ciara; New York Post prints email Gisele Bundchen sent about Tom Brady: Hot Clicks

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Get previous editions of Hot Clicks | Follow Jimmy Traina on Twitter | Subscribe to the Hot Clicks Podcast | Join the Hot Clicks Facebook Group | E-mail a comment, question or link. ESPN "talent" (you'll get that line if you listen to the podcast) Scott Van Pelt joined me on the latest edition of the Hot Clicks Podcast.
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
Recruit chooses college because of Chick-fil-A; Speakerphone gets NFLer in trouble; Lots of @KateUpton: AM Hot Clicks http://t.co/3iSkClL7
Jimmy Traina Senior Producer, Sports Illustrated @JimmyTraina
Newest Hot Clicks Podcast w/ @notthefakeSVP is up. Lots of sports media, gambling, Letterman/Stern, Super Bowl talk. http://t.co/3iSkClL7

He may be next to invisible, but Montreal's Vladimir

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Last Friday, Brewers manager Davey Lopes had righthander Jimmy Haynes pitch to Guerrero with two outs and first base open in the sixth inning of a tie game, rather than intentionally walk him. Guerrero whistled a 1-and-0 curveball into the leftfield seats for a two-run home run.
Sam Miller Sports Writer, Orange County Register @SamMillerOCR
"If he wants to hit 50 or 60 home runs, he can do it and hit .310." http://t.co/ABRinwuH He should have. That was a mistake not to do that.

'They use you up': Hall of Famer Dorsett suing NFL

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — (Eds: Updates throughout. AP Video. With AP Photos.) The helmet-to-helmet shot knocked Tony Dorsett out cold in the second quarter of a 1984 Cowboys-Eagles game, the hardest hit he ever took during his Hall of Fame NFL career. "It was like a freight train hitting a Volkswagen,'' Dorsett says now.
Chris Jenkins Sports Writer, Associated Press @ByChrisJenkins
RT @epells: Terrific work on #NFL concussions by colleagues @narmour , @HowardFendrich . http://t.co/h40pzBIR

FIFA corruption case goes to Swiss supreme court

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -The 11-year-old FIFA-ISL corruption case is going to Switzerland's supreme court after appeals were lodged to block publication of a key document. The Swiss Federal Tribunal told The Associated Press on Thursday that it has opened five separate case files. The cases are likely to take several months to process.
Frank Jordans Geneva Reporter, Associated Press @wirereporter
RT @JFTanda: #FIFA: #ISL case will be decided by Swiss Federal Court: http://t.co/P0fnRjrm

Inside look at the best recruiting class in Vanderbilt history

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- James Franklin got an iPhone for Christmas. Eventually, the Vanderbilt football coach will migrate everything from his old BlackBerry to the new phone, but for now, both phones dangle from clips on his belt and buzz constantly. "My wife makes fun of me," Franklin said.
Bill Livingston Sports Columnist, Plain Dealer @LivyPD
SI writer on Vandy's best recruiting class ever, including one who got away from Ohio State. http://t.co/cOUZBF0e
Andy Staples Writer, Sports Illustrated @Andy_Staples
The backstory on the best signing class in Vandy history. http://t.co/zB60ktkv

Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Corects Hall induction to 1992 in 17th paragraph. With AP Photos. AP Video. There was no way Angelo Dundee was going to miss Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday party. The genial trainer got to see his old friend, and reminisce about good times.
Lance Ulanoff Editor-in-Chief, Mashable @LanceUlanoff
Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90 http://t.co/czZXg3is #sports

Angelo Dundee, trainer of Muhammad Ali, dead at 90

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Angelo Dundee, the brilliant motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout, died Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. He was 90.
Richard Brody Movies Editor, The New Yorker @tnyfrontrow
<<"I just put the reflexes in the proper direction," Dundee said in a 2005 interview with The Associated Press.>> http://t.co/mizZcl3I
Richard Brody Movies Editor, The New Yorker @tnyfrontrow
Angelo Dundee: when I read his name, I always hear it in Howard Cosell's cadences. http://t.co/mizZcl3I

