Happy Truck Day, Red Sox Nation
Truck Day is finally here. The 18-wheeler that transports Red Sox' spring training equipment from Boston to Fort Myers, Fla. will depart from Gate D at Fenway Park at 1 p.m. today to begin a 1,467-mile trek to ...
Phelps suspended from competition, loses Kellogg sponsorship
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was suspended from competition for three months by USA Swimming, the latest backlash after a photo surfaced that showed him taking a hit off a bong. USA swimming also cut off its...
Patriots tag Cassel
The New England Patriots have surprised no one by slapping the franchise tag on free-agent-to-be Matt Cassel.
If the Patriots choose to keep him, they will be charged $14.65 million, as the franchise tag g...
Costas leaves HBO for MLB Network
Bob Costas has officially left HBO for MLB's fledgling network that is aptly titled, MLB Network.
The move will not affect his relationship with NBC, where he has worked since 1980.
"No, we don't have a...
Manny gets greedy, rejects $25m offer
When will Manny Ramirez learn we're in a recession? The former Red Sox outfielder, who spent the second half of last season with the Dodgers, has rejected a one-year offer with the team worth $25 million.
A...
A Boston hockey tradition pins BU against Northeastern
Next Monday, Boston University and Northeastern will face off in the Beanpot hockey finals.
No, that isn't a mistake. Northeastern.
The Huskies haven't won the Beanpot since 1988, but don't be fooled; t...
Matt Cassel proves old saying…
That it's better to be pissed off, than pissed on. According to a gossip column in the NY Daily News, Patriots QB Matt Cassel was in the bathroom at ESPN's Tampa Bay Super Bowl Bash Friday night, when a drunke...
Santonio Swann named MVP
The Steelers just knocked off the Cardinals 27-23 in what was one of the best Super Bowls ever. Santonio Holmes, aka Santonio Swann, was huge as he nabbed a Big Ben pass to get the Steelers inside the five-yard...
Maine signs with Mets
John Maine and the New York Mets avoided arbitration by agreeing on a one-year $2.6 million contract.
Maine wanted $3 million and the Mets were offering $2.2 million. So, some genius figured out that $2.6 ...
Fun and Games
I love competition. Most sports fans do and so when fantasy was conceived most sports fans‚ saw their‚ wildest dreams answered. I have never played fantasy before (although next year I'm definitely getting in a...
T.O. gets VH1 reality show
Everyone's favorite team wrecker is getting his own reality show on VH1, the network announced today.
T.O.'s best friends and publicists, Monique Jackson and Kita Williams, will help Terrell try to get his c...
Uh oh, Dustin Pedroia’s brother
Brett Pedroia, older brother of Red Sox second baseman Dustin, recently turned himself in to authorities on charges of child molestation. The incident occurred four years ago, but the victim just recently told ...
Perry’s Top 10 NBA players
I need to make a few changes from last year's Top ten players in the NBA.
10. Dirk Nowitzki: Dirk beats out Danny Granger because he's been performing at a high level for more seasons. And also because he...
Utley to be ready for Opening Day?
Phillies 2B Chase Utley thinks he will be ready for Opening Day following off-season hip surgery. Utley underwent the surgery on November 24th and was initially thought to be out 2-3 months of the season.
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No more AIG for Manchester
AIG, the global insurance giant that has fallen on hard economic times to say the least, has informed Manchester United of the English Premiere League that they will not be renewing their sponsorship. The four-...
Pacman being sued
Think back to the last time you heard the name "Pacman" in a headline and it was associated with something positive. Maybe during the April 2005 NFL Draft? Probably.
Well, this time, Pacman Jones is being su...
Ravens update McGahee’s status
The Baltimore Ravens have updated RB Willis McGahee's status after he was knocked senseless and carried off the field on a stretcher Sunday night in the Ravens' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Champi...
Report: Ryan to coach Jets
Multiple sources have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan will become the next head coach of the New York Jets.
The sources told Mort that he signed a four...
Phils sign Hamels
The Phillies have avoided arbitration with stud ace Cole Hamels and signed him to a three-year $20.5 million contract.
The Phils got some more signin' to do because Ryan Howard, Ryan Madson, Shane Victorin...
Bucs clean house
Apparently, Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Malcolm Glazer doesn't like ending a season with four straight losses and blowing a 9-3 record to miss the playoffs. I know this because head coach Jon Gruden and general ...
