Wednesday rundown

*Tebow is still recovering from his concussion Saturday in their win over Kentucky. The Gators say this is Tebow's first concussion. (Miami Herald)

*Pete Carroll says that Stafon Johnson is doing better after surgery on his neck following weight room accident. (Boston Herald)

*The Tigers split a double header with the Twins yesterday and still lead the Central by two games. (Detroit News)

*Rockies added to their wild-card lead while the Phils clinched the AL east last night. (LA Times)

*Tuesday MLB scoreboard.

*Sundin retired from the NHL today. (Reuters)

*Delonte West says he missed the first Cavs practice of training camp yesterday to deal with a personal matter. (Yahoo)

*NBA to use replacement refs after regular Refs turned down the latest offer from the league. (Toronto Sun)

*UT basketball player revived. (Vols Extra)

*Larry Coker at the University of Texas at San Antonio. (NYT)

*Obama makes bid for Chicago to get the Olympics.



*D-Wade not a good singer. (Via thebiglead.com)

Tuesday rundown

*Stafon Johnson is recovering from a freak weight lifting accident when the bar fell on his neck. (LA Times)

*Dallas Cowboys got their first win in their $1 million palace. (Dallas Morning News)

*Felix Jones injury would hurt the Cowboys in the backfield. (USA Today)

*NFL Week 3 scoreboard.

*Dolphins acquired Kansas City back-up QB Tyler Thigpen for insurance as they put Chad Pennington on the IR. (Miami Herald)

*You got to feel bad for the former Herd QB. (Sun Sentinel)

*Terrell Owens feels like the media is trying to get him to say something he'll regret. (ESPN)

*Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney will miss two-three weeks say sources. (ESPN)

*CBS Sports says they tracked how many plays Moss was loafing on Sunday. (CBS Sports)

*Twins cut Tigers lead in the Central. (MLB)

*Monday MLB scoreboard.

*Cavs guard Delonte West missed the first practice of Cavs training camp. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

*Jim Calhoun talking with UConn officials about a long term deal. (ESPN)

*Cubs will try to replace Milton Bradley. (ESPN Chicago)

*To bad Felix Jones is hurt, man is he fast. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Some are questioning whether Obama should be worrying about helping Chicago get the 2016 Olympics.



*Conan O'Brien had to cancel the taping of his show last Friday after suffering a concussion during a segment. (Via SIHotclicks)

College Football Top 10: Week 4

Locker Room Links

*This weeks top 10 includes the Canes after another big win and although it is week 4 and Ole Miss didn't lose till week 4, this poll isn't released till Friday, so no Ole Miss.

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. Penn St.
5. California
6. LSU
7. Miami
8. Boise State
9. Virginia Tech
10. Oklahoma

Friday rundown

*Spurrier led the unranked Game Cocks to big upset of the 4th ranked Rebels last night in Columbia. (Greenville News)

*McNabb more than likely out Sunday for the Eagles. (Canadian Press)

*Giants put safety Kenny Phillips on IR. (NYT)

*Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says back injury isn't a big deal. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

*Kansas basketball players apologized yesterday for fighting with football players. (SI)

*Looks like Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen will give it a go Saturday at Purdue. (Chicago Tribune)

*Cowboys having the Guinness Book of World Records on hand before the game with the Panthers on Sunday to mark that the screens hanging above the field are the biggest in the world. (USA Today)

*The Tigers swept the Indians yesterday, furthering their lead in the AL Central. (MLB)

*Thursday MLB scoreboard.

*New Nets owner could be the key to landing Lebron. (Yahoo)

*David Lee signed a one-year deal with the Knicks yesterday. (NY Daily News)

Thursday rundown

*Gretzky resigned as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. (NHL)

*USC will have star freshman QB Matt Barkley back behind center this weekend. (USA Today)

*Giants safety Kenny Philips missed practice today. (Miami Herald)

*Russian billionaire bought the New Jersey Nets yesterday. (NYT)

*Army fired their basketball coach today after seven seasons. (Yahoo)

*Binghamton basketball player arrested on charges of selling cocaine. (NYT)

*Braves manager Bobby Cox will step down after the 2010 season. (Washington Post)

*Milton Bradley issued an apology yesterday for his actions. (MLB)

*Wednesday night MLB Scoreboard.

