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Panthers Knock Out New York
2007-11-24 19:17:00 Recap | Boxscore | Video | Photos Yep, that’s how it pretty much went down at the BAC last night. NHL dubbed this their “Game of the Night” as the Cats won in a shootout while Tomas Vokoun stopped all 5 breakaways. The Cats have now won 3 in a row. I’d like to thank ... More About: Sports , New York , Florida Panthers , New York Rangers , Tube
Will Ricky Play Monday night?
2007-11-24 18:28:00 Watching Dolphins running back Jesse Chatman move with an even more pronounced limp Friday than Wednesday, it’s hard to believe the Dolphins don’t have a contingency plan for Chatman’s possible absence Monday and that contingency plan doesn’t wear No. 34. (Dolphin Notebook)Share This More About: Sports , Football , Miami Dolphins , Play , Asides
Miggy Watch 2007 - Hunter Deal Could Pave the Way?
2007-11-24 18:24:00 Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. I ate entirely way too much and was stuck at work yesterday. Damn the man. I’m sure everyone is aware that the Angels snuck in on the Torii Hunter bonanza and signed him to a longterm contract. This type of move could pave the way ... More About: Sports , Watch , Rumor , Baseball
Marlins and Mets to Play in PR?
2007-11-22 18:50:00 The Mets and Marlins are talking about a three-game series in July in Puerto Rico. Nothing has been signed yet, but the Mets would be the visiting team. (The LoHud Mets Blog)Share This More About: Sports , Baseball , Florida Marlins , Play , Asides
Happy Thanksgiving!
2007-11-21 23:55:00 Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving . Obviously I will have more important things going on tomorrow so there will be no activity on SporTech Matter. Even though the NFL schedule for Thanksgiving day is crapola, it’s still a good excuse to sit back with a cold one and a ... More About: Happy , Hank
Evening Cabrera Update - Dodgers Sneak Ahead
2007-11-21 02:47:00 Back and forth, back and forth. That’s where the Miguel Cabrera headlines seem to keep going on an hourly basis. It looks like we are getting closer to saying goodbye to Cabrera and welcoming in the “next wave” of Marlins any day now. Ken Rosenthal is reporting the Dodgers appear to be ... More About: Sports , Baseball , Florida Marlins , Updates , Update
You Know You Want to Watch
2007-11-20 22:31:00 Tonight is the premiere of Frank TV over on TBS. Wait you actually thought the premiere was last month during all those…ahh nevermind. Brahsome points out that Frank does a killer Charles Barkley. Get yourself prepped for tonight over on Brahsome. (Brahsome)Share This More About: Sports , Watch , Entertainment , Asides
Holy Crap I Have Legs
2007-11-20 22:04:00 Ricky Williams “surprised himself” with his speed and agility during a Dolphins voluntary workout on Monday, according to his agent Leigh Steinberg. (Miami Herald)Share This More About: Sports , Football , Miami Dolphins , Asides , Crap
Vote Ted Ginn!
2007-11-20 21:55:00 Rookie of the week voting is up on NFL.com. Help Ted Ginn win by clicking here and vote him as Rookie of the Week. (NFL)Share This More About: Sports , Awards , Football , Miami Dolphins , Asides
Miggy Watch 2007 - Angels Deal Could Lead to More?
2007-11-20 21:52:00 Vlad and Cabs on the same team? In case you were living under a rock yesterday and missed the news, the Chicago White Sox traded Jon Garland to the Angels for gold glove shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Alot of people are speculating that a deal like this could lead to a deal with the Marlins for ... More About: Sports , Watch , Baseball , Florida Marlins
Nick Saban, Still a Major Douche
2007-11-20 19:03:00 I never thought I would have to mention Nick Saban again but he just makes it so hard to stay away from this walking mess. Relative to what Crimson Tide fans think, this guy is a major douche, relative to other douches. Not only that, he is the most overpaid douche in college ... More About: Sports , Football , Tube , Tech
Fantasy Rundown: THE MACHINE?Again
2007-11-20 14:54:00 Each Tuesday I will break down the weekend that was in the SporTech Fantasy Pigskin League. Team of the week, standing changes and key injuries will be discussed. Team of the Week THE MACHINE grabs the Heineken Premium Player of the Week again for defeating Buffalo Bills #1 152.00-70.00. With that win you clicnched the first seed ... More About: Sports , Football , Machine , Rundown
No Revenge for Bryan Allen
2007-11-07 17:37:00 The Panthers were without two of their defensemen in Tuesday’s practice, with Bryan Allen (facial injuries) and Cory Murphy (leg) injured in Monday’s win against Tampa Bay. Allen did not travel to Tampa with the team, but Murphy is probable for Wednesday’s game. (Miami Herald)Share This Post More About: Sports , Florida Panthers , Tampa Bay Lightning , Hockey , Revenge
Miggy Watch 2007 - Yankees Balk
2007-11-07 16:51:00 This is becoming a huge topic to me and I’m riding the fence on my Marlins fan hood if Miguel Cabrera is traded away this offseason. I probably sound like a bad fan but I’ve put up with the crap that has been pulled with this organization for close to 10 years now. ... More About: Sports , Watch , Rumor , Baseball , Florida Marlins
2007-2008 New England Patriots*
2007-11-06 23:22:00 Shula insists the NFL needs to place an asterisk next to the Patriots in the record books because Bill Belichick got caught cheating in the Spygate scandal. (Daily News, AOL Fanhouse)Share This Post More About: England , Sports , Football , New England Patriots , Miami Dolphins
Check That!
