Rudy Gay’s name has been floating around in trade rumors the past couple of weeks and finally the triggered has been pulled in our first major pre-trade deadline deal. Gay heads from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Toronto Raptors in a three-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons. Here is my trade breakdown. … [Read more...] about Grizzlies send Rudy Gay to Raptors in three-team deal: trade breakdown
Archives for January 2013
Ravens-49ers Super Bowl XLVII freestyle rap and prediction
Once the highly energized AFC and NFC Championship games end, the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl make for one of the most annoying experiences for hardcore football fans. Not only do you have to be subject to intense commercialism, but also the same story-lines over and over day in, day out. Here at The Sports Bank we like to have a little more fun with out Super … [Read more...] about Ravens-49ers Super Bowl XLVII freestyle rap and prediction
What The Washington Redskins need to fill this offseason:
The big question surrounding the Redskins offseason is will RGIII be able to return the next season following his recent injury and surgery? The team also has other holes they need to worry about during this offseason. The first problem is the decision of who should they keep. There are a few players with contracts up including Pro Bowl player Lorenzo Alexander and Rob … [Read more...] about What The Washington Redskins need to fill this offseason:
Alex Rodriguez, Nelson Cruz, Gio Gonzalez reportedly linked to PED in 2012
Now we have smoking gun to indict A-Rod as who he truly is: A-Roid. Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, along with former Chicago White Sox pitcher Gio Gonzalez, Nelson Cruz and Melky Cabrera are the four biggest MLB stars treated at a South Florida clinic where, according to a report in Tuesday's Miami New Times, they received performance-enhancing drugs. Records taken from … [Read more...] about Alex Rodriguez, Nelson Cruz, Gio Gonzalez reportedly linked to PED in 2012
Former 49ers and Raiders OL assaults ex-boyfriend in fight over soy sauce
No that's not a typo in the headline. I know you think that because the NFL has no current players who've come out of the closet. And there's a very low number of ex-players (and since we're talking about ex-Niners, c'mon Jeff Garcia, quit living the lie, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being who you actually are) who are known to be gay that this must be an error. … [Read more...] about Former 49ers and Raiders OL assaults ex-boyfriend in fight over soy sauce
The mysterious play of the Wisconsin Badgers Traevon Jackson
Coming into the season, Wisconsin Badgers sophomore point guard Traevon Jackson's claim to fame was being the son of Big Ten legend and former NBA pro Jim Jackson. Now he's in the midst of an unpredictable point guard shuffle for a decent Badgers team (14-6) who has surged to a 5-2 record in the best conference in America. To say Jackson's season has been defined by … [Read more...] about The mysterious play of the Wisconsin Badgers Traevon Jackson
Victoria Azarenka wins Australian Open (pictorial tribute)
What do you think of the repeat Australian Open champion and #1 player in the world Victoria Azarenka in terms of her play? How about in terms of her physical attributes? There's actually a Yahoo Answers thread about Azarenka in terms of looks, perhaps answering that question for you. The Belarusian, 23, came back today from a set down to win 4-6 6-4 6-3 on a cool and … [Read more...] about Victoria Azarenka wins Australian Open (pictorial tribute)
Chicago Cubs finalize $10 million deal with Villanueva, DFA Castillo
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Carlos Villanueva agreed to terms on a two-year $10 million contract. To make room for Villanueva, right-handed pitcher Lendy Castillo was designated for assignment. Villanueva, 29, joins the Cubs after pitching the last seven seasons with the Brewers (2006-10) and Blue Jays (2011-12). Villanueva has 56 starts and 245 relief … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs finalize $10 million deal with Villanueva, DFA Castillo