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Antonio Pierce not indicted in Plaxico Burress gun case
August 03, 2009 by
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ESPN's Sal Paolantonio is reporting that Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce will not be indicted in connection with the Plaxico Burress gun case, according to Pierce's lawyer. Pierce has not been charged with any crimes even though he tried to hide the gun that Burress shot himself...
Urban Meyer becomes highest-paid football coach in the SEC
August 03, 2009 by
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Florida head coach Urban Meyer was already doing pretty well with a $3.25 million per year contract. Now he's doing even better after finalizing a six-year, $24 million contract earlier today. The deal makes Meyer the highest-paid coach in the SEC, edging out Alabama's Nick...
Video: The top 100 dunks of the 2008-2009 NBA season
August 03, 2009 by
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This four-part series comes from SLAM Online, via Ball Don't Lie. Get ready for almost 18 minutes of pure slam dunkage.
Dropping Links: Monday, August 3rd
August 02, 2009 by
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Tiger Woods shoots 69 on Sunday to win the Buick Open |FOX Sports.com|
Melky Cabrera hits for the cycle as Yankees snap three-game losing skid |CBS Sports.com|
Were the Red Sox trying to cover up steroid scandal? |ESPN.com|
Michael Phelps wins 5th gold at Worlds, sets more...
Kurt Angle on shortlist to appear on upcoming "Dancing with the Stars"
August 02, 2009 by
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I told you back in May that Kurt Angle had been contacted about being a contestant on the upcoming season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Now it looks like Angle is getting closer to appearing on the show.
The UK Sun, via The Orlando Sentinel's Between the Ropes...
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame debuts Michael Jordan exhibit
August 02, 2009 by
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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened an exhibit today to honor Michael Jordan, just a few months before he is enshrined with the many other greats that have played the game.
If anyone is deserving of something as big as this, it's Michael Jordan. He'...
Is Chris Jericho becoming the new Chuck Norris?
August 02, 2009 by
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WWE wrestler, author, actor and musician Chris Jericho is burning up Twitter right now. He's re-tweeting all the examples people are coming up with about how he is better than Chuck Norris, playing off the internet sensation, Chuck Norris Facts. You can follow them at the hashtag...
Lendale White Trimmed Down By Cutting Tequila Out Of His Diet
August 02, 2009 by
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LenDale White showed up at training camp for the Tennessee Titans 30 pounds lighter than last year and the slimmest he's been since high school. He weighted in at 228 pounds on the first day of camp. So how did you do it, LenDale? From Fox Sports: "I really got to be honest...
Melvin Mora will not take being forced to sit down sitting down
August 02, 2009 by
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Orioles manager Dave Trembley decided to bench third baseman Melvin Mora today, since he's batting only .256, in favor of Ty Wigginton. Trembley admitted that he's also playin Wigginton more lately because his contract extends beyond this year and Mora's doesn't, and...
Video: Kerry Rhodes doesn't agree with his Madden throwing ratings
August 01, 2009 by
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New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes, like many NFL players, does not agree with his ratings in this year's Madden videogame. The odd thing is that he doesn't have any bones to pick about his defensive ratings. It's his throwing power and accuracy that he especially disagrees...
Some Saturday morning linkage - August 1st
August 01, 2009 by
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Here's a look at what's going on around the blogosphere this sunny Saturday morning:
- Friend of the blog Bob Mantz agrees with me that it's a little strange for the Indians to still hold the Victor Martinez giveaway nights, coming up with the headline I wish I thought...
Indians will still hold Victor Martinez giveaway nights despite trading him
July 31, 2009 by
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Even though the Indians traded Victor Martinez to the Red Sox today, the team still plans to hold Victor Martinez Bobblehead Night on Saturday and Victor Martinez Chest Protector Backpack Night on August 6th, according to CNBC's Darren Rovell.
I guess it makes sense since the...
Report: Padres trade Jake Peavy to the White Sox... again
July 31, 2009 by
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MLB Insider Jon Heyman is reporting that the Padres have agreed to trade Jake Peavy to the White Sox for a package of minor league prospects once again. Peavy must agree to waive his no-trade clause, which was the hold up in the previous attempt at trading Peavy to Chicago. The prospects...
