http://sportsblogs.org Sports Blogs Daily Entries en-us New Hampshire's 1B Brian Dopirak is tearing up AA with a .320 average and 19 HRs over his 303 ABs. With the Jays lacking power, you would think they'd be all over him and would at least test him in AAA. But no, there he sits in AA, wasting his time and power. If the Jays are going to make a run at the playoffs this year, they need all the help they can get from their minors system. Dopirak would make an excellent DH and could get his chance if Rios is traded this season - where Lind would go ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936991&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:15:15 Dunedin's OF Moises Sierra returned from injury recently and is back to hitting the way we know he can. His line over the last 10 games is 37 ABs, 16 hits, for .432 AVG, with a HR, a 2B and a SB. He's now hitting .325 on the season and although his power has been minimal to what is expected, he should get a shot at AA soon enough. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936992&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:15:15 As has been covered in the media, the chances of the Jays trading Wells and eating salary is slim to nil, so really the only trading chip the Jays have at the moment is Alex Rios. So, how much would a team be willing to pay for a guy who has 9 HRs and 13 SBs with a .260 avg over 323 ABs? It depends on whether it's a 1 for 1 deal, 1 for 2-3 deal, or whether the Jays include any other players. The best match for the Jays - the Giants. The Jays could get a deal involving Alex Rios and... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936993&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:15:15 Selected in the 16th round of the 2006 draft, 24 year old RHP Chase Lirette played in the GCL for the Jays last season - after taking a year off due to injury - but did nothing to impress. This season is entirely different, as Chase has come on strong even if he is slightly older for LoA pitching and is showing why he may be able to make some headway. He has yet to allow more than 2 earned runs in 6 starts and has struck out 24 in 33 innings pitched while only walking 8. He is 3-0 with a 1.87... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936994&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:15:15 Geoffrey Riddle rounds off his grim tour predictions by tipping Ian McGeechan's men to become the first Lions side for almost 120 years to be whitewashed by South Africa. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936990&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:14:26 By Thom Henninger The Florida Marlins briefly pulled into a first-place tie with Philadelphia by virtue of their three-game sweep of Washington this week. The bullpen played a key role against the visiting Nationals, allowing just two runs in 9.1 innings. The relievers were especially critical in Wednesday’s 5-3 come-from-behind victory. Josh Johnson departed in the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936989&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:14:01 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936988&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:13:42 The highly anticipated Wimbledon 2009 Men’s Final match between five-time champion Roger Federer and two-time finalist Andy Roddick should not be missed on the thirteenth day (July 5, 2009) of competitions at the All England Club. Men’s Singles Roger Federer (SUI)[2] vs. Andy Roddick (USA)[6] For the complete Day 13 Schedule, ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936987&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:13:03 Who would have thought the M’s would still be this relevant on Independence Day? Sure, we all hoped it would happen, but no one could have projected this. Today is July 4th, and the Mariners are three games over .5o0 and just 2.5 games back of first place in the American League West. In a word, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936986&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:12:58 Redding was racked, Livan was smashed, Santana was bombed, Nieve was…well he just wasn’t sharp, he didn’t get blown away. Now we have news that Oliver Perez will start Wednesday against the Dodgers. I guess Manuel wants to see what he has but his last start for Buffalo yesterday was not that good, still had walks, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936985&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:12:51 Bit of a surprise this trade, b... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936983&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:12:07 Looks pretty inviting ...... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936984&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:12:07 More photos » by David Zalu... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936982&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:11:46 Pretty interesting story from late last night involving the Blackhawks and several qualifying offers: Sources tell TSN the NHL and the NHLPA are investigating what might have been an enormous mistake by the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago tendered qualifying offers to several key players this week, including Kris Versteeg, Cam Barker, Ben Eager, Colin Fraser, A... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936981&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:11:34 Mike Cichy this past season with the Indiana Ice. Robert J. Meyer, USHL Images Here's a nice piece by Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News on USHL Indiana Ice forward Mike Cichy, a seventh-round draft pick (199th overall) of the Canadiens last weekend. Not everyone has the red carpet rolled out for them à la ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936980&src=rss 2009-07-04T05:09:56 S... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936978&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:20:41 F... