Ljungberg Dealt To ChicagoFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that they have acquired former Arsenal midfielder and Swedish international Freddie Ljungberg from Seattle Sounders FC for a conditional selection in the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft.
Trey DePriest Ends Good Week For The Crimson TideFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:05PMAfter several slow weeks around the Crimson Tide Nation, things are starting to heat up with just a week left before fall camp. The headline story this week is the verbal commitment of one of the nations top linebackers, Trey Depriest. DePriest chose the Crimson Tide over local favorite, Ohio State. DePriest plans to graduate early and be on campus next spring to compete for a job. Some scouts ...
NCAA pays Clemson a visitFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:56PMFortunately for the Clemson football program, a recent visit from the NCAA appears to be much ado about little.Multiple media outlets reported this afternoon that the NCAA was on campus earlier this week to speak to two players. The Associated...
Friday Blogdome: Obama-Tiger T-shirt meme sweeps the nationFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:55PM* The History of the Tiger-Obama T-Shirt Meme. During the week of the British Open, a Twitter follower of ours tweeted the pic that Geoff Shackelford has posted on his site of a Bruce Vilanch impersonator wearing a shirt in...
Friday morning linksFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:31PMSifting through some of the day-after coverage of Pac-10 media day:
Showalter will manage OriolesFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:30PMBALTIMORE -- Buck Showalter was hired to manage the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, his latest rebuilding project in a major league career full of them.
Rookies signed, sealed, deliveredFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:29PMRookie diva drama? Not at this NFL training camp. The 49ers signed their top-four rookie draft picks Friday morning, which happens to be rookie reporting day in these parts, just in time for 11 a.m. meetings to kick off the rookie portion of training camp.... Training camp - NFL - NFL Draft - Rookie - Sports
Pocono II: Harvick - Friday media visitFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:29PMKEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 SHELL/PENNZOIL CHEVROLET met with media and discussed how his team has improved this year over last season, secret driver penalties, upcoming improvements to the Pocono race track, and more.
Cor Jesu Hires New Varsity CoachesFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:47AMNew but familiar faces will take over the varsity field hockey and softball coaching positions at Cor Jesu this fall.
Broncos, Tebow get deal doneFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:41AMENGLEWOOD - Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday.
Former Bulldog in national spotlightFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:41AMNEW ORLEANS, La. -- Fordham University graduate student and Burr and Burton Academy alum Brigid Moriarty of Manchester Center was among the 551 student-athletes, representing 150 institutions, chosen for the USTFCCCA women’s 2010 Division I All-Academic Track & Field team this week.
A Don McCormack column: Mr. Sports, Bobby D., Sam to Crow’s NestFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:21AMPaying another visit to the variety store... That’s Italian! As the King of Ashtabula County Media, the reign of Joe “Mr. Sports” Pete just keeps expanding and expanding.
PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Kaczur tackles a new positionFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:42AMWith Logan Mankins in the midst of a contract squabble with the team, six-year veteran Nick Kaczur has made the shift from right tackle to left guard in New England’s offensive line.
Orioles name Showalter managerFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:32AMBALTIMORE — Buck Showalter was hired to manage the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, his latest rebuilding project in a major league career full of them.
Football. Tedford and Mohamed Complete Busy Media DayFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:29AM2010 West Coast Pac-10 Media Day: Tedford and Mohamed Press Conference Quotes | Photo Gallery 2010 Cal Football: Schedule | Tickets | Information Guide | Bear Blog Cal head coach Jeff Tedford and preseason honorable mention All-American linebacker Mike Mohamed completed a busy day of interviews at the West Coast Pac-10 Media Day on Thursday. Both spent nearly five hours conducting interviews ...
Third & ShortFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:29AMNFLENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday.The two-time national champion from Florida and 25th pick in the NFL draft missed the first three workouts ...
Cats Score Nine off Captains Bullpen to Get 12-Inning WinFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:27AMFORT WORTH, Texas - The Shreveport-Bossier Captains held a 7-1 lead over the Fort Worth Cats after six innings on Thursday night at LaGrave Field.
MANSFIELD: NB 13s open with pair of winsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:27AMWEST WINDSOR — The Northern Burlington 13-year-old all-star baseball won a pair of one-run games to open play in the Babe Ruth Southern New Jersey state tournament.
Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos agree to contractThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:19PMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday.
Orioles hire Buck Showalter as managerThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:11PMFILE - In this Sept. 14, 2006, file photo, Texas Rangers manager Buck Showalter prepares to walk back to the dugout after arguing a strike out call with home plate umpire Laz Diaz during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Texas.
Tebow, Broncos agree to contractThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:05PMTim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Denver Broncos - Tim Tebow - NFL - Colorado - NFL Draft
T.O. Officially a Bengal; Buys #81 From Antonio BryantThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:06AM*Terrell Owens will be sporting his usual No. 81 jersey when he dons the uniform of the Cincinnati Bengals this season. NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp reported that Owens paid an undisclosed amount to fellow Bengals wide receiver Antonio Bryant for the right to wear the number he’s used his entire career. Some of the [...]
