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Strikeforce compensates both Davis and Miller for cancelled fight

promma — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:19:50 +0000

Strikeforce Director of Communications Mike Afromowitz confirmed with ProMMA.info today, that both Mark Miller and Deray Davis not only received their show money, but each fighter was also given their win bonuses. The decision was made once a subsequent fight could not be secured for each fighter on a local promotion’s upcoming event. This was [...]

Two Dr Pepper Stars Center Officials Indicted on Child Pornography Related Charges

sportsblognet — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:14:40 +0000

According to a July 2009 press release issued by United States Attorney John Bales, Travis Blank, 32, and Paul Gove, 28, were indicted on child pornography possession and Internet related transportation charges. Multiple sources close to the Dr. Pepper Stars Center recreational hockey leagues have confirmed that Travis Blank and Paul Gove worked for an [...]

Hardy Out for the Season

friendsoftheprogram — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:05:24 +0000

Wrist surgery per rumors and whispers from those in the know. No word as to how it was done (like it matters at this point) but, as one Nafoomer put it, his side job as greeting and business card maven may have had something to do with it. Either way, put on the Morrissey and hide [...]

Daily Bennington

friendsoftheprogram — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:27:49 +0000

You need a little class in your life, so enjoy the daily comedic stylings of Mr. Ron Bennington of the Ron and Fez Show (11-3 on XM 202, Sirius 197…the Official Satellite Radio show of Friends of the Program). If a person says he fought in the Civil War. He’s either lying or a white supremacist. -Ron Bennington Posted [...]

Signing Day Update

sportsblognet — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:18:00 +0000

- Elizabethtown High School star big man Curtis Washington signed to play for the USC Trojans.

- Louisville Trinity's Josh Sewell signed on with the Miami (OH) RedHawks.

- Holmes High School defending Sweet 16 MVP Ricardo Johnson made official his commitment to Ohio University today, signing on with the MAC school.

- DeMatha (MD) forward Victor Oladipo signed with Indiana University today, becoming coach Tom Crean's first member of the 2010 class.

- Former Louisville recruit J.J. Moore signed with Pittsburgh.

Jason Varitek Picks Up Player Option

FenwayWest — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:49:56 +0000

Jason Varitek has picked up his player option and will be back with the Red Sox next season for $3 million. The team had given him until midnight tonight to make a decision on the player option. Theo has already announced that Victor Martinez will be the starting catcher for the '10 season meaning Varitek will be limited to a backup role.

Dallas Sports Roundup – November 10 2009

sportsblognet — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Shh! Let the Pacquiao Cotto odds distract all the sports fans out there. No one seems to notice that the Cowboys are flying under the radar (somehow) and sitting atop the NFC East. Are the other Dallas teams following suit? Let’s check in. Dallas Mavericks (4-2, T-1st Southwest) For the second straight week, the Mavs took two [...]

Cavaliers vs. Magic – Live Game Blog Tonight

shaversports — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:03:00 +0000

The Cavaliers tip off at Orlando tonight in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Live Game Blog - Cavs at Magic

Missing Nomar: The Red Sox Shortstop Search Continues

sportsblognet — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:30:22 +0000

Fourteen players have started at shortstop since the beginning of the 2004 season: Nomar Garciaparra, Pokey Reese, Cesar Crespo, Ricky Gutierrez, Mark Bellhorn, Orlando Cabrera, Edgar Renteria, Royce Clayton, Alex Cora, Alex Gonzalez, Julio Lugo, Dustin Pedroia, Jed Lowrie and Nick Green. Only Gonzalez, Cora, Lugo and Renteria made more than 100 starts at the [...]

O’Hare Hilton Update

bullpenbrian — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:16:15 +0000

Just heard baseball reporter Bruce Levine say on ESPN 1000 that Jim Hendry is working hard on laying the foundation for a Bradley trade. With the GM meeting having wrapped things up at Noon today and no word of a Bradley deal (at least not yet, anyway) it seems most likely a Milton deal gets [...]