→ January 18, 2010
from The Virtual Underground: According to the New York Times, Microsoft has been holding “in-depth discussions” with the Walt Disney Company to stream ESPN programming content on Xbox Live. Anonymous sources stated that ESPN would provide live streams to subscribers for a fee. It’s also possible that Microsoft may “create some interactive games in association [...]
→ January 14, 2010
Drew Brees offered a lengthy and well-written opinion on Sunday for the Washington Post concerning the current NFL anti-trust case that will likely be before the Supreme Court as you read this. The lawsuit in question concerns a 2000 decision by the NFL to award Reebok an exclusive merchandise deal for all NFL apparel – [...]
→ January 13, 2010
It’s been a long time since the old Super Bowl Shuffle. But in that same indomitable spirit, LaDanian Tomlinson has crafted a video for the masses to teach us all how to dance again. And how to love. Ladies and gentlemen, the Electric Slide.
→ January 13, 2010
Mark McGwire admitted to using steroids during the 1989-90 offseason, 1993 and “on occasion throughout the nineties, including during the 1998 season” in a statement released by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. McGwire ranks eighth all-time in home runs with 583, including 245 in four seasons (1996 through 1999). However, in four appearances on [...]
→ January 13, 2010
In a recent announcement, now-former University of Southern California coach Pete Carroll is coming back to the NFL to coach the Seattle Seahawks, tendering his resignation to USC this past Monday morning. Carroll will be receiving a lot for relocating northward – sources say his contract will be $35 million for five years. But more [...]
→ January 10, 2010
A couple of Michigan natives – Tim Thomas and Brian Rafalski – will be at the forefront of the U.S. 2010 Olympic Ice Hockey team in Vancouver. The U.S. roster was announced on January 1st. Notable participants include perennial favorite Chris Drury, New Jersey’s hot scorer Zach Parise, and Chicago superstar Patrick Kane. Ryan Miller, [...]
→ January 6, 2010
Looks like Gilbert Arenas will have some time to get all those little things around the house done. Today NBA commissioner David Stern issued the following statement: “The possession of firearms by an NBA player in an NBA arena is a matter of the utmost concern to us. I initially thought it prudent to refrain [...]
→ December 23, 2009
The Philadelphia Eagles voted unanimously on Wednesday to select Michael Vick as their recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award, a per-team award honoring “players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.” I’m split on how to feel about this. On one hand, I wonder how a player who was released from [...]
→ December 20, 2009
On Thursday, Wings fans gasped in horror as hometown hero Henrik Zetterberg took a hard (but clean) check from Matthias Ohlund. Zetterberg left the game, and will be out 2-3 weeks with a slightly separated shoulder. Zetterberg’s injury is the latest in an unprecedented streak that has left the Wings’ in a tough spot this [...]
