Archive for October, 2011

Sabathia Agrees To New Deal With New York Yankees

Monday, October 31st, 2011

The New York Yankees have reportedly agreed to a new deal with left-handed hurler CC Sabathia that will add $30 million to his existing contract. Sabathia had the opportunity to opt out of his deal this offseason and this move ensures that he will be in the Bronx for the ...

I Love Sports!

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Apparently the man upstairs does work in mysterious ways. Just one day after I decided my life would be better by swearing off sports, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa decided to retire. So to use a phrase that I never thought I would utter in my life: Thanks, Tony! I'm back! Much ...

I Hate Sports

Monday, October 31st, 2011

To those of you who have followed my blog posts here at Rumors and Rants for the last four years or however long it has been, thanks. However, I am pretty sure I may be done here, because I hate sports now. Maybe there's still time for me to get into ...

Ndamukong Suh Asks To Meet With Roger Goodell

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been called a dirty player and, he could be, depending on your definition of what constitutes dirty play. It looks like Suh would like that defined for himself, as he has contacted NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to set up a meeting. Suh wants to ...

Budweiser Sweater Guy Steals Show In Game 7

Friday, October 28th, 2011

As I type this Game 7 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals is still going on, but we already have our MVP. He's a guy who got field-level tickets (in the coveted even with third base area no less) to the most-hyped baseball game ...

Chargers Guard Kris Dielman Suffers Seizure On Plane

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

A person with knowledge of the situation has told the AP that San Diego Chargers left guard Kris Dielman suffered a seizure on the team's flight home Sunday after playing the New York Jets. Dielman sustained a concussion during the loss to the Jets, but had to remain in the game ...

Who Knew Roger Clemens Was A Biggie Smalls Fan?

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

I'm sure Roger Clemens loves it when people call him Big Poppa, but I always figured The Rocket to be more of a Brooks & Dunn guy. However on Tuesday, Clemens evoked Biggie Smalls in federal court in an effort to save himself some chedda/scrilla/dough. The seven-time Cy Young winner asked ...

Gaddafi Straddled The Liverpudlian Fence

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Muammar Gaddafi's death this week sparked celebrations as well as outrage - all the while rocking the Liverpool soccer community. How, you ask? According to British newspaper, The Mirror, Qaddafi was a big supporter of Everton FC: "Everton's win against Sunderland will have provided some temporary relief for one of their biggest fans. ...

Shawne Merriman Put On Injured Reserve By Bills

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Shawne Merriman was supposed to have a bounce-back season for the Buffalo Bills, but that hasn't happened, and now his comeback year is over. Despite promising to play in Week 8, the 27-year-old linebacker has been placed on injured reserve by the Bills, ending his season. Merriman has confirmed he will ...

Tony La Russa Is Still Smarter Than All Of Us

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

In case you didn't know, Tony La Russa is the smartest guy in the room every time he is in the room. And as Tony proved once again on Monday night, the only guy who can outsmart Tony La Russa is Tony La Russa. The Master's undisputed genius has the ...