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936979&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:20:41  read more » http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936977&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:20:31 Look for Mikael Samuelsson to play on the top line in Vancouver with the Sedin twins. The trio were a line at the 2006 Olympics where Sweden won the gold medal. [...] Read more Mikael_Samuelsson news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936973&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:20:07 English striker Michael Chopra has completed his club record £4m move to Championship side Cardiff City from Sunderland. Read more Michael_Chopra news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936974&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:20:07 Michael Owen has signed a two year deal to move to Manchester United from Newcastle in a move that almost nobody saw coming just a few days ago. Read more Michael_Owen news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936975&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:20:07 Jonathan Ericsson will get a fantasy boost next season with Mikael Samuelsson leaving Detroit for Vancouver. Ericsson will play the point on th... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936976&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:20:07 - Those guys who were umpiring in the stands at Yankee Stadium couldn’t have done any worse than what we have seen this year. - The Mets/Phils game is one of those games you kick out before 8:30 PM and find something more productive to do. - The Phil’s (Hughes and Coke) have really stabilized this bullpen. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936972&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:18:57 EL SEGUNDO, CA — After sitting at the station, watching the unrestricted free agent train pass him by on July 1 and then signing veteran free agent defenseman Rob Scuderi on July 2, which did nothing to fill the gaping hole the Kings had on left wing, Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi earned [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936971&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:18:51 Why there will never be another Lou Gehrig - MLB - SI.com The Mets Police at www.metspolice.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936970&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:17:29 Nothing is more fun than to read the Ranger beat repo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936969&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:16:40 MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -Myrtle Beach, SC (July 3, 2009) – After falling in a one-sided game to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in the first game of their four game series, The Salem Red Sox gave... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936966&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:14:41 MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -Eastlake, OH (July 3, 2009) – In their final game at Classic Park, the West Virginia Power put on a hitting display, using a six-run... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936967&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:14:41 MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -WOODBRIDGE, Va- A day after the Frederick Keys held the P-Nats to just a single base hit, the home team was determined to not let history repeat itself on a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936968&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:14:41 Piece by piece the New York Yankees build a bridge back to the promised land. The heavy lifting was d... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936965&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:13:47 Durham 3, Charlotte 2. Jason Cromer pitched 6 innings and picked up his 2nd win, while Dale Thayer earned his 13th save…Reid Brignac was 2-4 with his 5th and 6th home runs. He drove in all 3 runs. Jacksonville 5, Montgomery 3. Jeremy Hellickson gave up 5 hits in 5 innings, but 2 were home runs [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936964&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:06:24 It turns out more than one player is willing to take a hometown discount to stay with the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936963&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:05:26 Carlos Torres, lone... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936962&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:02:57 It seems to me that July has brought some of the Reds’ most memorable moments in their history. This will be the first of a small series highlighting some memorable July moments. These memories are brought to you courtesy of a couple of books: “Day by Day in Reds History” by Floyd [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936961&src=rss 2009-07-04T04:02:31 A maiden over 5f where a high draw can be a big advantage. This race doesn't look out of many, however, the draw is a quandary for some. Trade Secret has run consistently and certainly deserves to win a race this season, and is plenty good enough to just that. He ran well at York although many of the opposition didn't set the highest of standards. The low draw is a problem and also this faster ground will not be ideal and this colt has a rather high knee action. Brittain... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936960&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:23:01 On this day in Philadelphia Phillies baseball history, July 4, 1976, catcher Tim McCarver would pass Garry Maddox on the base paths to lose his grand slam home run. The Phillies would still defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 at Three Rivers stadium. McCarver would be credited for three RBIs and a Run in the fiasco. “I [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936959&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:22:51 For free, live Wimbledon 2009 online video coverage, click HERE. Roger Federer interview transcript, Wimbledon 2009 on July 3, 2009 following his semifinal win to Tommy Haas of Britain 7-6, 7-5, 6-3. The Swiss player will meet sixth seed Andy Roddick of United States in the finals. Federer holds an 18-2 head-to-head match record lead against Roddick. