Archive for July, 2011
Sunday, July 31st, 2011
Sunday was my seventh annual “Why The F*@k Do My Editors Keep Sending Me To NASCAR?” experience.
I get paid to go to these races. So at least I have an excuse. These other 100,000 idiots, I have no clue what they’re thinking (Actually, I do. ‘I’m gonna drink all day ...
Posted in Hope Solo, NASCAR | 6 Comments »
Sunday, July 31st, 2011
Now that baseball's trade deadline has passed, we can all look back and guess on who made the right or wrong moves and what kind of impact they'll have. While that would just be speculation at this point, we can tell you one thing unequivocally: the Texas Rangers won the ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Saturday, July 30th, 2011
The Cleveland Indians landed a big score Saturday afternoon as they traded for Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez. In return, the Rockies landed an impressive haul of prospects.
Jimenez left his start against the San Diego Padres on Saturday after just one inning, following a disappointing outing in which he surrendered ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Saturday, July 30th, 2011
In what is one of the more stunning developments we've ever seen in mixed martial arts, Strikeforce has fired its heavyweight champion, Alistair Overeem.
Overeem was originally supposed to fight on Sept. 10 on Showtime in the semifinals of Strikeforce's heavyweight Grand Prix, but publicly stated that he wouldn't be ready ...
Posted in MMA, UFC | No Comments »
Friday, July 29th, 2011
It's Friday night and baseball's trade deadline is Sunday afternoon. That means things are getting tense and heated all around the big leagues. Here's the latest on what's happening right now.
Reds and Nationals looking at Bourn
The Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals are both said to be interested in adding Houston ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
The Houston Astros have gone hot and cold on trading outfielder Hunter Pence. While he's clearly their biggest trade chip, Pence is an important part of their roster and moving him would undoubtedly upset what's left of the team's fans. But, as of now, it appears more than likely Pence ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | 1 Comment »
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Bob Bradley was relieved of his duties as U.S. national team coach Thursday. And it's not a day too soon.
Don't get me wrong. I appreciate everything Bradley accomplished during his tenure, including beating world No. 1 Spain at the Confederations Cup and winning a World Cup group with England in ...
Posted in International Soccer, MLS, Soccer, US Soccer | 3 Comments »
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
The Boston Red Sox have been linked to virtually every big name available this summer in their pursuit to add to their already potent lineup. But now the Sox seem to have shifted their focus away from bats and are feverishly looking to add a starting pitcher.
With John Lackey struggling ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
Carlos Beltran's fate has been decided. The 34-year-old six-time All-Star will be joining the San Francisco Giants as part of a trade executed Wednesday night.
Beltran is currently en route from Cincinnati to Philadelphia to join the Giants after waiving his no-trade clause to make the deal happen.
The Giants shocked some ...
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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
You knew there was a perfectly good reason why Real Madrid and Chelsea are battling it out for Neymar's signature, and why his club Santos is in no rush to sell him.
The Brazilian whiz-kid scored a beauty Wednesday night in league action vs. Flamengo. Below is the clip for your ...
Posted in Chelsea, Neymar, Real Madrid, Soccer | No Comments »
