The Phillies have activated left-handed reliever JC Romero from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Romero on the roster, right handed reliever David Herndon was optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley. The 34-year-old Romero has been on the disabled […]
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Flyers’ Chris Pronger out for Game 3
Philadelphia Flyers’ star defenseman Chris Pronger will not play in Game 3 of the Flyers 2nd round series against the Boston Bruins. Pronger is out of the lineup with what is being described as a “lower-body injury.” He did not […]
Chris Simms acquitted
Pardon the cynicism – but really, jurors? Wednesday, New York City jurors have acquitted Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms. He is guilt-free in the 30-year-old’s driving-while-high misdemeanor case – he was originally arrested at a sobriety checkpoint last summer. […]
Earthquakes shake Timbers, 1-0
The San Jose Earthquakes will advance to the U.S. Open Cup play-in final after a 1-0 win against the Portland Timbers. The game was played in front of 11,412 rabbid Timbers fans at JELD-WEN Field on Tuesday. With a penalty-kick […]
Francisco Liriano throws a no-hitter
Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano has thrown the first no-hitter of the 2011 season. Liriano allowed no hits over 9 innings in the Twins 1-0 victory of the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. Not only was it the first […]
Blake Griffin to win rookie of the year
Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin is expected be to named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year on Wednesday. The Clippers will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to announce a major award. The University of Oklahoma averaged 22.5 […]
Shin-Soo Choo had a .201 BAC on breathalyser test
Cleveland Indians outfield Shin-Soo Choo was arrested early Monday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol. The preliminary results of his field test showed Choo had a BAC level of .201, over twice the legal limit. On Monday Indians […]
We’re back on Linux…
YES! This might be the greatest day in the history of The [Five]… save maybe the day I hired Mike Lederer. But truthfully, Linux is the place to be. Okay, so I am slightly biased. I run Linux Mint 10 […]
NFL’s request for expedited appeal process granted
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the NFL’s request for an expedited hearing regarding Judge Susan Nelson’s injunction ruling in favor of the players to end the lockout. Judges Bye, Colloton, and Benton will begin hearing the appeal […]
Boist State facing NCAA sanctions, making changes
Boise State is responding to results from an inquiry by the NCAA that identified 22 specific infractions between 2005 to 2010. Boise State President Bob Kustra told The Associated Press that the infractions cited by the NCAA are disappointing and […]