As it turns out, nine-time Olympic gold medalist, Carl Lewis, can be on the ballot. A federal appeals court in Philadelphia ruled Thursday that ballots should bear his name as well. And so, Lewis will be running for the New […]
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Hines Ward handcuffed by police
The Los Angeles police say Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward was briefly detained at gunpoint, according to The Associated Press. The altercation arose in a mix-up over a reported stolen car. Ward was in a stopped car with a […]
Ex-NFL’ers “take a hike”
Three former NFL’ers are “taking a hike” for a good cause, raising awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. Retired New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi, former Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher and retired thre-time Pro Bowl player, tight end Chad […]
Philadelphia Flyers’ Jeff Carter expected to play in Game 3
Philadelphia Flyers center Jeff Carter is expected to return to the lineup in Game 3 of the team’s second round series against the Boston Bruins. Carter was upgraded to a “game-time decision” after skating lightly for approximately 20 minutes during […]
Rashard Mendenhall apologizes for controversial tweets
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has apologized for the controversial comments he made via twitter regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden. On Monday Mendenhall tweeted: “What kind of person celebrates death? It’s amazing how people can HATE a […]
Phillies activate JC Romero from DL
The Phillies have activated left-handed reliever JC Romero from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Romero on the roster, right handed reliever David Herndon was optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley. The 34-year-old Romero has been on the disabled […]
Flyers’ Chris Pronger out for Game 3
Philadelphia Flyers’ star defenseman Chris Pronger will not play in Game 3 of the Flyers 2nd round series against the Boston Bruins. Pronger is out of the lineup with what is being described as a “lower-body injury.” He did not […]
Chris Simms acquitted
Pardon the cynicism – but really, jurors? Wednesday, New York City jurors have acquitted Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms. He is guilt-free in the 30-year-old’s driving-while-high misdemeanor case – he was originally arrested at a sobriety checkpoint last summer. […]
Earthquakes shake Timbers, 1-0
The San Jose Earthquakes will advance to the U.S. Open Cup play-in final after a 1-0 win against the Portland Timbers. The game was played in front of 11,412 rabbid Timbers fans at JELD-WEN Field on Tuesday. With a penalty-kick […]
Francisco Liriano throws a no-hitter
Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano has thrown the first no-hitter of the 2011 season. Liriano allowed no hits over 9 innings in the Twins 1-0 victory of the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. Not only was it the first […]