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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Friday, February 12, 2010
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 12/23/09
Serena Williams has been voted 2009 AP Female Athlete of the Year, her second time winning the award. [TennisEarth.com]
Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh is the 2009 AP College Football Player of the Year, and is the first defensive player to win the award. [LA Times]
Major League Baseball and the World Umpires Association have agreed to a five-year labor deal to keep their umpires working. [Forbes]
The proposed Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight is said to be "in jeopardy" after Pacquiau refused to submit to blood tests within 30 days of the fight. [MLive.com]
Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh is the 2009 AP College Football Player of the Year, and is the first defensive player to win the award. [LA Times]
Major League Baseball and the World Umpires Association have agreed to a five-year labor deal to keep their umpires working. [Forbes]
The proposed Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight is said to be "in jeopardy" after Pacquiau refused to submit to blood tests within 30 days of the fight. [MLive.com]
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 12/22/09
Jimmy Johnson has been named AP Male Athlete of the Year, and is the first NASCAR driver to recieve the award. [Examiner.com]
Former Seahawks and Packers head coach Mike Holmgren has agreed to become president of the Cleveland Browns. [Ohio.com]
Three members of the USC football team have been ruled academically ineligible for the Emerald Bowl against Boston College. [LA Times]
New Jersey Devils G Martin Brodeur recorded his 104th career shutout, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, and breaking Terry Sawchuck's record. [Baltimore Sun]
The University of Kentucky became the first college basketball program to record 2,000 wins by beating Drexel, 88-44. [Bloomberg]
Former Seahawks and Packers head coach Mike Holmgren has agreed to become president of the Cleveland Browns. [Ohio.com]
Three members of the USC football team have been ruled academically ineligible for the Emerald Bowl against Boston College. [LA Times]
New Jersey Devils G Martin Brodeur recorded his 104th career shutout, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, and breaking Terry Sawchuck's record. [Baltimore Sun]
The University of Kentucky became the first college basketball program to record 2,000 wins by beating Drexel, 88-44. [Bloomberg]
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 12/19/09
The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl is facing a political scandal as current and former employees claim they were encouraged to donate money to political candidates and then repaid for it. [ESPN]
Villanova is the 2009 FCS National Champion, beating Montana, 23-21, in the playoff final. [Philly.com]
NJ Devils G Martin Brodeur broke Patrick Roy's NHL record for appearances by a goalie in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. [NJ.com]
Detroit Red Wings F Henrick Zetterberg will miss at least 2 weeks with a separated shoulder. [NHL.com]
Tiger Woods has been voted 2009 PGA Tour Player of the Year by his fellow golfers. [CNN]
Villanova is the 2009 FCS National Champion, beating Montana, 23-21, in the playoff final. [Philly.com]
NJ Devils G Martin Brodeur broke Patrick Roy's NHL record for appearances by a goalie in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. [NJ.com]
Detroit Red Wings F Henrick Zetterberg will miss at least 2 weeks with a separated shoulder. [NHL.com]
Tiger Woods has been voted 2009 PGA Tour Player of the Year by his fellow golfers. [CNN]
Friday, December 18, 2009
Friday Morning News - 12/18/09
The St Louis Rams canceled Thursday's practice due to a swine flu outbreak. The team is back practicing today. [Bloomberg]
Former Falcon RB Warrick Dunn has bought a minority stake in the team and will be a limited partner in the teams ownership. [Atlanta Business Chronicle]
Pepsi has announced it will not buy ad time during Super Bowl XLIV, ending a 23 year run as an advertiser on the game. [CNN Money]
Denver Nuggets PG Chauncey Billups is currently listed as day-to-day with a groin strain. [Denver Post]
Former Falcon RB Warrick Dunn has bought a minority stake in the team and will be a limited partner in the teams ownership. [Atlanta Business Chronicle]
Pepsi has announced it will not buy ad time during Super Bowl XLIV, ending a 23 year run as an advertiser on the game. [CNN Money]
Denver Nuggets PG Chauncey Billups is currently listed as day-to-day with a groin strain. [Denver Post]
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 16, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 12/16/09
CMU's Butch Jones has been hired to replace Brian Kelly as head football coach at Cincinnati. [Cincinnati.com]
The Ohio State WR Duron Carter and DE Robert Rose have been ruled academically ineligible for the Rose Bowl. [Digital Sports Daily]
The Big Ten Conference announced it will explore expansion to 12 teams. [Chicago Tribune]