*PGA Tour Championship started today. (AJC)

*Hard tackle in midget league game. (Via SIHotclicks)

Wednesday rundown

*Plaxico started his two-year sentence yesterday. (NYT)

*Cowboys running back Marion Barber hopes to play this weekend despite a hurt quadriceps. (Yahoo)

*Redskins rookie LB gets in to it with fans on twitter. (Yahoo)

*Six members of the Florida Gators football team have the flu, but it's reportedly not H1N1. (USA Today)

*Oregon football coach Chip Kelly obliged a fan and repaid him the amount of money for traveling to Boise State. (Seattle Times)

*Kansas football players beat up Kansas basketball player Tyshawn Taylor and dislocating his thumb, taking him out of action for 3-4 weeks. (ESPN)

*Owner of the Utah Flash of the NBDL offered $100,000 for charity for rematch between Michael Jordan and Bryon Russell to recreate the match-up in the finals. (Chicago Sun-Times)

*New York Yankees clinched a playoff spot last night after the Texas Rangers lost. (Newsday)

*Tuesday MLB Scoreboard.

*Milton Bradley's mom says her son would be open to returning to the Cubs. (Chicago Sun-Times)

*Lebron vs. Letterman. (Via thebiglead.com)

Monday rundown

After a two day hiatus, Locker Room Links is back.

*Last night Peyton Manning and the Colts somehow pulled out a victory after only having the ball for 15 minutes then entire game. (Fox)

*Jets claim they didn't tamper with Michael Crabtree. (Yahoo)

*Matt Hasselbeck suffered a fractured rib in the Seahawks loss to the 49ers on Sunday. (NFL)

*Kevin Kolb will probably get the start again this coming week because McNabb is still feeling the effects of his broken ribs. (Washington Post)

*The NY Giants and Justin Tuck aren't happy with Flozell Adams and his trip of Tuck. (USA Today)

*Darrelle Revis of the Jets is now one of the best corners in the NFL. (NYT)

*NFL Week 2 scoreboard.

*Sam Bradford threw short passes yesterday for the first time since injuring his shoulder. (USA Today)

*Barkley and Corp still splitting time with the first team for the Trojans. (Sporting News)

*Lane Kiffin and Urban Meyer are arguing again, about the Vols late game play-calling. (Orlando Sentinel)

*College Football Week 3 Top 25 Scoreboard.

*The Houston Astros let go of their manager Cecil Cooper yesterday and put Dave Clarke in as the interim. (Houston Chronicle)

*MLB players association could file a grievance on behalf of the Milton Bradley who the Cubs have suspended for the season. (Yahoo)

*Monday MLB Scoreboard.

*TV and Movie stars who played College football. (Lost Lettermen)

*Clemson fan going nuts as the Tigers game with Georgia Tech came to an end. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Ted Ginn Jr. had trouble catch the ball last night to say the least.



*Lynn Swann's got hops.



*Worlds Longest Basketball shot.



*Steve Nash as infomercial pitch man. (Via SIHotclicks)

Saturday rundown

*Boise State held of a pesky Fresno State on Friday night. (USA Today)

*College Football Schedule for Saturday.

*Twins trying to pull out a miracle in the AL Central. (Detroit Free Press)

*Friday night MLB scoreboard.

*Floyd Mayweather showed up overweight for his battle Saturday night with Marquez. (Yahoo)






*Mayweather and Marquez weigh in.

College Football Top 10: Week 3

Locker Room Links

*This weeks top 10 is with out Ohio State after Matt Barkley and USC took down the Buckeyes in Columbus.

