Five possible destinations for Michael Vick

Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, July 21st 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Bill Belichick, Chad Henne, Chad Pennington, Damon Huard, deion sanders, Derrick Brooks, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Frank Gore, Jay Cutler, Jim Haslett, Joey Galloway, Kordell Stewart, Marques Colston, Michael Vick, Mike Singletary, NFL, Orlando, Pat White, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, Reggie Bush, Roger Goodell, Scot McCloughan, Sean Payton, Shaun Hill, Tom Brady, UFL, Warrick Dunn, Wes Welker

So the ankle bracelet is now off Michael Vick and teams will start training camp as soon as next week. That doesn't make it easy for Vick to find a new team. Apparently, he has been staying in-shape despite an 18-month stay in prison and an additional two months under house ... Continue Reading

Tiger Woods misses British Open cut – is it that big of a deal?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, July 17th 2009. Under Other Sports Tags: British Open, Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods and ‘missed cut’ are two things that you’ll rarely ever see in the same sentence, but this is one of the rare times that you will, as rounds of 71 and 74 have seen Tiger miss out on being part of the British Open field this weekend. ... Continue Reading

Buyers and Sellers Vol. 1: Atlanta Braves

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, July 17th 2009. Under Baseball Tags: Atlanta Braves, Frank Wren, Mark Teixeira, Matt Holliday, MLB, National League, NL East, Orlando Cabrera, Yunel Escobar

The MLB trade deadline is in two weeks, and there are a number of teams whose status as buyers or sellers is still in limbo as the second half of the season begins. One such team is the Atlanta Braves. The Braves opened the second half with a 5-3 win ... Continue Reading

Can Barry Zito come through for the Giants in the second half?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, July 16th 2009. Under Baseball Tags: Barry Zito, MLB, National League, NL West, San Francisco Giants

While many might be pondering what the acquisition of Pedro Martinez could do for the Philadelphia Phillies, where Roy Halladay is going to go, or what other top arms could make their way to contenders in the second half, there’s an arm already on a contender that could prove to ... Continue Reading

Will Memphis be the answer for Allen Iverson?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, July 14th 2009. Under Basketball Tags: Allen Iverson, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, NBA

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly offered 34-year old guard Allen Iverson $5.8 million to come play for them. The signing would pair him with potential stars O.J. Mayo and Rudy Gay. At the same time, it would possibly make slow-to-learn point guard Mike Conley Jr. the odd man out. However, two things ... Continue Reading

MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers stay top at the break

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, July 14th 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

In last week’s MLB power rankings, the Los Angeles Dodgers took top spot from the Boston Red Sox, capitalizing on the Red Sox’ bullpen woes to nab top spot in my book. Both teams had successful weeks last week, so the order at the top will remain the same as we ... Continue Reading

Matt Cassel signs new deal – is he worth it?

Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, July 14th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Charlie Batch, Dan Marino, Detroit, Detroit Lions, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Mike Vrabel, New England, New England Patriots, NFL, Randy Moss, Scott Mitchell, Tom Brady, Wes Welker

The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up quarterback Matt Cassel in a long-term deal today, according to the Kansas City Star. ESPN senior football writer John Clayton reported that Cassel agreed to a six-yeal deal worth $63 million, with $28 million guaranteed and will earn over $10 million a season. He ... Continue Reading

Veteran receiver Mason calls it a career

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, July 14th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Derrick Mason, Steve McNair

Baltimore Ravens receiver Derrick Mason announced recently that he is retiring from the NFL, citing a long career of achievements, with little else to prove or accomplish. “After 12 years, I have seen it all and done it all,” Mason told jocklife.com. “Right now, I am content with the decision I ... Continue Reading

Chicago Blackhawks “re-assign” GM

Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, July 14th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Bill Wirtz, Brian Campbell, Calder Memorial Trophy, Cam Barker, Chicago, Chicago Blackhawks, Dale Tallon, Detroit, Detroit Red Wings, Duncan Keith, Hockey, Jonathan Toews, Kris Versteeg, Marian Hossa, Martin Havlat, NHL, Nikolai Khabibulin, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Rocky Wirtz, Scotty Bowman, Stan Bowman, Stanley Cup

The Chicago Blackhawks just came off their best season in ages when they made it to the Western Conference Finals last year, losing to the Detroit Red Wings in five games. Many will tell you the Hawks' new found success is due to three things: their home games being on television, ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football Tier Rankings: Running Backs

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, July 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Adrian Peterson, Ahmad Bradshaw, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brandon Jackson, Brandon Jacobs, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cedric Benson, Chester Taylor, Chicago Bears, Chris "Beanie" Wells, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Dallas Cowboys, Darren McFadden, Darren Sproles, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Felix Jones, Frank Gore, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jamaal Charles, Jamal Lewis, Jerious Norwood, Jonathan Stewart, Joseph Addai, Julius Jones, Justin Fargas, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Knowshon Moreno, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, Larry Johnson, Le'Ron McClain, LenDale White, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Marion Barber, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Forte, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, Reggie Bush, Ronnie Brown, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Slaton, Steven Jackson, T.J. Duckett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Washington Redskins, Willie Parker, Willis McGahee

As with the receivers and quarterbacks, this list is here to split up the A's from the B's, and let you know where to draft guys, roughly. Okay, so Adrian Peterson is your running back with the first pick. That was easy. Hell, Yahoo suggested it, right? But now what? The second ... Continue Reading

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