New Orleans Hornets forward David West will miss the remainder of the 2010-2011 season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee. West faces a long rehabilitation process just as he was set to become an unrestricted free agent. […]
Month: March 2011
Fan sues NFL over player lockout
A new twist in the NFL labor dispute. A Cleveland Browns fan has sued the NFL, and its teams, over the player lockout. Ken Lanci, the fan and “self-made millionaire” that ran for a seat on the county government in […]
Yankees trade Sergio Mitre to Brewers
The New York Yankees have traded pitcher Sergio Mitre to the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Chris Dickerson. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick was first to report the deal. After coming into camp in a battle for one of New York’s final spots […]
More Proof: Runners aren’t smart
Now, I run.. well, ran. I get out my Asics every so often and go for a jog now. But, I still have the competitive-running edge. When I see people out on the streets running – I’ll judge them. Runners […]
Brad Lidge to start season on DL
More bad news on the injury front for the Philadelphia Phillies. One day after the team officially announced star 2nd baseman Chase Utley will begin the season on the disabled list, the Phillies announced closer Brad Lidge will miss the […]
Yankees close to signing RHP Kevin Millwood
The New York Yankees are close to signing free-agent pitcher Kevin Millwood to an incentive-laden minor league contract. Millwood was 4-16 with a 5.10 ERA last season for the Baltimore Orioles. The 14-year veteran went 13-10 with a 3.67 ERA […]
Missouri coaching search, candidates may surprise fans
The search is on at Missouri. Like a lot of Division I schools, Missouri hired a firm to assist in the search, according to the Associated Press. Two names on the radar are Brian Gregory of Dayton and Scott Sutton […]
Darwin Barney, former ‘O.State Baller’, makes Cubs’ roster
O.State Baller, yes he’s ballin… Darwin Barney made the opening day roster for the Chicago Cubs. “He’s played himself into significant time and, it’s Spring Training,” Cubs manager Mike Quade told mlb.com. “[Barney] is making progress. He does a lot […]
Auburn faces lawsuit, racism allegations
When the Auburn Athletic Department laid off five workers, they were prepared – like any company – to defend the move. But not against racism. Those five workers, along with four other workers who were transferred to another department, filed […]
Syracuse alum donates $15 million
Syracuse is going to get a bit of a boost on the heels of a disappointing end to a promising basketball season. An alum is going to donate nearly $15 million. David Falk, who represented Michael Jordan and other NBA […]