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Blog Post Archive
Jason Collins comes out: Is this a game changer?
Just how big a deal is it that Jason Collins has openly declared that he is a gay athlete? His twin brother probably put it best. Jarron Collins, like Jason, was a 2001 NBA draft pick and he writes in … Continue reading ?
Jason Collins comes out; NBA player says, ‘I’m gay’
“I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” With those words, written in the upcoming issue of Sports Illustrated, Jason Collins, who played for the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards this season, has taken the step that may … Continue reading ?
Dwight Howard, Lakers face uncertain future
If Sunday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs was Dwight Howard’s last with the Los Angeles Lakers, this was an ugly way to go out. With a little less than 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Howard, who’d already … Continue reading ?
Tim Tebow released by Jets
A little over a year after he arrived in New York to great fanfare, the New York Jets have released Tim Tebow. The New York Post’s Brian Costello reported the news, which came on the day players, including starter Mark … Continue reading ?
Jay Cutler is smokin’ and wearing a wig to celebrate turning 30
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hits the big 3-0 on Monday and he celebrated over the weekend with a boffo ’80s-themed party that, judging by one simple photo, makes that lavish wedding of Michael Jordan’s look like so much day-old … Continue reading ?
Michael Jordan marries Yvette Prieto
Michael Jordan tied the knot on Saturday and what a wedding it was, with fireworks and a glittering guest list. With pals like Tiger Woods (no Lindsey Vonn?), Patrick Ewing and Spike Lee looking on, Jordan, 50, married Yvette Pieto, … Continue reading ?
Patriots trade Jeff Demps to Bucs for LeGarrette Blount
The New England Patriots made a draft-day trade, sending Jeff Demps to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for running back LeGarrette Blount. Tampa Bay also got a seventh-round pick for Demps, a sprinter who was a silver medalist in the 4×100 … Continue reading ?
Virginia Tech’s Corey Fuller and Vinston Painter picked in sixth round of 2013 NFL draft
It had been 20 years since Virginia Tech failed to have a player selected in the first five rounds of the NFL draft, but two were picked in a matter of moments once the sixth round began Saturday. Wide receiver … Continue reading ?
Virginia OL Oday Aboushi selected by the New York Jets in fifth round
Among Oday Aboushi’s nine siblings, there are three lawyers, two doctors, one college professor, an accountant and a nurse. They can now add NFL offensive lineman to that group. Aboushi, a Staten Island native, was selected by his hometown New … Continue reading ?
Matt Barkley to Eagles, Chip Kelly in fourth round of NFL draft
One of the big mysteries of the 2013 season surrounds just what kind of offense Chip Kelly will bring from Oregon to the Philadelphia Eagles. He has quarterbacks Michael Vick and Nick Foles on the roster and then the Eagles … Continue reading ?
Russell Westbrook out the rest of the postseason
Russell Westbrook underwent surgery today to repair torn meniscus and will be out the rest of the postseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced. Westbrook, who was injured in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 victory over the Houston Rockets in … Continue reading ?
Marcus Lattimore drafted by 49ers in fourth round
In the fourth round, on the third day of the NFL draft, the feel-good story happened. With the 131st overall pick, the San Francisco 49ers selected South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore. He’s the kid who is recovering from his … Continue reading ?
Tyrann Mathieu goes to Arizona, joins Patrick Peterson
LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu — the Honey Badger — was taken in the third round of the NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Mathieu, who did not play college football last fall because of problems with drugs, was taken with … Continue reading ?
Manti Te’o finds a home with San Diego Chargers
It didn’t take long for Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o to be snapped up by a team when the second round of the NFL draft began Friday night. The San Diego Chargers traded up to take Te’o with the sixth … Continue reading ?
Geno Smith goes to Jets, has Mark Sanchez in his sights
The NFL’s wackiest team just added a whole new dimension, with the New York Jets claiming Geno Smith with the eighth pick (39th overall) in the second round of the NFL draft Friday. Now you know why the West Virginia … Continue reading ?
Aaron Rodgers signs record $110 million extension, still remembers NFL draft snub
Eight years after he sat waiting — and waiting and waiting — to be picked in the first round of the NFL draft, Aaron Rodgers signed a five-year, $110-million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers. The extension on a … Continue reading ?
Russell Westbrook to have knee surgery, out indefinitely for Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery in the next few days to fix a torn meniscus, making his availability for the rest of the playoffs uncertain. Westbrook, who has never missed a game in his five seasons, … Continue reading ?
NFL draft 2013: Jerry Jones upsets Cowboys fans
Judging by the reaction of Dallas Cowboys fans to the team’s decision to draft a center with its first-round pick in the NFL draft, Jerry Jones is much better at libraryin’ than he is at general managin’. Jones was multi-tasking … Continue reading ?
Rick Pitino got that tattoo. Want to see it?
Give Rick Pitino credit. He could have gotten a discreet yet fierce little cardinal tattooed on his shoulder and he’d have fulfilled the promise he made to his Louisville players to get inked if they won a national championship. Or … Continue reading ?
Geno Smith will be back at NFL draft tonight after all
Upon further review, West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith has decided that he will return to Radio City Music Hall for the second and third rounds of the NFL draft tonight. On Thursday night, Smith was one of those guys who … Continue reading ?