Floyd Mayweather disappoints boxing world with Miguel Cotto match

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — We let ourselves be sucked in, lured -- again -- by the sirens song of one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history. In the end we are left with nothing, a nation of Charlie Brown's duped once more by two greedy and petulant Lucy's.
Steven Shepard Polling Editor, Hotline, National Journal @HotlineSteve
Eventually, Pacquiao and Mayweather are going to be too old that folks won't even want to see them fight each other http://t.co/GJBbbm8W
Chris Mannix Writer, Sports Illustrated @ChrisMannixSI
Column: Once again, we get sucked into the Mayweather-Pacquiao drama. Once again, they disappoint http://t.co/LubsyP5u

Jim Tressel, Akron discussing administrative position

Andy Staples Writer, Sports Illustrated @Andy_Staples
I can't believe someone might actually (sort of) listen to me. http://t.co/lgYFpcSG (Note: Never listen to me) http://t.co/rZkmROLN

Angelo Dundee may be fresh out of top fighters, but he's

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — THE WIFE: They're dying. One by one, all of Angelo's breed in boxing, they're dying. THE BROTHER: All this screaming, he never used to do all this screaming. I don't know what's gotten into him. It's embarrassing. THE BOXING WRITER: Ever see anybody tell a doctor to get the f--away from a patient on live television before?
Damon Hack Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @si_damonhack
RT @hriefs: RIP Angelo Dundee http://t.co/PqT3iYC6 SI's Gary Smith profiled "the corner man" in 1987 http://t.co/ERbYasDw #longreads

Deciphering the Super Bowl: XLVI is Greek to kids

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEW YORK (AP) - Kids LOL and OMG each other all the livelong day, but ask them to decipher the XLVI of this year's Super Bowl and you might as well be talking Greek. They may know what X means, or V and I, but Roman numerals beyond the basics have largely gone the way of cursive and penmanship as a subject in the nation's schools.
Michele Steele Sports Business Reporter, Bloomberg News @MicheleSteele
Most interesting nugget in this AP story is just how much the Kansas City Chiefs had to do w branding the Super Bowl http://t.co/tnTOr9xs

Stampede at match in Ghana kills at least 100

Dan Murphy Staff Writer, Christian Science Monitor @bungdan
via @RyuHari 100 killed in a football stampede in Ghana, 2001. Incompetent cops triggered it. http://t.co/IWWUE4AW

Egyptian soccer game turns violent, at least 73 dead and 1000 injured

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — CAIRO (AP) -- Soccer fans rushed the field after the home team won an unexpected victory over Egypt's top squad Wednesday, setting off clashes and a stampede that left at least 73 people dead and 1,000 injured in a Mediterranean port city, officials said.
Richard Deitsch Writer, Sports Illustrated @richarddeitsch
The AP story on at least 73 dead and 1,000 injured at a soccer game in Egypt. Awful story: http://t.co/nOZZDEMn

Sam Hornish Jr. views move to Nationwide Series as chance to start over

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — CONCORD, N.C. -- At one time, Sam Hornish Jr. was following in the footsteps of legends. He was America's next IndyCar star, continuing a legacy started by drivers such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and Rick Mears. An IndyCar champion when he was just 21 years old, Hornish would go on to win three championships and the 2006 Indianapolis 500.
Jim Utter Sports Writer, Charlotte Observer @jim_utter
RT @penskeracing: Check out a great read about @SamHornish http://t.co/izCrO43N

Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka and more post-Australian Open mail

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Tons of mail after Australia, so let's go speed round..... AUUUUHHHHH-EEEEEEE What was your reaction to Novak Djokovic's shirtless flexing after he beat Nadal? In our household we went from thinking "classy, instant classic" to "what a self-centered tool." Was there any ripple in the media? This guy is funny at times.
Jon Wertheim Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @jon_wertheim
Post Aussie Open Mailbag, now up http://t.co/cQgGZBp6

Houston Rockets discuss acquiring Chris Kaman from Hornets

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — The Houston Rockets have had extensive trade discussions with the New Orleans Hornets about center Chris Kaman and appear to be in the lead for him, numerous sources told SI.com. The NBA-owned Hornets, who acquired Kaman from the Clippers in the Chris Paul deal on Dec.
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
Houston has had extensive talks with New Orleans about Chris Kaman & appears to be in the lead, sources tell SI.com - http://t.co/etXcTXYK