The NFL has cleared the Washington Redskins of tampering in contract negotiations for Albert Haynesworth. [Washington Times]
Tracy McGrady made his season debut last night, playing in an NBA game for the first time since having microfracture surgery nine months ago. [Hoops World]
The Ohio State WR Duron Carter and DE Robert Rose have been ruled academically ineligible for the Rose Bowl. [Digital Sports Daily]
The Big Ten Conference announced it will explore expansion to 12 teams. [Chicago Tribune]
The NFL has cleared the Washington Redskins of tampering in contract negotiations for Albert Haynesworth. [Washington Times]
Tracy McGrady made his season debut last night, playing in an NBA game for the first time since having microfracture surgery nine months ago. [Hoops World]
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 12/15/09
The NY Yankees and Boston Red Sox will be the opening game of the 2010 season, playing at Fenway Park on April 4th. [Yankees.com]
The NFL is planning on holding two games in London next season and already has two teams who have agreed to be the home team. [BBC]
Houston Rockets F Trevor Ariza has been suspended one game for attempting to elbow Toronto's DeMar DeRozan. [Houston Chronicle]
A Belgian court has suspended the one-year anti-doping bans of tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse, citing administrative errors. [ABC Grandstand Sport]
The NFL is planning on holding two games in London next season and already has two teams who have agreed to be the home team. [BBC]
Houston Rockets F Trevor Ariza has been suspended one game for attempting to elbow Toronto's DeMar DeRozan. [Houston Chronicle]
A Belgian court has suspended the one-year anti-doping bans of tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse, citing administrative errors. [ABC Grandstand Sport]
Monday, December 14, 2009
Monday Morning News - 12/14/09
Global consulting firm Accenture is the first sponsor to drop Tiger Woods, ending a six year relationship with the golfer. [LA Times]
Former NHL goalie Mertin Gerber was injured in a Russian KHL league game, suffering a spinal contusion. Gerber was originally diagnosed with a compression fracture of his fourth cervical vertebra, but further testing showed the injury was less serious. [Russian Hockey Fans]
The house of former Cincinnati head football coach Brian Kelly is believed to have been egged by Cincinnati fans on Saturday night. [Rivals.com]
Former NHL goalie Mertin Gerber was injured in a Russian KHL league game, suffering a spinal contusion. Gerber was originally diagnosed with a compression fracture of his fourth cervical vertebra, but further testing showed the injury was less serious. [Russian Hockey Fans]
The house of former Cincinnati head football coach Brian Kelly is believed to have been egged by Cincinnati fans on Saturday night. [Rivals.com]
Sunday, December 13, 2009
The Sunday News - 12/13/09
Heaisman Trophy results: 1. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama(1,304 points, 227 1st place votes) 2. Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford(1,276, 222) 3. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas(1,145, 203) 4. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska(815, 161) 5. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida(390, 43) Ingram is the first player from Alabama to win the Heisman in the closest vote in the award's history. [ESPN]
BJ Penn retained his UFC Lightweight Championship by defeating Diego Sanchez by stoppage in the fifth round at UFC 107. [Sherdog]
Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC Heavyweight Championship, beating Kevin Johnson by unanimous decision. [Miami Herald]
Stanford head football coach Jim Harbaugh has signed a contract extension to reamin with the school through 2014. [The Stanford Daily]
Kansas University has hired Turner Gill to replace Mark Mangino as head football coach. [Lawrence Journal News]
BJ Penn retained his UFC Lightweight Championship by defeating Diego Sanchez by stoppage in the fifth round at UFC 107. [Sherdog]
Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC Heavyweight Championship, beating Kevin Johnson by unanimous decision. [Miami Herald]
Stanford head football coach Jim Harbaugh has signed a contract extension to reamin with the school through 2014. [The Stanford Daily]
Kansas University has hired Turner Gill to replace Mark Mangino as head football coach. [Lawrence Journal News]
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 12/12/09
Amidst widening reports of marital infidelity, Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite break from professional golf. [TigerWoods.com]
Ice Edge Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy the Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL. [The Globe and Mail]
Kyle Busch will become a NASCAR owner next season, fielding a two-car Truck Series team in 2010. [Miami Herald]
Ice Edge Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy the Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL. [The Globe and Mail]
Kyle Busch will become a NASCAR owner next season, fielding a two-car Truck Series team in 2010. [Miami Herald]
