On Thursday afternoon legendary University of Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams announced his retirement. In a stunning move, Williams announced he is retiring and leaving the Maryland program. A news conference will be held at 1pm EST Friday at the […]
Author: Mike Lederer
Lakers’ Ron Artest suspended for Game 3
Lakers forward Ron Artest has been suspended one game without pay for his foul on Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea in Game 2 of the second round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks. With Game 2 already […]
Philadelphia Flyers’ Jeff Carter expected to play in Game 3
Philadelphia Flyers center Jeff Carter is expected to return to the lineup in Game 3 of the team’s second round series against the Boston Bruins. Carter was upgraded to a “game-time decision” after skating lightly for approximately 20 minutes during […]
Rashard Mendenhall apologizes for controversial tweets
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has apologized for the controversial comments he made via twitter regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden. On Monday Mendenhall tweeted: “What kind of person celebrates death? It’s amazing how people can HATE a […]
Phillies activate JC Romero from DL
The Phillies have activated left-handed reliever JC Romero from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Romero on the roster, right handed reliever David Herndon was optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley. The 34-year-old Romero has been on the disabled […]
Flyers’ Chris Pronger out for Game 3
Philadelphia Flyers’ star defenseman Chris Pronger will not play in Game 3 of the Flyers 2nd round series against the Boston Bruins. Pronger is out of the lineup with what is being described as a “lower-body injury.” He did not […]
Francisco Liriano throws a no-hitter
Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano has thrown the first no-hitter of the 2011 season. Liriano allowed no hits over 9 innings in the Twins 1-0 victory of the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. Not only was it the first […]
Blake Griffin to win rookie of the year
Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin is expected be to named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year on Wednesday. The Clippers will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to announce a major award. The University of Oklahoma averaged 22.5 […]
Shin-Soo Choo had a .201 BAC on breathalyser test
Cleveland Indians outfield Shin-Soo Choo was arrested early Monday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol. The preliminary results of his field test showed Choo had a BAC level of .201, over twice the legal limit. On Monday Indians […]
NFL’s request for expedited appeal process granted
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the NFL’s request for an expedited hearing regarding Judge Susan Nelson’s injunction ruling in favor of the players to end the lockout. Judges Bye, Colloton, and Benton will begin hearing the appeal […]