I misread the preseason schedule on Pro Football Reference. I'll retcon so it isn't the night before the opener.
An MLB Collaborative TL: Piece of Cake: The Cubs win Game 6 in '03
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I misread the preseason schedule on Pro Football Reference. I'll retcon so it isn't the night before the opener.
American Bowl
August 1st 2004: The annual American Bowl the first Preseason game is held in Tokyo Japan between the Carolina Panthers and the Baltimore Ravens
Ravens see solid play for Kurt Warner’s preseason debut as he throws for a touchdown and 150 yards along with a Jamal Lewis touchdown run plus 1st round rookie quarterback for the Panthers Craig Kenzel makes his debut in the second quarter after Jake Delhomme for the Panthers as Kenzel finds Kevin Dyson for a touchdown pass with a near 100 yard game with a touchdown and 1st round draft pick for the Ravens Michael Jenkins catches a touchdown from Kyle Boller in the 3rd quarter plus Panthers free agent singing.
Top Panthers free agent signing Jevon Kerase would end up sacking Kyle Boller later on in that quarter
The Panthers end up the game winning the 30 to 27
Ravens see solid play for Kurt Warner’s preseason debut as he throws for a touchdown and 150 yards along with a Jamal Lewis touchdown run plus 1st round rookie quarterback for the Panthers Craig Kenzel makes his debut in the second quarter after Jake Delhomme for the Panthers as Kenzel finds Kevin Dyson for a touchdown pass with a near 100 yard game with a touchdown and 1st round draft pick for the Ravens Michael Jenkins catches a touchdown from Kyle Boller in the 3rd quarter plus Panthers free agent singing.
Top Panthers free agent signing Jevon Kerase would end up sacking Kyle Boller later on in that quarter
The Panthers end up the game winning the 30 to 27
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Beltre, Lee, Beltran traded
July 29-30, 2004: Some MLB deadline deals include Adrian Beltre going from the Dodgers to the Red Sox in exchange for Jeff Suppan, Byung-Hyun Kim and two prospects to be named. Another deal made by the Red Sox being the acquisition of Cliff Lee from Cleveland in exchange for Mike Timlin.
The biggest deal however, comes in the wee hours of July 30 in a three team trade between the Diamondbacks, White Sox and Royals. The deal involves, you guessed it, Carlos Beltran going from KC to Arizona, Randy Johnson going from Arizona to Chicago and the D-Backs and ChiSox sending prospects Sergio Santos and Brian Anderson to the Royals. The deal comes as KC is currently stuck between third and fourth in the AL Central while the D-Backs and White Sox are in Division contention. Unlike previous times, the trade is approved by the MLBPA.
The biggest deal however, comes in the wee hours of July 30 in a three team trade between the Diamondbacks, White Sox and Royals. The deal involves, you guessed it, Carlos Beltran going from KC to Arizona, Randy Johnson going from Arizona to Chicago and the D-Backs and ChiSox sending prospects Sergio Santos and Brian Anderson to the Royals. The deal comes as KC is currently stuck between third and fourth in the AL Central while the D-Backs and White Sox are in Division contention. Unlike previous times, the trade is approved by the MLBPA.
Cubs, M's make trades
July 31st 2004: The Los Angeles Dodgers set hot hitting catcher Paul Lo Duca and NL doubles leader Shawn Green to the Chicago Cubs for prospect Felix Pie and Kyle Farnsworth
Also the Mariners boost their needed pitching for a post season run by trading for NL saves leader Danny Graves from the Reds in return for 2 prospects to be named later.
Also the Mariners boost their needed pitching for a post season run by trading for NL saves leader Danny Graves from the Reds in return for 2 prospects to be named later.
NBA coaching News
July 31, 2004: A major shakeup in the NBA coaching world. First, we see legendary coach Phil Jackson take an offer from an unlikely team, the Denver Nuggets. When asked why he took the Nuggets job, Jackson answered “They have a young exciting player in [Carmelo] Anthony and he seems like he could be something and i wanted to work with this kid.”
