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Just when it seemed that the NFL may be ready to hand JaMarcus Russell a second chance, the opportunity was squandered.
The former NFL Draft No. 1 pick was arrested Monday in Mobile, Ala., for drug possession. Russell had a codeine syrup that was not prescribed. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation.
The Jets, Vikings, Bengals, and Saints had all been rumored to be interested in bringing in ...
There's so much talk of sign-and-trades and deals to get under cap space—and it's only going to get more heated over the next week.
So we figured we'd take a step back and give NBA execs a little perspective on what can go wrong if you focus too much on the now and not enough on the later.
You'll see some lists out there that give you the five worst trades of ...
LeBron James NBA Trade Rumors: 10 Trades That Affect Where He Signs
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Tim Wood in NBA
Who is going to blink first?
That's the biggest question heading into Thursday's opening of the NBA free agent flood gates.
Many of the top names have said that they're all waiting to see what LeBron James does before they act—aka, the dominoes falling behind The King.
Anyone not named Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, or Joe Johnson seem to believe that the should wait to see what transpires before making their own decisions.
Translation: ...
NBA Free Agent Rumors Update: LeBron James, Joe Johnson and Others
Posted: 28th June 2010 by Tim Wood in NBA
Are you ready?
You thought the rumor mill was out of control last week with the NBA Draft, huh? Strap yourself in, because this week is going to be crazier.
The free agency clock starts two minutes after 11:59 p.m. Wednesday night. Whereas last week consisted of a lot of posturing and teams trying to own the headlines, there are nuggets of legit information being tossed out to the beat reporters ...
LeBron James Rumors: Where Do Clippers, Tom Izzo, Jeff Van Gundy Fit In?
Posted: 9th June 2010 by Tim Wood in NBA
Yes, the burnout factor on the LeBron James free agency story is ultra high.
That doesn't stop the rumors from flying and the theories from being formed.
James has kept a low profile as of late while stories have continued to percolate.
And there's no doubt, there's still plenty of percolating.
His current team could have a new coach.
But it might not be who we're all talking about.
Meanwhile on the ...
The Stanley Cup is easily the most revered trophy in sports.
Players who haven't won won't touch it. Jeremy Roenick said Monday that he feels disrespectful even looking at it since he's never won.
It is one sport when the winning trophy might actually be more popular than the sport itself. Even the most basic sports fan could tell you the winners' trophy name before they could tell you one player on ...
It's almost a ritual in baseball.
From Al Hrabosky to Dennis Eckersley to Rollie Fingers, facial hair has been part of the charm of the game.
A large part of it might be that baseball players play everyday. Who wants to shave everyday. So one day leads to two, two to three and pretty soon, you have a fu manchu.
Baseball players have plenty of time on their hands, too.
The ...
LeBron James Rumors: Murphy Confirms Affair, House-Hunting With Jordan?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Tim Wood in NBA
It's been a strange 24 hours in LeBron Land.
Just as the Delonte West-Gloria James tryst rumors died down, an NBA legend chimed in to say it's absolutely true.
Meanwhile, Chicagoland was abuzz with talk of James house hunting in the area with Michael Jordan.
Useless, says two others who have chimed in as experts here. LeBron belongs in New York.
Beware, says one sportswriter. You're getting a player who has always gotten ...
Keith Hernandez Video: Mets Great Falls Asleep in the Booth
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Tim Wood in MLB
He's been known to say some crazy things in the Mets booth, which has led to awards and criticism.
Now, the man behind one of sport's most famous mustaches finds himself in the news for all the wrong reasons.
Mets legend and SNY broadcaster Keith Hernandez is a Web sensation thanks to taking a bit of a catnap during an extra-innings game recently.
We have the video, plus a few other tasty ...
Rajon Rondo and the Greatest Statistical Games in NBA Playoffs History
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Tim Wood in NBA
How good was Rajon Rondo Sunday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals?
Listen, I’m a Celtics fan, so I’m biased. But my editor asked me to do this, so let’s dish some hyperbole.
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Everything is the best ever in the moment. But this performance truly measures up statistically.
Rondo’s 29 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists is the third-best triple-double in NBA playoffs history.
The point guard is ...