Scott Croker

Russell Westbrook Will Miss 4-6 Weeks After Knee Surgery

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without superstar guard Russell Westbrook for the first 4-6 weeks of the regular season after he underwent his second knee surgery Tuesday. The Thunder were hopeful Westbrook would be ready for the season opener after his rehab showed positive progress. His knee took a step backwards recently, and swelling […]

11y ago

nfl|tennessee titans

Jake Locker Will Miss A Few Weeks With A Sprained Hip

We finally know what’s wrong with Titans quarter back Jake Locker. A second MRI Tuesday revealed the rising star has a sprained hip that will sideline him for a few weeks. The news is exactly what the Titans were hoping to hear. With Locker under center this season, Tennessee is off to a 3-1 start. […]

11y ago

mlb|Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays Beat Texas Rangers, Clinch Final AL Wild Card Spot

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers in an AL Wild Card Tiebreaker Monday, earning a trip to the MLB postseason. David Price took the mound for the Rays and he was absolutely dominant. Over nine innings, he struck out four and walked one. The Rangers managed to score two runs against him, but […]

11y ago

nfl|tennessee titans

Jake Locker Injury Requires More Tests

Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker will need more tests to determine the severity of his hip injury. Initial x-rays on Locker’s hip showed no breaks or tears, but the tests will not be 100 percent accurate until his swelling goes down. Speaking with the media, Titans coach Mike Munchak clarified, “He still has swelling so […]

11y ago

nfl|tampa bay buccaneers

Josh Freeman Responds To Drug Accusations

Josh Freeman has responded to a report claiming the Buccaneers quarterback is a stage one participant in the NFL’s drug abuse program. Freeman is in a battle for his NFL career at the moment, and he wisely decided that the best thing to do was clear the air as quickly as possible. In a statement […]

11y ago

Drew Brees|New Orleans Saints|nfl

Drew Brees Becomes Sixth All Time Passing On Monday Night Foootball

Drew Brees passed Fran Tarkenton in career passing yards on Monday Night Football to become the sixth best passer ever. Drew Bres still has a long mountain to climb before he passes Brett Favre for the most passing yards of all time. Brett Favre’s monster record sits at 71,838 yards. Dan Marino, the great Miami […]

11y ago

Jacksonville Jaguars|nfl

Jacksonville Jaguars Mascot Loses Bet, Gets Shot With 40 Paintballs

As if things couldn’t get worse for the Jacksonville Jaguars, their team mascot recently lost a bet to the Indianapolis Colts mascot. The punishment? Simple; get shot by 40 paintballs from 10 feet away. Oh yeah, the Jaguars mascot had to do it in spandex too. Bottom line; it’s not a good season to be […]

11y ago

New York Giants|nfl

Antrel Rolle Says New York Giants Can Go 12-0 To Finish Season

New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle firmly believes the team can go 12-0 the rest of the season, and make the playoffs to top off the comeback. That’s huge talk for a player on a 0-4 team who has gotten worse as the season has progressed. The Giants have scored seven points their last two […]

11y ago

Las Vegas Raiders|nfl

Oakland Raiders Move Game To Sunday Night To Accommodate Oakland A’s

The Oakland Raiders Sunday afternoon game against the San Diego Chargers has been moved to Sunday night to accommodate the Oakland A’s. On Saturday, the Oakland A’s will play the Detroit Tigers in game two of the ALDS at 6:07 pm. The Oakland Raiders were scheduled to play the Chargers at 1:25 pm on Sunday. […]

11y ago

nfl|tampa bay buccaneers

Josh Freeman In Stage One Of NFL’s Drug Program

Tampa Bay Buccaneers troubled quarterback Josh Freeman is reportedly a stage one participant in the NFL’s drug program. At this point in time, Freeman is not in danger of being suspended by the league for drug or substance abuse, instead, he is only subject to random testing. Sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN’s […]

