Dwight Howard played in a charity basketball tournament Sunday – and that might be the last shot he takes on US soil. Howard, frustrated with the NBA lockout, is strongly considering playing overseas, according to reports. The latest outlet to […]
Category: Pro Sports
Eugene Emeralds continue to struggle without Spangenberg
PASCO, Wash. — The Eugene Emeralds once again struggled to get any offense going since the departure of first round draft pick Cory Spangenberg, who was promoted to the Fort Wayne Tin Caps. The Emeralds (22-7), who own the best […]
Texans’ Foster had breakout season in 2010 with torn meniscus
Most players call it a season when they tear something in their knee. Houston Texans Arian Foster called it a season, too. A career-best season. Foster captured the NFL rushing crown last season despite a torn meniscus in his knee, […]
NFL Lockout nearing an end
A handful of sources – including The [Five] Daily’s Mike Lederer – are reporting that the NFL Lockout may be coming to an end, but there are still hurdles to clear. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen and The Associated Press are saying […]
Panthers sign Erik Gudbranson
The Florida Panthers signed the team’s first-round pick from the 2010 NHL Draft. The Panthers inked defenseman Erik Gudbranson to an entry-level contract. The 19-year-old Canadian played in six preseason games last fall – tallying a goal, and assist and […]
Deron Williams signs with Turkey
New Jersey Nets All-Star point guard Deron Williams announced on his Twitter page that he officially signed with a Turkish basketball team. The team, Turkey’s Besiktas, also features Allen Iverson on it’s roster.. Williams also posted a picture of Friday’s […]
Roberto Alomar enters Hall of Fame a bit differently
A quick props to Tom Kekis of the AP for tracking down some great information about my favorite ball player growing up. Roberto Alomar will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame next Sunday. And he deserves it. But I never […]
Houston Rockets – officially – finalize staff
The Houston Rockets staff is now four coaches healthier. Kevin McHale announced four more members of his staff had been added Friday. The list included former college coach Kelvin Sampson, who will serve as McHale’s top assistant. J.B. Bickerstaff, Chris […]
Yankees accuse Blue Jays of stealing signs
It’s one of the ultimate sins of baseball. Sort of. More like something that everyone does and everyone else looks the other way. Think: Steroids. Friday, New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin pointed a finger toward the Toronto Blue Jays […]
Roger Clemens perjury trial update – 7/14/11
Famed [Five] sports journalist, Mike Lederer, continues to follow the Roger Clemens trial. His report for weareaustin.com can be seen below.