Peavy to White Sox stunner of MLB deadline
Posted By Matt Gentile On Friday, July 31st 2009. Under Baseball Tags: Aaron Poreda, Aaron Thompson, Adam LaRoche, Adam Russell, AL Central, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Casey Kotchman, Chicago White Sox, Clayton Richard, Cy Young, Dexter Carter, Gavin Floyd, Jake Peavy, Jarrod Washburn, John Danks, Justin Masterson, Luke French, Mark Buehrle, Mauricio Robles, Minnesota Twins, Nick Johnson, Orlando Cabrera, Roy Halladay, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Victor Martinez, White Sox
Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline ended at 4 p.m. eastern time today. Most baseball experts predicted Roy Halladay would be traded from the Toronto Blue Jays, but it was another former Cy Young winner who was on the move.
The Chicago White Sox traded pitchers Aaron Poreda and Clayton Richard ... Continue Reading
Privacy and the professional athlete
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, July 31st 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Erin Andrews, Serena Williams, Tim Tebow
In Lake Tahoe, a casino waitress alleges that a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback forced himself on her in a hotel room. In another hotel room elsewhere in the country, someone sneaks a video camera through a keyhole to record a female sportscaster as she strolls around her ... Continue Reading
The Pete Rose debate rages on
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, July 31st 2009. Under Baseball Tags: Cincinnati Reds, MLB, Peter Rose
"The banishment for life of Pete Rose from baseball is the sad end of a sorry episode. One of the game's greatest players has engaged in a variety of acts which have stained the game, and he must now live with the consequences of those acts. By choosing not to ... Continue Reading
Favre continues to work out despite retirement
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, July 31st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings, NFL
Despite reports from the Minneapolis Star Tribune and ESPN that Brett Favre is staying retired, NFL Network's Scott Hanson is reporting that Favre will continue throwing and working out, just in case he gets "the itch" to play again.
Well, that might be the first logical thing we've seen out of ... Continue Reading
A Look Back at the Decade’s First Round QBs – Who Makes the Grade?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, July 31st 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Alex Smith, Ben Roethlisberger, Brady Quinn, Byron Leftwich, Carson Palmer, Chad Pennington, David Carr, Eli Manning, J.P. Losman, JaMarcus Russell, Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Joe Flacco, Kyle Boller, Matt Leinart, Matt Ryan, Michael Vick, Patrick Ramsey, Philip Rivers, Rex Grossman, Vince Young
Sometimes, to know where you're going, you have to look back at where others have been and how their situations transpired.
This could especially ring true for NFL quarterbacks.
This article will take a look at every first round quarterback since the year 2000, while analyzing their jump from college star to ... Continue Reading
MLB Power Rankings: Yankees edge closer to top spot
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, July 28th 2009. Under Baseball Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals
Yes yes, these are late once again, which means I'm going sans comments this week, but I will say that I'm still scratching my head as to how the Mariners contrived to look so horrible against the Indians at home after winning three of four in Cleveland just a week ... Continue Reading
Fantasy Football: Third-Year Wide Receivers
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, July 28th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Anthony Gonzalez, Calvin Johnson, Chansi Stuckey, Dwayne Bowe, Dwayne Jarrett, James Jones, Jason Hill, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Laurent Robinson, Mike Walker, Robert Meachem, Sidney Rice, Steve Breaston, steve smith, Ted Ginn
Everyone knows the old cliche' about wide receivers. They don't always make an immediate impact as rookies, and despite having natural talent, usually take a while to carve a niche with their team.
About three years, to be exact.
Not everyone can be Randy Moss and bust out 17 touchdowns in their ... Continue Reading
2009 Big East Football Preview: Is this Pitt’s year?
Posted By Guest Authors On Tuesday, July 28th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: Big East, Bill Stull, Cincinnati, George Selvie, Greg Romeus, Louisville, Mardy Gilyard, Matt Grothe, noel devine, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, south florida, syracuse, Tony Pike, UConn, West Virginia
by Dan Kelley
The Big East conference is going to look a lot different in 2009.
With the exodus of established stars like Pat White, LeSean McCoy, Donald Brown and Mike Teel to the NFL, nearly every team in the league is going to be scrambling to find their stars of tomorrow.
Thanks ... Continue Reading
Brett Favre to remain retired – is it for now, or for good?
Brett Favre has finally made his decision - and it's not good news for the Minnesota Vikings.
Favre broke his weeks of silence by informing Vikings head coach, Brad Childress, that he would in fact stay retired.
The decision apparently happened sometime Tuesday afternoon, and the definite answer from Favre ... Continue Reading
Where does Michael Vick’s future lie?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, July 28th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brett Favre, Chad Pennington, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jerry Jones, Marc Bulger, Miami Dolphins, Michael Vick, Minnesota Vikings, Pat White, St. Louis Rams, Tony Romo
With his partial reinstatement back in the NFL, Michael Vick suddenly has a lot to think about. Or worry about, depending on your outlook on his financial situation, as well as his professional football career.
Regardless, some team out there in the NFL will be interested enough to take him on. ... Continue Reading









