Mike Cosentino

The Canadian Boy of SportsFullCircle. I'm your guy in terms of the latest stories from the NHL and provide opinions that are hard to disagree to. I am one of the longest tenured writers/editors of SFC and will continue to bring future fans late breaking news and jaw dropping opinions. I follow up on NHL, MLB, CFL and MLS most of the time. Get ready as this wacky Canadian is ready to take sportswriting full circle. Mike Cosentino has been recognized all over the internet with the writing of his series "The NHL Love Connection" which followed last season's saga of the Mats Sundin situation. Just type NHL Love Connection into the search bar for a great read and a few laughs to go along with 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…

The NHL Love Connection: A Reunion? You Can't Be Serious

The NHL Love Connection: A Reunion? You Can’t Be Serious

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Brett Favre Decides...Not To Play

Brett Favre Decides…Not To Play

It appears Brett Favre will not come out of retirement again. Today Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress told the Associated Press via text message that Favre will not play for the Vikings this season.

Favre told Childress he did not feel ready to play a 19th season after doing 2…

Red Sox Formally Put In Offer For Halladay

Red Sox Formally Put In Offer For Halladay

With the talks between the Blue Jays and Phillies stalled, the Boston Red Sox have created their own 3 prospect package to land the Doctor. Boston would send young pitcher Clay Buchholz as well as pitcher Michael Bowden and their top outfield prospect Ryan Westmoreland in exchange for Halladay.

The self-imposed…

NFL Reinstates Vick; Eligible To Play By Week 6

NFL Reinstates Vick; Eligible To Play By Week 6

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today has reinstated former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick.

Vick would be allowed to participate in preseason activities and the final 2 preseason games if an NFL team chooses to sign him and Goodell also stated that Vick would be allowed to play in regular season games…

Report: Chiefs Sign Cassel To Extension

Report: Chiefs Sign Cassel To Extension

According to ESPN reports, the Kansas City Chiefs have signed quarterback, Matt Cassel to a six-year contract extension worth roughly a bit more than $10 million per season.

Cassel had a starting job with the New England Patriots last season after Tom Brady required knee surgery after being injured in week…

Blackhawks Reassign GM Tallon; Becomes Senior Advisor

Blackhawks Reassign GM Tallon; Becomes Senior Advisor

This has been a very rough offseason for Dale Tallon.

The Chicago Blackhawks have decided to remove Dale Tallon from the position of general manager and make him a senior advisor of hockey operations. Stan Bowman, son of legendary coach and another of Chicago’s senior advisors, Scotty Bowman, becomes general manager.

Tallon…

Joe Sakic Officially Retires From Playing Career

Joe Sakic Officially Retires From Playing Career

“The game has given me more than I ever dreamed of, and for that I am truly grateful.”

Those are words said by Joe Sakic in an issued statement Thursday morning confirming that the press conference to be held today at 3PM EST, is about his retirement.

“Super Joe” had spent his…

Breaking News: Ryan Smyth Traded To Kings

Breaking News: Ryan Smyth Traded To Kings

Huge trade just broke in the NHL as the Los Angeles Kings have acquired forward Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado will receive two defensemen, Kyle Quincy and Tom Preissing, as well as a fifth round draft pick for the 2010 draft.

Smyth, 33, scored 26 goals and 33 assists…