Posts Tagged ‘New York Yankees’

Weekly caption contest celebrates Nolan Ryan, George Bush and the Texas Rangers

October 20th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

It’s not very often that we here at SportsChump.net get to poke fun at former presidents.  As a bartender, I learned early on to avoid heated conversations about either politics or religion.

But when an avid reader sent in this photograph, I couldn’t resist the opportunity. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chumpservations, Vol. 17: Aroldis Chapman, Troy Polamalu, Yankees-Rays and the persecution of Roger Clemens

September 16th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

The Reds think fast

Have you heard about the pitcher the Cincinnati Reds called up from their farm system?  His fastball has been clocked at 105 miles per hour.  That’s fast, people.  Read the rest of this entry »

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American League All-Time Hits Leaders by Team Trivia Contest

August 18th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

I was watching the Rays-Rangers game the other night when I heard an interesting statistic.

As Michael Young stepped to the plate for the first time, the local announcers referred to him as the Texas Rangers’ all-time hits leader.  Really?  Michael Young?  Who knew?  Read the rest of this entry »

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Does playing for the New York Yankees still hold the prestige it once did?

August 5th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Major League Baseball’s trading deadline passed last week and as usual, the New York Yankees were deep in the mix.  Read the rest of this entry »

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My second mom

February 1st, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Warning. This is not a post about sports. It is, but it’s not.

What you are about to read is not a breakdown of the upcoming Super Bowl XLIV, a spring training preview, a mid-season NBA review or a Tiger Woods where for art thou piece.

This is a post about love, life, family and passing. Read the rest of this entry »

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Presenting the 2009 McChumpies: The best and worst of the year in sports

December 25th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

After seeing Tiger Woods win AP Athlete of the Decade in light of his recent controversy and seeing Serena Williams win the AP Female Athlete of the Year with images of her berating a line judge still fresh in our minds, I thought to myself, why not have my own awards ceremony. Read the rest of this entry »

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November Chumpservations, Part One: The World Series, arm strength and barbecue for breakfast

November 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

MLB 2009 PostseasonA-Rod redeemed: How to win a World Series in ten days

Okay… deep breath. Read the rest of this entry »

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This week’s Caption Contest featuring Derek Jeter, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers

October 28th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

As usual, it’s another tremendous week in sports. Read the rest of this entry »

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The art of the argument in Major League Baseball

September 20th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

Other than the occasional Family Guy rerun, my television rarely strays from ESPN.  While watching Sportscenter the other night, I happened upon some Yankees highlights and had a most interesting revelation.

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Weekly SportsChumpdate feat. Chris Carpenter, Matthew Stafford, Melanie Oudin, Derek Jeter, Sam Bradford and the dangers of tequila

September 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

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Proving once again that reality television is bad for you, San Diego Charger linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested for allegedly restraining and choking his girlfriend, former reality television star, Tila Tequila.  Tequila hasn’t done this much damage to someone on the west coast since my last trip to Tijuana.  Read the rest of this entry »

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