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On Thin Ice
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Raise your hand if you knew there was another team in New York besides the Rangers. Yeah, that's what we thought. And Atomic Sports writer Megan Tomlin says the Islanders aren't doing much to help their rep with the hiring of a goalie as their new GM.
» What's with the White Sox?

Mark Buehrle threatened with a fine for sliding on a tarp? A.J. Pierzynski and Joe Crede ordered to cut their hair? When did the White Sox turn into Corporate America? Phil Mattingly thinks a few lessons from the best baseball movie ever are in order.
» Master Of His Domain
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Phil Mickelson won his second Masters in three years on Sunday, but that was only one plotline that kept Phil Mattingly watching.
» It Happens Every Spring
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Baseball's back, and the game has lost nothing during the offseason. Phil Mattingly revisits the opening week that was.
» Oakland Athletics
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The A's haven't made the postseason since 2003, but Phil Mattingly thinks 2006 could be the year they return to the promised land.
» Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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The Angels may not be sure which city they play in, but Phil Mattingly believes that Mike Scioscia's club has the talent to be the class of the American League's toughest division.
» Curse the Canadians
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When Adam Loewen, a pitcher who was in A-ball last season, shut down the mighty U.S. lineup in the World Baseball Classic, it got Phil Mattingly thinking. No way Canada (CANADA?!?!) should be beating the U.S. at our national pastime.
» The World Is Watching, And So Should You
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To the rest of the planet, the World Baseball Classic
is a huge event. To Americans, it's just a bunch of exhibition games that might result in injuries to their favorite players. Phil Mattingly thinks we should all stop being selfish and appreciate what everyone else is already a fan of.
» Do or Die Time
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Just like many other college students, the players at the NFL Combine are basically interviewing for jobs. Except at the combine the interview includes intense drills and a poor performance might cost you a lot more than a job opportunity. Phil Mattingly explains.
» New York Yankees
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Johnny Damon is fitting right in with the Yankees. The long hair and beard may be gone, but Phil Mattingly says it's what Damon brings to the leadoff spot and not the beauty salon that's going to get the Yanks back to the Fall Classic.










