Philadelphia Phillies minor league middle infielder Keven Frandsen has been suspended 50 games for violating the minor league drug program. It was revealed on Wednesday afternoon that Frandsen tested positive for Ritalinic Acid. Ritanlin is used to treat attention deficit […]
Month: May 2011
Rapid reaction: Celtics eliminated by Heat
John Locke, the enigmatic chosen one of tv’s Lost used to often emphatically state: “Don’t tell me what I can’t do!” In Miami tonight, Lebron James made the same statement in the fourth quarter, hitting two key 3-pointers and adding […]
Kordell Stewart charged with driving with suspended license
Slash might have one on his license now. Former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart was charged with driving with a suspended license. Slash played 11 NFL seasons and – most notably – eight with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fulton County sheriff’s spokeswoman Tracy […]
NBA All-Rookie First Team Announced
The NBA announced today the 2010 – 2011 All-Rookie First Team. The team includes Blake Griffin of the LA Clippers, John Wall of the Washington Wizards, Landry Fields of the New York Knicks, Demarcus Cousins of the Sacramention Kings, and […]
Robert “Tractor” Traylor passes away
Former NBA power forward Robert “Tractor” Traylor has passed away at the age of 34. He was found in his Puerto Rico apartment on Wednesday afternoon. The 34-year old Traylor had been playing for Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico. […]
Indians P Carlos Carrasco set to return
Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco will be activated from the Disabled List on Wednesday and start the club’s Wednesday night game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Indians manager Manny Acta said Carrasco is “good to go” and has “no restrictions” […]
Fiesta Bowl remains with BCS, must pay fine
The BCS oversight committee handed down it’s decision that the Fiesta Bowl will be allowed to remain part of the Bowl Championship Series. The only caveat, the Fiesta Bowl must pay a $1 million fine for apparent illegal campaign contributions […]
Bobby D stickin’ around
Good news for some Beaver fans. Hot off the AP Wire: Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis has signed a five-year contract extension. Oregon State announced that the deal, which continues De Carolis’ tenure with the school through June 30, 2016, […]
Objectivity, perhaps, still “for the birds”
Before ever taking a media ethics course or even understanding the foundation of the First Amendment, I once wrote in a column that objectivity was “for the birds.” After reading “Objectivity precludes responsibility” written by Theodore Glasser I almost feel correct. […]
Charlie Samuels arrested, charges of criminal possession
Former Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels has been arrested. New York City prosecutors plan on charging the 54-year-old with criminal possession of stolen property and fraud. Prosecutors waged a a lengthy investigation into stolen Mets sports memorabilia that included a […]