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JaMarcus Russell Pleads Not Guilty on Charge Tied to Illegal Drug Possession

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:45:48 GMT

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has entered a not guilty plea in an Alabama courtroom following charges tied to illegal drug possession.Russell, 24, was arrested on July 5 after an undercover investigation found the former LSU star to be in possession of codeine syrup without a prescription. Codeine syrup is considered a controlled substance.The No. 1 selection in the 2007 NFL Draft has found the professional ranks much tougher than his days with the Tigers. Russell is now considered one of the biggest busts in NFL history, having completed just 52.1 percent of his passes and tossing 23 interceptions while losing 15 fumbles.In May the Raiders cut ties with Russell after paying him more than $36 million over three years.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background

Andy Pettitte to Miss Between 4-5 Weeks with Groin Strain

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:45:26 GMT

The New York Yankees will be without Andy Pettitte for four to five weeks after the veteran lefty suffered a Grade 1 left groin strain in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.Pettitte was forced to leave the game in the third inning after feeling significant pain while pitching to Kelly Shoppach.He was taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital where he was given an MRI which revealed the Grade 1 strain. Making matters worse for the Yankees is the fact Pettitte has been arguably their best pitcher this year, posting an 11-2 record with a 2.88 ERA.The club will now have to decide if they will go after another arm or try to juggle their current staff. According to GM Brian Cashman the Yankees will try Sergio Mitre next Saturday, a long reliever who has made two emergency starts for the club already this year.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth

Michael Jordan Takes Shot at LeBron James for Joining Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:45:07 GMT

While LeBron James has taken a vocal role in attempting to sway the NBA into retiring the #23 worn by Michael Jordan he may want to reconsider after the six-time NBA champ took a shot at two-time NBA MVP for ditching the Cleveland Cavaliers to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat.Jordan didn’t exactly blast LeBron for his “decision” but did say “There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team.'”Jordan made the comment after playing in a celebrity golf tournament in Nevada but he gave himself some leeway by saying “things are different. I can't say that's a bad thing. It's an opportunity these kids have today. In all honesty, I was trying to beat those guys.”Almost immediately after announcing he would be playing with Wade and Bosh in South Florida the seven-year vet was slammed for taking the easy way to a championship and abandoning Cleveland.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community

Police Identify Suspect in Stolen LeBron James Pendant

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:44:46 GMT

Police in Ohio have identified a 19-year-old Akron woman as a suspect in a case involving a stolen LeBron James pendant valued at $10,000.While Vaneisha Robinson has insisted she purchased the LeBron James pendant at a yard sale for $5 police have said she is now a suspect in receiving stolen property. The pendant belonged to Maverick O. Carter, CEO of LeBron’s marketing company, but he reported the white gold diamond studded piece of jewelry stolen three years ago.Robinson has said after purchasing what she thought was costume jewelry she had the pendant appraised and after learning the value she attempted to sell it on eBay.Police have not arrested Robinson or anybody else in the theft.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle, Videos, Photo sharing, News, Music,

Orlando Magic Sign J.J. Redick after Matching Deal Offered by Chicago Bulls

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:44:07 GMT

J.J. Redick will be staying in Orlando after the Magic matched the Chicago Bulls offer to the guard, giving the former first-rounder a three-year deal worth $19 million.While Redick got off to a slow start in the NBA following the 2006 NBA Draft he developed into a key piece of the Magic puzzle last season, often coming off the bench as a legitimate offensive threat. He averaged 9.6 points per game and that could go up significantly next year as Orlando plans to use him more.Along with his scoring capabilities Redick has developed into one of Orlando’s better passers and has concentrated on improving his defense.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle, Videos, Photo sharing, News, Music, Blogs, unique URL and networking with other members inside the WooEB

Brett Favre Says Return to Minnesota Vikings Comes Down to Ankle, Not Desire

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:43:46 GMT

Brett Favre has said that his return to the Minnesota Vikings is not a question about desire but rather the condition of his surgically repaired ankle.The three-time NFL MVP is coming off one of his best seasons, leading the Vikings to the NFC Championship game before falling to the New Orleans Saints. Shortly after his season ended Favre had surgery on his injured ankle, hoping he would be ready for another year as Minnesota’s quarterback but he has said his recovery is taking longer than he expected.In an interview with ESPN’s Hannah Storm the 40-year-old Favre said “When you wake up in the morning and your feet hurt it kind of makes the rest of your body hurt.” Despite those pains Favre did say “I would love to play and be the best I can possibly be. That's what I'm working toward right now.”###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile

Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies at 80

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:43:24 GMT

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has died. Steinbrenner died early Tuesday morning in Tampa, Florida after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 80.“He was an incredible and charitable man,” his family said in a statement. “He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again.”Steinbrenner bought the Yankees in 1973 for $8.8 million. The team has won 7 World Series titles under his ownership.A rep for the Yankees has not commented.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle, Videos, Photo sharing, News, Music, Blogs, unique URL and networking with other members inside the WooEB community. WooEB provides ADit to each member providing them the opportunity to have an exclusive

George Steinbrenner, Owner of New York Yankees, Dies at Age of 80

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:42:59 GMT

George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, has reportedly died at the age of 80 after suffering a massive heart attack on Monday evening.Steinbrenner was rushed to a Tampa hospital after suffering the heart attack at his home and had been listed in serious condition. By Tuesday morning the legendary baseball figure had passed and a statement was released by the family noting “It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80.”Steinbrenner had taken ownership of the New York Yankees in 1973 and under his watch the club collected 11 AL pennants and seven World Series titles. In 2007 he handed over the day-to-day operations of the team to his sons, Hal and Hank Steinbrenner.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community.

Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Hospitalized in Critical Condition

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:42:37 GMT

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner is hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a massive heart attack. No other details on his condition were available.Steinbrenner, 80, bought the Yankees in 1973.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle, Videos, Photo sharing, News, Music, Blogs, unique URL and networking with other members inside the WooEB community. WooEB provides ADit to each member providing them the opportunity to have an exclusive profile (no outside advertising) displaying only banner ads they upload to their pages. Members can run their own ads or give or sell their ad space to advertisers at prices the member sets.Tocreate your profilesign up and within minutes you too can have your People profile running your ads and building your

Yankee pitchers have tough week

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:39:53 GMT

Two of the Yankee starters have fallen on rough times. With AJ Burnett cutting both his hands and Andy Pettitte pulling his groin the Yankees will need Phil Hughes and the other starters to really come through over the next 6 weeks.The Yankees ended the weekend up 3 games over the Tampa Bay Rays and winning 2 of 3 over the Rays. The problem is they also lost 2 pitchers in 3 games.Can the Yankees continue to keep the lead over the coming weeks with Andy Pettitte out and AJ Burnett iffy. The weeks ahead will be defining.

World Cup Finals: Spain Edges Netherlands in Extra Time

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:16:40 GMT

Spain captured their first World Cup title in its country history on Sunday, beating the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time.With the game heading into the final moments of extra time Andres Iniesta managed to put a pass from Cesc Fabregas past Maarten Stekelenburg for the victory. That pass came shortly after Fabregas gained control of a Dutch turnover just outside the penalty area and spotted Iniesta cutting toward goal on the right side.Spain then held on for the final minutes to end their World Cup drought, erasing themselves from the list of dominant soccer countries yet to capture the greatest title. Spain had the record for most victories at a World Cup without a title, 24, heading into Sunday’s match but that record now belongs to the Netherlands who own 19 World Cup wins but no title.Sunday’s loss was the third time the Netherlands fell in the finals, the first since 1978. Coming into the match the Dutch had been streaking, having won all six of their World Cup matches but by the end of the day all those

NBA News: Kevin Durant Reaches Extension Deal with Oklahoma City Thunder

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:16:19 GMT

Kevin Durant has reportedly reached a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder that will extend his time in the city for an additional five years following the 2011-12 NBA season.According to reports the new contract will pay Durant about $86 million with the actual figure being determined when the salary cap numbers are finalized on Thursday.The contract extension does not include an opt-out clause after four years which means Durant should be in Oklahoma City through the 2015-16 season unless he is dealt.Durant is coming off a solid NBA season in which he led the league in scoring with 30.1 points per game and averaged 7.6 rebounds per game while carrying the Thunder to the playoffs before falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and

NBA News: LeBron James Expected to Announce Team on Thursday

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:15:56 GMT

LeBron James is expected to announce which NBA jersey he will be wearing next season when he takes part in a one-hour special on ESPN on Thursday night.According to ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard the most prized free-agent in the NBA will end the speculation, with New York Knicks, Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers fans all holding their breath.LeBron remains the center piece of the free agent class but on Wednesday morning it was being reported that Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh would sign with the Miami Heat. That could influence LeBron’s decision as he has made it known his motivation is an NBA ring.That ring could come in New York though as the Knicks recentlycame to an agreement withAmare Stoudemire, an attractive piece that LeBron has said he wouldn’t mind playing with. Afteragreeing to the Knicksdeal Stoudemire said he would continue to try and convince James to move to the Big Apple.The LeBron James free agency question should be answered on

MLB News: American League All-Star Game Starting Lineup, Pitchers and Reserves Announced, Joe Mauer Leading Vote Getters

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:15:31 GMT

The 2010 Major League Baseball American League All-Star Game roster has been unveiled with Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins tallying the most votes in the AL for the July 13 contest in Anaheim.Mauer will be joined in the starting lineup by his Twins teammate, first baseman Justin Morneau. For both players this will be their fourth All-Star Game appearance. New York, Texas and Tamp Bay managed to put a pair of players in the starting lineup as well. Robinson Cano and Derek Jeter will be representing the Yankees at second base and shortstop; Josh Hamilton and Vladimir Guerrero lead the Rangers charge; and Evan Longoria and Carl Crawford will be in the starting lineup for the Rays.Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners rounds out the starting lineup for the American League, his tenth appearance in the Midsummer Classic.The AL will be pretty green among pitchers as only Mariano Rivera and CC Sabathia have appeared in more than two All-Star games. Among the pitchers making their first appearance are Clay Buchholz

