Photo of Clemens puts him at Jose Canseco’s party

Feb. 22, 2008   2 Comments  

According to the New York Daily News, federal investigators could have photo evidence that contradicts Roger Clemens’ sworn statements that he was not at a 1998 party at Jose Canseco’s house. The issue of his attendance at said party has come up in both the Mitchell Report and the Feb. 13th hearing in Washington. “We [...]

Ryan Howard gets paid

Feb. 21, 2008   2 Comments  

The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t used to opening up the purse strings. But, as a result of Thursday’s arbitration ruling, they will have to pay super-slugger Ryan Howard $10 million this season. The Phillies had previously offered up $7 million a year. Here’s the skinny on this: The Phillies might need surgery to remove their heads [...]

Source: McNabb wants to stay in Philly

Feb. 10, 2008   3 Comments  

A source close to Eagles Quarterback Donovan McNabb recently told me that the embattled star “absolutely wants to stay” in the City of Brotherly Love. McNabb told ESPN in a recent interview that he thinks they should bring more star-caliber talent into the Eagles’ the roster. Many think that he is just saying all the [...]

Redskins player dies after being shot Monday

Nov. 27, 2007   Leave a Comment  

The New York Times has reported that Washington Redskins star Taylor has died after being shot during a possibly robbery Monday.

“Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor has died, a day after he was shot in the leg, said family friend Richard Sharpstein,” The Times reported.

The 24-year-old safety was shot early Monday morning in his home in the leg, damaging the femoral artery.

Taylor has undergone several hours of surgery where his heart stopped multiple times. ESPN had reported Taylor was making progress, responding to doctors and squeezing a hand on command. [...]

Redskins player shot

Nov. 26, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor is in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida today after being shot in his Miami-area home early this morning. The former All-American and Pro Bowler was shot just before 2 a.m. as a result of a possible burglary attempt, authorities said. Taylor was shot in the leg and [...]

Promising Olympic runner dies during trials

Nov. 3, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Top distance runner Ryan Shay died unexpectedly on Saturday at the U.S. men’s olympic marathon trials being held in New York. He collapsed 5 1/2 miles into the race. The 28-year old athlete was rushed to Lenox Hill Hospital and was pronounced dead at 8:46 a.m., authorities said. There were no statements on what caused [...]