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. USC
4. Alabama
5. Penn St.
6. Cal
7. LSU
8. BYU
9. Ole Miss
10. Boise State

Friday rundown

*Tomlinson is officially out for the Chargers match-up with the Ravens. (USA Today)

*Donovan McNabb is listed as doubtful for the Eagles game against the Saints. (Miami Herald)

*The Miami Hurricanes took it to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Thursday night. (Miami Herald)

*It looks like Aaron Corp will get the start for USC against the Washington Huskies this weekend since for the injured Matt Barkley. (LA Times)

*Michigan linebacker Jonas Mouton suspended one game for punching a Notre Dame offensive lineman. (CBSSports)

*The National Basketball Association will hold referee training camp with replacement refs after locking out the refs Friday. (NYT)

*Mayweather and Marquez are set to battle Saturday night. (Reuters)

*Cavaliers guard Delonte West arrested on weapons charges. (Washington Post)

*Russian Billionaire contemplating getting involved in deal to build Nets new arena. (ESPN)

*Montoya takes pole at New Hampshire in first race in the "Chase for the Championship." (Miami Herald)

*An Ohio teen's punishment for assault is no sports. (ESPN)

*Golfer in Utah wins $1 million with a hole in one. (ABC 4) (Video below)



*Brandon Stokley's catch...on Tecmo Bowl. (Via SIHotclicks)

Thursday rundown

*Gilbert Arenas says he's ready to go and the team shouldn't hold him out anymore when training camp starts. (Washington Times)

*NBA Ref's rejected the latest offer yesterday. (NYT)

*Giants lose to the Rockies last night in the NL Wild Card race. (San Francisco Chronicle)

*Red Sox made a big comeback last night on their way to their seventh straight victory. (MLB)

*MLB suspended Jorge Posada and Jesse Carlson for their roles in a brawl Tuesday night. (MLB)

*Wednesday MLB Scoreboard.

*NFL levies fines against Mangini and Jets in response to the story started by Brett Favre when he said they didn't put him on the injury report last year when they should have. (USA Today)

*Two teens have admitted to vandalizing Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin's lawn. McKelvin has said he won't press charges. (Buffalo News)

*Jets coach Rex Ryan has made the rivalry with the Patriots a little more interesting. (Boston Globe)

*Colts are planning on signing Hank Baskett to the receiving core after Anthony Gonzalez went down for a few weeks on week one. (ESPN)

*Vince Young played dad for a day for McNair's sons. (Fox)

*Georgia Tech hosts Miami tonight in a battle of two ranked ACC teams. Canes could be without several players because of the Flu. (Miami Herald)

*NCAA President Myles Brand died yesterday from pancreatic cancer. (USA Today)

*Mayweather expects a tough fight from Marquez. (CNN)

*Reds honored Hall of Fame beat writer Hal McCoy last night as the end of the season and his career nears. (Dayton Daily News)

*Obama lets Kanye West have it. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Adam Schefter chokes on live TV.

Wednesday rundown

*Jorge Posada ignited a brawl last night in the Yankees loss to the Blue Jays. (ESPN)

*Bobby Cox not committing to 2010 season. (AJC)

*Tuesday MLB Scoreboard.

*The Eagles activated Mike Vick yesterday which allows him to practice. He's still suspended for another week. (Washington Post)

*NFL looking into Eric Mangini's role in not putting Favre on the injury report last year when he was suffering from a torn biceps tendon. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

*Buffalo Bills corner Leodis McKelvin had his lawn vandalized after costing the Bills the victory Monday night against the Pats. (Canadian Press)

*Jim Tressell says he's not giving up play-calling duties. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

*USC QB Matt Barkley is doubtful for the matchup with the Washington Huskies this weekend. (SI)

*College Football Bowl game likely at Yankee stadium. (NYT)

*Did this guy play at WVU? (Via thebiglead.com)



*Little girl throws back a foul ball her Dad caught.

