http://www.fantasysp.com FantasySP / ALL / Columns Copyright 2009 33612 MATCH OF THE WEEKEND: Manchester City v Liverpool It's another big game for Liverpool and one they should be able to raise their game for. They proved against Manchester United they can perform when the pressure is on, and with the spotlight still firmly on Rafa Benitez, the situation is no different for them this weekend.It's a good time for Liverpool to face City, who are struggling to meet expectations so far this season. ... http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/scr/33612/parker__pressure_suits_liverpool 33612 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 3:57:01 EDT Paul Parker 1 hours 12 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/scr/33612/parker__pressure_suits_liverpool LOS ANGELES -- If ever there were a team and a head coach in desperate need of a win, the Los Angeles Clippers and Mike Dunleavy were it.The Clippers had lost five of six games entering Friday night's game agai http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nba/33611/the_clippers__big_exhale 33611 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 2:57:01 EDT True Hoops 2 hours 12 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nba/33611/the_clippers__big_exhale Some teams look unbeatable. Some look awful. Some conferences look great. Some not so much. But are we really ready to make definitive statements after just one full week of games? Let's hold off on that. http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cbb/33610/katz__contenders_aren_t_determined_in_just_a_week 33610 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 2:00:11 EDT Andy Katz 3 hours 9 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cbb/33610/katz__contenders_aren_t_determined_in_just_a_week Three weeks ago, Syracuse assistant coach Rob Murphy was looking over the statistics from the Orange's first week of practice when he noticed that Wesley Johnson, the team's promising 6-foot-7 transfer from Iowa State, had taken just three shots one day and two shots the next. "I'm talking about in the whole practice," Murphy said. During a heart-to-heart talk in the basement of Murphy's house later that night, he chastised Johnson for being so passive. "I know you're a nice kid," Murphy said, "but you took two shots in our last practice. You want to be our go-to guy? You want to be an NBA player? You can't take two shots." http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cbb/33609/seth_davis__syracuse_will_go_as_far_as_the_once_reluctant_johnson_carries_it 33609 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 0:36:02 EDT Seth Davis 4 hours 33 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cbb/33609/seth_davis__syracuse_will_go_as_far_as_the_once_reluctant_johnson_carries_it ATLANTA – It took 47 minutes and 59.3 seconds, but the Hawks finally found the Rockets’ Achilles heel. And fittingly for a team named after birds, it was in the air.Josh Smith rose higher than any H http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nba/33608/smith_s_aerial_act_grounds_rockets 33608 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:57:01 EDT True Hoops 5 hours 12 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nba/33608/smith_s_aerial_act_grounds_rockets We'll find out how many regulars check in between Friday and the Sunday kickoffs.I nearly forgot to post the weekly predictions thread, but stilts4 ... http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33607/you_called_it__fearless_picks_for_week_11 33607 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:53:01 EDT Mike Sando 5 hours 16 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33607/you_called_it__fearless_picks_for_week_11 ...continuing stream of criticism for coach Bill Belichick. Matthew Berry, Mark Schlereth and Herm Edwards preview the game... http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33606/jets_vs__patriots_field_pass 33606 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:53:01 EDT Matthew Berry 5 hours 16 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33606/jets_vs__patriots_field_pass I'm not quite old enough to participate in a debate about whether Wes Unseld or Bill Walton is the greatest outlet passer of all time. (A colleague in the Staples Center Media Room insists that Bob Lanier be me http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nba/33605/chuck_hayes_and_the_art_of_the_outlet_pass 33605 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:57:01 EDT True Hoops 6 hours 12 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nba/33605/chuck_hayes_and_the_art_of_the_outlet_pass Adrian Gonzalez's agent met with San Diego general manager Jed Hoyer on Friday, amid ongoing speculation that the Padres might consider trade proposals for the two-time All-Star or offer him a multiyear contract extension this offseason. http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/mlb/33604/padres_gm_meets_with_adrian_gonzalez_s_agent 33604 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:56:01 EDT Jerry Crasnick 6 hours 13 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/mlb/33604/padres_gm_meets_with_adrian_gonzalez_s_agent Kansas City linebacker Mike Vrabel has a knee injury and he is doubtful to play against the Steelers. It does seem, though, that the Chiefs won't have... http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33603/evening_afc_west_news_and_notes 33603 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:53:01 EDT Bill Williamson 6 hours 16 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33603/evening_afc_west_news_and_notes A look at every D-I conference and naming the best recruiting class. http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33602/best_recruiting_classes_in_every_d_i_conference 33602 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:53:01 EDT James Walker 6 hours 16 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33602/best_recruiting_classes_in_every_d_i_conference ...place in the AFC West on the line. Matthew Berry, Mark Schlereth and Herm Edwards preview the Chargers... http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33601/broncos_vs__chargers_field_pass 33601 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:01 EDT Matthew Berry 7 hours 16 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/nfl/33601/broncos_vs__chargers_field_pass Here's a look at the trends for some players, coaches and teams that are sizzling and fizzling across the Big 12 this week.Hot: Kansas State: The Wi... http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cfb/33600/who_s_hot_and_who_s_not_across_the_big_12 33600 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:06 EDT Tim Griffin 8 hours 9 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cfb/33600/who_s_hot_and_who_s_not_across_the_big_12 Doug comments on the Klu Klux Klan planned protest in Oxford. Trent Dilfer joins us for 3 & Out... http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cbb/33599/6_p_m___trent_dilfer/pick_six 33599 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:02 EDT Doug Gottlieb 8 hours 15 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cbb/33599/6_p_m___trent_dilfer/pick_six Doug Gottlieb talks about enormous pressure on some NFL teams this Sunday. Bengals LB Rey Maualuga describes the... http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cbb/33598/4_p_m___add_drop/press/rey_maualuga 33598 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:02 EDT Doug Gottlieb 8 hours 15 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/columns/cbb/33598/4_p_m___add_drop/press/rey_maualuga