Randy Moss to the New Orleans Saints?

March 6, 2012 12:09 am comments

If the whole bounty scandal was not enough dysfunction for the New Orleans Saints it appears like they might be inviting a little more to come to town. It appears that the Saints have more than just a passing interest in veteran wide receiver Randy Moss, and they have scheduled a workout with him on Tuesday. Rumors had floated around the league last September that the Saints had Moss in town, but the club denied the allegation. However, now that [...]

NFL needs to take action over bounty scandal

March 5, 2012 11:57 pm comments

The truth has come out about the New Orleans Saints. Propped up as the feel-good story of 2009 for rallying a community ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, NFL fans overlooked some very telling signs they were not eligible for sainthood. In the NFC Championship game, their gameplan was to hit Brett Favre over and over again. It is likely this was the right strategy—a less worn-down Favre might have run for a few yards to set up a game-winning field goal [...]

DeSean Jackson Franchised by Eagles: What is His Future in Philadelphia?

March 5, 2012 4:50 am comments

Days after Plaxico Burress publicly stated he wanted to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, the team placed the franchise tag on DeSean Jackson. They issued the following statement: “We want DeSean to be an Eagle for the long haul and this is a step in the right direction to accomplish that. DeSean is a talented player and a proven playmaker in this league and we look forward to him continuing his career in Philadelphia. It’s our understanding that he has [...]

Deron Williams looking better and better to potential suitors

March 4, 2012 10:35 pm comments

New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams made sure on Sunday to give potential suitors something to think about when he put up 57 points–including 22 in the third period–on the Charlotte Bobcats to lead the Nets to a 104-101 victory. The 57-point night is a new franchise high for the Nets. Williams is already considered one of the better players in the game today. That is why the Nets acquired the young star ahead of their move to Brooklyn next [...]

Jeremy Lin to be benched for Baron Davis?

March 4, 2012 9:13 pm comments

According to a recent post by ProSportsDaily, Baron Davis could become the New York Knicks new starting point guard, pushing Jeremy Lin to the bench. Said the article: There could be a point guard controversy brewing in the Big Apple with recent rumbling that Baron Davis may replace overnight sensation Jeremy Lin in the New York Knicks’ starting lineup. The buzz picked up speed when Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni called the pair a “two-headed monster’’ in the backcourt. However this [...]

Alex Rodriguez homers in first spring at-bat

March 4, 2012 8:49 pm comments

After only playing in 99 games while battling a myriad of health issues last season, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez got off to a quick start this spring, hitting a home run in his first at-bat. More, the homer came off two time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay. From the Associated Press: “I’m just lucky that it was the first inning, that he’s not quite warmed up yet,” Rodriguez said. “He’s probably going to be mad next [...]

Terrell Owens could be jailed for not paying child support

March 4, 2012 8:06 pm comments

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, former NFL wideout Terrell Owens could be fined or jailed for failing to pay $20,000 in child support. From the AJC: Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens is $20,000 in arrears in his child support payments to the Atlanta mother of one of his children, and she wants him fined or jailed if he doesn’t pay up, according to a new petition her attorney filed Friday… “He has not indicated if he ever plans [...]

What’s Lebron James carrying?

March 4, 2012 7:07 pm comments

Before the Lakers, Heat game Sunday afternoon, Lebron James was caught entering Staples Center with a peculiar “purse,” if you will, in his right hand. Via Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated: So what is Lebron carrying? Take you best guess in the comments below. [Update: I'm being told it's some sort of European carry all...]

Magic trying to keep Howard, trade for Monta Ellis

February 29, 2012 9:22 pm comments

According to Jarrod Rudolph of RealGM.com, the Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors are discussing a deal that would send Monta Ellis to Orlando. Tweeted Rudolph: Sources confirm the Magic and Warriors are discussing a trade that would send Monta Ellis to Orlando. Nothing is imminent but talks ongoing It appears the Magic are trying to hold onto Dwight Howard and hope trading for Ellis will help Howard reconsider staying in Orlando. Chris Broussard of ESPN reported earlier today that [...]

Lakers turned down Michael Beasley trade

February 29, 2012 9:09 pm comments

Acccording to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, the Lakers have declined a trade that would have sent Michael Beasley to Los Angeles. Said Broussard: Twolves offered Beasley to Lakers for LA’s best 1st round pick 2012. LA said No b/c it doesn’t want to pay the added luxury tax, source says Money doesn’t seem like it would be an issue for the Lakers, so the fact that the team passed on this deal has left many scratching their heads.