Mike Cosentino

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Report: Strasburg Likely In Need of Tommy John Surgery

Breaking news as MRIs on Stephen Strasburg reveal that he has a torn ligament in his elbow. Strasburg was removed from Saturday’s start in Philadelphia as he was feeling discomfort in his elbow.

On Monday, Washington placed Strasburg on the disabled list and announced that the rookie phenom would be shut…

Ultimatum Delivered; Kovalchuk’s Agent Sets Deadline

In a shocking course of events, it appears now there is a deadline for Ilya Kovalchuk to sign with a NHL team. According to Kovalchuk’s agent Yuri Nikolaev, Kovalchuk has 48 hours to sign with a NHL team or else he will be playing elsewhere most presumably the KHL.

Earlier this…

Ryan Wants To Remain A Duck

There has been a lot of rumor and speculation about the future of Anaheim Ducks’ restricted free agent forward, Bobby Ryan. Ryan has set the record straight today, he wants to remain a Duck.

”I’m not asking for a trade. I want to be here in Anaheim. This is where I…

Mitchell Crowned a King; Signs Two Year Deal

Defenseman Willie Mitchell has agreed with the Los Angeles Kings on a two year deal worth $3.5 million per season.

Known as a shutdown defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, Mitchell was limited to 48 games last season due to a concussion. In those 48 games, he notched 4 goals and 8…

Devils Still Trying to Negotiate New Deal for Kovalchuk

After getting their 17 year, $102 million deal with Ilya Kovalchuk rejected by the NHL for salary cap circumvention, the New Jersey Devils are still trying to negotiate a new deal that will satisfy the requirements of Kovalchuk as well as the NHL.

The original deal would have seen Kovalchuk make…

Canucks Sign Raffi Torres

The Vancouver Canucks have signed unrestricted free agent forward Rafi Torres to a one year deal worth $1 million.

The former 5th overall pick in 2000 by the Islanders is now 28 years old and split his time last season between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres. In 74 games,…

Atlanta Braves Acquire Derrek Lee

The Atlanta Braves have made a move today acquiring first basemen Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for three pitching prospects Robinson Lopez, Tyrelle Harris and Jeffrey Lorick.

“It just felt right,” Lee said. “The main thing, though, is that we have six weeks to go. Atlanta is in…

Favre Flys to Minnesota; Will Rejoin Vikings

When it all came down to the decision whether or not Brett Favre would play a 20th NFL season, it turns out all he really needed to come back was the feeling of being wanted. It has been reported that Brett Favre is on his way to Minnesota and it…

Stallworth Suspended Entire NFL Season

Stallworth Suspended Entire NFL Season

Cleveland Browns wide receiver, Dante Stallworth, has been suspended from playing in the 2009 NFL season without pay for breaking the NFL’s policies on substances of abuse and personal conduct.

Stallworth served 24 out of 30 days in jail as well as 10 years on probation after pleading guilty back in…

Kane Arrested For Robbery; Assault of Cab Driver

Kane Arrested For Robbery; Assault of Cab Driver

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin were arrested in Buffalo early Sunday morning for not paying a cab fare and assaulting a cab driver.

The cost of the ride was $13.80. When the Kanes handed over $15 and asked for change, the cab driver claimed that he only had…