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936955&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:22:45 For free, live Wimbledon 2009 online video coverage, click HERE. Andy Roddick interview transcript, Wimbledon 2009 on July 3, 2009 following his semifinal win to third seed Andy Murray of Great Britain 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6. The American will meet second seed Roger Federer of Switzerland in the finals. The Swiss player holds an 18-2 head-to-head match record l... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936956&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:22:45 For free, live Wimbledon 2009 online video coverage, click HERE. Andy Murray interview transcript, Wimbledon 2009 on July 3, 2009 following his semifinal loss to sixth seed Andy Roddick of United States 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7. Q. You seem to have run into the Roddick of 2003. Were you expecting that? ANDY MURRAY: You always expect your opponents t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936957&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:22:45 For free, live Wimbledon 2009 online video coverage, click HERE. Tommy Haas interview transcript, Wimbledon 2009 on July 3, 2009 following his semifinal loss to second seed Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-7, 5-7, 3-6. Q. How will you sum up the totality of your game today? TOMMY HAAS: How would I sum up what? ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936958&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:22:45 It's been an excit... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936954&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:22:25 The "I don't want to know this be... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936953&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:20:03 Hey Reader. Darren the Intern here. Bernie's out taking a casual jog along Peachtree before he spends some quality time with the family and the grill. As he was lacing up his kicks, he asked me to post a couple gems.First, PapaBernie shares a video by Uncle Jay, who explains the news in his usual unique form.And this one from AllProDad is sure to remind you of not just the sacrifices our http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936952&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:59 TSN.ca is reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks may not have given qualifying offers to six players correctly. The six are Kris Versteeg, Aaron Johnson, Cam Barker, Ben Eager, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936942&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 The Detroit Red Wings will likely be able to re-sign restricted free agent Jiri Hudler. It looked like Hudler would not be able to re-sign with the Red Wings just four days ago because of salary cap issues, but Detroit lost the services of http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936943&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 TSN.ca is reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks may not have given qualifying offers to six players correctly. The six are Kris Versteeg, http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936944&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 The Calgary Flames have signed Riley Armstrong to a one-year contract. No terms were announced. Armstrong has been in the San Jose system for the last five years and finally played two games in the NHL last season. [...] Read more Riley_Armstrong news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936945&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 The Calgary Flames have signed Fredrik Sjostrom to a two-year/$1.5 million contract. Sjostrom was the 11th overall pick in the 2001 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936946&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 Brandon Inge returned to action on Friday and went 1-for-6 against the Twins. Inge had two days off because of soreness in his left knee.. [...] Read more Brandon_Inge news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936947&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues, looking like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936948&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 AC Milan are targeting RealMadrid striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Sevilla's Luis Fabiano,chief executive Adriano Galliani told reporters late on Friday. Read more Adriano_ news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936949&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 Houston Dynamo midfielder Ricardo Clark admits he's still pinching himself over his Confederations Cup success with the USA. Read more Ricardo_Clark news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936950&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 The agent of Fulham winger Clint Dempsey admits he's fielding interest from across Europe for the USA international. Read more Clint_Dempsey news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936951&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:33 Hedo Turkoglu is now a Toronto Raptor.  Suddenly, Toronto looks like a playoff team again.  With a core of Chris Bosh, Andrea Bargnani, Jose Calderon, Demar DeRozan, and Hedo Turkoglu, they could make some noise in the east.  They can definitely grab a 7 or 8 seed, with potential to probably get into the 5-6 range.  Turkoglu was just the playmaker they needed to relieve pressure off of Calderon.  Jose no longer is needed to handle the ball all of the time.  Toron... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936941&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:21 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936938&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:14 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936939&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:14 American Needle's Dan Parenti works on the compute... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936940&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:19:14 Draft gurus such as Mel Kiper and Todd McShay of ESPN seemingly each get to write about nine versions of mock drafts before the actual NFL draft takes place.  