It’s a good first step. Commissioner David Stern says NBA owners have proposed a new idea – a “flex cap” system. And, reportedly, the players don’t hate the idea. The NBA players are still opposed to the “hard cap” the […]
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Oregon Ducks football paid for “Booklet” on 2010 high school recruits
The University of Oregon released documents linking them to a possible scandal involving LaMichael James. The documents relate to recruiting services provided by Will Lyles. Lyles, who runs the Texas-based Complete Scouting Services, sold a 2010 National High School Evaluation […]
NFL Network to carry CFL games again
Good news football fans! Regardless of the NFL Lockout situation, the NFL Network will have games to show fans. The Canadian Football League will be back for a second season on the NFL Network. Last season, the NFL Network carried […]
Details on new NFL CBA leaked
As the NFL owners continue their day long informational meeting regarding the on-going labor negotiations, details of a potential new collective bargaining agreement have started to leak. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com, commisioner Roger Goddell has informed owners of […]
Eugene Emeralds hold off Hawks late push
EUGENE, ORE. – The theme has remained the same throughout this season-opening series for the Eugene Emeralds and Boise Hawks. The theme that has formed seems to runs in bunches. That didn’t change on June 20 when the two teams […]
Hanley Ramirez benched
80-year old Jack McKeon is making his presence felt immediately in the Marlins clubhouse. Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was benched for the team’s Monday night game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Ramirez was originally in the starting lineup […]
MLB rejects Dodgers TV deal
Major League Baseball has rejected a proposed television contract for the Los Angeles Dodgers that was a key element of the divorce settlement between owner Frank McCourt and his ex-wife Jamie. The television deal has been reported to be worth […]
Jonas Valanciunas won’t play in NBA next season
NBA draft prospect Jonas Valanciunas will not be eligible to play during the 2011-2012 season. According to Chad Ford of ESPN.com, Valanciunas is close to a buy out agreement with his Lithuanian club Lietvus Rykos that would prevent him from […]
MLB boasts biggest crowds in three years
Sellouts at Wrigley Field, Fenway Park and the Coliseum helped the MLB set the highest attendance total in three years. Nearly 1.65 million fans saw games Friday, Saturday and Sunday – the highest since Sept. 26-28, 2008. The Chicago Cubs […]
NBA collective bargaining agreement ending in 10 days
In less than 10 full days the current NBA collective bargaining agreement will end. And the NBA isn’t planning on looking like the NFL. NBA owners and players are scheduled to meet again, Tuesday. In a session that Commissioner David […]