Heading into Independence Day weekend, sports fans usually look forward to the half-way point of the MLB season, the opening of NFL camps and the beginning of NBA free agency but 2011 is different.
Archive | June, 2011
Supreme Court rules against Clemens
Posted on June 29 2011 by Paula Duffy.
First the appellate court ruled that Clemen’s case couldn’t be brought to Texas federal court and now the Supreme Court has refused to listen to Clemens’ case.
McCourt victorious in bankruptcy court
Posted on June 29 2011 by Paula Duffy.
Under the plan, McCourt will borrow $150 million from private financiers, $60 million of which is expected to be funneled to the Dodgers’ owner.
Phoenix Coyotes buyer bails out
Posted on June 28 2011 by J. Donetelli.
It appears that the financial savior for the nearly defunct Phoenix Coyotes has taken his ball of cash and is going home, no longer willing to play.
NASCAR “Gentlemen, start your demolition derby!”
Posted on June 28 2011 by J. Donetelli.
After last weekend’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 race at Infineon Raceway, NASCAR may want to start their future races with “Gentlemen, start your demolition derby!”
Ochocinco plans to wrestle alligator
Posted on June 27 2011 by J. Donetelli.
After riding a bull in Georgia in a stunt that last about a half of a second, Ochocinco now says he’s planning to wrestle an alligator.
River Plate soccer fans riot; again
Posted on June 27 2011 by J. Donetelli.
The violence spread outside the stadium where River Plate rioters were greeted by tear gas, rubber bullets, water cannons and police attack dogs.
Mexico wins 4-2 over U.S. on “home field”
Posted on June 26 2011 by J. Donetelli.
The U.S. soccer team took their “home field” yesterday to chants of “Burro” and “Donkey” when each individual American player was announced.
Tigers ace Verlander on career-best run
Posted on June 26 2011 by J. Donetelli.
Over his last six starts, Verlander has compiled a 6-0 record and 0.72 ERA and that’s not including the no-hitter on May 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Blackhawks still swinging salary cap axe
Posted on June 25 2011 by Tom Ferda.
One thing for sure, anyone who hasn’t attended a Blackhawks game since that Stanley Cup team took the ice, better buy a game program to see who’s occupying the roster.