So here we are, a week removed from the Super Bowl. We're a few weeks away from free agency, and months away from the draft. The Pro Bowl was moved, so we don't have that to calm our nerves in the transition to the offseason. Thankfully, the sports world has made sure to pack this first football-free weekend with other diversions.
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Showing posts with label deaths. Show all posts
Friday, February 12, 2010
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday Morning News - 12/17/09
Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry has died, the result of injuries sustained after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck. [My FOX NY]
Ottowa Senators C Jason Spezza will miss 6-8 weeks with a torn knee ligament. [Reuters]
The NHL is looking into holding a second outdoor game next season in Canada. [ABC11.com]
Tiger Woods has been named Athlete of the Decade by the Associated Press. [NBC New York]
Ottowa Senators C Jason Spezza will miss 6-8 weeks with a torn knee ligament. [Reuters]
The NHL is looking into holding a second outdoor game next season in Canada. [ABC11.com]
Tiger Woods has been named Athlete of the Decade by the Associated Press. [NBC New York]
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 12/2/09
FSU head football coach Bobby Bowden has announced he will retire following FSU's upcoming bowl appearance. [SI.com]
The Philadelphia Eagles extended the contract of TE Brent Celek. [Delaware Online]
Florida DE Carlos Dunlap has been suspended indefinitely after being arrest for drunk driving. He will miss at least the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. [Palm Beach Post]
Michigan State has suspended eight members of its football team who are believed to have taken part in an assault in campus dormitory. [Detroit News]
Washington Capitals F Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended 2 games for a knee-to-knee hit on Carolina Hurricanes D Tim Gleason. [NY Times Slap Shot]
The NHL has approved the sale of the Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family. [National Post]
Former NY Yankee Tommy Henrich, the first player to hit a walk-off home run in the World Series and the last surviving teammate of Lou Gehrig, has died at the age of 96. [
The Philadelphia Eagles extended the contract of TE Brent Celek. [Delaware Online]
Florida DE Carlos Dunlap has been suspended indefinitely after being arrest for drunk driving. He will miss at least the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. [Palm Beach Post]
Michigan State has suspended eight members of its football team who are believed to have taken part in an assault in campus dormitory. [Detroit News]
Washington Capitals F Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended 2 games for a knee-to-knee hit on Carolina Hurricanes D Tim Gleason. [NY Times Slap Shot]
The NHL has approved the sale of the Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family. [National Post]
Former NY Yankee Tommy Henrich, the first player to hit a walk-off home run in the World Series and the last surviving teammate of Lou Gehrig, has died at the age of 96. [
Labels:
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college football,
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hockey,
MLB,
NFL,
NHL,
retirement,
sales,
suspensions
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 11/25/09
NL MVP: 1B Albert Pujols(STL) [MLB.com]
Jim Bates has been demoted from defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Raheem Morris will take over his play-calling duties. [Miami Herald]
Washington Redskins secondary coach Jerry Gray is expected to be named head coach of the University of Memphis football team. [Washington Examiner]
Abe Pollin, owner of the Washington Wizards, has died at the age of 85. [Washington Post]
Jim Bates has been demoted from defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Raheem Morris will take over his play-calling duties. [Miami Herald]
Washington Redskins secondary coach Jerry Gray is expected to be named head coach of the University of Memphis football team. [Washington Examiner]
Abe Pollin, owner of the Washington Wizards, has died at the age of 85. [Washington Post]
Labels:
awards,
baseball,
basketball,
college football,
deaths,
football,
hirings and firings,
MLB,
NBA,
NFL
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 10/11/09
