KBAD - PART I
For the second straight year, I was invited to play in an expert's league by the folks over at KFFL...
Changing NFC West Faces
If you're looking for fantasy quarterback help in 2010, you might want to avoid the NFC West. The d...
LT lands in the Big Apple
On Sunday, March 14, the New York Jets signed running back LaDainian Tomlinson to a two-year, $5.2 ...
Too Much of a Good Thing
As I watched Jimmie Johnson snatch a win away from his boss last weekend at Las Vegas, I couldn't h...
One Night, Six Lessons
There were only three games in the Association last night, but there were six lessons to be learned...
Blair White, WR -
March 20 @ 4:57pm CT
White works out at Michigan State - Blair White had a solid showing during his pro day workout at Michigan State, according to NFL.com. He clocked at 4.42 and 4.46 in the 40-yard dash, and also posted a 35.5 inch vertical jump.
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Hamza Abdullah, S - Arizona Cardinals
March 20 @ 4:18pm CT
Cardinals retain Abdullah - Hamza Abdullah has signed a deal to remain with the Cardinals, according to Adam Caplan's twitter page. He was not tendered as a restricted free agent.
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Tony Pike, QB -
March 20 @ 8:35am CT
Tony Pike holds three workouts - Tony Pike has held private workouts for the Broncos, Patriots and Panthers this offseason, according to the National Football Post.
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Dez Bryant, WR -
March 20 @ 8:08am CT
Dez now hanging out with Pacman - Dez Bryant reportedly attended a Friday workout hosted by former NFL defensive back Pacman Jones, according to NFL.com.
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David Vobora, LB - St. Louis Rams
March 19 @ 7:52pm CT
Rams re-sign Vobora - The Rams re-signed linebacker David Vobora to a one-year contract on Friday, according to Jim Thomas on Twitter.
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Joey Porter, LB - Arizona Cardinals
March 19 @ 7:47pm CT
Cards ink Porter for three - According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Cardinals signed linebacker Joey Porter to a three-year, $17.5 million contract on Friday.
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Landon Johnson, LB - Detroit Lions
March 19 @ 7:40pm CT
Lions sign Johnson - According to Andy Simms on Twitter, the Lions have signed linebacker Landon Johnson to a one-year contract.
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Allen Barbre, OT - Green Bay Packers
March 19 @ 5:30pm CT
Barbre done in Green Bay? - According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Allen Barbre is not expected to make the Packers final roster next season and is in danger of being cut.
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Todd Wellemeyer, P - San Francisco Giants
March 20 @ 5:09pm CT
Wellemeyer hurls five scoreless - Todd Wellemeyer allowed four hits over five scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game versus Cincinnati. He had two walks and three strikeouts.
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Tom Gorzelanny, P - Chicago Cubs
March 20 @ 4:46pm CT
Gorzelanny fails to impress - Tom Gorzelanny gave up two runs (neither earned) on four hits over 3.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League match-up with Oakland. He had five walks and five strikeouts.
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Ben Sheets, P - Oakland Athletics
March 20 @ 4:42pm CT
Sheets looks good Saturday - Ben Sheets only allowed one earned run on three hits over four innings in today's Cactus League game versus the Cubs. He had three walks and four strikeouts.
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Ben Sheets, P - Oakland Athletics
March 20 @ 4:41pm CT
Sheets looks good Saturday - Ben Sheets only allowed one earned run on three hits over four innings in today's Cactus League game versus the Cubs. He had three walks and four strikeouts.
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Bobby Jenks, P - Chicago White Sox
March 20 @ 4:35pm CT
Jenks gets MRI - Bobby Jenks underwent a precautionary MRI on his right calf Saturday, according to MLB beat writer Scott Merkin's twitter page.
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Dan Haren, P - Arizona Diamondbacks
March 20 @ 4:32pm CT
Haren gives up three runs Saturday - Dan Haren gave up three earned runs on four hits over five innings in today's Cactus League outing with Seattle. He had one walk and seven strikeouts. He surrendered two homers.
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Felix Hernandez, P - Seattle Mariners
March 20 @ 4:28pm CT
Hernandez sharp for Seattle - Felix Hernandez only issued two hits over five scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game versus Arizona. He had one walk with two strikeouts.