They take nine shots at it and they’re still never really close.  But I’ll just take one good shot at a mock All-Star draft and declare that [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936937&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:17:59 Granderson Slides in - Tigers Win 11-9 in 16 Innings Once again, the Tigers were outhit... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936936&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:17:27 I'd just like to wish our American chums a very Happy Independence Day! -- Rob Robson Co-founder, iStadia.com http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936935&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:17:04 Jamie Moyer will be making his 600th career start today and you had no idea.Justin and I were just talking about Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer, because that's what cool guys in their mid-20s do on Friday nights. This of course led to us dorks looking up his statistics on Baseball-Reference. While perusing, something caught my eye: Jamie Moyer is making his 600th career start today. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936934&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:16:33 Bama fans -- Here's your Alabama Crimson Tide Tailgate Party Shop. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936932&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:46 Kentucky Wildcats Swimming and Diving is a serious player in the world of collegiate swimming. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936933&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:46 Bulldog Fans: Looking for Mississippi State Apparel? Come on in. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936925&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:45 Check out this great collection of LSU Tigers Apparel. Wide selection and great prices! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936926&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:45 Kentucky Wildcats Apparel? Check out this page! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936927&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:45 Check out this awesome collection of Georgia Bulldogs Apparel. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936928&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:45 UF Fans: Get your Florida Gators apparel and clothing -- right here. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936929&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:45 THE War Eagle fan's source for Auburn Tigers apparel. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936930&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:45 If you are looking for Arkansas Razorbacks apparel -- you've found it! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936931&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:14:45 A good way to start the weekend with Kieran Gibbs and Robin van Persie both resolving contract issues. Gibbs was the breakthrough player last season and deserves his deal. He learned some harsh lessons but showed the mental strength to recover for both club and country. In a tournament which ended in tears, Gibbs was [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936924&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:13:18 Morning, morning. James here, reporting your Nuggets again... I just spent the last hour trying to get this router to work. Seriously, if you folks ever have connection issues I'm going to easily bet its because of your router. So, because this connection could die at any time, I'm going to make this as quick as I possibly can. Either way, I don't have a ton of links today, at first glance two or three, but... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936923&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:12:07 Rodrigo Lopez did something last nigh... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936922&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:05:55 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO511b61bCk Author: barras9876 Keywords: boxin funny knock out Added: July 4, 2009 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936912&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936913&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936914&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936915&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936916&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936917&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936918&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936919&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936920&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936921&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:04:07 Before he was the oft-maligned baseball announcer we know him as today, Tim McCarver was a two-time all-star backstop for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 60s--even finishing second in the MVP voting in 1967. By the time he joined... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936911&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:01:51 Baseball is a funny game isn’t it? O’s starter David Hernandez was given a six run lead after four innings and he shined in his second career win against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The rookie allowed three runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings of work. Hernandez has only had four starts in the [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936910&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:24:57 OOooooOOOooooooo YEAH…………..Home cooking was tasting mighty good tonight my friends and the Giants were feasting early and often.....The Giants were not only hitting the snot out of the ball, they also seemed to get every bloops and break and call as sort of a karmic justice for everything that went wrong the last two days in St Louis……And everything was working……defense was solid, offense was mashing, and the out of nowhere Sadowski was dealing…….what a great turnaround fr... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936909&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:24:51 Wow.  