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5 Players Who Should Definitely Be in the Baseball Hall of Fame
This year’s class of Hall of Fame inductees was announced on Monday, and just one man, Barry Larkin, made the cut.
The former Cincinnati Reds shortstop will be enshrined this summer and heralded among the all-time greats. But with the news a new member of the hall has been added comes a spirited debate about who didn’t make the cut.
Kansas City Chiefs Fire Head Coach Todd Haley
The Kansas City Chiefs fired Todd Haley on Monday, a day after the team fell to 5-8 in a disappointing season highlighted by injuries to top quarterback Matt Cassel and star running back Jamaal Charles.
No State Child Molestation Charges for Syracuse Assistant Coach Bernie Fine
Syracuse University assistant coach Bernie Fine won’t face state charges despite the fact a county district attorney found two of the alleged victims and former Syracuse ballboys to be credible. Regardless of the facts, the decades-old charges stand outside the statute of limitations.
Justin Verlander Takes Home American League MVP Honors
Detroit Tigers’ pitcher Justin Verlander, just days removed from winning the American League Cy Young Award, was named the American League MVP.
The Miami Marlins Show Off New Uniforms [VIDEO]
On Friday night, the Florida Marlins became no longer, officially changing their name to the Miami Marlins at a ceremony at the team’s new unfinished ballpark.
The name change came as part of more sweeping changes to the club, which also also involved the unveiling of a new logo, uniforms, and colors.
Where Is New York Knicks Guard Andy Rautins Living During NBA Lockout?!
New York Knicks guard Andy Rautins is trying to save up his money during the NBA’s lockout. So he’s done with many young Americans have done: he’s moved back in with his folks.
Rex Ryan Will Play a Patriots Fan in New Adam Sandler Movie
New York Jets’ coach Rex Ryan will make his movie debut in an upcoming untitled Adam Sandler comedy that cast Ryan as, of all things, a New England Patriots’ fan.
Texas A&M Basketball Coach Billy Kennedy Announces He Has Parkinson’s Disease
New Texas A&M basketball coach Billy Kennedy revealed on Thursday that he has an early stage of Parkinson’s disease, and he hopes to return to the court in the fall.
“At this time, I am heeding the advice of my doctors and addressing the disease and its symptoms. We have begun a long-term treatment plan and recovery. My doctors are encouraged and are telling me I will be able to come back s
Did the Boston Red Sox Collapse Because of Drinking and a Failed Marriage?
After their historic late-season collapse, the Boston Red Sox quickly let go of manager Terry Francona, while GM Theo Epstein is reportedly headed to the Windy City to take the same position with the Chicago Cubs.
Who’s to blame for the way the season unraveled for the Red Sox? A Boston Globe report sheds some light on the raucous atmosphere of the clubhouse that details drinking and video games o
NBA In Danger of Canceling First 100 Games of Season If Lockout Doesn’t End This Weekend
If NBA owners and players don’t come to an agreement by Monday to put an end to the current lockout, the first two weeks of the regular season will be canceled.
Complicating matters is the fact that talks won’t take place on Friday or Saturday in observance of the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur.
Bill Buckner’s Infamous 1986 World Series Ball Goes Up for Auction for $1 Million
Want to own a part of baseball history? The ball that went through Bill Buckner’s legs in game six of the 1986 world Series will hit eBay on October 15, and the auction will close 10 days later at the exact minute of the 25th anniversary of Buckner’s error.
Bidding starts at a cool $1 million.
Tiger Woods Falls Out of Top 50 Golfer Rankings
After 778 consecutive weeks as one of the top 50 golfers, Tiger Woods dropped out of the sport’s elite this week.
Woods, now ranked 51st in the world, is recovering from injuries to his knees and Achilles tendon that had him sidelined. He finished 2010 in second, and tied for fourth at the Masters earlier this year.