11y ago

Houston Texans|nfl

Houston Texans’ Fans Burn Matt Schaub Jersey

Houston Texan fans are tired of seeing Matt Schaub under center after he threw a critical fourth quarter interception in the team’s Sunday loss. The Texans were leading the Seattle Seahawks 20-13 with 2:40 to go in the game, when Matt Schaub threw a ball that Richard Sherman grabbed and returned for pick six. This […]

11y ago

brooklyn nets|Kevin Garnett|NBA

Kevin Garnett In Ring Or Bust Mode For Nets

Kevin Garnett, the Brooklyn Nets prized offseason acquisition, is in “ring or bust” mode with his new team, a sentiment which should make fans very happy. Garnett signed with the Nets, along with Boston Celtics‘ teammate Paul Pierce, to be the finishing touches on a team that just fell short of greatness last season. The […]

11y ago

denver broncos|nfl

Denver Broncos’ Week Six Spread Over Jaguars Could Be Biggest In History

The Denver Broncos are on pace to be the best offensive football team of all time. In two weeks they play the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are on pace to be the worst NFL team of all time. Las Vegas oddsmakers could start the week six spread on the matchup by favoring the Broncos by as […]

11y ago

miami marlins|mlb

Miami Marlins Put Unsold No Hitter Tickets Up For Sale

Miami Marlin rookie pitcher Henderson Alvarez threw a no-hitter on the last day of the regular season. The Marlins, notorious for not selling out games, have put the leftover tickets of the game up for sale. Selling unsold tickets is not a new trick for the Miami Marlins. When Roy Halladay pitched a perfect game […]

11y ago

Chicago Cubs|mlb

Dale Sveum Fired By Chicago Cubs

After two disappointing seasons at the helm, the Chicago Cubs have fired Dale Sveum, and will be looking for a “proven leader” as his replacement. Cubs President Theo Epstein announced the news in a statement released Monday, “Today, we made the very difficult decision to relieve Dale Sveum of his duties as Cubs manager. Dale […]

11y ago

brian hoyer|Cleveland Browns|nfl

Brian Hoyer Named Browns Starter For Thursday Matchup

The Cleveland Browns have named Brian Hoyer their starting quarterback this Thursday against the Buffalo Bills. The news comes a day after Brian Hoyer led the Cleveland Browns to their second straight victory, evening the team’s record at 2-2. The Browns started the season with second year quarterback Brandon Weeden starting. Cleveland fell to 0-2, […]

11y ago

nfl

Dashon Goldson Avoids Fine For Latest Hit

Tampa Bay Buccaneers controversial safety Dashon Goldson will avoid a suspension from the league for his latest hit. Dashon Goldson’s on field violence has been a continuing theme this NFL season. He has already been fined multiple times by the NFL for illegal hit, his most recent costing him $100,000. Of course, that fine was […]

11y ago

miami dolphins|Monday Night Football|New Orleans Saints|nfl

Monday Night Football Preview: Miami Dolphins Face Big Test Against New Orleans Saints

Monday Night Football pits the undefeated Miami Dolphin against Drew Brees and the undefeated New Orleans Saints. The Miami Dolphins, led by second year quarterback Ryan Tannehill, have surprised the entire NFL with their 3-0 start. A number of pundits thought they would be contenders, but no one believed they would come out of the […]

11y ago

New England Patriots|nfl

Vince Wilfork Tears Achilles, Out For Season

The New England Patriots may have beaten the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, but they lost defensive anchor Vince Wilfork for the rest of the season with a torn achilles. The loss of Vince Wilfork will leave a gaping hole in the Patriots offensive line. And no, that’s not a joke at the expense […]

11y ago

Miami Heat|NBA

Erik Spoelstra Agrees To Extension With Miami Heat

Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a multiyear contract extension two days before training camp starts. Spoelstra has been with the Miami Heat in some capacity for more than two decades. The relationship has been incredibly fruitful for both sides, and will be for years to come. Because of Erik Spoelstra’s long-standing […]

11y ago