Acta joins Indians: If anyone has Cleveland to win the AL Central next season, you may want to look again.

posted by jjzucal to baseball at 05:33 PM - 2 comments

Jays' pitcher makes "brain freeze" error: Jays' pitcher Cecil tosses a loose ball into dugout without asking an umpire for time. There is video; let me know if it doesn't come up.

posted by jjzucal to baseball at 01:11 PM - 8 comments

Bolt Wins 200 in World Record Time: Usain Bolt ran 19.19 to win the 200 meters at the IAAF Championships. Holy speedster, Batman!

posted by jjzucal to general at 03:12 PM - 12 comments

Colleges recruit trumpeter?: College football coaches thought they were recruiting a player but he was a trumpeter with the same name.

posted by jjzucal to football at 11:10 AM - 8 comments

Big Papi press conference: David Ortiz said supplements and vitamins may have caused his placement on the 2003 list of MLB players who failed drug tests.

posted by jjzucal to baseball at 02:53 PM - 30 comments

Whatever Godell says ...: Donte Stallworth discussed his possible reinstatement into the NFL with Commissioner Roger Godell. While the tone of his statement sounded as though it came from a statement, Stallworth says he will accept whatever decision Godell decides.

posted by jjzucal to football at 03:19 PM - 6 comments

Coyotes judge permits Baisallie bid: Hope I didn't spell his name wrong. The judge in the Coyotes' case said he will allow the co-CEO of Research in Motion to stay in the bidding process.

posted by jjzucal to hockey at 08:26 PM - 5 comments

RIP, Sir Bobby: As a longtime supporter of West Germany/Germany, I developed a strong respect for Sir Bobby Robson. Reading more about his background only increases it.

posted by jjzucal to soccer at 09:33 PM - 7 comments

First 'roids, now robots: Japanese researchers are developing robots which can throw and hit. Don't know about their range; likely they'd be DHs. Warning: advertisements begin the file; it takes about a minute to get to the "reel" news.

posted by jjzucal to baseball at 11:07 AM - 6 comments

Reindorf future Coyotes' owner?: NHL accepts a bid from Jerry Reinsdorf as a possible owner of the Phoenix Coyotes.

posted by jjzucal to hockey at 11:06 PM - 12 comments

Eagles' coach Johnson dies of cancer: Jim Johnson, who is credited with building an Eagles' defense which became on of the best in the NFL is recent seasons, died at age 68 from cancer.

posted by jjzucal to football at 05:39 PM - 5 comments

T.O.'s a judge of character?: Terrell Owens says the NFL should reinstate Michael Vick immediately.

posted by jjzucal to football at 10:39 PM - 22 comments

Harrell to Saskatchewan: Former Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell reportedly has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. It begs the question: how is it, through all seven rounds, no NFL drafted him? The stats say someone should have picked him, even in the seventh round!

posted by jjzucal to football at 05:21 PM - 3 comments

Romo does endorsement spoof: So Tony's full devotion to football lasted how long? Guess he won't be endorsing condoms for a while.

posted by jjzucal to football at 05:44 AM - 20 comments

Simpson, Romo split: Sad news: Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo have parted ways.

posted by jjzucal to football at 07:33 PM - 16 comments

Disco demolition anniversary: Thirty years ago, the Chicage White Sox were forced to forfeit the second game of a doubleheader after all hell broke loose during an anti-disco promotion.

posted by jjzucal to baseball at 11:42 AM - 4 comments

Vick to UFL?: Officials with the new UFL said they would be interested in getting Michael Vick. While he may be damaged goods, would he want to join them?

posted by jjzucal to football at 07:26 PM - 4 comments

Ah, umm ... I'm sorry!: Manny Ramirez apologizes to Dodgers' owner for his 50-game suspension.

posted by jjzucal to baseball at 11:22 PM - 43 comments

Pacqui-ow!: Manny Pacquiao needed just two rounds to dispatch Ricky Hatton. Sky Sports is in a state of mourning.

posted by jjzucal to boxing at 11:40 AM - 4 comments

Former QB, Congressman Jack Kemp dies: Jack Kemp, former quarterback and nine-term Congressman, had died.

posted by jjzucal to football at 10:51 PM - 6 comments

Vick offered af2 contract: I don't think this is quite what Michael had in mind.

posted by jjzucal to football at 09:23 PM - 6 comments

Tortorella suspended for Game 6: The fan probably deserved it. Probably was his way of telling him he needed a shower!

posted by jjzucal to hockey at 06:00 AM - 4 comments

Super Bowl around President's Day?: NFL Commish Roger Goodell says he can envision a 17- or 18-week schedule with the Super Bowl being played in mid-February.

posted by jjzucal to football at 01:20 AM - 3 comments

Goodell's a psychologist?: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Michael Vick will have to show "genuine remorse" for his offense before he decides allowing the quarterback to return to active status.

posted by jjzucal to football at 01:49 AM - 30 comments

Burress gets full bonus: An arbitrator ruled Plaxico Burress must receive $1 million in bonus money the Giants withheld after he accidently shot himself.

posted by jjzucal to football at 10:57 PM - 2 comments