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George Steinbrenner Dies at 80

George Steinbrenner Dies at 80

Yankees Owner, George Steinbrenner has died at the age of 80. I spokesman for the family has released the following statement from his family: “It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his [...]

July 13th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, MLB | Read More »

LeBron James is a Miami Heat

LeBron James is a Miami Heat

LeBron James has left the Cleveland Cavaliers in the dust.  Thursday LeBron told the world that he would play for the Miami Heat next season. LeBron played in Cleveland for seven years.  In each of those seven years the Cleveland Cavaliers failed to win a national championship. LeBron underscored his belief that moving to Miami [...]

July 9th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, NBA | Read More »

Valentine Up for Marlins Vacant Head Coach Position

Valentine Up for Marlins Vacant Head Coach Position

One day after the Marlins fired their head coach, Fredi Gonzalez, a new man has appeared on the horizon. Bobby Valentine, a veteran head coach with the Rangers and Mets has been approached and rumor has it he will be offered the position by the end of the weekend. But there is still time for [...]

June 24th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, MLB | Read More »

U.S. soccer team fights past bad calls to win group

U.S. soccer team fights past bad calls to win group

England beating Slovenia, and Slovenia not scoring a single goal, made things very clear for the United States. Beat Algeria outright or go home. And as the timer went past 90 minutes it looked like the writing was on the wall. But Donovan had something else in mind. He was able to get a hold [...]

June 24th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, More Sports | Read More »

European wins U.S. Open ending a 40 year drought

European wins U.S. Open ending a 40 year drought

Graeme McDowell has won the U.S. Open. He had to win against some of the biggest names in golf chasing him down. After Dustin Johnson collapsed on the front nine, McDowell was able to take control of the tournament. He had Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, and Phil Mickelson right behind him the entire way. The [...]

June 21st, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, Golf | Read More »

Celebration Event Will be Paid for by Lakers, Says Spokesman

Celebration Event Will be Paid for by Lakers, Says Spokesman

With the economy the way it is, many in Los Angeles expressed concern over the cost of the LA Lakers victory celebration.  Even though the team is downsizing the event this year, it is still estimated to cost around $2 million, including the costs of police overtime and other city services.  Spokesman John Black allayed [...]

June 18th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, NBA | Read More »

Lakers Win NBA Championship

Lakers Win NBA Championship

Lakers win the NBA Finals in L.A. by the score of 83-79.  Kobe Bryant didn’t have all the answers and needed the rest of his team to help him achieve his fifth NBA Championship. Kobe Bryant took home the NBA Finals MVP trophy.  In the last game of the Finals he had 23 points, but [...]

June 18th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, NBA | Read More »

Celtics one win away from their 18th NBA title

Celtics one win away from their 18th NBA title

Is it Deja Vu?  Its seems a lot like 2008 all over again.  On the verge of another title, the Celtics were led by Paul Pierce to a victory Sunday night and are one game away from winning the NBA Championship. Putting up his best performance of the finals, Pierce put up 27 points and [...]

June 14th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, NBA | Read More »

Lawsuit Alleges Fraud and Misrepresentation by LeBron James

Lawsuit Alleges Fraud and Misrepresentation by LeBron James

A Washington lawyer has filed suit against LeBron James and his mother, Gloria James, saying that the two have committed fraud and misrepresentation in order to deny him paternity rights.  Leicester Stovell claims that he is LeBron’s biological father, as a result of a one time encounter with Gloria during a visit she made to [...]

June 11th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, NBA | Read More »

Nadal wins 5th French Open Title

Nadal wins 5th French Open Title

Rafael Nadal beat Robin Soderling in straight sets to take back his French Open crown and regain his rightful spot as the number one player in tennis. Nadal swept past Soderling in convincing fashion, winning 6-4 6-2 6-4.  This was Nadals fifth French Open title.  On his way to the title Nadal did not drop [...]

June 6th, 2010 | Posted in Featured News, More Sports | Read More »