Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Continuing to add bodies in advance of training camp in July, the Detroit Lions signed tight end Matt Veldman, formally of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Veldman, an undrafted free agent in 2012 out of South Dakota State, didn't see regular season action for the Jaguars last year due to an MCL injury in the preseason. He worked with Bobby Johnson, current Lions' tight end coach who joined Detroit after serving Jacksonville in the same... Read at Lions 101
Once upon a time ago, Fernando Martinez was considered to be the top outfield prospect for the New York Mets. That was six years ago. Six years later, his career has sputtered out of control, but ultimately it has lead him back to New York.
On Tuesday, the New York Yankees have acquired the 24-year-old outfielder from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league pitcher Charles Basford. Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle was the first one to break the news through Twitter.
Mike Woodson's start as the New York Knicks head coach have been outstanding. New York has posted a 72-34 record since he took over late in the 2011-12 season. That's the best start any Knicks coach has ever had. However, he'll have to continue that success and show more success in the post-season in order to keep his job after the 2013-14 season.
Mike Woodson was historically successful in his first two seasons as head coach of the New York Knicks. This past... Read at Knicks 101
The New York Post has been known for reporting the financial plight of New Jersey Devils' owner Jeff Vanderbeek. It looks like more financial woes are ahead for the team.
According to the Post, Vanderbeek already has missed a payment and is risking defaulting on a loan he secured less than six months ago.
The team declined comment and the NHL said the story was inaccurate. But prior reporting by the Post has been on the... Read at Devils 101
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Sonoma Raceway this weekend for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 and the first road course race of the season. Motorsports 101 debates which driver is the greatest road course driver of all-time in Cup Series action.
1960's Road Ringer - By Clayton Caldwell
It’s a hard debate. Who is the greatest road racer in NASCAR history? Jeff Gordon has an impressive nine wins, Ricky Rudd... Read at Motorsports 101
Current News
Baltimore Ravens Salary Cap Sitting Pretty After Vonta Leach ReleaseRead at Ravens 101Indiana Suffers First Loss of Post Season at Hands of Mississippi StateRead at Hoosiers 101
Buffalo Sabres to Hold 'Sabres Summer Fan Fest' After Rookie Camp ScrimmageRead at Sabres 101
Atlanta Braves Lose Nightcap, New York Mets Sweep DoublheaderRead at Braves 101
Green Bay Packers Rookie Watch: from Southern Cal to the Frozen TundraRead at Packers 101
Yesterday's Headlines
Two Runs in Eighth Help Secure San Francisco Giants WinRead at SF Giants 101Wheeler Impresses in Debut as Mets Defeat Braves 6-1Read at Mets 101
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers Set at Tight End If Heath Miller is not Ready to Start the Season?Read at Steelers 101
New York Yankees Acquire Houston Astros LF/RF Fernando Martinez for Minor LeaguerRead at Yankees 101
Atlanta Braves Offer Discount for Fans with Tickets to June 17 Rain Delay GameRead at Braves 101
Big Plays 10 + 1
Its time for this weeks Big Plays 10+1. Ten amazing sports photos plus our favorite "whoopsie" of the week. You know you can't resist.