Lazzari’s Sports Roundup – 5/27/09

Column reader Dr. David Kramer of California recently chimed in about the greatness of Sandy Koufax–pointing how he came back on just two days rest to shut out the Twins in Game 7 of the 1965 World Series. He also added this: “When Koufax announced his retirement, it was the only time I remember REPORTERS [...]

Raines Comes Down in Newark

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY- Specks of gray hair dot the manager’s beard as he stands just a few steps from the visiting dugout railing. The facial hair is about the only indicator the man wearing a black-and-white Newark Bears pullover and cap is not a player.
Tim Raines still looks like he can run to first base, [...]

Lazzari’s Sports Roundup 5/15/09

A “must have” for the ultimate sports fanatic out there:  The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live:  An Insider’s Guide to Creating the Sports Experience of a Lifetime–written by sports travel guru Robert Tuchman.  The author breaks down the events–which take place in more than 30 states and 15 countries–into an organized, easy-to-read list [...]

Bruins Force Game 7

It didn’t come easy. Despite an early two-goal lead and a 4-1 cushion after 40 minutes, the top seeded Bruins held off a late charge by the No.6 seeded Hurricanes, posting a 4-2 Game Six win in Raleigh tonight.
Claude Julien’s club deserves a ton of credit for getting it here. The Jack Adams candidate had [...]

A-Rod and Manny Tarnish the Game

Poor Bud Selig. The commissioner of baseball is trying his best to clean up the game amidst criticism that he himself caused it to get this far. The guy can’t win. As he implemented stricter testing and longer suspensions he has watched some of the game’s biggest stars have their names smeared.
The list reads like [...]

Lazzari’s Sports Roundup

The “Unwatchable NBA” Update”: How ’bout Denver’s 121-63 blowout victory over New Orleans last week–yes, in a PLAYOFF game, folks! The home-team Hornets made just 17 field goals during this fiasco and scored a pitiful 24 points in the ENTIRE SECOND HALF. If I’m a Hornets fan, I could have used TWO paper bags that [...]

NFC Draft Wrap

I will admit you have to give the Giants credit for getting as many needs filled as possible. GM Jerry Reese knew he would need not one, but two receivers in this draft. In Hakeem Nicks(Rd1-29th overall), they get a natural talent at the position who runs pass routes well, has excellent speed, both before [...]

Lazzari’s Sports Roundup – 5/2/09

From the “All in the Family” Dept.:  Red Sox fan Jimmy O’Hara of Shelton (CT) recently pointed out to me that the ’79 Bosox squad had a “Papi” and four “sons” on it:  Stan Papi, Gary Allenson, Rick Burleson, Butch Hobson, and Bob Watson.  A gem, Jimmy–thanks for sharing!……TRIVIA QUESTION:  The lowly 1993 San Diego Padres had only one player [...]

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