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Dioner Navarro, C - Tampa Bay Rays
March 20 @ 4:15pm CT
Navarro injury update - Updating an earlier report, Dioner Navarro only suffered a bruised nerve in his leg during a brutal collision at the plate today, according to Marc Topkins' (St. Petersburg Times) twitter page.
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Joakim Noah, C - Chicago Bulls
March 20 @ 5:04pm CT
Noah cleared to play Saturday - Joakim Noah has been cleared to play in tonight's game at Philadelphia, according to K.C. Johnson's (Chicago Tribune) twitter page.
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Derrick Rose, G - Chicago Bulls
March 20 @ 5:01pm CT
Rose will play - Derrick Rose has been deemed fit to play in tonight's game at Philadelphia, according to K.C. Johnson's (Chicago Tribune) twitter page.
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Ben Wallace, C - Detroit Pistons
March 20 @ 4:50pm CT
Wallace ruled out for Sunday - Ben Wallace has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland, according to the Detroit Free Press.
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Tyreke Evans, G - Sacramento Kings
March 20 @ 3:41pm CT
Evans doesn't have broken jaw - In good news out of Sacramento, X-rays have revealed that Tyreke Evans' jaw is not broken, according to Yahoo! Sports. He will sit out on Sunday, however, as he deals with the after effects of a "slight" concussion.
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Andrew Bynum, C - Los Angeles Lakers
March 20 @ 3:30pm CT
Bynum to miss at least two weeks - A preliminary diagnosis on Andrew Bynum and his strained left Achilles tendon has the Lakers big man missing two weeks of action, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times.
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Rudy Fernandez, G - Portland Trail Blazers
March 20 @ 2:31pm CT
Fernandez out Sunday - Rudy Fernandez (quad) will not play on Sunday night against the Suns, according to the Columbian.
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Darnell Jackson, F - Cleveland Cavaliers
March 20 @ 2:01pm CT
Darnell Jackson sent to D-League - Darnell Jackson has been sent back to the D-League, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
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Jonathan Bender, F - New York Knicks
March 20 @ 12:46pm CT
Bender out for season - Jonathan Bender will miss the remainder of 2009-10 after breaking a finger, according to the New York Post.
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Chris Minard, LW - Edmonton Oilers
March 20 @ 4:09pm CT
Minard sent down by Oilers - Chris Minard has been sent down to AHL Springfield by the Oilers, according to their official team website.
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Trevor Frischmon, C - Columbus Blue Jackets
March 20 @ 4:01pm CT
Frischmon recalled by Columbus - Trevor Frischmon has been recalled by the Blue Jackets from AHL Syracuse, according to TSN.
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Brenden Morrow, LW - Dallas Stars
March 20 @ 3:55pm CT
Morrow notches assist in win - Brenden Morrow tallied his 23rd assist of the season in Dallas' 5-4 win over the Senators on Saturday.
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Pascal Leclaire, G - Ottawa Senators
March 20 @ 3:54pm CT
Leclaire pulled early on Saturday - Pascal Leclaire was yanked on Saturday after allowing five goals on just 19 shots in Ottawa's 5-4 loss to the Stars.
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Brad Richards, C - Dallas Stars
March 20 @ 3:52pm CT
Richards scores two in win - Behind Brad Richards' two goals, Dallas downed the Senators 5-4 on Saturday.
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Jason Spezza, C - Ottawa Senators
March 20 @ 3:51pm CT
Spezza racks up four points in loss - Despite three goals and an assist from Jason Spezza on Saturday, Ottawa lost 5-4 to the Stars.
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Sidney Crosby, C - Pittsburgh Penguins
March 20 @ 2:42pm CT
Crosby tallies 88th point - Sidney Crosby tallied his 43rd assist of the season on Saturday in Pittsburgh's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
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Jordan Staal, C - Pittsburgh Penguins
March 20 @ 2:41pm CT
Jordan Staal nets 20th - Jordan Staal scored his 20th goal of the season in Pittsburgh's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday.
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Harvick criticizes Edwards
March 20 @ 9:28am CT
In a recent radio interview, Kevin Harvick called Carl Edwards "fake as hell" among other things, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Harvick needs another race day charge
March 20 @ 9:22am CT
For the third straight race, Kevin Harvick qualified outside the top 30, according to Jayski.com.
