The Colorado Rockies have released Mike Jacobs after the 1st baseman was suspended 50-games for testing positive for human growth hormone. Jacobs is the first athlete to test positive for HGH under the MLB’s new blood testing system as a […]
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Terrelle Pryor eligible for NFL Supplemental Draft
Former Ohio State Quarterback Terrelle Pryor has been deemed eligible for the 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft. The draft, originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, will now take place on Monday, July 22. Although Pryor can now be drafted the NFL […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. facing lawsuit for shooting incident
Superstar boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. may be undefeated in the ring, but he’ll be fighting a different opponent soon. Mayweather is facing a civil lawsuit in Las Vegas brought to him by two men who accuse him of orchestrating a […]
Detroit Lions’ Suh fined $20K
Detroit Lions defensive end Ndamukong Suh’ “Welcome to the NFL Rookie” hit on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton didn’t go over very well in the NFL league office. Suh was fined $20,000 by the NFL for the hit. To which, […]
Cam Newton to start for Panthers Friday
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 […]
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 […]