Bulls (Not So) Buzzer Beater

Who doesn't love the roller coaster of basketball? A good game will be full of exhilarating highs, and disappointing lows. Last night's Nuggets-Bulls game was the epitome of this.

Down by 2 and with 10 seconds on the clock, Chicago's Derrick Rose made 2 free throws, to bring the game to a tie. Denver's Chauncey Billups was then fouled. Billups made the first free throw and missed the second to take a 90-89 lead. With three-tenths of a second remaining on the clock, and just as Bulls' fans were ready to go home, Brad Miller inbounded the ball and made the game-winning shot!

Or so they thought.

After taking ample time to review, the shot was overruled by the referees. According to them, and video replay, the ball was not off of Miller's fingers before the final buzzer. And just as easily as their spirits were up, Bulls fans left the United Center feeling nothing but sheer disappointment last night.

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College Basketball Tips Off

Last night launched the 2009-2010 NCAA College Basketball season. Victorious in the first games included North Carolina over Florida International, Ohio State over Alcorn State, California over Murray State, and Syracuse over Albany.

Syracuse's win last night led the team's coach, Jim Boeheim, to his 800th career victory. Boeheim now becomes the 8th Division I coach to reach this milestone. The team's victory was also important for morale, as they lost their top 3 scorers after last season.

Wednesday night brings the next set of games, but the real excitement begins this weekend; as a combined 245 games are set to take place. Get your game faces on, and your TiVo's ready, college basketball is officially here!

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Cal football can hope for the Best

Cal fans held their breath Saturday night as Jahvid Best was wheeled off of the field on a stretcher. After jumping into the end zone for a touchdown, Jahvid fell onto his neck/back, launching his helmet off, and knocking him unconscious. Medics rushed to his side as teammates took a knee and watched this Heisman Trophy contender lay motionless.

Sunday morning broke better news that Best had suffered a concussion, his second in 2 weeks, and remarkably no other injuries. With their all-star running back out this week, the Golden Bears still have to face upcoming games against Arizona, Stanford, and Washington. The teams temporary loss of Best and a record of 6-3, 3-3 in the Pac-10, puts on an additional pressure to come out with a winning season, and possibly a bowl game.

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SIX-CESS for the YANKS!!

Drumroll please...your 2009 World Series Champions are the New York Yankees! It seems like Joe Girardi can breathe a little easier today knowing his decision to start Pettitte last night, after only 3 days rest, worked out much better than Burnett's start on Monday. After two years of managing the team, Girardi was able to successfully bring the Yanks to a championship, a feat the former Manager Joe (Torre) hasn't done since 2000.

If you witnessed last night's game, I'm sure you would agree with this series chosen MVP, Hideki Matsui. Matsui's 2-run homer in the 2nd, followed by a 2-RBI single in the 3rd, in addition to a 2-RBI double in the 5th, earned him the MVP title as well as tying a World Series record with 6 RBIs.

This 27th World Series title was even more precious for the Yankees as they were able to celebrate the victory in their brand new stadium. The packed house, with over 50, 000 fans, knew this was the moment the team had been waiting for, craving for, since their last victory at home in 1999.

The festivities kick off tomorrow afternoon as the celebratory ticker-tape parade hits the NYC streets. As this marks the official end of the 2009 baseball season, fret not fans, less than 4 months until spring training begins!!

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Don't Blow It Joe!

For the second game in a row, Joe Girardi has chosen to use his starting pitcher after only 3 days rest. Lets hope this idea works out better for you tonight, Joe. With the winning game on the line, is this a smart move for the Yankees Manager? A.J Burnett's pull on Monday night, after only 2 plus innings, is evidence enough to make Yankees' fans apprehensive.

See how it all plays out tonight, Game 6, at 7:45. Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the game's analysis and highlights!!

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Off to the Bronx We Go!

What sparked the Phillies' bats last night? Could it have been the do or die stakes? The loud roar of tens of thousands of Phillies Phans? The final home game at Citizens Bank Park for the season? Whatever the motivation, last night's Philadelphia victory was exactly what the team needed to keep this series alive. Chase Utley's 3-run homer in the bottom of the first definitely pumped some adrenaline into the Phillies' bloodstream, but he didn't stop there. Utley again homered in the 7th allowing the team to take an 8-2 lead.

Just as you thought the game was over, the Yanks started creeping back in the top of the 8th. A-Rod's 2 RBI double, and score off of Cano's sac. fly, brought the Yankees from behind to a 3-run game.

In the end, the Phillies were able to take Game 5, pushing the Series to yet another game, and breaking the 5-year streak of Series ending in sweeps, or 5 games. Can the Phillies hold on to this comeback as they enter Yankee territory? Tell us what you think at http://bit.ly/4qoaKM.

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Hit by a Pitch, the 2009 World Series Good Luck Charm?

For the second game in a row, Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez, has become the new strikezone for Phillies pitchers. Rodriguez, hit in the first inning last night, has tied the World Series record for the most times hit, 3.

Then, in the top of the 9th, Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge, hit Mark Texiera, putting him on first and bringing A-Rod up to the plate. What happened next could be read as an "it's about time" or a "who has the last laugh now" game winning double.

Whichever way you read it, stay tuned for Game 5 tonight as the teams battle it out in Philly.

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2010 TAKKLE Primetime Episode 7, Who's The Top QB Prospect?

This week's episode of the TAKKLE Primetime Series highlights the top High School quaterbacks in the country. Coaches, Taylor and Chmiel, reveal their top 5 selections including Connor Wood of Second Baptist High School in Texas, and Jake Heaps of Skyline High School, Washington.

The coaches also give personal tips on college recruitment. Be sure to watch this week's episode to find out their secrets to success!!

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Phillies End VictoriousLEE in Game 1

Game 1 of the 2009 World Series was full of many firsts at Yankee Stadium. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, watched from the mound as the ceremonial first pitch marked the beginning of the series. Cliff Lee's World Series start earned him the record of 10 strikeouts, 0 earned runs, and no walks, a first in World Series history. Additionally, the Yankees lost at home for the first time this postseason as the Phillies clinched Game 1.

New York hosts Game 2 tonight, as Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez battles against Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett. Tonight's favorable weather conditions, as well as the demise of first game jitters, should make for a more compelling series battle, something fans on both ends have been anticipating.

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2009-2010 Top 200 High School Football Players

The 2009-2010 football season has reached its midway point, check out this year's Top 200 High School football players.


Think you deserve a spot on next year's Top 200 list? Create a TAKKLE profile and fill out your free RecruitMe sheet.

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