Rose Bowl
The 2012 Tournament of Roses wasn’t just for the flowery floats, or so it seems. The Wall Street movement didn’t pass up on this annual event. The protesters carried a 250-foot long banner that said “We the People.” Occupy the Rose Parade organizer Pete Thottam said that there were at least 5,00 protesters.
Carlos Beltran
After the Albert Pujols decision to sign with the Los Angeles Angels, the World Series Champions St. Louis Cardinals have signed six-time All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran. The announcement was made Thursday at the KMOX.
Carlos Beltran,34, has agreed to a two-year, $26million deal with no option with the St. Louis Cardinals. Beltran batted .300 with 22 home runs, 84 RBIs and a .385 on-base percentage this year while playing for the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. He is expected to Read the rest of this entry »
Matt Berkley
In front of a Christmas tree and flanked by six Heisman trophies, USC quarterback Matt Barkley has announced that he will return for a senior season. The announcement was made Thursday inside a packed new conference at USC’s Heritage Hall.
“I am staying so I can finish what I started.”
- Matt Barkley
Monta Ellis
Golden State Warriors star guard Monta Ellis has been sued for sexual harassment. A former Golden State Warriors employee claims that Ellis sent her unwanted text messages with a photo of his genitals.
In the lawsuit, Erika Ross Smith says that Ellis started sending her explicit messages by the dozens back in Read the rest of this entry »
Timberwolves
The Bucks and the Timberwolves kicked off the preseason with an exciting game in Minessota. The first quarter that was pretty competitive until the Timberwolves got ahead with the three-point shootings.
With 21 points each, Kevin Love and Michael Beasley led the Wolves to victory. Love had Read the rest of this entry »
Jeff Green
Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will miss the entire season due to an aortic aneurysm. The diagnosis was made during a physical for the 2011-2012 NBA season.
The 25-year-old joined the Celtics last season via trade. He played his first three season of his career with the Seattle Supersonics and Oklahoma City Thunder. His averages at 13.9 points per game and 5.5 rebounds.
Jeff Green’s one year contract with the Celtics will be voided Read the rest of this entry »
Los Angeles Clippers
So the NBA finally approved a Chris Paul trade. And so the athlete is indeed headed to Los Angeles.
The New Orleans Hornets traded Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers for a very big price. For the Clippers to get Read the rest of this entry »
Wade Phillips
The 64-year-old Houston Texans defensive coordinator, Wade Phillips is taking a medical leave.
Scheduled to have a surgery this week, Wade Phillips is taking ten days away from his team. He is going under the knife to resolve a kidney condition that he has been fighting for a while. Phillips Read the rest of this entry »
Tim Tebow
The Denver Broncos beat the Chicago Bears in OT with a final score of 13-10. It is Denver’s sixth consecutive win. Way to go Tebow!
At the final minute, Tim Tebow was able to set up his 59-yard Matt Prater field goal which forced the game into overtime.
Aside from being dubbed as the ‘Mile High Messiah,” Tebow is also known for often thanking Jesus Christ and his faith on his teammates and fans.
With an 8-5 record, the Denver Broncos have the lead in the AFC West.
New York Giants
Last night’s prime time football game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys was a do-or-die matchup. It was a very intense game, where the teams swapped leads eight times.
“We found a way to win. We’ve had some wild games here, and none probably wilder than this one.”
- Eli Manning
The game was held at the Cowboys Stadium with a crowd of 95,952. It was during the final 3:14 Read the rest of this entry »
Navy
President Obama attended the 112th Army-Navy game, the tradition that showcases America’s best.
“They’re the best we have to offer.”
- President Barack Obama
Robert Griffin III
Baylor University’s Robert Griffin III won the 2011 Heisman Trophy. He is the first player from Baylor to win the most coveted award in college sports.
Now that my socks are out there, I’ve got nothing to lose, right?
- Robert Griffin III
Khloe and Lamar Odom
Lamar Odom is officially headed to Texas.
Since the Chris Paul trade didn’t go through, Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian are moving to Dallas, Texas. The couple will now be part of the World Champion Dallas Mavericks. The news was confirmed to the couple on Saturday.
In exchange for Odom, the Los Read the rest of this entry »
Dan Gilbert
Yet another controversy in the NBA world. It’s rumored that Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is linked to the failed Chris Paul trade. Gilbert wrote to David Stern, NBA Commissioner, saying that the three team deal is ‘a travesty.’ Numerous news outlets have obtained a copy of the said email.
Commissioner,
Charlie Weis
University of Florida offensive coordinator no more. That’s right, Charlie Weis is leaving the Gators to prepare for the upcoming Gator Bowl in January 2 and to search for a replacement. Why? That’s because the University of Kansas officially announced that he is now the 37th head coach of the football team.
Charlie Weis, 55, has 33 years of coaching under his belt. 16 of those are spent in the National Football League. He is the former New England Patriots offensive coordinator, Read the rest of this entry »
Tyson Chandler
Rumor has it that the New York Knicks are courting Tyson Chandler for a $58 million contract. It’s been reported that there’s a 98 percent chance for this to be a done deal. The contract is said to be for four years. It’s been said that Chandler said no to a 4 year, $60 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
If the Knicks get Chandler, how will that affect the team’s interest in getting Chris Paul? Now that the CP3 deal was single handedly crushed by David Stern, Chandlers acquisition will force the team to do something with Read the rest of this entry »