The Cincinnati Reds have signed 2010 World Series MVP Edgar Renteria to a 1-year deal worth upwards of $3 million plus incentives. The 35-year old shortstop is coming off of a championship season with the San Francisco Giants. Renteria signed […]
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QB Andrew Luck returning to Stanford
Sorry Carolina Panther fans… The consensus number one pick in the 2011 NFL Draft has decided to return to school for his senior year. Stanford Quarterback Andrew Luck announced Thursday afternoon that he will return to college. He cited the […]
Diana Taurasi cut from Turkish team
WNBA star Diana Taurasi’s contract was terminated by her Turkish basketball club, Fenerbahce, after her “B” sample also tested positive. The decision was a result of an announcement from the Turkish Basketball Federation that Taurasi could face a two-year ban. […]
Cowboys name Jason Garrett new head coach
Jerry Jones has decided that interim head coach Jason Garrett is the full-time answer as the new coach of the Dallas Cowboys. The team has scheduled a press conference for 1:30 p.m. CT to make an official announcement. Terms of […]
Where Are They Now: Southwest High School
On Packerland Drive in Green Bay, Wisconsin, it’s only fitting that football should be played. And played well. Former players say, the Southwest Fighting Trojans were regarded as mediocre – at best. That is, until the late-2000s. In fact, it […]
After a week off, I hit the ground running
Well, sort of. As many people know, “The Maino and Nick Show” took the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (save the Monday after the Packers destroyed the Giants) off. I say, “as many people know” because nearly every […]
UW-Green Bay knocks off Houston Baptist, 77-61
The smallest player came through with the biggest spark. UW-GB junior guard Eric Valentin kept the Phoenix flying in the second half and the Huskies couldn’t rally back. UW-Green Bay beat Houston Baptist 77-61 Monday night. Valentin, in only three […]
Live Blogging: UWGB-HBU @ 5:07 to go in the Second Half
Houston Baptist’s Andrew Gonzalez is quietly putting in a strong effort for the Huskies. He reminds me of an undisciplined, raw, lankey version of former Oregon State Beaver Seth Tarver. Gonzalez is 8-of-15 shooting with 26 points, nine four rebounds […]
Live Blogging: UWGB-HBU @ 13:03 to go in the Second Half
Oh, Sammy Obetoh. Here’s a name to remember. Obetoh was 10-for-31 from the free throw line coming into this game. He’s 1-for-6 today. his shot makes Tim Lincecum’s delivery look as plain as oatmeal. The score is 52-37 Green Bay. […]
Live Blogging: UWGB-HBU @ Half
Okay, so aside from the most intermittent internet this side of 1996, the first day on the “job” is going well. It’s only halftime and its already apparent that the Huskies of Houston Baptist are over matched by Green Bay […]