Category: Sports



Junior Seau Patriots Linebacker Found Dead
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Junior Seau Patriots Linebacker Found Dead

Junior Seau, a 12-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, was found dead today in his home, the result of a gunshot wound, police confirmed. Police are currently investigating the shooting at the Oceanside, Calif., residence of the former New England Patriot and San Diego Charger’s football star as a suicide. The police confirmed that Seau was [...]


Metta World Peace Suspended for 7 Games due to Elbow
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Metta World Peace Suspended for 7 Games due to Elbow

The NBA responded to Metta World Peace’s latest act of aggression with a seven-game suspension that will lighten the Los Angeles Lakerstroublemaker’s wallet and playoff schedule. World Peace was suspended on Tuesday for throwing a vicious elbow at Oklahoma City’s James Harden, keeping the Lakers’ starting small forward sidelined for most of the first postseason [...]


Ivan Rodriguez Retiring as a Ranger
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Ivan Rodriguez Retiring as a Ranger

Ivan Rodriguez is going back to Texas to retire. The 14-time All-Star catcher who won a record 13 Gold Gloves will formally announce his retirement as an active player Monday at Rangers Ballpark, the home of his original team. He will also be honored by the Texas Rangers before their game that night against the [...]


Marian Hossa carried off after dirty hit in Hawks’ 3-2 loss
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Marian Hossa carried off after dirty hit in Hawks’ 3-2 loss

It was as scary as moments get in hockey. Blackhawks star Marian Hossa was immobilized, lifted onto a stretcher on the ice and then taken away in an ambulance from the United Center to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. A leaping, shoulder-to-face hit from Phoenix Coyotes agitator Raffi Torres had violently put Hossa on his back, leaving [...]


Jamie Moyer, Rockies Oldest MLB Pitcher to Record a Win
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Jamie Moyer, Rockies Oldest MLB Pitcher to Record a Win

Jamie Moyer is headed to the Hall of Fame. Well, maybe his uniform anyway. Or perhaps even his glove. Cooperstown has asked for some sort of memorabilia from Moyer to commemorate his record-setting night as the 49-year-old left-hander became the oldest pitcher to ever win a major league contest. And whatever the Hall of Fame [...]


Boston Marathon 2012
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Boston Marathon 2012

The Run for the Hoses. The Duel in the Sun. The Inferno. As the prospect of 80-degree temperatures looms over Monday’s Boston Marathon, race organizers are hoping the heat will forge a classic contest to rank among the legends of the event’s 116-year history even as they prepare for a potential medical crisis if runners [...]


Shea Weber NOT Suspended!
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Shea Weber NOT Suspended!

The judge has ruled, and Shea Weber will be fined $2,500 (the max allowed under the CBA) for his rough on Henrik Zetterberg last night at the end of Game One (review the play and watch the video here). Here’s an excerpt from the NHL’s statement: “We felt this was a reckless and reactionary play [...]


Dwight Howard Trying to Get Stan Van Gundy Fired
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Dwight Howard Trying to Get Stan Van Gundy Fired

Tony Allen of the Grizzlies saw it. Chuck and Kenny from Inside the NBA saw it. Everyone watching saw it. Dwight Howard further dented whatever legacy he may be building by quitting in embarrassing fashion in a nationally-televised game against the Knicks. Howard, in one of the worst efforts of his career, didn’t score a [...]


Venus Williams Sets Sights On 2012 Olypics
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Venus Williams Sets Sights On 2012 Olypics

Former world number one, Venus Williams, is very excited to take part in the Olympics, scheduled to be contested in London, later this year. For that she has to raise her ranking and break into the Top-64 players of the world to have a direct entry. The final list of the participants will be prepared [...]


Check out the New 2012 NFL Nike Uniforms
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Check out the New 2012 NFL Nike Uniforms

The world of fashion met the world of professional sports in Brooklyn today, as some of the NFL’s biggest stars gathered with representatives from Nike and Commissioner Roger Goodell to unveil new uniforms for the league. Dubbed the Nike Elite 51, the shirts and pants are meant to be more elastic and lighter. As you [...]


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