Tuesday rundown

*Tom Brady leads comeback for the Pats. (NYT)

*Phillip Rivers lead a similar comeback for the Chargers in Oakland. (San Francisco Chronicle)

*Brian Urlacher is done for the year after dislocating his wrist on Sunday night. (Chicago Tribune)

*Jeff Garcia signed with the Eagles to give them some insurance at the QB position. (Boston Herald)

*Lawyers for a group of Native Americans have taken a case against the Washington Redskins to the Supreme Court. (NBC Washington)

*Week 1 NFL scoreboard.

*Del Potro upset Federer yesterday evening in the Men's Championship at the US Open. (BBC)

*Yankees took care of the Angels last night by utilizing their speed. (NY Post)

*Twins first baseman Justin Morneau is done for the year. (USA Today)

*Monday MLB scoreboard.

*Brady doesn't want to talk. (Via thebiglead.com)



*UVA mascot falls off the horse.



*Roger Federer gets ticked off about the challenges.

Monday rundown

*Donovan McNabb broke a rib in the Eagles victory yesterday, which screws up the QB plans in Philadelphia. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

*Bears lose to Packers on Sunday Night football and Cutler doesn't look so good. (Chicago Sun-Times)

*Week 1 NFL Scoreboard.

*Newest AP top 25 is out. (LA Times) And the USA Today poll. (USA Today)

*Week 2 College football top 25 scoreboard from Saturday.

*Matt Barkley hurt his right shoulder in the Trojans win over the Buckeyes Saturday night. (LA Times)

*Ichiro got his 200th hit yesterday, making it 9 straight years with 200 hits. (MLB)

*Sunday MLB Scoreboard.

*Clijsters won the US Open on the women's side last night. (CBS) Serena was fined for her outburst in the Semis. (Newsday)

*Brandon Stokely saves the day for the Broncos in Cincinnati with miracle catch. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Adrian Peterson's ridiculous run yesterday.



*Serena Williams blowing up on Saturday night.



*CMU upsets Michigan State.



*Roger Federer goes between his legs with shot.



*And last, but not least Kanye takes the mic from Taylor Swift after she won the best female video.

Friday evening update

*Michael Jordan going in to the Hall tonight. (ESPN)

*San Diego district attorney says no charges will be filed against Shawne Merriman. (LA Times)

*Michelle Obama will try to help Chicago win the bid for the 2016 Olympics. (Chicago Tribune)

*Madden curse gets Troy Polamalu. (LA Times)

*Tiger playing well at BMW Championship. (Yahoo)

*Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder received a 5-year extension today. (Kansas City Star)

*Brady Quinn seems to have won the first team duties with the Cleveland Browns, after taking first team snaps in practice Friday. (LA Times)

*Bobcats co-owner dies in plane crash in South Carolina. (Reuters)

*M.J. highlights.











*Titans wide receiver Justin Gage pump faking a Steelers fan. (Via SIHotclicks)

Friday rundown

*More the Merriman story that makes Merriman look like he's really getting around. (10 News)

*Steelers won in OT against the Titans last night. Steelers can't run the ball at all, but as long as Roethlisberger can continue to take the hits they'll keep on winning. (Washington Post)

*Polamalu hurt his MCL and could be out for a while in the Steelers win. (Post-Gazette)

*According to ESPN sources Richard Seymour has five days to report to the Raiders. (ESPN)

*Georgia Tech gave up a huge lead last night to Clemson only to turn around and pull out a close hard fought victory in the second straight prime time game that helped the ACC's image. (USA Today)

*The Basketball Hall of Fame inducts a new group tonight that includes arguably the greatest player ever in Michael Jordan. (USA Today)

*NBA Referees expect to be locked out on October 1st. (NYT)

*John Lackey throws a gem as the Angels take the victory over the Mariners. (MLB)

*Rockies won their seventh in a row and are with in two games of the Dodgers in the division. (Denver Post)

*Brad Lidge and Charlie Manuel discussed things yesterday and are in agreement that the Phils will pitch Lidge in low-stress situations to try to get his game back. (MLB)

*Thursday MLB Scoreboard.

