The Edmonton Oilers selected Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Friday with the No. 1 pick in the National Hockey League draft The 18-year old center was considered the top prospect in the draft and was a virtual lock to go to Edmonton with […]
Author: Mike Lederer
NBA Draft soars in the ratings
The 2011 NBA Draft may not have had the star power of past years but that did not prevent people around the country from tuning in. According to the Nielsen ratings Thursday night’s draft on ESPN averaged 3.2 million viewers. […]
Phillies activate Brian Schneider
The Philadelphia Phillies have activated backup catcher Brian Schneider from the disabled list. Schneider will rejoin the team for Friday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. To make room for Schneider on the roster the team sent catcher Dane Sardinha down […]
Phillies place Roy Oswalt on 15-day DL
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed starting pitcher Roy Oswalt on the 15-day disabled list due to lower back inflammation. To take his place on the roster the team recalled right handed pitcher Scott Mathieson from Triple A Lehigh Valley. Oswalt […]
Nationals name John McLaren interim manager
The Washington Nationals have named former Seattle Mariners skipper John McLaren as their new interim manager. McLaren takes over for Jim Riggleman, who abruptly resigned on Thursday. Riggleman said the team was not committed to him over the long term. […]
NY Jets not traveling to Cortland for training camp
Cortland, New York will not be the host for the New York Jets 2011 Training Camp. If there is a training camp at all. According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network the Jets will hold training camp at their […]
Cavaliers trade Justin Harper to Magic
The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded the draft rights to Justin Harper, the 32nd pick in the 2011 NBA draft, to the Orlando Magic. In return the Cavaliers have received two future second round draft picks.
Hornets trade Josh Harrellson to Knicks
The New Orleans Hornets have traded the 45th pick in the NBA draft to the New York Knicks. With the pick the Knicks selected University of Kentucky center Josh Harrellson. New Orleans received cash considerations from New York for the […]
Bobcats trade Jeremy Tyler to Warriors
The Charlotte Bobcats have traded the draft rights to center Jeremy Tyler to the Golden State Warriors. In return, the bobcats will receive cash considerations. It’s the second time in three years that the Bobcats have “sold” a second-round pick. […]
Ron Artest wants to legally change his name to…
As 60 players begin their NBA careers tonight we have news from one of the most bizarre players in the league. If you thought Chad Johnson changing his name to Chad OchoCinco was odd, wait until you hear this. Los […]