Pirates Grab Their 19th Straight Losing Season With Loss To St. Louis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have clinched their 19th consecutive losing a record for a major league franchise in North America. The Pirates looked like 2011 would be different for them as on July 20 the Pirates were 51-44 and led the NL Central by a half-game. Since that time though the Pirates have gone 16-38 since, and at 67-82 are ensured of another sub.-500 record.

Pirates fans deserve better, but another losing season will go into the books for them. I really thought this would be the year they broke the string, but it will not happen this year. Clint Hurdle had them playing well for awhile, but it is the Pirates and apparently losing continues to be a tradition with them.

Mariano Rivera Notches His 600th Save

No matter what anyone tells you 600 saves is a big milestone even if Mariano Rivera does not want to admit to it. Not many people in baseball history can claim 600 saves. In fact, only Rivera and Trevor Hoffman can actually make that claim. Rivera has been a model of consistency for the Yankees and he will tie Hoffman's record of 601 probably the next time he pitches. Rivera is a lock for the Hall Of Fame and may go down as the best reliever ever in the game of baseball.

Most Saves In MLB History

Trevor Hoffman 601
Mariano Rivera 600
Lee Smith 478
John Franco 424
Billy Wagner 422

NFL Schedule Week 2 Sept 18-19

Sunday, Sep 18

Oakland
Buffalo
1:00pm ET

Kansas City
Detroit
1:00pm ET

Chicago
New Orleans
1:00pm ET

Cleveland
Indianapolis
1:00pm ET
A
Tampa Bay
Minnesota
1:00pm ET

Green Bay
Carolina
1:00pm ET

Seattle
Pittsburgh
1:00pm ET

Baltimore
Tennessee
1:00pm ET

Arizona
Washington
1:00pm ET

Jacksonville
NY Jets
1:00pm ET

Dallas
San Francisco
4:05pm ET

Cincinnati
Denver
4:15pm ET

San Diego
New England
4:15pm ET

Houston
Miami
4:15pm ET

Philadelphia
Atlanta
8:20pm ET

Monday, Sep 19

St. Louis
NY Giants
8:30pm ET

MLB Schedule Sept 14, 2011

Florida
Atlanta
12:05pm ET

St. Louis
Pittsburgh
12:35pm ET

Toronto
Boston
1:35pm ET

Philadelphia
Houston
2:05pm ET

Detroit
Chi White Sox
2:10pm ET

LA Angels
Oakland
3:35pm ET

San Diego
San Francisco
3:45pm ET

Minnesota
Kansas City
4:10pm ET

Tampa Bay
Baltimore
7:05pm ET

Cleveland
Texas
7:05pm ET

Washington
NY Mets
7:10pm ET

Chi Cubs
Cincinnati
7:10pm ET

Colorado
Milwaukee
8:10pm ET

Arizona
LA Dodgers
10:10pm ET

NY Yankees
Seattle
10:10pm ET
A

MLB Scores Sept 13, 2011

Tampa Bay 2
Baltimore 4
Final

St. Louis 6
Pittsburgh 4
Final

Florida 1
Atlanta 7
Final

Toronto 6
Boston 18
Final

Chi Cubs 1
Cincinnati 2
Final

Washington 3
NY Mets 2
Final

Philadelphia 2
Houston 5
Final

Cleveland 4
Texas 10
Final

Minnesota 0
Kansas City 4
Final

Detroit 5
Chi White Sox 0
Final

Colorado 1
Milwaukee 2
Final 11

LA Angels 6
Oakland 3
Final

Arizona 5
LA Dodgers 4
Final 10

NY Yankees 3
Seattle 2
Final

San Diego 2
San Francisco 3
Final 12

Texas Longhorns Make A Change At Quarterback

It seems the love affair with Garrett Gilbert was short lived as he is now on the bench while Case McCoy Colt McCoy's younger brother and David Ash will handle the quarterback duties for the Longhorns. Gilbert threw two interceptions against BYU and was booed by the home crowd. Gilbert had a decent season last year, but it seems for now he will be on the bench for the Texas Longhorns. Another change is Freshman Malcolm Brown is listed as the starting tailback after leading Texas in rushing the first two games.

Mack Brown is a guy who wants to keep his job and he knows that unless Texas gets wins and move up the rankings he could be looking for a new job. Longhorn fans want results and if Brown cannot get them they will bring someone else in. Case McCoy and David Ash are young, but Brown is hoping they can get the job done for the Longhorns. If not this could be Mack Brown's last year as Texas Longhorn coach.

Michael Jordan Gets 100,000 Fine For Sharing His Opinion

Michael Jordan has learned as a owner you have to follow certain rules even if your name is Michael Jordan. The NBA fined Michael Jordan $100,000 for public comments he made last month about the lockout and one of the league's players, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. I really think this is stupid, but it's the NBA and rules are rules I guess.