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday Morning News - 12/11/09
Atlanta Falcons DT Jonathan Babineaux was arrested and charged with marijuana possession after over an once was found on him during a traffic stop. [ESPN]
Barry Bonds's agent Jeff Borris says the sluggers career is over after he has been unable to find a team to sign him since the end of the 2007 season. [MLB.com]
University of Cincinnati head football coach Brian Kelly is leaving the school to take over at Notre Dame. He will not coach Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl. [Chicago Tribune]
Barry Bonds's agent Jeff Borris says the sluggers career is over after he has been unable to find a team to sign him since the end of the 2007 season. [MLB.com]
University of Cincinnati head football coach Brian Kelly is leaving the school to take over at Notre Dame. He will not coach Cincinnati in the Sugar Bowl. [Chicago Tribune]
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 12/9/09
Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco has been fined $30,000 for wearing a poncho and sombrero on the sideline after scoring. [The Huddle]
Dallas Cowboys OT Flozell Adams has been fined $50,000 for a hit on NY Giants DE Justin Tuck after the whistle. [NFL.com Blogs]
Philadelphia Flyers G Ray Emery will be out 6 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. [The Trentonian]
British swimmer Mark Foster is calling for all swimming records set since 2007 to be remioved because they were made with performance-enhancing swimsuits. [BBC]
Dallas Cowboys OT Flozell Adams has been fined $50,000 for a hit on NY Giants DE Justin Tuck after the whistle. [NFL.com Blogs]
Philadelphia Flyers G Ray Emery will be out 6 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. [The Trentonian]
British swimmer Mark Foster is calling for all swimming records set since 2007 to be remioved because they were made with performance-enhancing swimsuits. [BBC]
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 12/8/09
Whitey Herzog and retired umpire Doug Harvey have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the veterans commitee. [NY Times]
The 2009 Heisman Trophy Finalists: Texas QB Colt McCoy, Alabama RB Mark Ingram, Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh, Florida QB Tim Tedow, and Stanford RB Toby Gerhart [Associated Content]
Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen and Golden Tate will enter the 2010 NFL Draft and forgo their senior year of college. [Chicago Tribune]
Danica Patrick has reportedly reached a deal to race a partial NASCAR Nationwide series schedule for Junior Motorsports. [Dallas News]
The 2009 Heisman Trophy Finalists: Texas QB Colt McCoy, Alabama RB Mark Ingram, Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh, Florida QB Tim Tedow, and Stanford RB Toby Gerhart [Associated Content]
Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen and Golden Tate will enter the 2010 NFL Draft and forgo their senior year of college. [Chicago Tribune]
Danica Patrick has reportedly reached a deal to race a partial NASCAR Nationwide series schedule for Junior Motorsports. [Dallas News]
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Sunday Morning News - 12/6/09
Roy "Big Country" Nelson is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 10. Kimbo Slice also defeated Houston Alexander by unanimous decision in the fianle. [MMAFrenzy.com]
Portland Trailblazers C Greg Oden could miss the rest of the season with a fractured patella in his left knee. [The Blazers Beat]
Ohio State G Evan Turner is expected to miss 8 weeks after fracturing two vertebra in his spine when he fell on his back following a dunk. [Big Ten Network]
Portland Trailblazers C Greg Oden could miss the rest of the season with a fractured patella in his left knee. [The Blazers Beat]
Ohio State G Evan Turner is expected to miss 8 weeks after fracturing two vertebra in his spine when he fell on his back following a dunk. [Big Ten Network]
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 12/5/09
The 2010 World Cup held its draw yesterday. Group G is this Cup's Group of Death, as it is made up of Brazil, Portugal, Ivory Coast, and North Korea. [NY Times]
The New Jersey Nets finally won their first game, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91. [NJ.com]
The Philadelphia Flyers have fired their head coach, John Stevens. He will be replaced by newly-hired Peter Laviolette. [TSN]
Central Michigan won the MAC Championship, beating Ohio, 20-10. [MLive.com]
Notre Dame has decided no to play in a bowl this year, deciding instead to end their season and focus on finding a new coach. [Detroit Free Press]
The New Jersey Nets finally won their first game, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91. [NJ.com]
The Philadelphia Flyers have fired their head coach, John Stevens. He will be replaced by newly-hired Peter Laviolette. [TSN]
Central Michigan won the MAC Championship, beating Ohio, 20-10. [MLive.com]
Notre Dame has decided no to play in a bowl this year, deciding instead to end their season and focus on finding a new coach. [Detroit Free Press]
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday Morning News - 12/4/09
