Eddie Jordan: I never said I knew anything about basketball
March 10, 2010 by Zaki
Sixers head coach Eddie Jordan responded to the reports that he will be fired at the end of the season by saying he “never claimed to know the first thing about basketball.” “Everyone always just assumed that since I was a tall black guy, that I knew how to play basketball,” Jordan... [Read more...]
Iverson still battling with longtime addiction to everything
March 9, 2010 by Zaki
Former 76ers guard Allen Iverson spoke openly on Tuesday about how he has long suffered through menacing addictions to everything ever, including alcohol, lamps, gambling, drama and Saved By The Bell reruns. “You ever wake up in the middle of the night feenin’ for a Snicker’s wrapper?”... [Read more...]
Trade talk heats up after McNabb spotted playing for 49ers
March 8, 2010 by Zaki
The buzz surrounding a possible trade of Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb should heat up after the Pro Bowler was seen being introduced as the San Francisco 49ers new quarterback. The press conference almost certainly means that McNabb has played his last game as an Eagle, but head coach Andy Reid is... [Read more...]
Report: Halladay retires six Yankee batters on two pitches
New Phillies ace Roy Halladay reportedly needed only two pitches to retire six of the seven Yankee batters he faced in Thursday’s Spring Training opener. “He was every bit as amazing as we thought he’d be,” Raul Ibanez said of Roy Halladay’s performance. “To go out... [Read more...]
Iverson reportedly out partying with Jermaine Dupri
March 1, 2010 by Zaki
On the not-looking-so-good meter, Allen Iverson going anywhere near a party while he’s on leave to attend to his sick daughter has to rank pretty high. According to Sports by Brooks, Iverson spent Saturday night partying at Club 935 with Jermaine Dupri and at least one person Tweeted that our former... [Read more...]
Manuel reports no pain after watching Lidge throw off mound
February 26, 2010 by Zaki
Charlie Manuel told reporters that he felt no pain while watching Brad Lidge throw 30 pitches off of a mound on Thursday. “I really felt good out there today,” Manuel said of his Lidge-watching session. “A lot of people didn’t know this, but I watched in a good deal of pain for... [Read more...]
Sixers turn to more convenient Strayer University offense
February 25, 2010 by Zaki
After struggling for much of the season to get anything going with Eddie Jordan’s Princeton offense, the Sixers’ head coach will switch to the more accommodating, but less popular Strayer University offense. “Our guys are pretty overwhelmed and obviously can’t keep up with the... [Read more...]
Rollins ends prediction business to pursue career in baseball
February 24, 2010 by Zaki
Local fortune teller Jimmy Rollins will leave his profession of nearly 10 years to pursue his life-long dream of becoming a successful leadoff hitter in professional baseball. “It’s been years since I’ve made good on any of my predictions, so I figure I’d cut my losses and give... [Read more...]
Brian Westbrook released to make room for Andy Reid
February 23, 2010 by Zaki
The Eagles have released longtime running back Brian Westbrook to free up some space for head coach Andy Reid. “Brian is one of the greatest Eagles of all time and he is an even better person and leader,” Reid said on Tuesday. “But mobility was a major issue last year, and with Westbrook... [Read more...]
Chan Ho Park takes less money to play with the Yankees
February 22, 2010 by Zaki
What just happened here? Chan Ho Park reportedly turned down a one-year, $3.25 million contract from the Phillies earlier in the offseason and is now saying he has signed with the Yankees for $1.2 million? Roy Halladay takes less money so he can come to Philly and win a championship while Chan Ho skips... [Read more...]
