Archive for December, 2011
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
SMU's June Jones had accepted an offer to become the head football coach at Arizona State and all that was left were some minor details to be worked out. The deal was essentially done. Then his representatives received a call Wednesday night saying that the offer had been pulled.
Jones' camp ...
Posted in College Football | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
UPDATE: The Marlins are officially out of the Pujols chase, but they did sign Mark Buehrle today.
The Miami Marlins have made their pitch to free agent first baseman Albert Pujols and they reportedly expect an answer from the slugger shortly. As in, before Wednesday morning.
No one is exactly sure what ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
It's just been one of those years.
My favorite football team's biggest rival won the Super Bowl and still hasn't lost a game in 2011. My favorite baseball team's biggest rival won the World Series. Both got into the playoffs thanks to wins over that rival in the final week of ...
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
Well, the Miami Marlins made their splash in free agency by locking up shortstop Jose Reyes and closer Heath Bell, and now apparently the Washington Nationals are trying to do the same.
Reports have surfaced that the Nats have gone out on a limb and offered free agent lefty C.J. Wilson ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Monday, December 5th, 2011
Whether or not you agree with its principles -- and I certainly have friends who are passionately on either side of the issue -- there is no denying that the Occupy movement has gained a foothold on the public consciousness this year.
But I guess I find it kind of funny ...
Posted in BCS, College Football | 2 Comments »
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito II: Live Blog
Posted in Boxing, Live Blogs | 9 Comments »
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
Reports had circulated last Saturday that UCLA would target Boise State head coach Chris Petersen to take over the school's football program. Well, those rumors were correct and the two sides were reportedly in serious talks as recently as Thursday night.
According to reports, Petersen was offered a five-year contract worth ...
Posted in College Football | 1 Comment »
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
UPDATE: Well we said we'd keep you updated and not long after we posted this word came down that the Marlins and Bell have agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract with a vesting option for a fourth year. The deal is done pending a physical.
The Miami Marlins seem to ...
Posted in MLB, MLB Rumors, Rumors | No Comments »
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Since Bobby Valentine was hired as the new manager of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday numerous sources have surfaced saying the hiring was not popular among the team's players.
Valentine was always known as a no-nonsense manager during his 15 years with the Texas Rangers and the New York Mets, ...
Posted in MLB | 22 Comments »