Seattle Seahawks GM Tim Ruskell has resigned rather than become a "lame duck" manager. [Shutdown Corner]
Oregon has won the 2009 Civil War game over Oregon State, 37-33. Oregon also won the right to face Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. [Register-Guard]
Mark Mangino has agreed to step down as head coach of the University of Kansas football program. Mangino was under investigation for alleged misconduct towards players over his 8 seasons with the program. [Campus Rivalry]
Oregon has won the 2009 Civil War game over Oregon State, 37-33. Oregon also won the right to face Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. [Register-Guard]
Mark Mangino has agreed to step down as head coach of the University of Kansas football program. Mangino was under investigation for alleged misconduct towards players over his 8 seasons with the program. [Campus Rivalry]
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday Morning News - 12/3/09
The NFL has announced a new concussion policy which goes into effect this weekend. Under it, players who leave a game or practice with a concussion will not be allowed to return until he is fully asymptomatic. [UPI.com]
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis has been placed on IR with a consussion and his career is expected to be over. [Cleveland.com]
The NJ Nets have broken the record for losses to start an NBA season. Their 117-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks was their 18th straight. [Bloomberg]
Allen Iverson has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Gary Paterson has signed a contract extension to remain TCU head football coach through 2016. [Dallas News]
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis has been placed on IR with a consussion and his career is expected to be over. [Cleveland.com]
The NJ Nets have broken the record for losses to start an NBA season. Their 117-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks was their 18th straight. [Bloomberg]
Allen Iverson has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Gary Paterson has signed a contract extension to remain TCU head football coach through 2016. [Dallas News]
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 12/1/09
Derek Jeter has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. He is the first Yankee to receive the award. [MLB.com]
Notre Dame head football coach Charlie Weis hass been fired after five season at the school. [Bloomberg]
Danica Patrick has signed a 3-year extension to stay with Andretti Autosports through 2012. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]
Massachusetts has approved a bill to regulate mixed martial arts in the state. UFC is expected to hold their first event their in the summer of 2010. [MMAFrenzy.com]
Notre Dame head football coach Charlie Weis hass been fired after five season at the school. [Bloomberg]
Danica Patrick has signed a 3-year extension to stay with Andretti Autosports through 2012. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]
Massachusetts has approved a bill to regulate mixed martial arts in the state. UFC is expected to hold their first event their in the summer of 2010. [MMAFrenzy.com]
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Sunday News - 11/29/09
Week 13 college football upsets: Georgia 30 - No 7 Georgia Tech 24, West Virginia 19 - No 9 Pitt 16, Oklahoma 21 - No 12 Oklahoma State 0, South Carolina 34 - No 18 Clemson 17, NC State 28 - No 24 UNC 27, Mississippi State 41 - No 25 Ole Miss 27 [ESPN]
MLB commisioner Bud Selig plans on stepping down when his contract runs out after the 2012 season. [MLB.com]
Orlando Magic SF Matt Barnes has been fined $20,000 for tossing a ball into the stands after a game against the Miami Heat. Barnes will appeal. [Orlando Sentinel]
Buffalo Sabres F Patrick Kaleta has been suspended 2 games after a hit on Philadelphia Flyers Jared Ross. [USA Today]
Colorado Avalanche F David Jones will mis 4-6 months with a torn ACL. [Denver Post]
Louisville head football coach Steve Kragthorpe has been fired after going 15-21 in three seasons with the school. [Pittsburgh Tribune Review]
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo broke the schools record for wins by beating Massachusetts, 106-68. It was his 341st win with the program. [MLive.com]
MLB commisioner Bud Selig plans on stepping down when his contract runs out after the 2012 season. [MLB.com]
Orlando Magic SF Matt Barnes has been fined $20,000 for tossing a ball into the stands after a game against the Miami Heat. Barnes will appeal. [Orlando Sentinel]
Buffalo Sabres F Patrick Kaleta has been suspended 2 games after a hit on Philadelphia Flyers Jared Ross. [USA Today]
Colorado Avalanche F David Jones will mis 4-6 months with a torn ACL. [Denver Post]
Louisville head football coach Steve Kragthorpe has been fired after going 15-21 in three seasons with the school. [Pittsburgh Tribune Review]
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo broke the schools record for wins by beating Massachusetts, 106-68. It was his 341st win with the program. [MLive.com]
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