In an Aug. 19 interview with The Herald Sun, a newspaper in Australia, the Charlotte Bobcats owner spoke extensively about the need for revenue sharing and mentioned Milwaukee Bucks' Australian center Andrew Bogut. I think Jordan has learned his lesson and while their is a lockout look for him to keep quiet on any NBA subject. He can afford the 100,000, but I am sure he is not happy about it.

What We Learned About The Phillies And Brewers This Weekend

The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the best home records in baseball and this past weekend they welcomed the Philadelphia Phillies to Miller Park. Philadelphia has been the most consistent baseball team this season and they proved it again this weekend. The Phillies went in and took three out of four from the Milwaukee Brewers. In fact, the Brewers got lucky they did not get swept by the Phillies.

What did we learn from this series? Both teams have good starting pitching, but Philadelphia is just a little bit better. Milwaukee has some good hitters, but the Phillies hitters performed in the clutch the Brewers did not. Both teams are talented, but over time the Phillies have proven they can beat anyone almost anywhere. The Milwaukee Brewers are still a team trying to learn how to do that. It looks right now the Phillies are still the best until someone proves different. This past weekend the Brewers found out just how good the Phillies are.

Tony Romo Has Another Cowboy Meltdown In Loss To Jets

Tony Romo can look like the next coming of Roger Staubach, but at times he can also have meltdowns that cost the Dallas Cowboys games. Last night, he had another one of his meltdowns as the Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Jets by a score of 27-24. It looked like the Cowboys and Romo were going to start the season out right, but Romo fumbled and threw an interception in the final seconds to seal the Cowboys fate.

Throughout his career Tony Romo has made it a habit of costing his team games. Last night, his teammates came to his defense, but how much longer can they do that when he is costing them games. It would be okay if Romo had led the Cowboys to a Super Bowl, but he has not. Everyone knows in the league that Romo buckles under pressure and against good teams it always seems to happen. There is going to come a time when Jerry Jones is going to have to rethink his decision about Romo being the guy to lead the Cowboys. If losses keep piling up like this changes may need to be made.

WNBA Scores Sept 11, 2011

New York 63
Connecticut 69
Final

Atlanta 93
Indiana 88
Final

Minnesota 96
Phoenix 90
Final

San Antonio 102
Tulsa 94
Final OT

Chicago 70
Seattle 81
Final

Could Brian Kelly Be In Hot Seat Already?

Brian Kelly is finding out that life at Notre Dame can be awful tough. Last night at Michigan, the Fighting Irish looked like they would get their first win of the season. The problem was Brian Kelly's Irish only played three quarters and not four. Michigan had a great fourth quarter and shocked Notre Dame by a score of 35-31. It now puts Notre Dame at 0-2 and Michigan State up next.

For the Irish and Brian Kelly it is back to the drawing board. Yes, the Irish can move the ball and score points, but unless you play some defense, they will never beat anyone. You cannot try to have a shootout with teams week after week. Kelly will start to really feel the pressure if Notre Dame goes 0-3. Kelly left Cincinnati because he wanted a high profile job and Notre Dame was it.

It is much tougher to get those wins when you play tough teams week after week. Toss in everyone wants to beat Notre Dame and Brian Kelly has a tough uphill climb. Kelly is finding out why no coach since Lou Holtz has been able to make Notre Dame a consistent winner. It is tough, and it can break you very quickly. It will be interesting to see how Notre Dame does against Michigan State a game they must win.

NFL Week 1 Schedule And Scores Sept 8-12, 2011

Monday, Sep 12

New England
Miami
7:00pm ET

Oakland
Denver
10:15pm ET

Thursday, Sep 8

New Orleans 34
Green Bay 42
Final

Sunday, Sep 11

Philadelphia 31
St. Louis 13
Final

Buffalo 41
Kansas City 7
Final

Atlanta 12
Chicago 30
Final

Detroit 27
Tampa Bay 20
Final

Tennessee 14
Jacksonville 16
Final

Cincinnati 27
Cleveland 17
Final

Pittsburgh 7
Baltimore 35
Final

Indianapolis 7
Houston 34
Final

NY Giants 14
Washington 28
Final

Minnesota 17
San Diego 24
Final

Carolina 21
Arizona 28
Final

Seattle 17
San Francisco 33
Final

Dallas 24
NY Jets 27
Final

MLB Schedule Sept 12, 2011

St. Louis
Pittsburgh
7:05pm ET

Tampa Bay
Baltimore
7:05pm ET

Florida
Atlanta
7:10pm ET

Washington
NY Mets
7:10pm ET

Chi Cubs
Cincinnati
7:10pm ET

Philadelphia
Houston
8:05pm ET

Detroit
Chi White Sox
8:10pm ET

LA Angels
Oakland
10:05pm ET

NY Yankees
Seattle
10:10pm ET

Arizona
LA Dodgers
10:10pm ET

San Diego
San Francisco
10:15pm ET