Rangers, Yankees, Phillies, Tigers, Angels lead offseason rankings

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Posted: Wednesday February 1, 2012 12:48PM ; Updated: Wednesday February 1, 2012 12:48PM The Hot Stove has cooled. Contract ink has dried. Pitchers and catchers report in less than three weeks. And the first regular-season game is now next month.In other words, it's time for a special offseason edition of SI.com's MLB Power Rankings.With nearly every major free agent ?
Will Carroll Sportswriter, Sports Illustrated @injuryexpert
Power Rankings! For MLB! I mean, it does FEEL like spring in Indy … http://t.co/PlhPWl7u

Peyton Manning's future�as a Colt�overshadowing Super Bowl XLVI weekend

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- The irony is too rich to miss here this week. The juxtaposition as stark as it could possibly be. Peyton Manning isn't in this Super Bowl, but somehow he still looms over it, with the drama surrounding his future providing a backdrop for a game that's chock full of intriguing storylines.
Don Banks Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @DonBanks
Indy has been P. Manning's town, the Colts his team. But it's starting to look like people here know his time is up. http://t.co/8o5KqtQI

Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook dismiss tension on Thunder

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — Kevin Durant wandered toward a reporter near the court before a game at Golden State last week to try to understand something that had clearly been bothering him for quite some time. The Oklahoma City small forward had overheard a television segment about himself and fellow Thunder star Russell Westbrook when he decided to reverse the roles and question the media.
Sam Amick NBA Writer, Sports Illustrated @sam_amick
On the Thunder & Durant-Westbrook talk that just won't go away, with analysis from said players & coach Scott Brooks - http://t.co/9AdsT4La

Mirandés' miracle run in the Copa del Rey captures Spain's imagination

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — MIRANDA DEL EBRO, Spain -- The miracle continues. In the 91st minute, Ander Lanbarri reached a long, hopeful ball into the penalty area and, on the turn, hit a perfect shot into the far corner. 1-2. Mirandés had got one back against Athletic Bilbao and it was no more than it deserved.
Sid Lowe Sports Reporter, Guardian @sidlowe
Barça/Valencia with play Athletic or Mirandés in Copa del Rey final. Mirandés? The miracle team: http://t.co/e9JifTIZ
Sid Lowe Sports Reporter, Guardian @sidlowe
My column on Mirandes: http://t.co/e9JifTIZ

Location�leads top WR�Dorial Green-Beckham to sign with Missouri.

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — By Tom Bergeron, Rivals.com, Special to SI.com As he stood on the turf of the Alamodome in San Antonio in early January after being named co-MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Dorial Green-Beckham was peppered with the same recruiting questions that he never felt comfortable answering.
Scott Faldon Sports Editor, Times Record @scottfaldon
RT @si_ncaafb: Why Green-Beckham decided on Mizzou http://t.co/Z6vOeTCH

Ken Hershman works to put the best boxing on HBO

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEW YORK -- Admit it: You think you could run HBO Sports. You think that with the biggest boxing budget in the game ($35 million) and the largest potential audience (28 million subscribers), you could make some pretty good fights. Sergio Martinez-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.?
Chris Mannix Writer, Sports Illustrated @ChrisMannixSI
Column: For Ken Hershman, the objective of @HBOboxing is simple: Buy good fights http://t.co/Iecx7oHO

Late-game�field goal attempts�in playoffs put more pressure on�kickers

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- Of the 18 podiums constructed for media day at Super Bowl XLVI on Tuesday, none was reserved for a kicker. Perhaps that's because kicker stories typically are as sexy as wives wearing rollers, facial cream, flannel PJs and knee-high socks to bed. (Note to wife: I find such get-ups extremely ...
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
Late-game field goal attempts in playoffs put more pressure on kickers - Jim Trotter - http://t.co/1vPFP4JG http://t.co/bpcJTxHw

Late-game�field goal attempts�in playoffs put more pressure on�kickers

sportsillustrated.cnn.com — INDIANAPOLIS -- Of the 18 podiums constructed for media day at Super Bowl XLVI on Tuesday, none was reserved for a kicker. Perhaps that's because kicker stories typically are as sexy as wives wearing rollers, facial cream, flannel PJs and knee-high socks to bed. (Note to wife: I find such get-ups extremely ...
Jim Trotter Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated @SI_JimTrotter
How many Super Bowls have been decided by a last-minute field goal? The number could surprise you: http://t.co/hTkiGtCK