It was an unceremonious end in Anaheim for Saunders, and his teary interview about it all demonstrated how a one-time golden child can end up with little overall value to a ball club – the dreaded “business” of sports.
Archive | July, 2010
Dez Bryant refuses to carry pads, mistake?
Posted on July 26 2010 by Paula Duffy.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has decided that rookies don’t carry pads at NFL training camp and has refused to participate in a time honored tradition.
Strasburg facing Jason Heyward and Braves
Posted on July 26 2010 by Brett Kettyle.
The Atlanta Braves are just 3-3 over their past six games now but on the bright side, the Braves had a big comeback win Saturday and Jason Heyward has been terrific since coming off the DL.
Shawne Williams busted . . . again.
Posted on July 24 2010 by J. Donetelli.
Former Indiana Pacers guard Shawne Williams was busted by Memphis police after a loaded gun and some pot was found in the car he was driving.
Will AL Central go down to final week?
Posted on July 24 2010 by Brett Kettyle.
For the past two seasons, the AL Central race has gone to the last day of the season, actually, it’s gone past that.
Staggering stats of Top 50 paid athletes
Posted on July 23 2010 by Cade Caldwell.
In the turbulent economic times of today with few professions being safe from financial challenge, the top American athletes continue to compile staggering numbers and financial success.
Thrashers re-sign RFA goaltender Ondrej Pavelec
Posted on July 22 2010 by Tom Ferda.
The Thrashers have re-signed restricted free agent goaltender Ondrej Pavelec to a multiple-year contract. Pavelec, 22, appeared in 42 games during his first full NHL season, posting a 14-18-7 record with two shutouts.
Mattingly taking heat for Dodgers embarrassing moment
Posted on July 22 2010 by Theo Fightmaster.
Donnie baseball is catching his share of heat after Bruce Bochy enforced rule 8.06 to force Dodgers’ closer Jonathan Broxton off the mound, and spur the Giants to a come-from-behind 7-5 win in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Will Benson join Big Ben and Santonio on sidelines?
Posted on July 21 2010 by Cade Caldwell.
Cedric Benson will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday. Will he join Big Ben and Santonio Holmes on the suspended list?
Golden Boy Productions screams slander
Posted on July 21 2010 by Paula Duffy.
Golden Boy is now on the war path against a journalist it claims may have libeled the promotions company.