Dear Orioles fan(s),

Mar 19, 2008 | Andy

I know the team you root for has a proud history. Something about Cal Ripken Jr., Earl Weaver, Eddie Murphy’s afro poofing out through the hole in his batting helmet, the Robinson twins–Brooks and Frank, Jim Palmer in his underwear, Steve Stone in his game...

Line up alphabetically by height

Mar 17, 2008 | Andy

Unlike other sites (full of pre-teens and pressed sandwich meat) here at Desipio we don’t think Lou Piniella is a doddering old dope.  Just the opposite.  I think he’s one of the best managers in the game.  I love the guy.  I’d happily...

NBA Week in Review : 6-12 Mar

Mar 13, 2008 | Matt Turvey

All eyes in the NBA at the moment are fixed on either the extraordinary battle for playoff spots in the Western Conference. Or the lottery. There are 4 teams – the Lakers, the Rockets, the Spurs and the Hornets – all within 1½ games of each other at...

Things you learn at spring training

Mar 12, 2008 | Andy

I’ve been to spring training in Florida several times over the years, but last week was the first time I’d ever made it out to Arizona form some meaningless baseball. It’s pretty much the same, lots of guys with big numbers, fans who have no clue...

NBA Week in Review : 28 Feb – 5 Mar

Mar 6, 2008 | Matt Turvey

With two thirds of the NBA season gone, it’s time for contenders – whether they be for the lottery, the playoffs or title itself – to make a run. And as a result we have seen the Spurs, Rockets, Jazz and even the Charlotte Bobcats reel off...