The Seattle Mariners have started putting together their 2012 roster. The team announced Tuesday it has agreed to terms with Brandon League, Shawn Kelley and Jason Vargas. Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik […]
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Toronto Blue Jays resign three, avoid arbitration
It’s been a busy start to 2012 in the Toronto Blue Jays front office. The Blue Jays announced Tuesday that the team has resigned three players. The Blue Jays inked one-year contracts with second baseman Kelly Johnson, right-hander Carlos Villanueva […]
Atlanta Falcons hire Mike Nolan
It didn’t take long for the Atlanta Falcons to replace their defensive coordinator. The team announced the hiring of former San Francisco coach Mike Nolan as their defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Nolan replaces Brian VanGorder, who left for the same […]
Breaking: Mike Martz retires from coaching
Former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz has retired from coaching. This according to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network. Martz was the evil genius behind the Greatest Show on Turf with the Rams in the early 2000s. He rose […]
Alberto Contador case ending soon
It’s finally over. Almost. The top court in international sports said it would rule on Alberto Contador’s doping case… in about two weeks. Then again, what is two weeks after – what feels like more than – two years. Recall […]
Broncos’ Tebow will enter 2012 camp as starter
I didn’t take long to see where the team stood. Denver Broncos Chief of Football Operation John Elway is supporting quarterback Tim Tebow again – the Monday after he lost to the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round of […]
Lakers beat Cavaliers, Mike Brown gets even
Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has good reason to hold sour feelings toward the Cleveland Cavaliers. Friday night’s 97-92 victory had to feel good for Brown, who was fired by the team in 2010. But he isn’t talking about […]
MLS Super Draft: Portland trades Kenny Cooper to New York
After drafting Andrew Jean-Baptiste eigth overall in teh 2012 MLS SuperDraft, the Portland Timbers traded forward Kenny Cooper to the New York Red Bulls. Cooper – who was touted as the “face of the franchise” in Portland was sent packing […]
Redskins’ LB Fletcher makes Pro Bowl after all
As it turns out the Washington Redskins – Pro Bowl worthy – linebacker London Fletcher will be heading to the Pro Bowl after all. This is the third-consecutive Pro Bwl berth for the crafty veteran. He is replacing the injured […]
Giants minor leaguer tests positive, suspended
Even during the “offseason,” San Francisco Giants catcher Drew Stiner has been suspended for 50 games, according to the Associated Press. Stiner tested positive for amphetamine and was punished under the Minor League Drug Program. According to the MLB, there […]