Compiled by PAUL GOTHAM Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the first-year players of the Iona Gaels. Iona finished 22-11 (16-4 in MAAC play) last season and fell to Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Tim Cluess and his staff welcome to the lineup Sam Casell Jr., E. J. … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Iona Gaels 2016-17
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A-Rod suspension actually helps Yankees
Orioles Manger Buck Showalter explains why the Yankees would actually benefit from a lifetime ban on Alex Rodriguez. By Dave Holcomb The Cleveland Indians have won seven, going on eight straight, Pittsburgh is on the verge of sweeping St. Louis in a five-game set, and Boston and Tampa Bay alternate days in first place, but it’s once again Yankees third baseman Alex … [Read more...] about A-Rod suspension actually helps Yankees
Aaron Maybin waived by Bills
By Kyle Soppe Let the comparisons to Ryan Leaf start flowing in. Maybin was a hot prospect when the Bills selected him with the 11th overall selection in the 2009 draft, but has been a major disappointment. The Nittany Lion linebacker was expected to be the next great thing from a school that likes to consider itself "linebacker U". Under the old CBA agreement, where … [Read more...] about Aaron Maybin waived by Bills
NFL Lock-Out Coming to a Close
By Breanna Jacobs On Saturday July 24, the NFL Player’s Association and league owners reached a deal that will bring the lock-out to a close. Now that both sides have ironed out the 10 year labor agreement, a timeline has been set to get teams ready to begin the fast approaching pre-season. The timeline is as follows: Monday, July 25: Teams can go to a 90-man roster … [Read more...] about NFL Lock-Out Coming to a Close
NFL Bad Boys: What They Gonna Do?
By Breanna Jacobs The NFL lock-out has brought the world of professional football to a slow, but staggering, halt. It appears that many NFL players will choose to wait this volatile time out, hoping for a new CBA to be reached. However, another large group of players have decided to switch things up. While some players, such as Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco, decided to dip … [Read more...] about NFL Bad Boys: What They Gonna Do?