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Baseball's Legendary Cy Young
After a 22 year Major League career, Cy Young set records that will never even be approached. Here is a short bio to mark the 100th anniversary of his 3rd no hitter.
Jun 30, 2008 - Chris Cook
World Hockey Championships Preview
The IIHF World Hockey Championships are underway in Canada; here's a quick look at some of the contending teams vying for the World title.
May 2, 2008 - Chris Cook
The World Hockey Championships
Whether you're looking for an alternative to the Stanley Cup playoffs or you just can't get enough hockey, the 2008 World Championships should serve up some sweet shinny.
May 2, 2008 - Chris Cook
Ottawa Senators Playoff Chances
The Ottawa Senators end of season complaints reveal how little confidence they've got going into the playoffs. The evidence shows they've got good reason to be worried.
Apr 9, 2008 - Chris Cook
Gene Sarazen and the Masters
For all his accomplishments, Gene Sarazen will forever be linked to the Masters by one incredible shot - A double eagle that's been called golf's greatest shot ever.
Apr 7, 2008 - Chris Cook
Golf Legend Gene Sarazen
One of professional golf's great early champions, Gene Sarazen did more than just win titles. He contributed to the game he loved for almost a century.
Apr 7, 2008 - Chris Cook
The Rocket Richard Riot
When NHL President Clarence Campbell suspended Rocket Richard in 1955, he, and the Montreal police, got a lot more than they bargained for - An angry mob.
Mar 13, 2008 - Chris Cook
Leafs Captain Mats Sundin
Neither Maple Leaf fans nor management should be upset that Mats Sundin refused to waive his no trade clause. He's just exercising his contractual rights.
Feb 25, 2008 - Chris Cook
The Late, Great Willie P. Bennett
Roots music lost one of its most genuine practitioners when Willie P. Bennett died of natural causes in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada on February 15, 2008.
Feb 18, 2008 - Chris Cook
A Brief History of Super Bowl I
Like most great things, the Super Bowl grew from humble beginnings. How humble? Super Bowl I wasn't even a sell-out.
Jan 28, 2008 - Chris Cook
The Toronto Maple Leafs GM Search
Finding a new head honcho for the Toronto Maple Leafs will likely require some out-of-the-box thinking. With that in mind, here's a list of some off-the-wall candidates.
Jan 23, 2008 - Chris Cook
The AHL Toronto Marlies
The Toronto Maple Leafs are having another dismal season. But just a few blocks away, the AHL Marlies are winning - And local hockey fans are taking notice.
Jan 8, 2008 - Chris Cook
New Deal For Flyer Mike Richards
Richards' $69 Million contract extension seems excessive for a player with 35 career goals. Is Flyers' GM Paul Holmgren crazy or crazy like a fox?
Dec 14, 2007 - Chris Cook
Astros Acquire Miguel Tejada
By trading 5 players to the Baltimore Orioles for shortstop Miguel Tejada, the Houston Astros pillaged their farm system for an aging player who is in decline
Dec 13, 2007 - Chris Cook
Sidney Crosby Wins Lou Marsh Award
The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar beats out some stellar competition to win the 71st Lou Marsh Trophy as voted by a panel of Canada's top sports media members.
Dec 11, 2007 - Chris Cook
The Worst Beating in NFL History
Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall's trash-talking gave the Chicago Bears and their owner/coach George Halas reason to run up the score.
Dec 4, 2007 - Chris Cook
The Heidi Game
NBC's decision to cut away from an unfinished game in favor of the movie "Heidi" came to symbolize the turning tide in favor of saturation Sunday TV football coverage.
Nov 28, 2007 - Chris Cook
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Take the legendary frontman from rock's heaviest band. Mix with a 20-time Grammy winning country/bluegrass singer and fiddle player. It's a recipe for one smokin' album.
Nov 8, 2007 - Chris Cook
Thrashers Fire Bob Hartley
Atlanta Thrashers coach Bob Hartley took the blame for the team's bad start. But last year's Southeast Division champs simply aren't a very good hockey team.
Oct 17, 2007 - Chris Cook
Marathon Cheaters
Roberto Madrazo's victory in the Over-55 category in the Berlin Marathon was short-lived. He can thank marathoning's most infamous cheater Rosie Ruiz for getting busted.
Oct 17, 2007 - Chris Cook
Flames Coach Mike Keenan
A short examination of Mike Keenan's coaching history makes a compelling argument that his latest job as coach of the Calgary Flames won't last very long.
Oct 5, 2007 - Chris Cook
Martin Brodeur - Devils' Workhorse
Much of the New Jersey Devils' success over the past decade has been thanks to the work of goaltender Martin Brodeur. Is this the year he gets some help?
Sep 21, 2007 - Chris Cook
Ducks' Stars Could Go Part Time
Are Anaheim Ducks stars Scott Niedermayer and Teemu Selanne really planning to retire? More likely, they're planning to follow Roger Clemens' lead and become part-timers.
Sep 18, 2007 - Chris Cook
Atlanta Falcon QB Joey Harrington
Michael Vick's career may be over, but that might not be such horrible news for the Falcons. His absence gives them a chance to fix their disfunctional offense.
Aug 22, 2007 - Chris Cook
Bobby Cox Breaks MLB Ejection Mark
Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox broke the Major League record for being ejected when he got tossed against the San Fancisco Giants. Cox now leads an illustrious list.
Aug 16, 2007 - Chris Cook
Phillies:MLB's Biggest Losers
To commemorate their 10,000th loss, here's a quick look at how the Philadelphia Phillies, the losing-est team in pro sports, got there.
Jul 16, 2007 - Chris Cook
NHL Free Agent Signings: East
The NHL's free agent signing period opened at the beginning of July. Here's a quick look at the Eastern Conference's early winners and losers.
Jul 10, 2007 - Chris Cook