Month: August 2009
Page: 5
Tuesday, August 11th 4 3 (F/12 innings) Star Player of the Game: Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who went 1-for 5 with a 2-run homer (14th of season) & scored 1 run. Winning Pitcher: Scott Eyre (2-1), who pitched 1 1/3 innings & allowed no runs on no hits while walking none & striking out one. […]
The Jay Cutler era in Chicago will officially get underway tonight, as the Chicago Bears will clash with the Buffalo Bills at 6pm CST from Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchid Park, N.Y. Bears head coach Lovie Smith will play Cutler into the 2nd quarter before the backup spot competition begins between Caleb Hanie & Brett […]
It’s been over 3 years since the Terrell Owens fiasco, but it appears that Andy Reid is ready to take another gamble on a controversial player.
The Philadelphia Eagles agreed with free-agent quarterback Michael Vick on Thursday evening to a 2-year deal, as Vick will be eligible to make his 2009 season debut in Week 6 on October 18th against the Oakland Raiders.
Vick will also be eligible to make what now has to be a much-anticipated return to the Georgia Dome on December 6th in Week 13 to face the Atlanta Falcons, who drafted him with the 1st overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft.
Ironically, Vick’s last NFL game was against the Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas Eve of 2006, as he completed 8 of 14 passes for a season-low 81 yards during Atlanta’s 24-17 loss.
He had been plunked on Monday by Edwin Jackson & did not retaliate for it. On Tuesday evening, Boston Red Sox 1st baseman Kevin Youkilis decided that enough is enough. After being hit in the back by a 2nd inning pitch, Youkilis charged the mound towards Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello & flung his helmet […]
I dunno if Heaven has a ghetto, but we know they have a studio. But seriously folks, a new CD with early work from 2Pac is due to be released next month. Some of the legendary Tupac Shakur’s earliest recorded material will hit stores next month in an album titled “Shakurspeare.” Featuring music he recorded […]
There was a lot of money in Bed-Stuy over the weekend, and the streets were watching. Jay-Z brought Oprah Winfrey to his old neighborhood on Sunday as they filmed a segment for an upcoming show. The Queen of Daytime TV and the King of Brooklyn chilled on the stoop in front of Hova’s grandmother’s house […]
Da Band’s Sarah Stokes was arrested recently for stabbing her husband with a knife. TMZ: According to law enforcement sources, Sara stormed out of the house after arguing with husband Tony — she tripped, fell down and accused him of doing it. We’re told Sara — who hurt her head in the fall — grabbed […]
Monday, August 3rd 4 2 Star Player of the Game: Cubs 2nd baseman Mike Fontenot, who went 2-for-4 with a 3-run homer (9th of season) & scored 1 run. Winning Pitcher: Randy Wells (8-4), who pitched 7 1/3 innings & allowed 1 run on 6 hits while walking two & striking out five. Losing Pitcher: […]
Tuesday, August 4th 5 4 Star Player of the Game: White Sox 3rd baseman Gordon Beckham, who went 2-for-4 with a solo homer (6th of season), an RBI single & scored 1 run. Winning Pitcher: Matt Thornton (6-2), who pitched 1 1/3 innings & allowed no runs on 1 hit while walking none & striking […]
The hometown kid has gotten himself into some big trouble. 20-year old Chicago Blackhawks’ superstar right wing Patrick Kane has been arrested in his hometown of Buffalo, NY for assaulting a cab driver & failing to pay his fare. A 21-year old James Kane (unsure of relation between two) was also arrested, as both men […]