We have our first surprise of the 2011 NBA draft. With their second pick and the fourth overall section of the 2011 NBA draft the Cleveland Cavaliers selected freshman power forward Tristan Thompson from the University of Texas. Thompson was […]
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Utah Jazz select Enes Kanter
With the third pick in the 2011 NBA Draft the Utah Jazz have selected Enes Kanter from Istanbul, Turkey and the University of Kentucky. Kanter has been one of the biggest mysteries of the 2011 NBA Draft. The 6’11” 259 […]
Price is right for Pittsburgh Panthers
Ejuan Price is considered to be among the top football players in Western Pennsylvania. Yet, at Saturday’s Big 33 game, the Woodland Hills product still had not found a new home after de-committing from Ohio State. On Monday, Price chose […]
Timberwolves select Derrick Williams
With the second pick in the 2011 NBA Draft the Minnesota Timberwolves selected forward Derrick Williams from the University of Arizona. The 20-year old sophomore was a standout this past season as the Pac-10 player of the year leading the […]
Slice of America
Make no mistake, Hershey, PA is Chocolatetown, USA. Between the lamp-posts shaped like Kisses, the theme park and the immortal brown-wrapped candy bar bearing the city’s name, Hershey has a monopoly on the country’s sweet tooth. Which is why that […]
Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving
With the 1st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft the Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Duke guard Kyrie Irving. Irving was expected to be the top overall selection. He joins Elton Brand as the only two players from Duke University to […]
Eugene Emeralds’ Donavan Tate continues to show growth against Volcanoes
KEISER, Ore. – The Eugene Emeralds once again showed showed that the game is not over until the final inning is finished — by having another late game rally to come back and win a game against the Salem-Keiser Volcanoes, 4-3. […]
Jose Contreras out 4-6 weeks
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Contreras will miss the next 4-6 weeks due to a grade one strain of the flexor tendon in his right pitching elbow. The Phillies placed Contreras on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday morning. To […]
Bobcats, Bucks & Kings complete 3-team trade
On the heels of the 2011 NBA Draft the Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, and Sacramento Kings have completed a three-team trade. The Milwaukee Bucks will receive forward Stephen Jackson, guard Shaun Livingston, and the 19th pick in tonight’s draft. The […]
Flyers sign Ilya Bryzgalov to 9-year $51 million deal
After nearly two decades of searching the Philadelphia Flyers finally have a top line goaltender. The Flyers have signed goalie Ilya Bryzgalov to a 9-year $51 million contract. The deal is slightly longer than expected but keeps Bryzgalov’s cap hit […]