Monta Ellis opts out of contract with Milwaukee Bucks

Monday, June 17th, 2013

The 2013 NBA free agent class just got a little deeper, as guard Monta Ellis announced Monday that he will opt out of the final year of his contact with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks badly wanted Ellis to return, and offered him a three-year, $36 million extension that he declined. Ellis ...

Boston Red Sox sign Victorino to three-year, $39 million deal

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

The Boston Red Sox continued to spend money like it grows on the trees lining Yawkey Way, as they signed free agent Shane Victorino to a three-year, $39 million contract on Tuesday. The problem for the Red Sox, is that their deal with the veteran outfielder will almost certainly backfire. The ...

The Knicks’ Free Agency Options Are Hilarious

Monday, June 27th, 2011

The New York Knicks made a bold move when they shipped half of their active roster to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups. Now the franchise's front office will be paying for that as it tries to fill out a roster without spending much money. You ...

NFL Owners Extend Deadline For Lockout, Sign Players En Masse

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

The NFL's owners and players' union came to an agreement to extend the current collective bargaining agreement for 24 hours on Thursday. The implication is that the two sides will use the next 24 hours to continue labor negotiations with a view towards coming to an agreement. But frankly, I ...

The Latest On LeBron James

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

LeBron James has heard all of the pitches, he's examined all of the angles and he's talked to all the other free agents. Now all that's left is for King James to make his decision. That is proving harder than he probably thought it would be. So many issues have popped ...

Ron Artest’s Time Has Come

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

While we can all enjoy a good laugh over Ron Artest's awful shot selection, his goofy antics and impeccable interview etiquette but now is the time things will get very serious for Ron Ron. The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Artest for the better part of three seasons. They explored trades ...

Jon Garland Is Flat-Out Dealing Right Now

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Tuesday night in San Diego St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright and Padres righty Jon Garland engaged in a good, old-fashioned pitchers duel. And Garland won. Wainwright, who many experts love for the Cy Young in 2010, made one big mistake and it was blasted for a solo home run by ...