2007-11-06 22:42:00 For the first time Tuesday, baseball general managers recommended instant replay be used to help umpires make difficult decisions. The recommendation, by a 25-5 vote, was limited to boundary calls — whether potential home runs are fair or foul, whether balls go over fences or hit the top and bounce back, and whether fans ... More About: Sports , Baseball , Check
Miggy Point of View: The Yankees Fan
2007-11-06 21:38:00 With all the talk heading into this week?s GM meetings about A-Rod and Miguel Cabrera I wanted to get an opinion from a fan from another team who may have a vacancy at third base. That fan is from the New Yankees and writes for the AL East blog MyBaseball Bias. I respect Jason’s ... More About: Sports , Florida Marlins , New York Yankees , Philip Hughes
Photos: Lightning @ Panthers, 11/05/2007
2007-11-06 20:06:00 Game photos from last nights Lightning/Panthers matchup are cropped, resized and tagged for your viewing pleasure. Stop by the gallery and click on the Lightning @ Panthers, 11/05/2007 to view them or use the slideshow below. [See post to watch Flash video] Share This Post More About: Pictures , Sports , Photos , Florida Panthers , Tampa Bay Lightning
No Soup for You!
2007-11-06 18:58:00 I’m sure you guys have noticed that I am a huge Seinfeld fan from all the various references and one liners I drop from the show all the time. I do not think there is a more funnier character in any sitcom than the Soup Nazi. Dan Lebatard and Stugotz recently had Larry ... More About: Sports , Audio , Football , Tech
To Trade Or Not To Trade
2007-11-06 17:11:00 Well, if you ran out to buy season tickets b/c you were told Dontrelle Willis isn’t on the trade block, think again. During the general managers’ meetings in Orlando, the Marlins will make it known either player can be had in the right deal. (Sun-Sentinel)Share This Post More About: Sports , Baseball , Florida Marlins , Trade
Tonight: Bolts @ Cats
2007-11-05 22:54:00 Lightning @ Panthers - 7:30 PMShare This Post More About: Sports , Cats , Florida Panthers , Hockey , Tonight
Miggy Point of View: The Red Sox Fan
2007-11-05 22:05:00 Could Cabrera be part of Red Sox Nation next year? With all the talk heading into this week’s GM meetings about A-Rod and Miguel Cabrera I wanted to get an opinion from a fan from another team who may have a vacancy at third base. That fan is from the 2007 World Series Champion Boston ... More About: Sports , Baseball , Florida Marlins , Boston Red Sox , View
Let?s Make a Deal
2007-11-05 19:50:00 Pat Riley might want to reconsider the deal he has in mind for Shaquille O’Neal . “I’d make a pact with him right now that if he’s healthy for 70 (games), I’d give him 12 off,” Riley said. “Any 12 he wanted.” Fat chance, pun intended. (Palm Beach Post)Share This Post More About: Sports , Basketball , Miami Heat , Deal
Cam Cameron is a Selfish Bastard
2007-11-05 19:21:00 Yeah I said it. I know I try to keep it fairly clean around these parts so pardon my “more obscene than normal” post title. Cameron has finally done it. He has shown the Dolphin fans that he cares more about saving his job then looking towards the future. Look, I ... More About: Sports , Football , Miami Dolphins , Updates
Purple Jesus?
2007-11-05 17:11:00 More like Jesus himself. Check out video highlights from Adrian Peterson’s record breaking day against the San Diego Chargers. (NFL.com)Share This Post More About: Videos , Sports , Football , Tech
2008 Ice Dancer Calendar Shoot
2007-11-05 16:54:00 Little public service announcement as I was asked to pass on this important info to you Panther fan’s that stop by SporTech Matter. The 2007-2008 Ice Dancer Swimsuit Calendar will be available for purchase in mid November just in time for the holidays. The Ice Dancers were on location at the Sheraton Grand ... More About: Videos , Sports , Florida Panthers , Hockey
The Heat Are 0-3
2007-11-05 15:11:00 Bobcats 90 - Heat 88 Recap | Boxscore | Video | Photos And they do not look good at all. The Heat attempted a comeback after being down by 16 in the fourth quarter yesterday from the AAA but fell just short as Ricky Davis threw a pass into the crowd with less than 5 seconds ... More About: Sports , Basketball , Miami Heat , Charlotte Bobcats
Tonight: Heat & Panthers
2007-11-02 21:17:00 Heat @ Pacers - 7:00 PM Panthers @ Sabres - 7:30 PMShare This Post More About: Sports , Basketball , Florida Panthers , Miami Heat , Hockey
Welcome Back Wiley, Now Fix D-Train
2007-11-02 21:07:00 We saw this move coming and welcomed it. Mark Wiley should have never left the Florida Marlins in the first place but Joe Girardi wanted “his guys” when he was signed up for Marlins manager. Today, the Marlins brought him back to round out the coaching staff. The Associated Press reports… The Florida ... More About: Sports , Baseball , Train , Back
Bowling Fools!
More articles from this author:2007-11-02 20:49:00 Not sure why but this picture cracks me up. Nothing like a good game of bowling to get a bunch of professional athlete’s together. Read more about Dontrelle Willis ’ bowling event. Willis, the winningest pitcher in Marlins history, was joined by Marlins pitcher Scott Olsen, and a long list of players, including Hall of ... More About: Sports , Entertainment , Baseball , Florida Marlins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |



