Verlander Wins AL Cy Young
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander was the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young Award. Verlander finished with a Major League best 24-5 record, 2.40 ERA and 250 strikeouts.
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2011 MLB Rookies of the Year
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson was named the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year. Hellickson had a record of 13-10 with a 2.95 ERA. Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel was named the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year. Kimbrel finished in a tie with John Axford for the NL saves title with… Read More 2011 MLB Rookies of the Year
LeBron 9- Black/Metallic Silver-Orange
The end of 2011 has and will continue to see huge LeBron 9 releases. The first 2012 LeBron 9 to pop up is a Black/Metallic Silver-Orange colorway. More 2012 colorways are sure to come up. How do you like this latest colorway?
2012 Air Jordan 7- ‘Raptor/Charcoal’
The latest entry to the 2012 Rumble is the Air Jordan 7 Black/Dark Charcoal-True Red. It has been 10 years since these last released in 2002. Whether you call them the ‘Raptors’ or ‘Charcoals’ these are sure to be a big hit. Expect to see these holiday 2012.
MNF: Packers Improve to 9-0
(9-0) Packers 45 Vikings 7 (2-7) The Green Packers are now 9-0 after hammering the Minnesota Vikings 45-7 on Monday Night Football. Aaron Rodgers was once again the story for the Packers, completing 23 of 30 pass attempts for 250 yards and 4 touchdowns. Rodgers continued to spread the ball around, completing passes to 10… Read More MNF: Packers Improve to 9-0
2011 NFL Results: Week 10
(5-4) Raiders 24 Chargers 17 (4-5) (7-3) Saints 26 Falcons 23 (5-4) (7-3) Steelers 24 Bengals 17 (6-3) (2-7) Rams 13 Browns 12 (3-6) (5-4) Cowboys 44 Bills 7 (5-4) (3-6) Jaguars 17 Colts 3 (0-10) (4-5) Broncos 17 Chiefs 10 (4-5) (2-7) Dolphins 20 Redskins 9 (3-6) (3-6) Cardinals 21 Eagles 17 (3-6) (7-3)… Read More 2011 NFL Results: Week 10
NCAAF Top 25 Results: Week 11
(1)LSU 42 Western Kentucky 9 (2)Oklahoma State 66 Texas Tech 6 (3)Alabama 24 Miss State 7 (4)Stanford 30 (7)Oregon 53 (5)Boise State 35 TCU 36 (8)Arkansas 49 Tennessee 7 (9)Clemson 31 Wake Forest 28 (10) Va Tech 37 (21)Georgia Tech 26 (11)Houston 73 Tulane 17 (12)Penn State 14 (19)Nebraska 17 (13)South Carolina 17 Florida 12… Read More NCAAF Top 25 Results: Week 11
North Carolina ‘Carrier Classic’ Uniforms
With top ranked North Carolina set to square of with the Michigan State Spartans tonight atop of the USS Carl Vinson in the Carrier Classic, Jordan Brand has outfitted the UNC Tar Heels with special uniforms. Check out North Carolina’s Veteran Day uniforms below!
Michigan State ‘Carrier Classic’ Uniforms
With Michigan State set to square of with the preseason #1 North Carolina Tar Heels tonight atop of the USS Carl Vinson in the Carrier Classic, Nike Basketball has outfitted the Michigan State Spartans with special uniforms. Check out Michigan State’s Veteran Day uniforms below!
Deal Closed
The Boston Red Sox nightmare 2011 continues as All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon has agreed to a 4-year $50 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies pending a physical. The deal includes a vesting offer that could take it over $60 million. This deal for he 30 year old closer makes it the highest total package ever… Read More Deal Closed
NBA Player Rankings: #1
In response to ESPN’s NBA Player rankings, I have decided to list my top 10 NBA players! #1 Dwyane Wade Miami Heat | SG | Age: 29 Drafted: 5th in 2003 (by MIA) Career Achievements NBA Champion (2006) 7-time All-Star 2010-2011 Stats GM: 76, PPG: 25.5, RPG: 6.4, APG: 4.6, FG%: .500, FT%:… Read More NBA Player Rankings: #1
Paterno Fired
Joe Paterno has been fired as the head football coach at Penn State University. Along with Paterno, Penn State’s president Graham Spanier was also fired by the Penn State Board of Trustees. Paterno was fired for not doing all he could after being told about an allegation of child sex abuse against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky… Read More Paterno Fired
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