Archive for July, 2011
What $6.5 Million Buys You in the NHL These Days
Now that Brad Richards has secured a salary of around $6.5 million per year (per annum) for the New York Rangers I thought it might be fun to see what that gets you these days in the NHL. As an added bonus I will try to quantify the salary per points, so I will only [...]
Jays’ Escobar injures hand against Phillies
Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar was hit on the hand by Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick on Friday at Rogers Centre. Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar left Friday’s game against Philadelphia in the first inning after being hit on the left hand by a pitch. Escobar was hit by Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick leading off the [...]
Swann needs partner who packs a punch
Graeme Swann played a lone hand as Sri Lanka’s batsmen eased them to victory at Lord’s yesterday but the off-spinner’s clever performance proved that England need to make better use of their slow bowling pack. England are 2-1 down after three games of the five-match NatWest Series and must win at Trent Bridge on Wednesday [...]
England rallies for 2-1 win over New Zealand in World Cup
England defender Alex Scott, left, and New Zealand striker Sarah Gregorius vie for the ball during the Group B soccer match at the Women’s World Cup. England won 2-1. England defender Alex Scott, left, and New Zealand striker Sarah Gregorius vie for the ball during the Group B soccer match at the Women’s World Cup. [...]