*Nadal and Gonzalez were halted at the US Open last night because of rain. (LA Times)

*IAAF reviewing gender results for the South African runner. South Africa says they will contest any ban. (Bloomberg) Apparently results say she's both a man and woman. (Daily Mail)

*Old, but ridiculous soccer play. (Via thebiglead.com)

Thursday rundown

*Favre says he should have been on injured list last year with his shoulder problems. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)

*NFL gets started tonight with the Tennessee Titans visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers on kickoff night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

*NFL is bringing in John Madden as a special adviser to the commissioner. (USA Today)

*Allen Iverson has signed a one-year deal with the Grizzlies. (Reuters)

*Venus and Serena adavanced today in to the doubles final. (ESPN)

*Tila Tequila is set to meet with the district attorney in her case with Shawne Merriman. (ESPN)

*Blacked out NFL games will be available online on delay. (Washington Post)

*Torii Hunter is the winner of the Branch Rickey award for his work with children. (LA Times)

*Wednesday MLB Scoreboard.

Wednesday rundown

*Richard Seymour still hasn't shown up in Oakland after the trade, the Raiders don't seem worried at this point though. (San Jose Mercury News)

*Both Kevin and Pat Williams will be eligible for opener for the Vikings. (LA Times)

*Ben Roethlisberger's sexual assualt accuser says she would drop charges if Ben would apologized and acknowledge the rape. (ESPN)

*Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham's season ended yesterday after having knee surgery to repair torn cartilage. (Washington Post)

*Newspaper in Oregon trying to find out what Boise State player Byron Hout said to LeGarrette Blount that sent him over the edge. (Oregonian) (Video below)

*Tim Lincecum was scratched from last night's start because of back spasms for the Giants. (MLB)

*Tuesday night MLB Scoreboard.

*More upsets at the US Open. (Fox)

*Phil Mickelson has decided to go ahead and play this week at the BMW Championship. (Chicago Tribune)

*Samford basketball player is dead at the age of 23 from a heart condition. (USA Today)

*Video of LeGarrette Blount punching Byron Hout. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Boxer Juan Manuel Marquez drinking his own urine. Says he doesn't want to waste the nutrients in it.



*Crazy dunk.



*Nadal and Monfils from the US Open last night, including a fan storming on to court to hug Nadal.

College Fooball Top 10: Week 2

Locker Room Links

*This weeks Locker Room Links top 10 is minus Oklahoma who was beat by the man to the left Max Hall and BYU.
USC slipped a spot to 4th. Alabama jumped three spots after their showing vs. Virginia Tech. Oklahoma State jumped from 9 to 5. Cal jumped in to the poll.

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. USC
5. Oklahoma State
6. Penn State
7. Ohio State
8. LSU
9. Ole Miss
10. California

Monday rundown

*Richard Seymour is yet to report to Oakland since being traded over the weekend and now Belichick is not going to comment on it anymore. (ESPN)

*Mike Vick joined the Philadelphia director of the Humane Society in talking to high school students today. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

*BYU with a huge jump in the AP and USA Today polls after upsetting Oklahoma Saturday. (AP) (USA Today)

*Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham is going to have this knee scoped. (CBSSports)

*The Canes might be back with a big win over FSU last night. (Fox)

*Updated top 25 poll.

*Detroit Tigers Fernando Rodney was suspended by the MLB today for throwing a ball in to the stands after a win over the weekend. (MLB)

*Monday MLB Scoreboard.

*Pat Riley of the Miami Heat says they are behind troubled forward Michael Beasley. (Miami Herald)

*David Thompson to present Michael Jordan at the Hall of Fame inductions this weekend. (ESPN)

*More upsets at the US Open. (NYT)

*Beckham wants to operate the new franchise in Montreal. (NYT)

*In the news of the weird Jeremy Mayfield is suing is stepmother in a wrongful death suit for the death of father. (Sporting News)

*Novak Djokovic acting like John McEnroe after big US Open win last night. (Via SIHotclicks)



*USC Running backs looked ridiculous in win over San Jose State Saturday. (Via thebiglead.com)