Seven of Michael Jackson’s Other Doctors Avoid ChargesThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:51AM*California investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson will not file charges against seven doctors other than Conrad Murray who treated him, authorities said Wednesday. The physicians were under investigation by state Attorney General Jerry Brown’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, spokeswoman Christine Gasparac told the AP. One doctor whose name was not released has been [...]
On the tube 07-29-10Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:40AMEXTREME SPORTS 2 p.m.: ESPN — X Games, at Los Angeles 8 p.m.: ESPN — X Games, at Los Angeles 1 a.m.: ESPN2 — X Games, at Los Angeles (delayed-tape) GOLF 9 a.m.: E ...
New Title for Kanye’s New AlbumThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:36AM*Kanye Tweeted some updates about his album. On Wednesday (July 28) he made a status update about his business dealings: “Up early in the morning taking meetings in Silicone Valley.” The MC later followed up with a silly response to his original tweet, typing, “Lol I spelled Silicon wrong (I guess I was still thinking [...]
Ad Systems Announces New Traffic Management SoftwareThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:30AMAd Systems Communications, Inc. , a leading service provider of digital media and video communications for all major cable TV networks, is pleased to announce the release of its new generation of traffic management software that brings a high level of automation to the operation of its proprietary, patent-pending cable TV ad insertion systems.
COLLEGIATE NOTEBOOK: Woods has banner year throwing shotThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:29AMKRISTY WOODS of the University of Buffalo boasted a banner 2010 season for the Bulls’ track & field team. The former Grove City High standout and multiple PIAA placewinner and gold-medalist improved as the season progressed in Mid-American Conference, NCAA and ultimately, national-caliber competition.
Landino, Gramley qualify for Kings finalsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:29AMHickory High student-athlete Olivia Landino and Sharon resident Brendan Gramley have qualified for the annual Kings Family Restaurants/Tri-State PGA’s Junior golf tourney player of the year championships.
McCaffery eyeing recruits from ’11 classThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:36AMFran McCaffery was hired as the Iowa men’s basketball coach March 28, meaning he has been on the job for four months.
Miller poised for breakout season with JaguarsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:30AMRob White, Omaha World Herald WESTON - Despite a foot injury, the former QB turned tight end looks to play a big role in the offense.
Football. Watch Tedford and Mohamed at West Coast Pac-10 Media Day ThursdayThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:23AM2010 West Coast Pac-10 Media Day: Pac-10.org Live Video Stream (9:30 a.m. PT) 2010 Cal Football: Schedule | Tickets | Information Guide | Bear Blog Cal head coach Jeff Tedford and preseason honorable mention All-American Mike Mohamed will participate in the West Coast Pac-10 Media Day at the historic Rose Bowl this Thursday, July 29. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. PT and will be streamed live on ...
ESPN cameras in camp with heavyweight Chris ArreolaThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:21AMRiverside, CA - July 28 - Yesterday was another "consecutive day" in camp for heavyweight world contender Chris Arreola, a training camp which he and his trainer Henry Ramirez are taking a "one day at a time" approach.
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman prefers an excess of defensemenThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:16AMBy Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, July 13, 2010 TAMPA — With eight defensemen signed to one-way contracts — deals that pay the same whether a player is in the NHL or the minors — it would seem the Lightning needs to make a move. But general manager Steve Yzerman said he likely will keep all eight, in part because he wants to evaluate on the NHL level his younger blue-liners such ...
International Dragon Boat Race May Fire Up 2011 Sarawak RegattaWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:56AMKUCHING, July 28 (Bernama) -- Come next year, the Sarawak Regatta might just fire up its tourism appeal as plans are underway to introduce an international dragon boat race.
Preseason position reviews: tight endWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:27AMWelcome to the review of the weakest position in the Pac-10. And that was going to be the case even before Washington gave Kavario Middleton the boot . Middleton, by the way, was named preseason first-team All-Pac-10 by Phil Steele, even though he only caught 26 passes last year and was being challenged for the starting job by Chris Izbicki. Only four teams welcome back their starting tight end ...
Beyond the Arc: Pac-10 needs more than a new logoTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:09PMThe Pac-10 is doing its best to recover from the stiff-arm Texas gave it about a month ago. Commissioner Larry Scott is thinking big and focused on branding.
IronPigs lose in 15th inningTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:08PMALLENTOWN – Sometimes a bad inning can over shadow the nine, ten,….or fourteen that came before it.
Bucs bag BennTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:07PMThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of their potential rookie starters in the fold, as second-round draft pick Arrelious Benn has signed with the team. PewterReport.com passes along the news that Benn signed a four-year contract with a $2.1 million...
NBA Legends Put LeBron In His PlaceTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:06PMIt didn’t take the word of any NBA legend to prove how much of a cowardly, legacy-killing move it was for LeBron James to flee his home state of Ohio and the Cleveland Cavaliers to join up with fellow NBA superstar Dwyane Wade in Miami. But it sure put the cherry on top. With quotes from Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Charles Barkley all out for the public to see, it adds more ...
Updated 7/27/2010Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:01PMNEW YORK - At the launch of its !rst-ever bicoastal Media Tour, Commissioner Larry Scott today unveiled a series of new initiatives designed to reflect an increasingly fan-friendly, innovative future for the Conference of Champions.