Marlins get Nick Johnson in last minute deal with Nationals
July 31, 2009 by
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The Marlins have pulled off the trade for Nick Johnson just before the buzzer went off on the 4pm trading deadline. The Nationals will pay the remaining $1.8 million on Johnson's salary and receive Double A lefty Aaron Thompson in return, according to FOX Sports.com.
The deal...
Red Sox acquisition of Casey Kotchman makes no sense
July 31, 2009 by
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The Red Sox had too many first basemen after they acquired Victor Martinez from the Indians, so they needed to trade away Adam LaRoche to clear up that logjam. So what did they do?
They traded LaRoche to the Braves for another first baseman in Casey Kotchman.
This move really...
Rival swimmer says Phelps needs to stop whining about swimsuit
July 31, 2009 by
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Rival swimmer Milorad Cavic is sick of hearing all the whining about how Michael Phelps only lost because his opponent was wearing one of the new Arena X-Glide swimsuits. He's so sick of it, in fact, that he's offered to buy Phelps one of the suits to even the field before...
Reds acquire Scott Rolen from Jays, pending waiving of no-trade clause
July 31, 2009 by
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The long rumored trade of Scott Rolen from Toronto to Cincinnati looks to be completed with the only step left being for Rolen to waive his no-trade clause. Jon Heyman, speaking on MLB Network, says Rolen will likely agree to the deal since he is from Indiana.
Rolen is having on...
Knicks granted exclusive window to negotiate with Jason Williams
July 31, 2009 by
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The New York Knicks have been granted an exclusive five day window to negotiate a contract with free agent point guard Jason Williams, according to Yahoo! Sports. "White Chocolate" retired in September of 2008 after signing a one-year deal with the LA Clippers. Williams has...
Report: Indians agree to trade Victor Martinez to the Red Sox
July 31, 2009 by
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Jon Heyman and Ken Rosenthal are both reporting that the Indians will trade catcher/first baseman Victor Martinez to the Red Sox. What the Red Sox will give up is uncertain at this point, but rumors are that pitcher Clay Buchholz is not involved in the deal.
The addition of Martinez...
Twins trade for Orlando Cabrera, bolster offense and middle infield
July 31, 2009 by
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The Minnesota Twins completed a trade today for shortstop Orlando Cabrera, sending minor league infielder Tyler Ladendorf to the A's. The Twins will also receive cash considerations from Oakland.
Minnesota enters Friday's action trailing the Tigers by two games for the AL...
Tigers acquire Jarrod Washburn from Mariners for two players
July 31, 2009 by
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MLB Network is reporting that the Mariners have sent Jarrod Washburn to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitchers Lucas French and Mauricio Robles. French is a left hander that has seen time in the majors and will probably be added right to Seattle's rotation. Robles, a righty...
Knicks have "zero" interest in Iverson, will offer Sessions contract
July 31, 2009 by
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That's according to CBS Sports.com's Ken Berger. Despite earlier reports and rumors, one Knicks executive told Berger that the team's level of interest in Allen Iverson is, "zero."
Milwaukee restricted free agent Ramon Sessions has been telling people he expects...
MLB trade deadline buzz: Marlins, Yankees, Twins trying to make moves
July 31, 2009 by
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- Jon Heyman says via Twitter that the Marlins are seriously considering a trade with the Nationals to land first baseman Nick Johnson. Florida is very much alive in the NL East, but perhaps more likely the wild card race. Acquiring Johnson would add a good hitter and a great glove...
Are the Knicks going to take a chance on Allen Iverson?
July 31, 2009 by
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Knicks president Donnie Walsh apparently came away from a meeting with Allen Iverson's agent a few weeks ago impressed with what he heard. Iverson would be willing to accept a one-year deal for the mid-level exception. "The Answer" is probably hoping he could put up some...
Report: Red Sox working on three-way deal to acquire Victor Martinez
July 31, 2009 by
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ESPN's Jayson Stark is reporting that the Red Sox are discussing a three-way deal with the Indians and some unknown third team that would send catcher/first baseman Victor Martinez to Boston, pitcher and ugliest player in history Clay Buchholz to Cleveland and a bunch of prospects...
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