Just hours after Jackson’s announcement, his former team, the Lakers, announced the hiring of former Orlando Magic head coach Doc Rivers. Despite the Magic having the worst record the NBA last season, Lakers star Kobe Bryant suggested Rivers to GM Mitch Kupchak, who reached out to Rivers following his dismissal from Orlando.
Finally, one of the most legendary college coaches of all time, in stunning fashion is taking the next step to the pro ranks. That’s right, Mike Krzyzewski is going to NBA as the Chicago Bulls announced his hiring just minutes later. For Krzyzewski, a Chicago native, this was a special offer for him. “I know I’ll be beloved at Duke, but Chicago is my home and for me to come here is something I’ll treasure.”
Just hours after Jackson’s announcement, his former team, the Lakers, announced the hiring of former Orlando Magic head coach Doc Rivers. Despite the Magic having the worst record the NBA last season, Lakers star Kobe Bryant suggested Rivers to GM Mitch Kupchak, who reached out to Rivers following his dismissal from Orlando.
Finally, one of the most legendary college coaches of all time, in stunning fashion is taking the next step to the pro ranks. That’s right, Mike Krzyzewski is going to NBA as the Chicago Bulls announced his hiring just minutes later. For Krzyzewski, a Chicago native, this was a special offer for him. “I know I’ll be beloved at Duke, but Chicago is my home and for me to come here is something I’ll treasure.”
Baseball Battle in the Bay
August 2, 2004: During the eighth inning in a game between the Braves and Giants, Aubrey Huff, acquired by Atlanta at the trade deadline, is plunked by Giants reliever Wayne Franklin. Huff throws his batting helmet in retaliation, with Franklin throwing his glove, both missing their targets. Huff then charges the mound, leading to both teams coming out of their dugouts as a brawl starts between the two teams. The brawl last 10 minutes as even some of the fans at Pacific Bell Park get a little involved.
Huff and Franklin are suspended for 2 month’s respectively for their actions in the fight. Some others are suspended for a few games as well, including Giants star Barry Bonds being suspended for two games. Oh, and the Giants win the game 7-2.
Huff and Franklin are suspended for 2 month’s respectively for their actions in the fight. Some others are suspended for a few games as well, including Giants star Barry Bonds being suspended for two games. Oh, and the Giants win the game 7-2.
NHL Relocation news, World Basketball League reveal
August 1, 2004: The first official expansion bid for the NHL comes in, and its from a place that wasn't on many peoples radar: Indianapolis. The same ownership group that owns the NBA's Pacers are the ones behind the bid, which calls for a new arena to be built in the suburb of Speedway, Indiana. This is sure to be the first of many bids to come in for new teams in the NHL.
August 1, 2004: Also on the first day of the eighth month, the World Basketball League, or WBL, announces the names of their ten squads. They are as follows, with team colors in parentheses:
East
Tampa Bay Barracudas (Navy, Silver, White)
Louisville Colonels (Blue, Red, White)
Pittsburgh Ironmen (Black, Gold, White)
Nashville Stars (Blue, White)
St Louis Archers (Red, Silver, White)
West
San Diego Seals (Blue, Green, Black)
Anaheim Amigos (Orange, Black, White)
Las Vegas Aces (Red, Black, Grey)
Kansas City Outlaws (Gold, Brown, White)
Vancouver Ravens (Purple, Grey, Black)
August 1, 2004: Also on the first day of the eighth month, the World Basketball League, or WBL, announces the names of their ten squads. They are as follows, with team colors in parentheses:
East
Tampa Bay Barracudas (Navy, Silver, White)
Louisville Colonels (Blue, Red, White)
Pittsburgh Ironmen (Black, Gold, White)
Nashville Stars (Blue, White)
St Louis Archers (Red, Silver, White)
West
San Diego Seals (Blue, Green, Black)
Anaheim Amigos (Orange, Black, White)
Las Vegas Aces (Red, Black, Grey)
Kansas City Outlaws (Gold, Brown, White)
Vancouver Ravens (Purple, Grey, Black)
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One problem: There was an Arena Football League team around the same time that had a similar name (Los Angeles Avengers) and similar colors.
