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Major League Baseball is mourning the man who made the “Shot ‘Heard Round the World” phrase come true, as Bobby Thomson passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86. Thomson was a native of Glasgow, Scotland and attended high school in Staten Island, NY. He was signed by the New York Giants as an […]
With current ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy’s recent claim that the Miami Heat will break the Chicago Bulls’ record of 72-9 during the 1995-96 season, a couple of former NBA head coaches weigh in on their predictions on how the new big 3 of Wade, James & Bosh will finish in their first season together: […]
A big hit to Eli Manning overshadowed the Giants’ Stadium opener, as New York Jets’ linebacker Calvin Pace leveled the one-time Super Bowl champion winning quarterback during Monday evening’s pre-season game. Manning apparently changed plays without informing his coaching staff, so a designed handoff to Brandon Jacobs quickly went downhill as Pace’s hit jarred the […]
Tuesday, August 10th 12 6 Star Player of the Game: Twins 1st baseman Michael Cuddyer, who went 2-for-5 with a 2-run homer (11th of season), a 2-run double & scored 1 run. Winning Pitcher: Scott Baker (10-9), who pitched 6 innings & allowed 5 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits while walking one & striking […]
Monday, August 9th 4 3 (F/11 innings) Star Player of the Game: Giants centerfielder Andres Torres, who went 2-for-5 with an RBI single & scored 1 run. Winning Pitcher: Chris Ray (3-0), who pitched 1/3rd of an inning & allowed no runs on no hits while walking none & striking out none. Losing Pitcher: Marcos […]
On the eve before their preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, the San Diego Chargers have retained a key member of their team. 3-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman has signed a 1 year tender offer that will be worth $3.3 million, as he will be on the free agent market once again next winter […]
At just 23 years old & with one season of pro football under his belt, San Francisco 49ers’ running back Glen Coffee decided that he wasn’t happy with it. Coffee stunned the team with his abrupt retirement from the NFL on Friday, as no official decision was given on his decision. He might of been […]
Chipper Jones might have ended his baseball career on Tuesday evening, as the 17-year Atlanta Braves veteran will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL against the Houston Astros. If this is endeed the end, Jones could be Hall of Fame bound with a career batting average of .306, as he also […]
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto has received the worst punishment following Tuesday evening’s brawl against the St. Louis Cardinals, as Major League Baseball suspended him for 7 games on Thursday. Cueto was right in the thick of the pile that pushed Cardinals’ pitcher Chris Carpenter into the backstop screen in foul territory & kicked […]
Tuesday, August 3rd Game 1: 12 2 Star Player of the Game: White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who went 4-for-5 with a 2-run double & scored 3 runs. Winning Pitcher: Mark Buehrle (10-8), who pitched 7 2/3 innings & allowed 2 runs on 7 hits while walking one & striking out one. Losing Pitcher: Rick […]