Manny Ramirez Headed To Oakland

By J Mac on February 20, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

This morning, Manny Ramirez told ESPN’s Pedro Gomez that he has made a deal to play with the Oakland Athletics. Sources say the deal will be worth about $500,000. Due to violating baseball’s drug policy for the second time, Ramirez is due to serve a 50 game suspension without pay. This will be Manny’s 20th season in the MLB, he has a career batting average of .312 with 1,831 RBIs. Ramirez will turn 40 in May, he is currently 14th on the career home run list with 555. Due to the suspension, Ramirez will not be able to play his first game for Oakland until June 2nd against Kansas City.

J.R. Smith Headed To The Knicks

By J Mac on February 17, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

Former Denver Nugget, J.R. Smith, announced on twitter this morning that he would be joining the New York Knicks. During the lockout Smith signed with a team in China and was ineligible to return to the NBA until his team’s season was finished there. Once Smith is cleared by FIBA he can sign a deal with the Knicks. Knicks coach, Mike D’Antoni, said “Smith would strengthen the Knicks bench, with Landry Fields remaining the starting shooting guard”.

Super Bowl XLVI: Patriots and Giants

By J Mac on January 23, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

The conference championships are over and the Patriots and Giants are headed to Indianapolis to play in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5th. The last time either of these teams made it to the Super Bowl was in 2008, when the Patriots and Giants faced off in Super Bowl XLII. The NFC wild-card Giants won that year 17-14, ending the Patriots undefeated season.

AFC Championship: Ravens 20 Patriots 23

Passing: J. Flacco (BAL) – 306 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT Rushing: B. Green-Ellis(NE) – 15 CAR, 68 YDS, 1 TD Receiving: A. Boldin (BAL) – 6 REC, 101 YDS

NFC Championship: Giants 20 49ers 17

Passing: E. Manning (NYG) – 316 YDS, 2 TD Rushing: F. Gore (SF) – 16 CAR, 74 YDS Receiving: V. Cruz (NYG) – 10 REC, 142 YDS

Lil Wayne Involved in Scuffle With NFL Player Dez Bryant

By JMcPain on January 18, 2012
Posted in MUSIC, NEWS, SPORTS

According to Miami New Times, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was involved in an altercation with rapper Lil Wayne over the weekend. It’s been reported that the altercation occurred at LIV nightclub in Miami, Florida when Wayne began taunting Bryant about his unimpressive performance this season along with his financial and legal issues. A fight broke out from there.

Lil Wayne, nor his camp, have provided a statement yet, but Bryant’s mentor, David Wells, stated that the Cowboys WR had not been arrested, despite earlier reports.

It was originally reported that Bryant was involved in a scuffle with a “famous rapper,” but a Miami Herald reporter received intel from a source close to MBPD that the “famous rapper” was in fact Lil Wayne.

[via MiamiNewTimes]

Colts Fire Head Coach

By J Mac on January 17, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

The Indianapolis Colts announced today that head coach, Jim Caldwell, has been fired from his head coaching position. This is the second big move the organization has made since the end of the embarrassing 2-14 season. The day after the season ended, owner Jim Irsay fired team vice chairman Bill Polian and Polian’s son, Chris, Colts general manager. JIm Caldwell started his head coaching career by winning his first 14 games, the most in NFL history by a rookie head coach, and leading Indianapolis to the Super Bowl. Caldwell won an AFC South title in his second season. Caldwell was hired as Colts head coach in 2009, he would end his career in Indy with a record of 26-22

Strikeforce Champ Tests Positive For Steroids

By J Mac on January 11, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

Strikeforce women’s featherweight champion, Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos, tested positive for stanozolol metabolites (steroids) after a 16 second TKO of Hiroko Yamanaka in December. Santos received a one-year suspension, $2,500 fine, and the win against Yamanaka was changed to a “no decision”. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said in his own statement on Strikeforce.com that the promotion has a strong stance against performance enhancing drugs, but reminded fans that Santos still has the right to appeal.

Heisman Winner Headed To The NFL

By J Mac on January 11, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

Robert Griffin III announced today that he will skip his senior year at Baylor University to declare for the NFL draft. A month and one day after Griffin won the heisman trophy (first player from Baylor to win the heisman) he announced he was leaving. Griffin set or tied 54 school records while playing 41 games at Baylor over the past four seasons. Griffin and heisman runner up, Andrew Luck, are more then likely going to be the first two quarterbacks drafted this April.

Who’s Your Pick?

By J Mac on January 9, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

The 2012 BCS National Championship game is finally here. The rematch between the two SEC powerhouses, #1 LSU and #2 Alabama, will take place tonight in New Orleans. Who do you think will hoist the BCS trophy tonight? Cast your vote and let us know your pick.

Floyd Mayweather’s Jail Time Postponed

By J Mac on January 6, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

Floyd Mayweather has avoided jail time until June 1. The jail time he will be serving is due to a Las Vegas domestic violence case. The case stems from a hair-pulling, punching and arm-twisting argument with Josie Harris, the mother of three of Mayweather’s children, and threats to beat their sons in an argument about Harris dating another man back in September 2010. Mayweather was scheduled to turn himself in today to serve a 90 day sentence, but due to the economic benefits his fights have on Las Vegas the judge agreed to postpone his jail time until after the fight set for May at MGM Grand in Las Vegas against an unnamed opponent.

Zambrano Headed To Miami

By J Mac on January 5, 2012
Posted in SPORTS

After repeated meltdowns and tantrums while playing for the Chicago Cubs, Carlos Zambrano will head to Miami for a fresh start with the Marlins. The Chicago Cubs traded their former ace Wednesday for Marlins right-hander Chris Volstad, pending physicals and approval by Major League Baseball. His final meltdown with Chicago happened when he cleaned out his locker and talked about retiring after giving up five homers and being ejected during a loss to Atlanta on August 12. He was suspended without pay and then it was decided he would sit out the rest of the season. Ozzie Guillen showed interest in signing Zambrano when he became the Marlins manager back in October. Zambrano will join a team on the rise after an off-season signing spree that resulted in the signings of All-Stars Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell to the Marlins.

Nike Unveils Oregons Rose Bowl Uniforms

By J Mac on December 27, 2011
Posted in SPORTS

49ers Release Braylon Edwards

By J Mac on December 27, 2011
Posted in SPORTS

The San Francisco 49ers released struggling wide receiver, Braylon Edwards, today. Edwards had surgery on his right knee earlier this season after an injury in week 2 against the Cowboys. Edwards had 15 catches for 181 yards and no touchdowns in eight games with five starts for the NFC West champion 49ers (12-3) after receiving a $3.5 million, one-year contract in August. The 49ers were eager to see Edwards big play making ability this season, but it never happened.

“I wish the 49ers organization the best of luck during the playoffs, I will be working hard this off season to strengthen my knee and prepare for the 2012 season. Thanks for your continued support and for being such loyal fans.” – Braylon Edwards