MLB News: National League All-Star Game Starting Lineups, Pitchers and Reserves Announced, Albert Pujols Leading Vote Getters

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:15:06 GMT

The 2010 Major League Baseball National League All-Star Game roster has been unveiled with Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals tallying the most votes in the NL for the July 13 contest in Anaheim.Pujols, making his ninth appearance, will be joined by teammate Yadier Molina who grabbed the most votes among NL catchers. David Wright of the NY Mets will be making his fifth appearance as the NL third baseman while Chase Utley of the Phillies took the most votes at second. Utley, who remains on the DL, will be replaced by Atlanta Braves’ second baseman Martin Prado.Prado will be making his first All-Star Game appearance and will have his teammate Jason Hayward alongside him in the starting lineup. Hayward has put together a solid rookie season to make his first appearance while the LA Dodgers saw Andre Ethier earn his first trip. Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers earned his third trip to the Midsummer Classic to wrap up the outfield spots.Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki had been voted by players

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest: Joey Chestnut Puts Down 54 Dogs for Fourth Straight Title

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:14:40 GMT

Joey Chestnut faced little competition in Sunday’s Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest, inhaling 54 hot dogs in ten minutes to win his fourth straight title at the Coney Island annual affair.Chestnut didn’t have to face his toughest rival, Takeru Kobayashi, who has refused to sign a contract with Major League Eating. While Kobayashi, a six-time Nathan’s hot dog champ, didn’t compete he did attend the event and provided plenty of drama.Following Chestnut’s victory Kobayashi made his way to the stage but was quickly apprehended by police and was taking into custody.Kobayashi has refused to sign with Major League Eating because he wants the freedom to enter eating contests that are sanctioned by other groups.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle, Videos,

2010 Wimbledon Finals Results: Rafael Nadal Captures Eight Career Grand Slam Singles Title with Win Over Tomas Berdych

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:14:18 GMT

Rafael Nadal completed his return to Wimbledon with a straight set victory over Tomas Berdych in Sunday’s finals, capturing his second title at the All England Club and his eighth career Grand Slam singles title.Nadal and Berdych were evenly matched but it was the Spaniard who took advantage of his opportunities as he collected four break points in six chances while Berdych failed to collect a single break. Nadal managed to collect points on a solid 77% of his first serves put in play and 64% of his second serves.Nadal has eight career Grand Slam singles titles with two of those titles coming at Wimbledon. The Spaniard has also collected five French open titles along with an Australian Open title, leaving only the U.S. Open as the only Grand Slam event the 24-year-old hasn’t captured.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the

Wimbledon 2010 Finals Results: Serena Williams Captures Fourth Title at All England Club with Staright Set Win Over Vera Zvonareva

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:13:58 GMT

Serena Williams had little trouble collecting her fourth career Wimbledon title and her 13thcareer Grand Slam single title after blowing past Vera Zvonareva in straight sets on Saturday 6-3, 6-2 at the All England Club.Serena was just too much for Zvonareva as she used a dominant first serve to control the match. That first serve produced points on 94% of her offerings and she never faced a break point in the match. Williams also finished with 29 winners compared to just nine from Zvonareva.Williams has achieved a career Grand Slam with five wins at the Australian Open (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010), three titles at the U.S. Open (1999, 2002, 2008), four at Wimbledon (2002, 2003, 2009, 2010) and a French Open title (2002).###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB Community is a business, music andsocial networking community. WooEB provides members with a wealth of applications that enable them to create an in-depth profile within the community. Profiles include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle,

NBA News: Phil Jackson to Return to Los Angeles Lakers, Chase Three-Peat

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:13:33 GMT

The Los Angeles Lakers will have all their pieces in place when they begin their quest for a third straight NBA title next year as head coach Phil Jackson told the team he would be returning for his 11thseason on the sideline.While it will be Jackson’s 11thseason with the Lakers it will be his 20thas an NBA head coach and almost certainly his last as he said in a statement, “It'll be the last stand for me, and I hope a grand one.”Jackson had been hesitant as to whether he would return to coaching, telling reporters he had health issues to address before he could commit to another year. With those issues now cleared Jackson appears ready to hunt down his 12thNBA title as a coach.As coach of the Chicago Bulls Jackson put together a pair of three-peat runs and managed to run off three straight with the Lakers from 2000-02. Los Angeles has won the last two NBA titles and Jackson will now have the opportunity to put together an almost unthinkable fourth three-peat.###Click here for moreSports NewsAbout WooEBWooEB

Yankees lose first game to the Mariners Phil Hughes drops to 10 and 2

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:10:20 GMT

The Yankees came off a road win against the Dodgers Sunday with a come from behind win in L.A. The Bronx tonight was not as friendly as the west coast with Cliff Lee pitching all 9 beating the Yankees 7-4. The Yankees remain 1 game ahead of the surging Red Sox.