NHL anticipates war, Huff appeals suspension, will Clippers stay or go
August 3, 2004: Despite rumors of expansion, the NHL prepares for a tensions labor battle between the NHL and NHLPA over a new CBA, which is set to expire in the coming days. Commissioner Bettman says he "hopes to resolve the problem quickly but is prepared for the worst should it get to that point." He also added that the earliest an expansion team would join the league would be in 2008-09.
August 4, 2004: Aubrey Huff announces he plans to appeal his two month long suspension for his role in the Braves-Giants brawl on August 2.
August 4, 2004: Two more bids come in for the Clippers. One bid being from a group led by film producer Peter Guber and Casey Wasserman, owner of the Arena Football League's Los Angeles Avengers who would keep the team in Los Angeles at Staples Center, albeit they have hinted a potential rebrand to distance the team from Donald Sterling. Another bid comes in the form of Bill DeWitt Jr., owner of the MLB's St. Louis Cardinals, who would move the Clippers to St. Louis.
In the case that the Clippers move to one of the WBL's projected cities, the league announced that the team in the affected city would play elsewhere, most likely somewhere in the New York City area. Buffalo, Montreal and Hartford have also been thrown around as replacement cities for the WBL.
August 4, 2004: Aubrey Huff announces he plans to appeal his two month long suspension for his role in the Braves-Giants brawl on August 2.
August 4, 2004: Two more bids come in for the Clippers. One bid being from a group led by film producer Peter Guber and Casey Wasserman, owner of the Arena Football League's Los Angeles Avengers who would keep the team in Los Angeles at Staples Center, albeit they have hinted a potential rebrand to distance the team from Donald Sterling. Another bid comes in the form of Bill DeWitt Jr., owner of the MLB's St. Louis Cardinals, who would move the Clippers to St. Louis.
In the case that the Clippers move to one of the WBL's projected cities, the league announced that the team in the affected city would play elsewhere, most likely somewhere in the New York City area. Buffalo, Montreal and Hartford have also been thrown around as replacement cities for the WBL.
MLB achievements, Spurrier on JW
August 5th 2004: Fred McGriff who signed with the Cubs on a minor league deal in April of this season hits his 500th career home run becoming the 21st player in MLB history to reach that milestone in a 10 to 8 win against the Colorado Rockies.
McGriff becomes the second player this season to join the 500th home run club after Ken Griffey Jr did it with the Reds in June.
August 6th 2004: A day later another former Cubs and Braves pitcher now for the Florida Marlins Greg Maddux becomes the 22nd pitcher in MLB history to win 300 games in a 6 to 5 win against the Milwaukee Brewers.
August 9th 2004: In a press conference new Oklahoma football head coach Steve Spurier reveals in a press conference that 2003 Heisman finalist quarterback Jason White had a major leg operation this summer and that he will 100% healthy in 2004 and that he will be the “Best damn quarterback in the nation” in Spurier own words
McGriff becomes the second player this season to join the 500th home run club after Ken Griffey Jr did it with the Reds in June.
August 6th 2004: A day later another former Cubs and Braves pitcher now for the Florida Marlins Greg Maddux becomes the 22nd pitcher in MLB history to win 300 games in a 6 to 5 win against the Milwaukee Brewers.
August 9th 2004: In a press conference new Oklahoma football head coach Steve Spurier reveals in a press conference that 2003 Heisman finalist quarterback Jason White had a major leg operation this summer and that he will 100% healthy in 2004 and that he will be the “Best damn quarterback in the nation” in Spurier own words
I don't mean to curse them but this quote screams "going to age poorly"
MLB Standings update
August 8, 2004: The MLB votes to not change Aubrey Huffs suspension, keeping it at two months.
