CHICAGO – Michael Jordan who brought a new meaning to the words ‘slam-dunk’ was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame on Friday after a career that included winning six NBA championships and five MVP awards.
Archive | September, 2009
Derek Jeter Breaks Lou Gehrig’s Hit Record
Posted on September 10 2009 by Tom Ferda.
NEW YORK – After a rain delay, Jeter provided the Yankee fans with what they came out to see when he singled off Orioles’ pitcher Chris Tillman in the third inning. It was hit 2,722 for the Yankee infielder, beating Gehrig’s record that had survived seven decades.
Will Culpepper Ask to Be Traded?
Posted on September 07 2009 by Tom Ferda.
DETROIT – Daunte Culpepper may be second-guessing his decision to play in Detroit as the three-time Pro Bowler finds himself relegated to play back-up on the worst team in the NFL, riding the bench while Matthew Stafford, an unproven rookie, will be taking snaps Week One in New Orleans.
Starting Stafford Too Huge a Risk for Lions
Posted on September 07 2009 by Tom Ferda.
DETROIT – Putting the young slinger across from Minnesota’s swarming defensive line just eight days into his NFL career could evolve into a human sacrifice and reinvent the name ‘Purple People Eaters’ for the Vikings.
NCAA Football Weekend in Review
Posted on September 06 2009 by Tom Ferda.
The NCAA Football season opened with a bang this weekend. Some of the news creating the biggest buzz was #20 BYU upsetting #3 Oklahoma Sooners 14-13 in a game that included Heisman Trophy winner QB Sam Bradford watching a majority of the contest from the sidelines while sporting a sling on his multi-million-dollar throwing arm.
NCAA Puncher & Punchee
Posted on September 05 2009 by J. Donetelli.
This week’s Bitch-Slap-of-the-Week is actually shared by two NCAA football players who both deserve a piece of the honor, sucker-puncher LeGarrette Blount and sucker-punchee Byron Hout.
Oregon Ducks Suspend Blount for Entire Season
Posted on September 05 2009 by Tom Ferda.
EUGENE, OREGON – Oregon Ducks first-year Coach Chip Kelly announced that running back LeGarrette Blount is suspended for the entire season after losing control and sucker punching Byron Hout, a defensive lineman for Boise State.