That's really all I can type at this point.  I head out of town for the weekend with a Hedo Turkoglu deal basically in place for "your" Portland Trail Blazers, have that deal confirmed once I reach my destination, and then jump on the Blackberry right before bed and find a tweet from Miss Marissa calling out some unbelievable news. marissaivana  Dang! It was HE-DO and now it's HE-DONT.  @blazeoflo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936908&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:23:46 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936907&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:23:25 Obviously all those "experts" were wrong about Ruslan Fedotenko leaving the Pens. Feds decided to stay with the Pens yesterday. At a discount no less. He accepted a one-year deal worth $1.8 million to stay with the Pens. He made $2.25 million last year. He is now the third forward to take a pay cut to stay with the Pens. That definitely says a lot about the team. The Pens signed another player yes... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936906&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:13 Juventus striker David Trezeguet has welcomed interest from Olympique Lyon and Marseille. Read more David_Trezeguet news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936891&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Roma buyer Vinicio Fioranelli has apologised after his lawyer criticised club captain Francesco Totti during the week. Read more Francesco_Totti news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936892&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has assured fans of a new striker signing. Read more Adriano_ news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936893&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Massimo Ambrosini has lashed out at AC Milan management over the sale of Kaka to Real Madrid. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936894&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 The agent of Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano has revealed an offer has arrived from AC Milan. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936895&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Edu has been released from his contract at Valencia.The former Arsenal midfielder, now 31, is fully fit after recovering from knee ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936896&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Cristia... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936897&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 A journey of 100 at-bats begins with a single at-bat, and for Manny Ramirez on Friday night that at-bat came in the first inning of his return engagement at PETCO Park. Read more Manny_Ramirez news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936898&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 News: Now that the Rockets have signed Trevor Ariza, Wafer is likely to play elsewhere, the Houston Chronicle reports. [...] Read more Von_Wafer news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936899&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Zambrano allowed just one run on five hits and three walks in seven innings Friday. He struck out three. [...] Read more Carlos_Zambrano news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936900&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Fontenot, who hit .211 for the month of June and has hit only .194 in his last 45 games, went 2-for-4 with a double on Friday, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. [...] Read more Mike_Fontenot news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936901&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Baker could see time at second base against left-handed pitching, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ''For sure, against left-handed pitching, we can put him in the lineup,'' manager Lou Piniella said. ''He can play first, second, third and both [corner] outfields. He can pop the ball a little, too.'' [...] Read more Jeff_Baker news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936902&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Ramirez (shoulder) hit a double high off the right field wall in his first at-bat and scored two runs Friday for Low-A Peoria, the Arlington Daily Herald reports. Ramirez also walked and lined out to right field in his first action since landing on the disabled list May 9. [...] Read more Aramis_Ramirez news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936903&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Johnson (back) popped out, singled and was hit by a pitch in Friday's minor-league rehab game. [...] Read more Reed_Johnson news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936904&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Masset had to leave Friday's loss against the Cardinals after taking a ball off of his pitching arm, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. [...] Read more Nick_Masset news http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936905&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:22:12 Happy Independence Day from Hog Database! Share URL:  http://go.hogs.me/marvin http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936890&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:21:59 Instead of “Running Down a Dream,” today’s blog should be called “Running Down a Coach.” First of all, if you were to tell me I’d be cleaning horse stalls on this tour, I’d call you crazy. So guess what, for all you saying “I told you so,” you’re crazy. I cleaned horse stalls yesterday. I’m staying on a farm, in a little farm house, on 153 acres, and I’ve got a cat pawing a... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936889&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:21:28 *Click Here To Receive a 100% Signup Bonus @ BetUS Sportsbook* (Exclusive Bonus Offer - $100 Min - $1,... