Archive for the ‘Rumors’ Category

Lakers Unlikely To Deal Before Deadline

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have the highest payroll in the NBA and there has been much chatter recently surrounding a possible deal for the Bulls' Kirk Hinrich. Reportedly, the proposed deal would have sent Hinrich to the Lakers, with Sasha Vujacic and Adam Morrison (and his expiring $5.2 million ...

Vernon Gholston Is Doing Just Great

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

We've mentioned before that New York Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston is one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history, but now things are just getting better and better for Ohio State's version of Mike Mamula. Gholston was supposed to arrive in the NFL and have the same type of impact ...

Vince Carter Already Out Of Favor In Orlando

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

In a story that should surprise no one, Vince Carter has been a complete disappointment since arriving in Orlando this offseason. Carter arrived from New Jersey in a June trade that sent Courtney Lee, Rafer Alston and Tony Battie out of Orlando and brought in Carter and Ryan Anderson. The addition ...

Tennessee Left With Options, Just Not Many

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

After Will Muschamp turned down the chance to be the head football coach at the University of Tennessee, the Volunteers have been left standing at the altar without a bride. Lane Kiffin's departure has caught Tennessee's athletic department completely surprised and unprepared for what to do with the future of ...

What’s Really Going On At USC

Monday, January 11th, 2010

I've read so many misguided reports all over the internet about USC, its coaching search and why Pete Carroll departed. I rarely spout anything about USC on this site as far as inside information goes but I've been so frustrated by the misinformation coming out of ESPN, Yahoo! and others ...

Rich Rodriguez Meet Your New Athletic Director. Now Start Winning

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Rich Rodriguez has been Michigan's head football coach for two seasons. In that time he's clocked in with an 8-16 record, possible NCAA rules violations and tons of rumors that he's a complete jerk to his players and the people surrounding the program. So the Rodriguez Era has been a ...

Gasol To Sign Extension. Kobe Next?

Friday, December 18th, 2009

We've been hearing whispers that Pau Gasol was ready to extend his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for a while now, but now there appears to be some confirmation of that move. HOOPSWORLD is reporting that Gasol is nearing a deal on a three-year extension that would keep him ...

Red Sox Now Looking For Bats

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

After signing John Lackey, trading Mike Lowell (pending a few details) and allowing Jason Bay to walk away, the Boston Red Sox are now looking for bats to fill out the rest of their lineup. Today the Sox inked Mike Cameron to a two-year deal to serve as an "all-purpose ...

Jason Bay Headed To The Mets?

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Now that it looks like free agent outfielder Jason Bay is ready to move on from the Boston Red Sox, the serious suitors for his services have begun to sort themselves out. The New York Mets appear to be proactively chasing Bay and appear to be the leader right now. Last ...

Sanchez And Stafford Could Both Be Out For The Year

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Could both of the top quarterbacks taken in the 2009 NFL Draft be done for the year already? That's looking like a more likely scenario as this week goes on. And it might be best for both Mark Sanchez and Matt Stafford if their teams decide to let them sit ...

Several Teams Crazy Enough To Employ Milton Bradley

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

In news that's shocking to basically everyone in the baseball world - especially Cubs fans - several teams have expressed interest in taking Milton Bradley off the Chicago Cubs' hands. The Cubs are desperate to dump Bradley and the $21 million left on his contract and several teams have tried ...

It’s Looking Like Deja Vu All Over Again For Notre Dame

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

After some really interesting initial rumors surrounding Notre Dame's head coaching vacancy, all of a sudden coaches are running from speculation concerning that job like roaches when the lights come on. Oklahoma's Bob Stoops was thought to be the guy as recently as yesterday on this here blog. Now he says ...

Eric Mangini Isn’t The Popular Kid

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini's troubles this season are well documented, and virtually everyone agrees that management is actively looking for his replacement after less than a year in charge of the team. The great thing about the Mangini Saga in Cleveland has been the waves of people inside ...

Darrius Heyward-Bey Is Still Doing Just Great

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

When the Oakland Raiders selected Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey with the No. 7 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, pretty much everyone said it was one of the worst picks in league history. Talent evaluators were virtually unanimous in their claims that Heyward-Bey had tremendous speed but had issues ...

Lovie Smith Is Officially On The Hot Seat

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

A lot was expected of the Chicago Bears entering the 2009 NFL season. After adding their long sought after "franchise quarterback" in Jay Cutler, many experts picked the Bears to win the NFC North and be a top contender for a place in the Super Bowl. Well, the Bears are currently ...