Big News Day
BREAKING NEWS: MLB.com Senior Writer Jayson Stark first reported a deal between the Astros and Phillies that would send coveted starter Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia for starter JA Happ and two prospects. Roy Oswalt will need to waive his no-trade clause in order for the deal to be done, but most, including myself, expect the […]
Get Your Popcorn Ready
Terrell Owens and the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a 2 year, $2 million dollar deal laden with potential added incentives. Terrell will now line up as an outside wide receiver with Chad Ochocinco, another receiver who has a flair for the dramatic, to say the least. The Bengals won the AFC North last season, […]
Garza Throws a No-Hitter
BREAKING NEWS: Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza has just thrown a no-hitter at Tropicana Field in Tampa. It is the 5th no hitter thrown this season and the first in Tampa Bay history. The Rays offense had fallen victim to 2 recent no-hitters, and now the Rays pitching staff can lay claim to a no-hitter […]
What to do about the Agents?
The most prevalent and daunting problem in college football right now is that of illegal benefits given to college athletes by agents, and the premature contact between the player and agent. It has led to the controversy surrounding Reggie Bush, and has cost USC scholarships, bowl appearances in the future, and was very close to […]
Piniella to Retire After Season
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has announced that he will retire at the end of this season, his final year under contract with the Chicago Cubs. Piniella has coached the Cubs since 2007, and led the team to the playoffs in 2007 and 2008 (both first round exits via sweep). Piniella had led the team […]
#17 Gets 17
In the biggest free agent signing of the season, New Jersey Devils star Ilya Kovalchuk has signed a 17 year, $102 million deal. 17 years? For a guy that is 27 years old and, while a legitimate offensive threat, did not lead the 2nd seeded Devils past the first round of the NHL Playoffs, it […]
McIllroy Sets Historic Mark
Less than 7 hours after the dawn of the Open Championship, Rory McIllroy tied the all-time best stroke total in a major with a -9 63. There have only been 24 other golfers that have shot 63 in any major. McIllroy missed a 5 foot putt on 17 which would have given him sole possession of the record.
6 Guys to Look out for at the Open Championship
6 Players to Look out for at the 2010 Open Championship at the St. Andrews Olde Course, the birthplace of golf: Stewart Cink: The 2009 Open Champion at Turnberry, Cink is a good ballstriker and putter, and is in no mood to relinquish the Claret Jug, the most recognizable reward in golf. Padraig Harrington (My pick […]
The National League Breaks Through
Yesterday, the MLB All Star Game was held in Anaheim, and as has been the case in recent years, the winning team would award its pennant winning team home field advantage in the 2010 World Series. The game was dominated by pitching, led by David Price (TB) for the AL and Ubaldo Jimenez (COL) for […]
Fun Sports Fact
Usually, each year, there are only 2 days during which there are no professional sporting events played in the United States. These days are the day before and the day after the MLB All Star Game. However, the MLS had a game today (Columbus vs. Kansas City), and as a result, Monday was the only day in […]