Archives for: October 2007

Kubiak: QB Schaub still experiencing headaches


30th October 2007
The Texans, whose three straight losses have sent them to the bottom of the AFC South, are also dealing with another unwanted streak.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLEx-grocery clerk indicted in NFL stadium threat hoax | Ravens cut RB Lewis but… more »
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Colts raffling off five Super Bowl rings for charity


30th October 2007
The Colts are raffling off Super Bowl rings for charity.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLPats Wilfork fined $12,500 for hit on Bills Losman | Packers Robinson now on electronic monitoring | NFL games on NFL Network get attention from Congress more »
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JOE GIRARDI TAKES YANKEES 3-YEAR, $7.5M DEAL: SOURCES


30th October 2007
Joe Girardi has accepted a 3-year, $7.5 million deal become the Yankees manager, sources told The Post this morning. After a late dalliance Monday with the Dodgers that led to nothing, Girardi will succeed Joe Torre with an announcement scheduled...This… more »

BULLISH ON BRYANT


30th October 2007
SINCE the NBA last played games that counted, weve had a rogue referee plead guilty, an oafish organization found guilty and the leagues principal point producer/insubordinate is within a hair ball of leveraging himself off the Lakers lot. Good...This… more »

NO BIG DEAL: NETS SWAP WITH HORNETS


30th October 2007
The Nets really arent planning to do anything with their roster right now. But if they were, at least theyd be able to do it. In essence, that was part of the bottom line yesterday when the Nets traded enter Mile Ilic and swingman Bernard...This articl… more »

LATE SHOW JOE: NO L.A. TORRE YET


30th October 2007
Joe Torre said last night he is not the new manager of the Dodgers - yet. Appearing on the "Late Show with David Letterman," the former Yankees skipper responded to a report in yesterdays Post that he was in line to replace Grady Little as the...This a… more »

CRAWFORD SHOOTS DOWN O WORRIES


30th October 2007
Jamal Crawford has been around long enough that it takes a lot worse than shooting a dreadful 28 percent in the preseason to concern the eighth-year guard or the Knicks. "Im not worried about it because I shot a lot better in practice than I did...This… more »

CHADS MATES SHARE BLAME


30th October 2007
The Jets locker room, a day after their seventh loss in eight games, was more sparse than usual yesterday. The few players who were in the room had similar reactions to the news of Chad Pennington being replaced as quarterback. There was a...This artic… more »

A-ROD ON MENU AT MET MEETING


30th October 2007
Exactly one month after their season stunningly collapsed, the Mets will hold organizational meetings today, and Alex Rodriguez surely will be one of the topics of discussion. In addition to Rodriguez and what stance they should take with other...This… more »

JAGR SHOWS HIS TEETH


30th October 2007
Until last night, the "C" on the left shoulder of Jaromir Jagrs jersey could just as well have represented his grade for the seasons first 10 games as the symbol of the Rangers captaincy. But last night at the Garden, with the Rangers enmeshed...This a… more »

SOX FANS AWAIT PAPELBONS JIG


30th October 2007
BOSTON - A rolling rally is planned today from Fenway to City Hall Plaza to celebrate the Red Soxs World Series victory. The parade will pause in three spots - Copley Square, the Boston Common and City Hall Plaza - so closer Jonathan Papelbon can...This… more »

FAVRE DROPS OT BOMB ON BRONCOS


30th October 2007
On the first play following the kickoff in overtime, Brett Favre connected on an 82-yard touchdown pass with Greg Jennings and the Packers defeated the Broncos 19-13 last night in Denver. Denver had tied the score at 13 on Jason Elams 21-yard...This ar… more »

Steelers release former second-rounder Colclough


30th October 2007
The Steelers waived cornerback Ricardo Colclough, the teams second-round choice in the 2004 draft, after a disappointing four-year tenure in which he never started a single game.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLHERES TO YOU MR. ROBINSON | LADY R… more »
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Cowboys reward Romo with six-year deal


30th October 2007
Tony Romo signed a six-year contract extension with the Cowboys on Tuesday.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLJudge allows lawsuit vs. NFL, union to continue | WRIST OF FATE | HOT BATS OR NOT, IT’LL STILL COME DOWN TO THE STAFF more »
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Clayton: Determined Favre proves he still has it


30th October 2007
Brett Favre proved on Monday night that there is still plenty of magic, and strength, in his 38-year-old right arm, writes John Clayton.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLSaints Meachem out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery | Texans FB Leach signs Gian… more »
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Jags look poised to pick up free agent Jackson


30th October 2007
Free agent nose tackle Grady Jackson, the standout run defender released by the Falcons last week, arrived in Jacksonville on Monday night to visit with Jaguars coaches and team officials.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLNBA Basketball odds and… more »
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Sources: Falcons Hall will pay full $100,000 fine


30th October 2007
Atlanta Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Halls latest outburst has cost him $50,000, according to team and union sources.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLNo contract, no minicamp for Bears LB Briggs | Leftwich practices with Jaguars, says hes healthy… more »
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Jets bench Pennington in favor of Clemens


30th October 2007
Chad Penningtons tenure as the New York Jets starting quarterback is over.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLColts release former starting linebacker Gardner | Pasquarelli: Broncos will stay grounded | Source: Saints to tag DE Grant as franchise p… more »
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Eagles waive former second-rounder LB McCoy