Late Sunday early Monday rundown

*Shawne Merriman was arrested early Sunday morning when he reportedly choked and assaulted reality tv star Tila Tequila. (NYT)

*Richard Seymour traded from the Patriots to the Raiders, have fun with that Richard. (San Francisco Chronicle)

*A day after losing Heisman trophy winner Sam Bradford, the Sooners don't know when he'll return from the shoulder injury. (USA Today)

*Ole Miss doesn't look like the 8th ranked team in a win over Memphis Sunday. (CBSSports)

*Mountain West Conference member Colorado State took care of in-state rival and Big XII member Colorado Sunday evening. (Denver Post)

*Georgia lost offensive tackle for the season Saturday to a knee injury. (AJC)

*Cincinnati and Rutgers tangle Monday afternoon in Piscataway. (Dayton Daily News)

*Miami and Florida State also will battle Monday evening at FSU. (Miami Herald)

*College Football Top 25 Scoreboard.

*Ichiro becomes 2nd fastest player to 2,000 hits in baseball history. (MLB)

*Sunday MLB Scoreboard.

*Venus Williams upset at the US Open. (NYT)

*Allen Iverson will meet with Memphis officials Monday about joining the Grizzlies. (NBA)

*Kasey Kahne with a big win in Atlanta tonight. (USA Today)

*Fired Buffalo offensive coordinator took some shots at head coach Dick Jauron on Sunday. (ESPN)

Saturday night rundown

*Biggest upset on the first complete day of college football action occurred in Dallas, as BYU took down the Oklahom Sooners, who lost Sam Bradford late in the first half from a shoulder injury. (Sporting News) (Video below)

*Oklahoma State had no problem against Georgia in Stillwater today in a big victory. (NYT)

*Notre Dame looks like they could be for real in a big win over Nevada in the opener. (South Bend Tribune)

*Tebow and the Gators all over Charleston Southern this evening. (Miami Herald)

*Buckeyes held off Navy at the Horse Shoe early in the day when they intercepted the two-point conversion attempt by Navy and returned it for two points. (USA Today)

*Crimson Tide pulled away from Va Tech in the 4th quarter for a big SEC win over the struggling ACC. (USA Today)

*Andy Roddick goes down in New York at the US Open. (NYT)

*United States with a big win in World Cup Qualifying against El Salvador. (Washington Post)

*Cincinnati Reds send win streak to 6 games. (MLB)

*Saturday MLB Scoreboard.

*NY Giants cut Super Bowl hero David Tyree. (ESPN)

*Danica on the Nationwie series in 2010? (ESPN)

*The play that hurt Bradford.

Video Day

*Fantasy Football Videos

Oregon running back suspended for year

*Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly suspended senior running back LeGarrette Blount for the remainder of his senior season for punching a Boise State player during post game. (NYT) Below is the video.

College Football Top 10

Locker Room Links
College Football Top 10

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Oklahoma
4. USC
5. Ohio State
6. Alabama
7. Virginia Tech
8. Penn State
9. Oklahoma State
10. Ole Miss

Thursday rundown

*Mike Vick is meeting with Roger Goodell this morning about his reinstatement. (Washington Post)

*Bucs fired offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski today. (Washington Post)

*Oklahoma University tight end Jermaine Gresham will be sidelined for their opener Saturday with BYU. (Yahoo)

*UCLA got the okay today to play their opener this weekend at the Rose Bowl despite the fires nearby. (LA Times)

*Much maligned Bengals wide out Chris Henry says his bans from the league helped him grow up as a person. (USA Today)

*Bruce Bowen formerly of the San Antonio Spurs is calling it a career. (Yahoo)

*FIFA put a ban on Chelsea today not allowing them to sign a new player until 2011, because of a past indiscretion that was recently uncovered. (NY Times)

*Big upset at the US Open. (NY Times)

*Curt Schilling thinking about a run for senate. (LA Times)

*Young high school football player takes down girl with gun on a school bus. (Via thebiglead.com)



*Jets players on Jimmy Fallon.



*Another wild basketball shots video. (Via SIHotclicks)