The AP is reporting The Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association is reprimanding Jamaican track coach Stephen Francis over a positive drug test that resulted in a six-month ban for sprinter Shelly Ann Fraser. The JAAA did not specify Francis’ role and […]
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Japan players want to play in the Bigs
Interesting story this morning off the AP Wire. There are a few more Japanease players that want to jump over the Pacific Pond. Two members of Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines said they want to play in the MLB next season. […]
Artistic Animals on Display in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, NY – Lions and tigers and bears…and a miniature Meditterranean donkey? It’s obviously no Wizard of Oz excerpt, instead, these are just a few types of animals that are on display at Syracuse’s Everson Museum of Art. Paws or […]
Harvest Fest features the best of New York products
Special Contributor // Robert Lowrey SYRACUSE, NY – The annual Pride of New York Harvest Fest was at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse last weekend showcasing businesses that make and sell their products in New York. Harvest Fest […]
Packers release Al Harris
Chris Jenkins, AP, is reporting that Al Harris was released Monday by the Green Bay Packers. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)—The Green Bay Packers have released veteran cornerback Al Harris, cutting short his attempt to return to the field after a […]
Workin’ hard for the money… Still!
Or for free. The [Five] hasn’t made any money, yet. Right now: Regardless, after spending the last three or four days grinding, we’ve finally finished updating the database and the frontpage website. It should run a lot faster for everyone […]
Randy Moss signed by Titans
As of 4:18PM Eastern, NickelBlock contributor Michael Lederer, is reporting Randy Moss has been signed by the Tennessee Titans.
JaMarcus Russell, Former No.1 pick, working out for Redskins
NickelBlock contributor, Michael Lederer, is reporting that JaMarcus Russel is working out for the Redskins. Okay, okay, again… Michael got his information from Jason LaCanfora, The NFL Network. It’s his first visit with a team since he left the Oakland […]
Jenn Sterger’s show cancelled
The AP is reporting… NEW YORK (AP)—Jenn Sterger’s TV show has been thrown off the air. The former New York Jets hostess has been featured in “The Daily Line,” but Versus has canceled the irreverent sports show for low ratings. […]
The 600th Article
When Ken Griffey Jr hit 600 homeruns, it felt like only people on the West Coast and in Cincinnati cared. Well, when The [Five] hit 600 articles – no one cared. Anywhere. But, hey, we did it!