August 9, 2004: A look at the MLB standings with two months to go. The AL East, as predicted, is a two-horse race between the Yankees and the Red Sox with Boston currently 3 games up on New York with an important series at Fenway coming up next week. Toronto is a distant third, Baltimore in fourth and Tampa Bay in fifth with the worst record in the AL. The Central currently sees the Alex Rodríguez led White Sox with a 9 game lead over a disappointing Twins team that may need a hot streak ala 1995 Mariners for any hope, not just for a playoff spot, but to just stay in Minnesota. Out West, the Angels are still in first with the once hot Mariners starting to fade as the Oakland A’s have gotten hot after being left for dead early in the season, now Oakland is fighting with Seattle for second and possibly first should Anaheim falter.
Over in the Senior Circuit, the NL East is currently a three way tug-o-war between the Phillies, Marlins and Braves. Philadelphia is currently in first but Florida is just 0.5 games back with Atlanta 2 back in a race that’ll probably be decided on the final days of the season. The Central is also a close race. Like the AL East, it’s two bitter rivals in the Cubs and Cardinals, fighting for not only the NL Central, but the best record in baseball, as the Cubs are in first with the Cardinals second currently with both on pace for 100 wins, especially with four other mediocre teams in the division, keep an eye on this one. The NL West is chaos, with the Giants, Diamondbacks and Rockies (yes) all tied for first place as of today. A big series coming up between Arizona and Colorado at Coors is coming, and could potentially decide the fate of either teams season.
August 9, 2004: A look at the MLB standings with two months to go. The AL East, as predicted, is a two-horse race between the Yankees and the Red Sox with Boston currently 3 games up on New York with an important series at Fenway coming up next week. Toronto is a distant third, Baltimore in fourth and Tampa Bay in fifth with the worst record in the AL. The Central currently sees the Alex Rodríguez led White Sox with a 9 game lead over a disappointing Twins team that may need a hot streak ala 1995 Mariners for any hope, not just for a playoff spot, but to just stay in Minnesota. Out West, the Angels are still in first with the once hot Mariners starting to fade as the Oakland A’s have gotten hot after being left for dead early in the season, now Oakland is fighting with Seattle for second and possibly first should Anaheim falter.
Over in the Senior Circuit, the NL East is currently a three way tug-o-war between the Phillies, Marlins and Braves. Philadelphia is currently in first but Florida is just 0.5 games back with Atlanta 2 back in a race that’ll probably be decided on the final days of the season. The Central is also a close race. Like the AL East, it’s two bitter rivals in the Cubs and Cardinals, fighting for not only the NL Central, but the best record in baseball, as the Cubs are in first with the Cardinals second currently with both on pace for 100 wins, especially with four other mediocre teams in the division, keep an eye on this one. The NL West is chaos, with the Giants, Diamondbacks and Rockies (yes) all tied for first place as of today. A big series coming up between Arizona and Colorado at Coors is coming, and could potentially decide the fate of either teams season.
seems till september that race will be on...and once again better a September disappointment that an October collapse
More developments in AL East, Another fantastic pitching performance
August 12, 2004: The race for the AL East crown continues to heat up, as the Red Sox fall 10-6, losing a 4 game series, 3-1, against the lowly Detroit Tigers. The other team in the equation, the Yankees, split their four game series out west against the Padres. These series outcomes mean the Yankees move a game closer to the Red Sox, with a series in New York coming up on August 16th between the two.
August 13, 2004: The Minnesota Twins get another superb game from Kyle Lohse, who throws his second 1-hitter of the season, pairing it with 14 strikeouts, as the Twins begin their three game series with the Orioles with a 5-0 win. It is worth mentioning that the Twins are on a five game win streak.
August 13, 2004: The Minnesota Twins get another superb game from Kyle Lohse, who throws his second 1-hitter of the season, pairing it with 14 strikeouts, as the Twins begin their three game series with the Orioles with a 5-0 win. It is worth mentioning that the Twins are on a five game win streak.