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July 31, 2008

Manny Ramirez Gets His Trade Wish

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 31, 2008

No, the disgruntled outfielder is not being traded to Iraq as he had stupidly requested earlier in the week. But, in this dyed-in-wool Giants fan, he came pretty close and got shipped out to the Los Angeles Dodgers. I can't wait until Manny and Jeff Kent cross paths! It'll make... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Griffey Jr. Traded to ChiSox

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (12)

Ken Griffey Jr. has been traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for....well, hell, a couple of guys I've definitely never heard of, pitcher Nick Masset and infielder Danny Richar. Junior goes from the floundering Reds to the first-place White Sox and a possible shot... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

July 30, 2008

Pudge Shipped To The Yanks

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 30, 2008 · Comments (1)

The Detroit Tigers shipped catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez to the New York Yankees for reliever Kyle Farnsworth today. This one is a head scratcher. Why would the Yankees, whose bullpen already pretty shaky as it is, ship off one of its more dependable set up men for offense from a... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

The NFL Season Arrives This Sunday

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 30, 2008 · Comments (4)

"Nah, it could be already, could it?" "But it's only July for crying out loud!" "WTF, you gotta be kidding me!?" Oh yes, I hear you, kiddies. And I know it's hard to believe, but the NFL season and preseason kicks off with the Hall of Fame Game this Sunday,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Big Tex Traded To Angels

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 30, 2008

MLB's trade deadline of tomorrow got off to a big start yesterday. Free-agent-to-be first baseman and switch-hitting power hitter Mark "Big Tex" Teixeira was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (god, I loathe that name) yesterday for first baseman Casey Kotchman and pitching prospect... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Golf hypocrisy thy name is Annika Sorenstam

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 30, 2008 · Comments (2)

Even more people are jumping on the 'Knock Michelle Wie' bandwagon. SUNNINGDALE, England -- Michelle Wie skipped a major to play on the PGA Tour this week. Annika Sorenstam, Helen Alfredsson and Paula Creamer wonder why. After all, Wie has yet to win on the women's tour and has never... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (3 votes cast)

July 28, 2008

Red Sox Manny Ramirez Wants To Be Traded To Iraq

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 28, 2008 · Comments (5)

You think I'm joking. I'm not. And neither is Boston Red Sox outfielder and future Hall of Famer, Manny Ramirez. Today he said that he'd approve a trade to any place else other than Boston. Including Iraq. The Dreadlocked one said, ""I don't care where I play -- I can... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

July 27, 2008

Stick a fork in it- The LPGA's Ginn Tribute is dead

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 27, 2008

Commissioner Bivens looks more than ever like the fool considering she sacrificed the Atlantic City LPGA tour stop by giving their dates on the schedule to the Ginn Tribute. From Golf World- EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France -- The Ginn Tribute which, along with the Ginn Open, has a $2.6 million purse, the... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

July 25, 2008

Own Your Own Professional Sports Team

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: July 25, 2008

At one point or another, every basketball fan on the planet has dreamt of owning and operating their own professional basketball team. The excitement of wheeling and dealing players, the satisfaction of building a competent coaching staff, the thrill of answering the phone at 2am to learn your All-Star... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Tulsa LPGA tournament needs a new sponsor

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 25, 2008 · Comments (1)

The tour event's sponsor filed for bankruptcy earlier this week. From AP- OKLAHOMA CITY -- After the title sponsor of an LPGA tournament in suburban Tulsa declared bankruptcy earlier this week, tournament officials say efforts are under way to preserve the eight-year-old event. The SemGroup Championship has been played in... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

July 24, 2008

Will Golfweek's Rex Hoggard please pick up the red courtesy phone

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 24, 2008

Another clueless idiot writing about golf. In an article about Michelle Wie playing in next week's Reno-Tahoe Open, Hoggard exclaims- If Reno officials wanted to be real creative, they could have offered the spot to Annika Sorenstam who made history a few years back at Colonial. She has a resume... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (4 votes cast)

Political Correctness Gone Nuts at Seattle's SAFECO Field

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 24, 2008 · Comments (2)

"Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack...." Just not in certain sections of Seattle's SAFECO Field during two up coming Mariners home games. Yeah, that's right. Peanut and Cracker Jack sales will be banned from sale in Sections 311 and 312 during games on Aug. 5 and Sept. 9 games.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

July 22, 2008

NY Giants trade TE Shockey to New Orleans

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 22, 2008 · Comments (1)

Sports writers in the New York area will now need to find another topic to write about. From ESPN- Sean Payton's persistence finally won out. The New Orleans Saints acquired Jeremy Shockey for a second- and a fifth-round draft pick in 2009. "Jeremy is a player that we are excited... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Michelle Wie to play in another PGA Tour event

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 22, 2008

She will tee it up in next week's Reno-Tahoe Open. Fresh off a disqualification on the LPGA Tour, Michelle Wie has decided to tee it up against the men, again. Wie will play next week in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, the first time she'll play on the PGA Tour this... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

July 21, 2008

Just how often has Greg Norman come close to winning a major championship

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 21, 2008

Much was made of the Shark having the lead going into the final round of a major championship yesterday. The 2008 British Open marking the seventh time Norman didn't win on Sunday when in that position. The one exception- The 86 British Open. Gene Wojciechowski at ESPN writes- Yes, this... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Miami Dolphins trade DE Jason Taylor to the Washington Redskins

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 21, 2008 · Comments (1)

The Dolphins get two draft picks, including a 2nd rounder next year, in return for the 2006 NFC Defensive player of the Year. From the Sun-Sentinel- Jason Taylor is leaving the only NFL team he has known, his wish to be traded to a contender granted Sunday. The Washington Redskins... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.5/5 (2 votes cast)

July 20, 2008

Irish Eyes are smiling- Padrig Harrington wins the British Open for the 2nd consecutive year

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 20, 2008

The Irish golfer won by four shots over Ian Poulter. Greg Norman, who had the lead going into the final round, finished tied for third with Henrik Stenson. Jim Furyk was the low American, finishing tied for 5th with amateur Chris Wood. A four-shot margin victory usually denotes a tournament... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

July 19, 2008

Michelle Wie Disqualified at State Farm Classic

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 19, 2008 · Comments (9)

For leaving the scoring area after Friday's round without signing her scorecard. From ESPN- Michelle Wie finished the third round of the State Farm Classic alone in second on Saturday -- then was disqualified for failing to immediately sign her scorecard a day earlier. Wie was playing her best golf... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (3 votes cast)

July 18, 2008

Christina Kim leads the State Farm Classic after 36 holes, Michelle Wie one shot back

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 18, 2008 · Comments (1)

Kim missed winning last year's affair by one shot in one of the year's most exciting finishes. From AP- Christina Kim shot a four-under 68 on Friday to take a one-shot lead over four players midway through the State Farm Classic. Kim, who fired a 63 on Thursday to also... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

British Open after 36 holes- KJ Choi leads by one shot

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 18, 2008

The seven-time PGA Tour winner has never finished better than third in a major championship. From AP- K.J. Choi rolled in a 25-foot birdie on the final hole for a 3-under 67 in more gloom and wind along the Irish Sea, giving him his first lead in a major championship.... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

LA Kings name Terry Murray as their new head coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 18, 2008

I agree with AP, Murray will need all the luck in the world when it comes to his new job. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Good luck, Terry Murray. You've just been hired for the toughest job in the National Hockey League. That's what Los Angeles Kings general manager Dean Lombardi... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

No, it's 1989...

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 18, 2008

And yes, you're reading this correctly. Greg "The Shark" Norman, 53 years young, is currently in second place at The Open Championship (aka: The British Open) after shooting another even-par 70 at Royal Birkdale. Hold on, though. It's not 1998, either. And again, yes, you're reading this correctly. David Duval... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

July 16, 2008

Defending British Open Champ Padraig Harrington has a sore right wrist

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 16, 2008 · Comments (3)

However the Irish golfer thinks he will be able to tee it up when play begins tomorrow. SOUTHPORT, England -- If this was nearly any other week, Padraig Harrington would already be home. Instead, he was strolling around blustery Royal Birkdale, still trying to cope with the pain in his... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings to play outdoor NHL game