AL Gold Glove Winners: P Mark Buehrle(CWS), C Joe Mauer(MIN), 1B Mark Teixeira(NYY), 2B Placido Polanco(DET), 3B Evan Longoria(TB), SS Derek Jeter(NYY), OF Torii Hunter(LAA), OF Adam Jones(BAL), OF Ichiro Suzuki(SEA) [MLB.com]
Basbeball's general managers decided not to hold a vote on the expansion of instant replay. [Chicago Breaking Sports]
Memphis Grizzlies C Hasheem Thabeet broke his jaw in a collision with teammate Zach Randolph during last night's loss to Portland. [NBC Connecticut]
Illinois' Jeff Jordan, oldest son of Michael, has been suspended 2 games for playing in an unsanctioned event over the summer. [USA Today]
The University of Arkansas has handed out suspensions to five players. Glenn Bryant will miss 2 games, Marcus Britt will miss 6, Nick Mason will miss the entire fall semester, and Stefan Walsh and Courtney Fortson are out indefinitely, all for violating team rules. [Fayetteville Flyer]
German goalkeeper Robert Enke has died. His death is believed to have been a suicide. [Examiner]
Joe Cada is now the youngest person to win the World Series of Poker Main Event. [OnlinePoker.net]
Basbeball's general managers decided not to hold a vote on the expansion of instant replay. [Chicago Breaking Sports]
Memphis Grizzlies C Hasheem Thabeet broke his jaw in a collision with teammate Zach Randolph during last night's loss to Portland. [NBC Connecticut]
Illinois' Jeff Jordan, oldest son of Michael, has been suspended 2 games for playing in an unsanctioned event over the summer. [USA Today]
The University of Arkansas has handed out suspensions to five players. Glenn Bryant will miss 2 games, Marcus Britt will miss 6, Nick Mason will miss the entire fall semester, and Stefan Walsh and Courtney Fortson are out indefinitely, all for violating team rules. [Fayetteville Flyer]
German goalkeeper Robert Enke has died. His death is believed to have been a suicide. [Examiner]
Joe Cada is now the youngest person to win the World Series of Poker Main Event. [OnlinePoker.net]
Labels:
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baseball,
basketball,
college basketball,
deaths,
injuries,
Joe Cada,
MLB,
NBA,
Robert Enke,
soccer,
sports,
suspensions,
WSOP
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 10/21/09
The NBA and the referees union have reached a deal that will have them back on the court for the start of regular season play. [All Headline News]
A game-day staff worker for the San Diego Chargers died after falling from the press box before the Chargers-Broncos game Monday Night. [LA Times]
Joey Galloway and TE Michael Matthews were both cut by the New England Patriots on Tuesday. [FOX Sports]
The NY Yankees beat the LA Angels 11-1, and can clinch a World Series berth with a win tomorrow. The Philadelphia Phillies can clinch with a win tonight.
A game-day staff worker for the San Diego Chargers died after falling from the press box before the Chargers-Broncos game Monday Night. [LA Times]
Joey Galloway and TE Michael Matthews were both cut by the New England Patriots on Tuesday. [FOX Sports]
The NY Yankees beat the LA Angels 11-1, and can clinch a World Series berth with a win tomorrow. The Philadelphia Phillies can clinch with a win tonight.
Labels:
baseball,
basketball,
deaths,
football,
MLB,
NBA,
New England Patriots,
NFL,
playoffs,
sports
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The Sunday News - 10/18/09
UCONN CB Jasper Howard has died after being stabbed on campus, hours after the team beat Louisville. [Rivals.com]
Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford re-injured his throwing shoulder early in the 16-13 loss to Texas yeesterday. [Sporting News]
The Ohio State was upset by unranked Purdue, who now improves to 2-5. [Cleveland.com]
Jimmy Johnson won the Banking 500, taking a 90 point lead over Mark Martin for the Sprint Cup. [United Press International]
Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford re-injured his throwing shoulder early in the 16-13 loss to Texas yeesterday. [Sporting News]
The Ohio State was upset by unranked Purdue, who now improves to 2-5. [Cleveland.com]
Jimmy Johnson won the Banking 500, taking a 90 point lead over Mark Martin for the Sprint Cup. [United Press International]
Labels:
college football,
deaths,
injuries,
NASCAR,
Ohio State,
Sam Bradford,
sports,
upset
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