Multiple sources are reporting that the Kansas City Chiefs have claimed former Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton off of waivers. So it appears Captain Neckbeard, waived yesterday by Denver, will stay in the AFC West Division. Since the Chicago Bears missed out on Orton, they settled for Josh McCown, signing him for a one year deal. … [Read more...] about K.C. Chiefs, not Bears Claim Kyle Orton, Josh McCown to Chicago
Archives for 2011
Knicks and Nets Ticket Holders Seek Refund, Protest NBA Lockout!
The spirit of Occupy Wall St. moves up to midtown tomorrow. The NBA lockout is alienating people left and right. If this continues, they'll keep losing fans en masse all the way to next season. If there's a season. New York state Senator Malcolm A. Smith (D- 14th district) will join New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets fans and season ticketholders tomorrow, Wednesday … [Read more...] about Knicks and Nets Ticket Holders Seek Refund, Protest NBA Lockout!
Brewers Ryan Braun Edging out Matt Kemp for NL MVP was the Right Choice
On Tuesday, Ryan Braun became the 3rd Milwaukee Brewers player and first since 1989 to win an MVP Award. Braun received 20 of 32 first-place votes to edge out the Dodgers' Matt Kemp and teammate Prince Fielder for one of baseball's most prestigious awards. I'm not always on par with what the MLB or … [Read more...] about Brewers Ryan Braun Edging out Matt Kemp for NL MVP was the Right Choice
Denver Broncos Waive Kyle Orton, All in with Tim Tebow
I guess the Denver Broncos have decided to go all in with Tim Tebow as their quarterback. (Tebow, and Tebowing is huge in Taiwan) Because they just waived former starting signal caller Kyle Orton. This news is pretty fresh, as so far only ESPN is reporting it. But this move was expected for some time. If they want, the Chicago Bears can get their former QB1 back. He would be … [Read more...] about Denver Broncos Waive Kyle Orton, All in with Tim Tebow
Financial Institution Provides Loans, Fiscal Planning to NBA Players During Lockout
The NBA lockout is one of the worst things to ever happen to the league. At first, there was some public sympathy for the players, as it was not them, but the owners who were doing the "locking out." But since the players rejected the last offer; now they're vilified as well. Considering this comes off a season in which the league had record television ratings, this … [Read more...] about Financial Institution Provides Loans, Fiscal Planning to NBA Players During Lockout
Miami Hurricanes Famous NFL TD Streak Over at 149
Something happened this week in the NFL that hasn't happened in 149 weeks- no former Miami Hurricanes scored a touchdown. Yes, think about what an amazing streak that is. To quote Miami Sound Machine and Gloria Estefan "1, 2, 3....I'm just going to keep on counting..." The big boy Vince Wilfork from the New England Patriots was the last home on Monday night was the final … [Read more...] about Miami Hurricanes Famous NFL TD Streak Over at 149
Man Breaks into White Sox GM’s Home, Wears His Clothes
Wow is this a bizarre creepy story. Chicago police contend that a scary looking man who also has a previous rap sheet broke into the home of White Sox general manager Ken Williams this past weekend and completely made himself at home: He drank beer, ate pizza and got on Williams' computer before leaving the home dressed in Williams' clothes and wearing his 2005 White Sox … [Read more...] about Man Breaks into White Sox GM’s Home, Wears His Clothes
Yankees Joe Girardi to be Honorary Captain at Northwestern-Michigan State
New York Yankees Manager Joe Girardi accomplished a lot during his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs, St Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies. He's been an All-Star, 4× World Series champion (1996, 1998, 1999, 2009) and 2006 NL Manager of the Year. Before all that, he was a star in the Northwestern Wildcats baseball program. Girardi returns to Evanston to serve as honorary … [Read more...] about Yankees Joe Girardi to be Honorary Captain at Northwestern-Michigan State
2012 NBA Draft Stock Report (11/22/11)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. These early pre-season tournaments give players great exposure matching up against marquee opponents on national television. In this week's addition, a pair of highly touted freshman point guards look like they have a … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Draft Stock Report (11/22/11)
Amidst Scandal, Penn St DT Devon Still Quietly Having Dominant Season
You'd be hard pressed to find an All-American college football season as obscure and overlooked as Devon Still in 2011. Sure, the pedophilia scandal at Penn State is much bigger and more important than football. And the media is treating it as such they should. Also, leading to Still's relative obscurity is the fact that offense sells tickets, and gets the glory. Defense is … [Read more...] about Amidst Scandal, Penn St DT Devon Still Quietly Having Dominant Season