30th October 2007
The Philadelphia Eagles on Monday afternoon waived former second-round draft choice Matt McCoy, a onetime starter at weakside linebacker, ending a mostly disappointing three-year tenure with the team.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLChampions Le… more »
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Childress: Jackson will start for Vikings if healthy


29th October 2007
The Minnesota Vikings started this season with an interesting experiment at quarterback.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLBMW Asian Open - ODDS TO WIN | Ogden passes physical, returns to Ravens roster | Woman pleads guilty in Bart Starr extortion… more »
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Edwards injury opens door for Losman to start


29th October 2007
J.P. Losman lost his job as the Bills starting quarterback due to injury this season. Now, Trent Edwards can wonder if its his turn.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballTIGER PHIL HEAD FOR SHOWDOWN | Giants add DT Bell to bolster defensive lin… more »
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Skins CB Rogers out for season with knee injury


29th October 2007
Washington Redskins cornerback Carlos Rogers is out of the year with torn ligaments in his right knee.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballDitka: NFLPA abandoned DeMarco | Shell Houston Open Championship Golf Betting Odds | Panthers Rucker rec… more »
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NFL, NFLPA give $250,000 to San Diego fire relief


29th October 2007
The NFL and the NFL Players Association are donating $250,000 to the Chargers Fire Relief Fund, the league announced Monday.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballChief to be chopped? Green asked to restructure deal | OHIO STATE VS FLORIDA | DAL… more »
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Steelers win in Cincinnati for seventh straight time


29th October 2007
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballFalcons promoting Devaney to assistant GM | Punter Jones to Rams after Dolphins fail to match | REPEAT NOT IN THE CARDS more »
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Colts sign Mannings backup to 3-year extension


29th October 2007
Despite his scant playing time, Indianapolis coaches and officials have always held Jim Sorgi in high regard, demonstrating this even more so by retaining their backup quarterback through the 2010 season.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballYA… more »
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Lions handle Bears again


29th October 2007
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballONE BETTOR GRABS 124G PICK 6 | Pasquarelli: Demand for versatile safeties continues to grow | Mavs Cuban hopes to create league to rival NFL more »
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GAMES OFF FIELD A LOT MORE FUN


18th October 2007
CLEVELAND - The NL Championship Series was a coma-inducing yawner, the Rockies systematically spanking and schooling the Diamondbacks, mercifully ridding us of the most apathetic baseball fans west of Atlanta. The AL Championship Series hasnt been...This… more »

OPT IN THE AIR


18th October 2007
TAMPA, Fla. - The Yankees ended two long days and a lot of cholesterol intake at the Capital Grille yesterday without deciding Joe Torres fate, but they did emerge with a warning to Alex Rodriguez: Opt out and your Yankees career is over. “If Alex...Thi… more »

HERE’S A GAME PLAN: GO WITH JOE FOR 2 MORE


18th October 2007
The Red Sox are helping Joe Torre and it has nothing to do with the support from David Ortiz. Suddenly Boston resembles the Yankees, right down to losing three of four to Cleveland so far this month. In the ALCS, the Red Sox have had too many...This art… more »

A COMMAND INDECISION


18th October 2007
TAMPA - When it comes to determining the fate of their manager, the Yankees are moving slowly, stealthy and quite differently from what was the brash, rash standard operating procedure during most of George Steinbrenners ownership. As the highly...This… more »

MANNY: ‘WHO CARES?’


18th October 2007
CLEVELAND - The great Manny Ramirez has spoken. And in Mannys World, it doesnt really matter much if the Red Sox rebound to win the AL Championship Series. “If it doesnt happen, who cares?" Ramirez said yesterday at Jacobs Field, breaking his...This art… more »

DATE WITH INDI-RELLA


18th October 2007
NOTHING like a couple of convincing home games to turn a season around, right? Thats the mantra going around Happy Valley this week, as Penn State (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) - which travels to Indiana (5-2, 2-2) Saturday - picked itself off the mat and...This… more »

HONDO STILL ON TRACK


18th October 2007
Hondo, who fell into the red Tuesday night with the Bosawx, roared back into the black yesterday at Belmont when he went to the winners circle with Ms. Guacamole in the second (win and place) to put the earnings at a robust 10 hartacks. Today...This ar… more »

CABRERA WINS PGA SLAM


18th October 2007
TUCKERS TOWN, Bermuda - Argentinas Angel Cabrera had a birdie-eagle finish to close with a 2-under 68 to force a playoff with British Open champion Padraig Harrington (69), then beat the Irishman with a birdie on the third extra hole yesterday at...This… more »

CUP OFFERS A CLASSIC WEEKEND


18th October 2007
Call it the War at the Shore. The Breeders Cup visits New Jersey for the first time next week, on Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, at Monmouth Park, with 141 star thoroughbreds pre-entered for the 11 championship races worth $23 million in...Thi… more »

A WHOLE NEW BULL GAME FOR RUTGERS


18th October 2007
Goal No. 1 was shattered when Rutgers was upset at home by Maryland. There went the BCS Championship game. Goal No. 2 took a blow to the head when the Scarlet Knights were upset at home by Cincinnati. Winning that first-ever Big East Conference...This… more »