Nomar Garciaparra Ends Career as Member of Red Sox
Former star Boston Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra from Major League baseball today at the age of 36.
- Garciaparra was a free agent heading into the 2010 season, but signed a one-day minor league deal with the Red Sox today before retiring in order to retire as a member of…
Tomlinson, Westbrook Cut by Respective Teams
A few years ago, LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook were two of the biggest runningback threats in the National Football League. Now, they are both free agents; Tomlinson was cut by the San Diego Chargers on Monday, and Westbrook was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on the following day.
-This past season was Tomlinson’s…
Saints Beat Colts to Win First Superbowl
The New Orleans Saints, formerly known otherwise as the “Ain’ts” for their lack of success, have just defeated the favored Indianapolis Colts to win the first Superbowl in the history of their franchise.
- The Saints, after trailing 10-0 at the end of the first quarter, outscored the Colts 31-7 over…
Matthews Headed to Queens in Trade
The New York Mets have acquired outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Brian Stokes.
- In addition to Matthews, the Mets get $21 million from the Angels in the deal. This compensates for most of the $23 million remaining on…
Report: Phillips to Stay as Dallas Coach
The Cowboys’ season finished on Sunday, but the career of Head Coach and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips apparently did not. Reports have it that the Cowboys’ coach is going to keep his position for the 2010 season.
- Phillips began his tenure as the Cowboys coach in 2007, replacing veteran NFL coach Bill…
Randy Johnson Announces Retirement
Randy Johnson, veteran starting pitcher shoe-in future Hall of Famer, has announced that he will retire from Major League Baseball.
- Johnson retires at the age of 46 after 22 seasons in the MLB. He has played for six teams: the Expos, Mariners, Astros Diamondbacks, Yankees, and Giants, retiring with the…
NBA News: Pierce Out, Gasol Signs
Two stories headline today’s NBA news. The Celtics lose Paul Pierce to a knee injury, while their rivals sign Pau Gasol to a contract extension.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce had an arthroscopic procedure performed on his knee at the New England Baptist hospital this morning, as the knee was infected.
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Yankees Ship Cabrera and Prospects, Re-unite With Vazquez
The New York Yankees have made another trade this off-season, this time bolstering their pitching staff.
- The Yankees traded outfielder Melky Cabrera to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday morning in exchange for veteran starting pitcher and former Yankee Javier Vazquez.
- In the deal, the Yankees also receive a right-handed bullpen…

