Let the Cam Newton era begin – sort of. The open battle for the quarterback position in Carolina swings the other direction as Newton will get the start for Friday night’s preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Panthers coach Ron […]
Month: August 2011
Rypien’s passing too soon
Ironic, the lead in the NHL.com hit like one of his hooks. “Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta have confirmed that Winnipeg Jets forward Rick Rypien, 27, was found dead…” The Rick Rypien? Dead? There was no way. No, that […]
Jim Thome hits No. 600
Jim Thome hit his 600th homerun Monday night. He’s the second-fastest player to reach No. 600. The Minnesota Twins slugger is the eighth player reach the milestone – and he did so on a two-homerun night. nd he did so […]
Winnipeg Jets Rick Rypien found dead
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed reports Monday night that Winnipeg Jets center Rick Rypien has been found dead in his home. The Police also said the death wasn’t suspicious. He is the second NHL player to be found dead […]
Danny Green latest NBA player headed overseas
San Antonio Spurs forward Danny Green is the latest NBA player to make the jump overseas. He signed with Slovenian basketball league champion Union Olimpija. Green, 24, has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Spurs during his two years in […]
Arvydas Sabonis enters Hall of Fame
As reported by the authority of Euroleague basketball, Arvydas Sabonis enters the Hall of fame. Sabonis played seven seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He was one of the 2011 inductees to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in […]
Eugene Emeralds tame Hawks
BOISE, Id. – The Eugene Emeralds bats came alive tonight against the Boise Hawks, including 20 hits which helped the San Diego Padres farm team to a 17-6 victory. Boise’s bats were on point at the plate to the tune […]
Previewing the NFC East
Dallas Cowboys We all saw it. Just a few games into the Dallas Cowboys 2010 campaign the questions were already firing. What happened to Dallas? Do they even have a chance to make the postseason? Cut to midway through the […]
Atlanta Dream drop Mystics in final seconds, 72-70
Special Contributor // Jon Marshall There was an eerie silence all too familiar in the Washington Mystics locker room Tuesday night. Puzzled looks and frustrating answers have been the norm for the squad, which continued after a heart breaking loss […]
Ahman Green takes job as analyst
Ahman Green tallied more than 9,200 yards and 60 rushing touchdowns in his career and now he is ready to walk away from the game. But he isn’t leaving the field. The Big Ten network hired the 34-year-old former Green […]