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936888&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:21:03 I’m starting to feel like a broken record, but another week, and Jeremy Mayfield leads the headlines. On Wednesday, United States District Court Judge Graham Mullen granted Mayfield a temporary injunction allowing him to return to NASCAR racing. Mayfield has been suspended since he failed a drug test following Richmond earlier this season. In other [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936887&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:19:45 Well that was fast. A day after Hedo Türkoğlu agreed in principle to sign with the Portland Trailblazers, the Turkish superstar backed out of his verbal commitment faster than you can say “bigger contract.” On Thursday, Türkoğlu unofficially accepted a five-year $50 million dollar offer from the Blazers… before arriving in Toronto today and being offered a [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936886&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:19:40 These prospects have moved up in our composite rankings recently: Justin Smoak (#19)... Tim Alderson (#50)... Kyle Blanks (#71)... Antonio Bastardo (#103)... Tanner Scheppers (#120)... Sergio Romo (#122)... Randy Wells (#160)... Mike Carp (#194)... See our detailed prospect rankings for more info. (7/4/2009) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936884&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:19:01 These prospects have moved down in our composite rankings recently: Pedro Alvarez (#26)... See our detailed prospect rankings for more info. (7/4/2009) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936885&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:19:01 LOS ANGELES - Captain Canada is going Hollywood. The Los Angeles Kings have acquired left-winger Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defencemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick in 2010, the te... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936881&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:18:17 LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year. The 33-year-old Smyth had 26 goals ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936882&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:18:17 LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year. The 33-year-old Smyth had 26 goals ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936883&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:18:17 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936880&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:16:11 Ryan Smyth is now a King in Los Angeles. The power forward was traded to the Kings from Colorado with defencemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing heading to the Avalanche along with a fifth round pick in 2010. Smyth has played in over 920 career games, with the best years of his career coming in Edmonton. [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936879&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:16:03 It looks like Padres manager Bud Black is going to get a contract extension. Despite having an overall losing record in three seasons, Black apparently has done enough to impress new CEO Jeff Moorad, the head of an ownership group that has acquired 35 percent of the team from John Moores. An extension for Black [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936875&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:14:10 Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003. Rusty Hardin tells The New York Times that Clemens obtained the results from the drug-testing company and provided them to Congress before his 2008 testimony by waiving his right to keep them private. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936876&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:14:10 Minnesota Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained wrist following his start against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Slowey, who was trying to become the majors' first 11-game winner, gave up a season-worst six runs on five hits in three innings in Minnesota's 11-9 loss in 16 [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936877&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:14:10 Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night. Polanco drove in a run in the top of the 14th inning off R.A. Dickey, but Michael Cuddyer's RBI single in the bottom [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936878&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:14:10 Comedian Lenny Clarke made yet another appearance on the NESN airwaves during last night’s Boston Red Sox game and was once again hilarious. Unfortunately, he might not be invited back as the Seattle Mariners were able to score 3 runs to come back from a 2-1 deficit. (Please open the article to see the flash file [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936874&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:13:52 In two weeks of watching Florida baseball, there is much to be excited about when it comes to baseball down here. The Marlins and the Bay Rays are both exciting young teams. The Bay Rays are probably more talented from top to bottom in their lineup and bench, but the Marlins seem to have better pitching. But watching both the Marlins and the Bay Rays are two different experiences.Neither team http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936873&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:06:34 photo Cobb Tea Party, Marietta, Georgia, July 3, 2009. From The Constitutional Ala... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936872&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:05:22 - - For cutting-edge, continually-updated news about QPR and football - and only QPR and football: Visit the combination messageboard/quasi-blog QPR Report Messageboard. All perspectives genuinely welcomed! The July 4th: QPR - USA Connection - [Suggest any ad... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936871&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:03:53 Rodriguez talks about his public persona "I think we've tried to be -- what's the right word? -- true to ourselves in what we believe in. And you have to be that way, because I don't know how you sleep at night if you're not." Brian Woolridge... