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Twelve Thoughts: Cardinal Sins, Zach Lee, Colombian Connection

If the Cardinals need a rival's comments to play better, what does that say about the Cardinals? When the Cardinals play their "A" game, they look capable of beating anybody. Yet they've been prone to more lapses this year than a typical Tony La Russa team. Great for the Cardinals that they swept the rival Reds after...

Pittsburgh's Darryl Sydor in for Kris Letang

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that veteran Pittsburgh defenseman Darryl Sydor will make his first post-season appearance in tonight's Stanley Cup Final Game 3 against the Detroit Red Wings. The move comes at the expense of rookie Kris Letang. The 36-year-old defenseman appeared in 74 games for the...

Mike D'Antoni Decides $24 Million Is Worth Putting Up With the Knicks

Mike D'Antoni is apparently, like most people, a big fan of lots and lots of money. After tweaking the Bulls and Knicks into a two-way race, and after a late-night conference call with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf that apparently dissolved the need for further talks, D'Antoni has made a verbal agreement to become the next...

Report: Mavericks Have a 'Done Deal' With Rick Carlisle

According to a report by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Dallas Mavericks have their man. The paper is reporting that a verbal deal is in place with Rick Carlisle to become the new head coach of the Mavericks. It will be his third head coaching job in the NBA, this time succeeding Avery Johnson who was fired after...

UCLA Dumps Dorrell

Score one for the internets and the folks at DumpDorrell! Brian Dohn, UCLA beat reporter for the Los Angeles Daily News reported this morning that UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero has fired Karl Dorrell.A press conference is scheduled for later this afternoon, but the release is already in the public domain. Guerrero...