Archive for February, 2010
San Diego Chargers Release RB LaDainian Tomlinson
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Daniel Kablack in NFL
The San Diego Chargers have released long-time running back LaDainian Tomlinson after nine seasons with the team.
Tomlinson was notified today by Chargers President Dean Spano, that he was to be released.
The move comes after speculation that the running back, who set the NFL single-season record for touchdowns in a season (31) during the 2006 season, had played his last game in a Chargers uniform and would not return for the ...
LaDainian Tomlinson Officially Released by San Diego Chargers
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Randy Lutz in NFL
Five-time Pro Bowler and San Diego's leading rusher LaDainian Tomlinson has officially been released, as many (including LT himself) have speculated would happen.
LT finishes his career in San Diego as the Chargers' all-time leader in all rushing statistical categories by far.
He's currently eighth in NFL history in rushing yards and second all-time (with only Emmitt Smith ahead of him) in rushing TDs.
This move raises two questions:
1) Where will LT land?
2) ...
LaDainian Tomlinson Released By San Diego Chargers
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Fantasy Football in NFL
Tomlinson: Released
According to ESPNÆs John Clayton, the San Diego Chargers have released arguably the best offensive player in their franchiseÆs history, LaDainian Tomlinson.
After nine seasons, 12,490 rushing yards, and 153 total touchdowns, Tomlinson will now test free agency for the first time.
TomlinsonÆs numbers have fallen off in the last two seasons, though, as the future Hall of Famer has dealt with a number of injuries. In 2009, Tomlinson managed only ...
News: LaDainian Tomlinson Released by San Diego Chargers
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by TAB BAMFORD in NFL
According to ESPN's John Clayton, the San Diego Chargers have released arguably the best offensive player in their franchise's history, LaDainian Tomlinson.
After nine seasons, 12,490 rushing yards, and 153 total touchdowns, Tomlinson will not test free agency for the first time.
Tomlinson's numbers have fallen off in the last two seasons, though, as the future Hall of Famer has dealt with a number of injuries. In 2009, Tomlinson managed only 730 ...
It's draft time again,áeverybody has a mock draft and everyone is announcing their busts already. Lately it seems like everyone is mocking the Raiders previous drafts, including the 2007 draft that included Jamarcus Russell with the first overall pick.
Let's not forget that there were other players chosen that year as well. Here is the list of the players chosen in the 2007 draft by the Raiders.
Round 1. Jamarcus Russell
Round 2. ...
Two weekends ago was the All-Star basketball game and the trade deadline has past. We all know each and every All-Star game is a complete joke, but basketball really draws a crowd. It is an event.
How crazy is it that the only representative of the Sixers was Allen Iverson? That is how freaking bad this team is. Not that they are terrible, terrible; they are just PAINFUL to watch.
They donÆt ...
Los Angeles Lakers: Does Kobe Bryant’s Injury Make Them Better Once He Returns?
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by torey ziska in NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers are the clear favorite to win the Western Conference and reach the NBA Finals, with all due respect to the extremely talented Denver Nuggets and white-hot Utah Jazz.á
The Lakers have the best record in the West and have a fairly comfortable cushion. They have played their past five games without star player Kobe Bryant.á
They did lose their last game against the Celtics, albeit by just one ...
If Z Can’t Return To Cleveland, Was Jamison Trade Smart For Cavaliers?
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Bryan Toporek in NBA
When the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Zydrunas Ilgauskas to the Washington Wizards for two-time All-Star Antawn Jamison, everyone in the NBA had the impression that the Wizards would negotiate a buy-out with Ilgauskas for salary relief, allowing Big Z to return to Cleveland for a potential run at an NBA championship.
Unfortunately for the big man, while Z'sá"heart is in Cleveland" (according to his agent), his $11.5 million expiring contract still ...
From the Prom to the NBA: Top 20 High School Draftees of All Time
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Mike B. in NBA
Over 40 players have went from high school straight to the NBA in the past 50 years. Reggie Harding was the first to do so as he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1962.
Moses Malone, Darryl Dawkins, and Bill Willoughby entered the league in the 70s and later, future first-ballot Hall-of-Famers such as Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant arrived during the 90s.
It's crazy to imagine an 18-year old playing ...
The Philadelphia Phillies’ Top Five Postseason Moments
Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Gary Suess in MLB
For having the distinction as the longest standing professional sports franchise in one city spanning 128 years, it is somewhat amazing that a large concentration of the Philadelphia Phillies organization's postseason highlights have come in the most recent 30 years.
Certainly, some of this relates to Major League Baseball's format changes that first added a round of league playoffs with the initial formation of divisions and then expanded to the current ...