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Guillen, Hillman, Greinke, Olivo Suspended and Fined
Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have both been suspended for five games each for causing trouble during a weekend game with Chicago.
Giants TE Shockey Traded to Saints
Days before the start of training camp, the New York Giants traded dissatisfied tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints.
Clippers Acquire Center Camby from Denver
This Tuesday, the Clippers acquired Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby for the option to exchange second-round picks with Los Angeles in 2010.
Chiefs’ Tony Gonzalez Saves Man from Choking
Pro Bowl Tight End and fellow Cal Alumn (go Bears!) Tony Gonzalez, kept a man from choking to death in a California restaurant Thursday night.
RB Jones Workout Witnessed by 4 NFL Teams
Running back Kevin Jones went through a workout this Saturday as four NFL teams watched him sprint and cut just five months after major knee surgery.
Pirates Beat Yankees for the First Time Since 1960
On Tuesday night the Pirates turned back the clock beating the New York Yankees 12-5 for their first victory against them since Bill Mazeroski’s historic home run determined the 1960 World Series.
Tennessee Titans Jevon Kearse arrested for DUI
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop near the Vanderbilt University campus early Sunday Morning.
Ravens’ Ogden Retires
Baltimore Ravens’ Jonathan Ogden announced his retirement Thursday after a 12-year career in the NFL.
Griffey Hits No. 600
Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 600th home run against the Florida Marlins Monday Night, becoming the sixth player in history to reach that milestone.
Giants’ Defensive End Strahan Retires
Michael Strahan, a seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end, retired this Monday after a 15 year NFL career with the New York Giants.
Brahm Gets Six Months for Stadium Attack Hoax
Jake Brahm, a former grocery clerk, was given six months in a federal prison for making false Internet postings warning of terrorist attacks against seven NFL stadiums.
Chicago Bulls Forward Noah Given 2 Traffic Citations After Arrest
Around 1:50 am on Sunday, Gainesville policeman Sergeant Rick Roberts says Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah was arrested after an officer spotted him on a sidewalk holding a plastic cup containing an
Vikings Cut Ties with Erasmus James
The Minnesota Vikings cut ties with 2005 first round pick Erasmus James on Friday after he failed to pass a physical. This only adds insult to an extremely disappointing 2005 draft.
Former Mets Superstar Mike Piazza Retires
Former Mets superstar Mike Piazza, regarded as the best-hitting catcher in baseball history, announced his retirement on Tuesday following a sixteen season career.
Ray’s Kazmir agrees to $28.5M, 3 year extension
Tampa Bay left-hander Scott Kazmir has agreed to a $28.5 million, three-year extension thru 2011, a deal with a club option that could raise the contract’s value to $39.5 million over four seasons.
Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Lofa Totupu arrested for DUI
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Totupu was arrested over the weekend in Kirkland, Washington for investigation of drunken driving.
Knicks introduce Mike D’Antoni as their new head coach
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D’Antoni as their new head coach on Tuesday, with the hope that he will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons.
Are you ready for the 2008 NFL draft?
Let me just start by saying that many people have a favorite time of the year and I must say mine is the NFL draft weekend. How do I prepare for such an important weekend you might ask?
Larry Brown resigns as 76ers Executive Vice President
Philadelphia 76ers Executive Vice President Larry Brown announced his resignation on Thursday, April 24, 2008 after just one year on the job with the intent to pursue a coaching job.
Buried Boston Red Sox jersey fetches $175,100 in charity auction
The Boston Red Sox jersey that was secretly buried under the new Yankee Stadium in a failed curse attempt sold Thursday, April 24, 2008 for $175,100 in a charity auction.
Former Patriots assistant to turn over tapes to NFL
Former Patriots assistant Matt Walsh will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on May 13, 2008 regarding New England's videotaping of opposing teams.
Smoltz becomes the 16th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts
Atlanta Braves starter John Smoltz reached 3,000 strikeouts during the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
Shocking: Four Playoff Picks that Win
I hate the wildcard games. Crappy football teams playing better ones because the NFL needs
Perfect Vegas weekend - The Venetian
Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to go to Vegas. The prices are reasonable, crowds are down and the weather is pleasant. And you don't have to piss off grandma.
Week 11 Picks
The one pick-em pool I'm in uses no spread. Pick the winners is all.
5 Must sit Players for Week 11
Many leagues are separating at this point. Teams are cruising at 8-2 while others at 3-7 have life and death games the rest of the way. Each move might cost a chance at playoff payoffs.
5 Must Plays Week 11
Let's repeat the necessary warning: In no way are we advocating replacing your best players with anyone on the list. LT plays everyday. Moss plays everyday. Jessica Alba... everyday.
Celtic Heretic - Two Reasons why they're doomed to fail
Someone has to spoil the party, might as well be me. The Celtics won't win it all. Easy to say, I know, we're only into our third week of the season.
5 Best Free Agents for Week 11
Nothing worse than missing a handcuff. Completely whiffed on Chester Taylor.