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936870&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:02:42 1961 At Metropolitan Stadium, on the first Fourth of July in Minnesota with major league baseball, the Twins swept a pair from the White Sox, winning the opener 6-4 when Julio Becquer hit a ninth-inning grand slam as a pinch hitter. Cal McLish shut out the Twins in Game 2 until the eighth inning when [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936869&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:02:10 Yes, it's @RaysJoeMaddon, and in a medium that has been overrun by celebrity imposters, you can rest assured it's actually him. "It's real," Maddon said. Marc Lancaster gets to the bottom of the Maddon twitter account. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936868&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:01:47 Not a good day for highlights on the Giants' farm.  Maybe they were taking a holiday.  The best highlight from the top three affiliates is (a) Sharlon Schoop having three hits, albeit all singles.  Augusta had more highlight-worthy performances with (b,c) Charlie Culberson and James Simmons each having three hits, with Culberson also having a walk and Simmons' having his 2nd HR.  Also f... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936867&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:01:45 I guess I shouldn't be too surprised to learn that Hedo Turkoglu did a last minute 180 and decided to sign with the Raptors. These days it seems that a handshake is meaningless, and that is a shame. Hedo is only the second player to do this, the other being Carlos Boozer. What do you say? Not much other than it makes me glad to know that someone of such feeble character is NOT a Blazer. The Trailblazers have assembled a team of guys who hold themselves to high standards and high integrity-fac... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936866&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:01:20 Bill Plunkett informs us that Howie, or Howard, Kendrick is returning to the Angels. Sean Rodriguez was sent back down to make room, and playing time apparently is to come at Erick Aybar's expense, as Izturis will move to short. "No word yet on how this move will affect those godawful Howard’s commercials." A-freaking-men, Bill. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936864&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:00:17 Oh, how I yelled fury at Ervin Santana in the first couple of innings of this game; his command was absolute garbage, and he was giving up longballs like batting practice. But by the time the game was over, I had an entirely different view of things. What else were the Angels gonna do? Matt Palmer was the obvious other choice, but he had been hammered in his last http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936865&src=rss 2009-07-04T01:00:17 As Americans, we love our holidays, especially our Independence Day http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936863&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:16:59 The buffoons at the BCS really are classic. Harvey Perlman, Chairman of the BCS Presidential Oversight Committee, had this to say about alternatives to the current system: “What I think most people don’t understand is that the alternative to the current system is not a playoff. The alternative to the BCS is going back to our [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936862&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:16:38 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936861&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:16:16 (Chicago, IL) - Last week will forever been known as the week that so many celebrities passed away. Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, and Billy Mays all left us. And no one is hurting more than Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley. Bradley had a difficult week, getting into a fiery argument with manager Lou Piniella, [...] Read the rest of the story at the Cubs Brickyard - www.thecubsbrickyard.com - and check out our Cubs message board at www.thecubsbrickyard/sonsofivy.... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936860&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:13:49 Quite a bit I guess -more losing, more managerial ineffectiveness, and a ranyban. Between working long hours and a computer that seems to decide when it wants to cooperate I haven't had the chance to post or really keep up that much with my favorite team. I also got a new toy that seems to be monopolizin... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936859&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:13:36 My oldest son will be a high school senior this fall and plans to play baseball in college. He’s always been a good hitter, but something happened recently that ratcheted him up notch. He began playing in a wood bat league. It was a blow to his confidence at first. The caliber of pitching was better... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936858&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:11:30 from TSN, The Colorado Avalanche have traded Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings. The 33-year old posted 26 goals and 33 assists in 77 games last season. Smyth spent most of the first 12 seasons of his career with the Oilers, but after failing to reach a contract agreement, was dealt to the New York Islanders at the trade deadline in 2007. In that off-season he signed a five-year, $31.25 million deal with the Avalanche. continued added 11:25pm, via Darren Dreger?s Twitter, Ryan ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936652&src=rss 2009-07-04T03:18:36 from Scott Burnside of ESPN, Here?s a look at some teams that still have some work to do, or give the impression of having unfinished business, as the free-agency period quickly gives way to the dog days of summer: San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson promised change after the Sharks? annual playoff dive in April, and word on the street is he did try to move forward Ryane Clowe at the draft but couldn?t. Clowe ended up signing a four-year deal with San Jose worth north of $3.5 million a year. ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1936453&src=rss 2009-07-04T00:01:02