Deadspin (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009 | Sports
Bristol justice is swift. Programming VP David Berson, known around these parts as the man who was engaged in a long-time affair with Kate Lacey, is apparently leaving ESPN. This may or may not be...
Mile High Report (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009 | Sports
NFL Films - Week 11: Chargers vs. Broncos Preview - Video DB - Week 11 - Thu: McDaniels - Broncos TV DB - Taking Notice - Zach Eisendrath "There were four changes to the Broncos’ Injury Report on Thursday. After neither player participated in Wednesday’s practice session, Josh Barrett (hamstring) was a limited participant on Thursday and Brandon Marshall (neck) was listed as a full...
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009 | Sports
This past week's elections of Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum as the Cy Young winners for their respective leagues has generated some controversy. While no...
Harry's Place (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009 | Sports
Some people are scary when they are angry. They may rant and rave and scream abuse. There are others who are capable of conveying a meance whilst speaking quietly, reamaing still and, otwardly at least, appearing composed. Then there’s Roy Keane. If I ever meet the man, I’ll make pretty certain my mobile phone is turned ‘OFF’. Time [...]
The Sporting Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009 | Sports
Things have been a little tense about race on Ole Miss's campus since the school was founded. Wright Thompson's ESPN centerpiece on the integration riots and the last great Rebel football team is required reading for anyone with an interest in the subject matter; suffice it to say that there are a lot of old wounds that aren't going to heal any time soon. But times are a changing, and Ole Miss recently...
BroncoTalk (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009 | Sports
We now know Kyle Orton has torn ligaments in his ankle and sat out Wednesday’s practice but still hopes to play Sunday. [Yahoo Sports] The Broncos aren’t planning on changing the game plan at all if Chris Simms starts. That includes not moving Ryan Clady from LT to RT. [CS Gazette] A good article based around the [...]
Royals Review (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009 | Sports
The Royals have signed former Cardinals right hander Brad Thompson to a one year minor league deal. Thompson, 27, was 2-6 with a 4.84 ERA in 80 innings in 2009, and has a lifetime 4.36 ERA in 385 MLB innings. He is a groundball pitcher, with a career groundball rate of 52.2%. His strikeout numbers are very low - 4.20 per nine innings for his career due to a fastball that tops out at about 87 mph ,...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009 | Sports
2-1 Dallas. Approximately thirteen minutes left in Detroit. Wrist shot gets by Alex Auld, rests beyond the goal line, under his pads, nestled and a clear goal. Referees Stephane Auger and Dennis LaRue? No goal. No whistle, no mention of the term “intent to blow”...just no goal. Oh, but good. Toronto called. They’d seen it and the voice of reason jumped in to save the day. “There...
The Sporting Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009 | Sports
The World Cup field is set after a series of matches yesterday, none more anticipated than Ireland and France playing for one of the final spots in the tournament. The fact that with a loss on Wednesday, France – the 1998 winner and 2006 runner-up – would be watching from home is nearly unimaginable. Well, thanks to French superstar Thierry Henry, we don't have to worry about that. Let's...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009 | Sports
The Atlanta Braves are shopping Derek Lowe, but not having much success so far, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Rosenthal suggests that Lowe's contract situation (he'll make $15MM in each of the next three years) and his 2009 struggles (4.67 ERA in 34 starts) are discouraging teams' interest in the right-hadner. The Braves, however, are still optimistic, believing that John Lackey is the...
Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009 | Sports
via media.kansascity.com More traveling today, so another tweet-free post. Go Chiefs! Over the years the Chiefs have had many players who had remarkable athletic talent, and the maturity of a 10-year old. Bowe is one of them. His story of being abandoned as a child by a mother and father distracted and in the clutches of drugs, being raised by his grandparents, running the streets and getting involved...
Georgia Sports Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009 | Sports
R.I.P. The AJC reports that Uga VII (aka: "Loran's Best") passed away today . UGASports.com, WSB and the local NBC affiliate are also reporting this story. According to the AJC/WSB the cause of death was heart attack. His father Uga VI also died of heart problems. Uga VII was approximately 5 years old. Uga VII debuted at the Aug. 30, 2008 game against Georgia Southern, and his record stood...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009 | Sports
USA Today's Bob Nightengale suggests we keep an eye on a possible three-way trade between the Tigers, Mariners and one other club. The Tigers would give up Edwin Jackson and the Mariners would give up Brandon Morrow. Here are some more rumors to read as you wonder who that third team might be: Nightengale says the Rays are the "clear-cut favorite" to acquire Milton Bradley from the Cubs....
The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009 | Sports
Jeremy Shockey vs. LeBron James: The Saints tight end dropped a strange gauntlet on twitter last night. The uninformed Shockey must have had one too many energy drinks - James was an accomplished high school football player, is perhaps the most freakish physical specimen in NBA (sports') history, and at 6-foot-8, 265 pounds, he’s taller, [...]
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009 | Sports
...what the Browns ' average position is. Key: Ranked Position - Linked Website Quote from above website 32 - ESPN.com It's hard to imagine Eric Mangini ever fixing this mess. 32 - Fanhouse.com Here's some good news about the Browns: Their defense wasn't half-bad against the Ravens on Monday night. Shaun Rogers looked particularly spry and he's the kind of player that can make offenses miserable. Unfortunately,...