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 16, 2008

Guess what famous Chicago landmark it will be played at? From AP- CHICAGO - Wrigley Field is going to be the frozen confines on New Year's Day 2009 when the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings meet the Chicago Blackhawks outdoors in the home park of the Chicago Cubs.... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Rosecroft Raceway to discontinue live racing for up to 2 years

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 16, 2008

Another horseracing track in dire straits. From the Baltimore Sun- CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland Racing Commission declared Rosecroft Raceway to be in an emergency situation yesterday and approved the track's request to discontinue live racing for perhaps as long as two years while allowing it to simulcast races at the... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (2 votes cast)

Miami Dolphins QB Josh McCown injures throwing hand

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 16, 2008

Coming off a 1-15 season riddled with injuries, my favorite Florida team can't wait until training camp before one of its players gets hurt. Dolphins quarterback Josh McCown cut the index finger on his throwing hand during an accident involving a chainsaw on July 3, but said that it wasn't... [Full Story]

Rating: 2/5 (2 votes cast)

July 13, 2008

Kenny Perry wins the John Deere, skips the British Open

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 13, 2008 · Comments (1)

The 47-year-old PGA Tour veteran won for the third time this year. Beating two players in a playoff. Perry now stands #2 on the 2008 money list, only behind Tiger Woods. Much has been made about Perry deciding to first skip US Open, and now the British Open. I'm of... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Former MLB Pitcher Chuck Stobbs dead at age 79

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 13, 2008

The left handed Stobbs came to the Major Leagues for the first time in 1947 and stayed around till 1961. He won over 100 games, but with a losing record. Mostly because he played most of his career with one of the worst teams(The Senators) in the American League. His... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (3 votes cast)

July 10, 2008

Former PGA Tour player Mike Souchak dead at 81

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 10, 2008 · Comments (1)

Mike Souchak won 15 tour events in a career that lasted over a decade. He was an accomplished college football player and shot the lowest score ever in PGA history for 72 holes at the 1955 Texas Open. That record stood for over four decades. RIP. DURHAM, N.C. (AP)--Former PGA... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

July 7, 2008

Shoulda Bought Her A Bigger Ring, A-Rod

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 7, 2008 · Comments (3)

Just like Kobe Bryant did when he was caught cheating on his wife. But apparently the New York Yankees $350-million man Alex Rodriguez's didn't figure that out as his wife filed for divorce from the slugger this morning. She called him an adulterer who "emotionally abandoned his wife and children."... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

July 5, 2008

Former San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel dead at 27

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 5, 2008

He died in a auto accident late last night. If not for Kiel's arrest for shipping cough medicine two years ago, I would most likely not even remember him. RIP. SAN DIEGO - Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (2 votes cast)

Venus Williams wins her 5th Wimbledon title

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 5, 2008 · Comments (2)

She defeated her sister Serena for her seventh career grand slam title. WIMBLEDON, England - Venus Williams beat sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 Saturday for her fifth Wimbledon title and seventh Grand Slam championship. This was Venus' first victory over her younger sibling in a Grand Slam final since the... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

July 3, 2008

Seattle Says 'S'long Sonics

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 3, 2008 · Comments (3)

Here come the moving vans. After 41 years in Seattle, the Sonics are moving to Oklahoma City. The City of Seattle settled its Key Arena lease dispute with the Sonics and its Oklahoma City ownership group led by Clay Bennett. The deal lets the Sonics out of the remaining 2... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

July 2, 2008

Gentlemen, Prepare to Wince

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 2, 2008 · Comments (3)

Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Chris Snyder landed on the 15-day DL after incurring (gulp) a fractured testicle. The injury occurred on a foul tip. I guess manager Bob Melvin forgot to do a pre-game cup check. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

July 1, 2008

The Legend of Tiger's U.S. Open Victory Grows

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 1, 2008 · Comments (2)

The 2 breaks in his leg. The destroyed ACL. We all know about Tiger Woods' medical issues during this year's unforgettable and legendary U.S. Open victory. But this just adds to it. From Tiger during an ESPN interview: Unbeknownst to those outside of his inner circle, Woods could barely walk... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

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