Another sign that another lockout is around the corner in professional sports. The NBA has cancelled its annual Las Vegas summer league. The New York Daily News’ Mitch Lawrence was the first to report the story. The Las Vegas summer […]
Author: Mike Lederer
Kobe Bryant apologies publicly for homophobic slur, NBA levees fine
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant has apologized following an incident with official Bennie Adams during Tuesday night’s contest. Bryant’s reaction was caught on camera on TNT’s telecast between the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. After getting hit with […]
Josh Hamilton breaks arm; out 6-8 weeks
Reigning American League MVP Josh Hamilton suffered a fracture to his upper right arm during Texas’ Tuesday afternoon game against the Detroit Tigers. Hamilton is expected to miss six to eight weeks. He suffered the injury while trying to score […]
Kemba Walker officially declares for NBA Draft
Connecticut’s Kemba Walker will forgo his senior year of eligibility and enter the 2011 NBA draft. He made the announcement at a 3pm press conference Tuesday afternoon at UConn. “I just want to thank everyone for coming out. There has […]
Portland Trailblazers sign Earl Barron
The Portland Trailblazers have signed center Earl Barron for the remainder of the season. Barron is eligible for the playoffs. The 7-foot-1 center has played for the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks this season averaging 3.8 points and 3.3 rebounds […]
Cubs sign P Doug Davis
The Chicago Cubs have signed free-agent left-handed starter Doug Davis to a minor-league contract. MLBTradeRumors.com was first to report the deal. Davis will head to Arizona for extended Spring Training in hopes of providing depth in the back-end of the […]
NBA Eastern Conference 1st Round Playoff Match-ups
With losses by the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, the first round of the NBA playoffs is officially set in the Eastern Conference: Here are the match-ups: #1 Chicago Bulls vs. #8 Indiana Pacers #2 Miami Heat […]
Fan clubbed, tasered at Pittsburgh Pirates game
An incident involving 41-year old Scott James Ashley occurred at PNC Park during Saturday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies. Ashley was being led out of the stands by police when the incident occurred. Ashley says he […]
WNBA Draft Results
To no one’s surprise the Minnesota Lynx made Connecticut’s Maya Moore the number one pick in the 2011 WNBA draft. Moore, a four-time All-American, averaged 22.8 points in her senior season at Connecticut. She is the second straight UConn player […]
Yankees sign Carlos Silva
The New York Yankees have signed free-agent pitcher Carlos Silva to a minor-league contract. Silva will report to the Yankees’ training facilities in Tampa on Tuesday. The veteran pitcher was released by the Chicago Cubs at the end of Spring […]