By Dave Holcomb Monday morning, two whole weeks since the PED rulings came out and Alex Rodriguez was supposed to be suspended, A-Rod is still the leading story in the sports world. Yes, he trumps a three-team race in the NL Central, the Dodgers’ amazing 50 game stretch and even the NFL preseason. At least when fans turned on the TV Monday, the A-Rod news dealt with … [Read more...] about Alex Rodriguez: just go away
Ryan Dempster suspended for nailing A-Rod
By Dave Holcomb Major League Baseball announced Tuesday Ryan Dempster will be suspended five games for intentionally hitting Yankees’ Third Baseman Alex Rodriguez. Dempster threw all of his first four pitches inside to Rodriguez in the 2nd inning on Sunday night. The 3-0 pitch nailed A-Rod in the elbow. Dempster also received an undisclosed fine according to … [Read more...] about Ryan Dempster suspended for nailing A-Rod
Indians release pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka
By Dave Holcomb The Cleveland Indians released right-handed Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka on Tuesday. Many sports reports are spinning the story in a different way, but RotoWorld.com reports Matsuzaka asked for his release. The former Red Sox was competing for a starting rotation spot during spring training, but was designated to Triple-A when Pitcher Scott Kazmir beat him … [Read more...] about Indians release pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka
Strong endorsement from Paul Pierce for Rajon Rondo
By Dave Holcomb Come this fall, it will be a completely new slate for the Boston Celtics with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett traded to Brooklyn and coach Doc Rivers leaving for the Clippers. Well, almost completely new slate. Boston did retain point guard Rajon Rondo, the very man many speculated would be traded last season up until he suffered a season ending ACL injury. … [Read more...] about Strong endorsement from Paul Pierce for Rajon Rondo
76ers owner hires coach, buys Devils
By Dave Holcomb It’s been a busy week for Philadelphia 76ers Owner Josh Harris. Since last Thursday, Harris hired the 76ers next head coach in Brett Brown and then bought the New Jersey Devils. Brett Brown had been a longtime member of the San Antonio Spurs organization and served as an assistant coach under Gregg Popovich since 2007. He was somehow involved in all four … [Read more...] about 76ers owner hires coach, buys Devils