Manny Ramirez, former MLB All-Star and World Series MVP, made his first court appearance after a domestic dispute at his South Florida home. Broward Circuit Judge Jon Hurley set bail at $2,500 Tuesday morning Judge Hurley also ordered Ramirez have […]
Month: September 2011
Ron Jaworski apologizes for expletive
Well, it was a rusty start to the 2011 NFL season for the crew of “Monday Night Football” on ESPN. Analyst Ron Jaworski accidentally let an expletive slip out when analyzing a throw made by Chad Henne in the fourth […]
Study concludes NCAA athletes should be paid, handsomely
As if the NCAA didn’t already have enough to deal with in regards to paying players a new study concluded that a standout men’s college basketball players is “worth” $100,000 and that the players are entitled to get what they […]
Texas QB Gilbert out as starter, McCoy gets nod
Well, it didn’t take long for Case McCoy, younger broher of Colt McCoy, to grab the top spot as quarterback of the Texas Longhorns. It helped that Texas junior, Garrett Gilbert, threw two interceptions and trailed BYU 13-3 at halftime. […]
Week 1 Review: Eagles win 31-13
It wasn’t pretty but the Eagles started off the 2011 season with a decisive 31-13 victory against the St. Louis Rams. The 1-0 Eagles will head down to Atlanta next weekend to take on the 0-1 Falcons on Sunday Night […]
Chargers K Nate Kaeding’s injury cost me a win
I feel for San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding. I really do. Kaeding is scheduled to have an MRI exam Monday. It turns out it could be a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in his left knee. ACL injuries […]
49ers’ WR Crabtree hurt again
The San Francisco 49ers won the season-opener 33-17 over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. But that wasn’t the news. Because even in limited playing time, 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree still left the field with a limp. It was his […]
The [Five] 25: College Football Top 25 – Week 2
The Top 25 teams in college football as calculated by the staff of The [Five] Daily.
No. 13 Oregon Ducks, Darron Thomas dominate Nevada
EUGENE, Ore. – The No. 13 Oregon Ducks bounced back to the season-opening loss to No.2 LSU – where turnovers and penalties were a major contributor – with a 69-20 dominating performance over the Nevada Wolf Pack in the Ducks […]
Week 1 NFL Picks
Are you ready for some football? After months filled with labor disputes, a free agent frenzy, and a condensed offseason, the NFL is finally back. Below are my Week 1 selections. Home teams in CAPS: Season: 1-0 Week 1: 1-0 […]