Just another reminder about how stupid it is to run on the field at any sporting event:
Posted on 5/3/11 by Mike Lederer
Author: Mike Lederer
Mike Lederer is the Sports Director at WICD in Champaign, IL. He graduated with a M.S. in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University and completed his undergraduate work at Lehigh University.
During his time at Lehigh, Lederer was the host of the “Two-Hour Drill” sports talk radio show on WLVR 91.3 FM and was also the play-by-play voice for www.lehighsports.com. Lederer has also worked as a web reporter for KEYE CBS in Austin, Texas, where he covered several sports stories including the Roger Clemens perjury trial.
Chase Utley plays in simulated game; Phillies injury updates
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley took a significant step in his rehabitation to getting back to baseball. Utley, who is battling back from chondromalicia and patellar tendinitis in his knee, played 3 innings in a simulated game on Sunday afternoon. […]
Posted on 5/1/11 by Mike Lederer
Kevin Millwood opts out of contract with Yankees, now faces free agency
Right handed pitcher Kevin Millwood has opted out of his minor-league contract with the New York Yankees. ESPN’s Buster Olney was the first to report. Millwood signed with the Yankees at the end of Spring Training in hopes of eventually […]
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Chicago Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau win NBA Coach of the Year award
Chicago Bulls’ head coach Tom Thibodeau has been named the 2010-2011 NBA coach of the year. The Chicago Tribune was the first to report Thibodeau would win the award. The Bulls have announced a press conference for 3:30pm CT at […]
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Boston College LB Mark Herzlich not drafted
The long journey back for Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich will continue for another day. The linebacker and cancer survivor went undrafted during the 2011 NFL Draft. It was a steep fall for a player who was projected as a […]
Posted on 4/30/11 by Mike Lederer
NFL Draft Recap: Philadelphia Eagles
Taking a look back on the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles had some surprises. Here is a pick-by-pick analysis of the newest members of the Eagles. First Round The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised fans in the past with their draft […]
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NFL Lockout reinstated
The NFL lockout is back on. Just hours after the league re-opened its doors for business the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a temporary stay of execution reinstating the lockout. The stay of execution is of the “administrative” […]
Posted on 4/29/11 by Mike Lederer
NFL Draft ratings significantly down
Football fans didn’t just show their frustration with the current labor situation by booing commissioner Roger Goodell at the start of Thursday night’s NFL draft. They also showed their displeasure by not tuning into the draft at all. According to […]
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2011 NFL league year to begin Friday morning
After failing in their attempt to get a stay of execution from Judge Susan Nelson’s ruling on the injunction ending the lockout, the NFL has sent a memo to all 32 teams informing them of how they plan to move […]
Posted on 4/28/11 by Mike Lederer
NFL requests temporary stay from 8th circuit appeals court
Late Wednesday evening Judge Susan Nelson entered an order denying the NFL’s motion to stay the injunction pending appeal to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, meaning as per her Court Order, the lockout is lifted immediately. While the players […]
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