Arizona Diamondbacks: Ian Kennedy drops appeal, starts 10-game suspension
17Jun2013Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ian Kennedy has dropped his appeal of the 10-game suspension he was given for his role in last Tuesday’s brawl with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kennedy is now eligible to return on June 29. As a result of droppi... more ...
Justin Morneau and the curse of Minnesota sports
17Jun2013I’ll make this introduction short. I’m from Minnesota, and for the most part I stand behind my home-state athletics. I won’t share my religious views, but I don’t subscribe to karma, because as a fan of Minnesota sports believ... more ...
Monta Ellis opts out of contract with Milwaukee Bucks
17Jun2013The 2013 NBA free agent class just got a little deeper, as guard Monta Ellis announced Monday that he will opt out of the final year of his contact with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks badly wanted Ellis to return, and offered him a three-year, $36... more ...
- Mentions: Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks, Monta Ellis
Houston Astros, Mark Appel agree to $6.35 million deal
16Jun2013The Houston Astros and Mark Appel, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft, have reportedly come to terms on a deal. The Astros and the Stanford right-hander have agreed on a bonus of $6.35 million, the most any player has received u... more ...
- Mentions: Houston Astros, Stanford Cardinal
New England Patriots: Rob Gronkowski to undergo back surgery on Tuesday
14Jun2013This has been expected for some time, but now we have confirmation that New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will indeed undergo back surgery. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the procedure is scheduled for Tuesday in Los Angeles. T... more ...
- Mentions: New England Patriots, Rob Gronkowski
Giant San Antonio Spurs pizza is the best thing you’ll see today
14Jun2013Apparently, Big Lou’s Pizza in San Antonio has the biggest pizza oven in Texas. (I’m basing this on a comment on Reddit, so take it with a grain of salt, or Parmesan cheese.) At any rate, Big Lou’s has an enormous oven and is the ho... more ...
- Mentions: Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs
Colorado Rockies: Troy Tulowitzki breaks rib, out four to six weeks
14Jun2013Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left the team’s game against the Washington Nationals on Thursday to have an MRI on his right side. Tests revealed the All-Star has a broken rib and he is likely going to miss four to six weeks as a... more ...
- Mentions: Colorado Rockies, Troy Tulowitzki
Video: LeBron James blocks Tim Duncan’s shot after perfect pass from Manu Ginobili
13Jun2013In Game 4 of the NBA Finals Thursday night there was a sequence of basketball-deliciousness that needs to be seen to be believed. Stephen Douglas of The Big Lead referred to it as basketball porn and I really can’t argue with that assessment. more ...
- Mentions: LeBron James, Manu Ginobili, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan
New York Yankees: Derek Jeter medically cleared for baseball activites
13Jun2013After nearly eight months of recovery, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has finally been cleared to resume full baseball activities. Jeter has been taking grounders and playing long toss at 180 feet for a few days, but on Wednesday he was full... more ...
- Mentions: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
Los Angeles Dodgers still upset at Arizona Diamondbacks after brawl
13Jun2013The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks got into a bean-ball war on Tuesday night, and that led to two benches-clearing standoffs, one of which turned into a brawl. Any hopes that cooler heads would prevail after a day have gone right out t... more ...
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