NBA: The Diesel Shaquille O’Neal is signing with the Celtics After finding interest from many teams from the start of free agents to only being heavily targeted by one, Shaq joined the Celtics. The Atlanta Hawks were interested but not that interested, Shaq lobbied Europe but ultimately decided to go the Celtics. Shaq immediately will…
Month: August 2010
NHL: Mike Modano signs with the Detroit Red Wings, other signings, and trades
NHL: Mike Modano signs with the Detroit Red Wings, other signings C Mike Modano signs with the Detroit Red Wings (1 year, TBA) F Darren Helm re-signs with the Detroit Red Wings (2 years, 1.825M) The New York Rangers acquire C Todd White from the Atlanta Thrashers for LW Patrick Rissmiller and F Donald Brashear…
MLB: Alex Rodriguez joins the 600 club
MLB: Alex Rodriguez joins the 600 club 12 games and 46 at bats later, Alex Rodriguez is finally joining the 600 club. Rodriguez belted his home run off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shaun Marcum The milestone home run happened on Wednesday in the 1st inning with Derek Jeter on base . With the milestone home…
NBA: Jason Williams re-signs with the Magic, and Shaq close with Celtics
NBA: Jason Williams re-signs with the Magic, and Shaq close with Celtics The Magic took away a potential suitor to join the Miami Superheat in guard Jason Williams. Jason Williams had been lobbying to join the Heat but decided to comeback and play for the Magic. Williams is set to sign a 2 years contract…
8/3 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 Quick Note: Jake Ellenberger beats John Howard, Ellenberger moves up to #25, and John Howard moves down to Honorable Mention. 1. George St. Pierre (20-2, 16-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Josh Koscheck (12/11) 2. Jon Fitch (22-3, 12-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Thiago Alves (8/7) 3. Thiago Alves (16-6, 9-3 UFC)…
8/3 MMA Lightweight Division Rankings Top 25
MMA Lightweight Division Rankings Top 25 Quick Note: Takanori Gomi beats Tyson Griffin, Gomi moves up to #12, Griffin drops to #17, Sherk drops to #13, Kawajiri drops to #14, Josh Thomson moves up to #15, and Joe Stevenson moves up to #16. 1. Frankie Edgar (12-1, 7-1 UFC) *Next Fight: B.J. Penn (8/28) 2….
8/3 MMA Middleweight Division Rankings Top 25
MMA Middleweight Division Rankings Top 25 Quick Note: Yushin Okami beats Mark Munoz, Okami moves up to #6, Munoz stays in Honorable Mention, and Vitor Belfort drops to #7 1. Anderson Silva (26-4, 11-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Chael Sonnen (8/7) 2. Chael Sonnen (24-10-1, 4-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Anderson Silva (8/7) 3. Nate Marquardt (29-9-2, 8-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Rousimar…
NFL: Favre tells Vikings he will not return for a second season
NFL: Favre tells Vikings he will not return for a second season All the wear and tear on top of surgery after surgery. Brett Favre has told the Vikings that we will not return for the second season. Favre has not said anything about an official retirement and considering his past he could comeback. His…
8/3 MMA Light Heavyweight Division Rankings Top 25
8/3 MMA Light Heavyweight Division Rankings Top 25 Quick Note: Jon Jones beats Matyushenko, Jones moves up to #8, Matyushenko drops to #19, Muhammad Lawal drops to #9, and Matt Hamill moves up to #18 1. Maurico Rua (19-4, 3-2 UFC) 2. Rashad Evans (15-1-1, 10-1-1 UFC) 3. Lyoto Machida (16-1, 8-1 UFC) *Next Fight:…
NHL: Blackhawks sign Turco which means Niemi’s time in Chicago is over
NHL: Blackhawks sign Turco which means Niemi’s time in Chicago is over After the Blackhawks learned that Antti Niemi was set earn 2.75 million via the arbitration ruling. The Blackhawks sought way to fit Niemi under there already tight cap space. They couldn’t find a way and with Marty Turco waiting patiently, they decided to part…
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