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Cook set for Cup debut
March 20 @ 9:12am CT
Terry Cook will make his Sprint Cup Series debut this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, according to Jayski.com.
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Petty says fists used to settle driver feuds
March 20 @ 9:06am CT
In the wake of the incident between Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski , Richard Petty held up a fist when asked how drivers used to settle on-track disputes, according to SceneDaily.com.
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Bristol is Junior's best track
March 20 @ 8:53am CT
Based on finishing average, Bristol Motor Speedway is Dale Earnhardt, Jr's best track, according to SceneDailly.com.
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Gordon thinks of Earnhardt when he hears boos
March 20 @ 8:37am CT
According to SceneDaily.com, Jeff Gordon thinks about the late Dale Earnhardt whenever he is booed at a track.
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Mears makes first race of 2010
March 19 @ 4:05pm CT
For the first time this year, Casey Mears has qualified on time for a Cup race, according to NASCAR.com.
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Harrington grabs top spot at Transitions Championship
March 19 @ 9:25pm CT
David Toms was the man of the day at Innisbrook, surging with a round of 65 (-6) to take the lead at the Transitions Championship moving into the weekend, according to the Associated Press. Harrington is at 134 (-8) for the tourney and is one stroke ahead of Jim Furyk, Carl Pettersson, Bubba Watson, and Retief Goosen.
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Toms diagnosed with bone spur, will need surgery
March 19 @ 9:17pm CT
David Toms has been diagnosed with a bone spur in his rotator cuff that will require surgery, according to the Associated Press. Toms spoke with reporters today after carding an impressive round of 63 (-8), stating, "I've been to two different doctors and I've got an issue there. They tell me I'm going to be out eight weeks if I have it done. So I'm just taking medication and trying to get through it."
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Nike moves to prominent spot on Tiger's bag
March 19 @ 9:09pm CT
Reports indicate Tiger Woods will not replace AT&T, long featured on Tiger's golf bag, with new corporate sponsor logo and will instead feature the Nike brand logo on his bag, according to the Associated Press. Agent Mark Steinberg informed AP reporters via text message, "We are not actively pursuing a new business partnership at this point in time."
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Unknown Willis grabs Day 1 lead over star field at Transitions
March 18 @ 8:37pm CT
Garrett Willis failed to qualify for the field but two weeks ago he learned he wouldn't need it, getting the sponsor's exemption into today's opening round at the Transitions Championship and taking full advantage, grabbing the lead with an amazing round of 65 (-6) on the day, according to the Associated Press. Retief Goosen (touting multiple major titles) tops a large group of golfers including Rickie Fowler, Jonathan Byrd, Jeff Maggert (getting in only after learning Vijay Singh had withdrawn), Jim Furyk, and Carl Pettersson that are two strokes back of the lead.
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Vijay withdraws from Transitions Championship
March 18 @ 8:20pm CT
We were hoping to see the reversal of recent fortunes continue but we will have to wait as Vijay Singh, coming off his best performance on the Tour at the WGC CA Championship last week, filed for withdrawal from this week's Transitions Championship today citing back injury, according to the Associated Press.
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Olazabal withdrawing from Masters
March 18 @ 7:26pm CT
Jose Maria Olazabal has decided to withdraw from the field at the first major of the season, The Masters, due to pains associated with rheumatism, according to the Associated Press.
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Tiger to return at The Masters
March 16 @ 9:38pm CT
Tiger Woods has confirmed he will make his official return to professional golf at Augusta National, filing his first PGA start of the season at The Masters, according to Golf.com. Tiger filed the "report" on his own website, noting, "The major championships have always been a special focus in my career and, as a professional, I think Augusta is where I need to be, even though it's been a while since I last played," Woods said. "When I finally got into a position to think about competitive golf again, it became apparent to me that the Masters would be the earliest I could play."
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Imada withdraws from Transitions Championship
March 16 @ 9:34pm CT
Reviewing the list of confirmed participants for this week's Transitions Championship, we note Ryuji Imada is no longer listed as a member of the field, likely indicating he has filed for early withdrawal, according to PGATour.com.
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