Hoosiers assistant in improper calls case resigns (AP/ESPNU)
The Indiana assistant at the center of an investigation of improper telephone calls to recruits, resigned Tuesday.
Brazil, winner of five World Cups, to be 2014 host (AP/Soccernet)
Brazil was chosen to host the 2014 World Cup, the first time since 1950 the soccer showcase will be held in the country that has won the event a record five times.
After Argentina pulled out of the running earlier in the bidding process, Brazil was essentially bidding unopposed. Not surprisingly, they won unanimously.
A-Rod’s agent apologizes for poor timing (AP/Y! Sports)
Scott Boras, the super agent who feels the need to open up his trap at the wrongest of times, apologized for making the announcement that his client, Alex Rodriguez, would opt out of his contract with the New York Yankees.
Sources: Girardi agrees to three-year deal to manage Yankees (ESPN News Services)
Buster Olney of ESPN The Magazine writes that the New York Yankees and Joe Girardi have agreed to a three-year deal for the former backstop to skipper the Yankees.
Girardi’s deal is said to total $7.5 million over the life of the deal.
The morning after Greg Jennings beat Dre Bly on a rifled pass from ‘The Gunslinger’…
Packers 19, Broncos 13 (OT)
If there was any doubt regarding the strength of Green Bay QB Brett Favre’s arm, he gave his critics a big giant middle finger on MNF.
Favre, who threw for 331 yards, unleashed two touchdown passes that went for 75+ yards in the Pack’s 19-13 overtime win over the hometown Denver Broncos.
And in typical Favre fashion, he saved his best for last.
News and notes while the Braves enjoy their return on the Edgar Renteria deal…
Twins’ Hunter files for free agency (AP/ESPN) On the same day the club picked up their closer’s option, Torii Hunter filed for free agency. The Twins now have a 15-window to re-sign the centerfielder.
Thoughts on A-Rod, Torre and Mattingly, Pettitte and Peña (NY Times) Tyler Kepner puts ‘tips to keyboard on what’s going on in Yankee Land. Irony: looks like he nailed the Torre-Mattingly scenario if Monday’s report is accurate.
Offseason intrigue looms (Y! Sports) Jeff Passan examines what’s in store for MLB franchises this offseason.
Barkley calls out Kobe Bryant for lack of effort (AP/FOX Sports) Charles Barkley criticized Kobe Bryant for the way he asked the Lakers to trade him, then for not appearing to give his full effort since owner Jerry Buss said he would consider a deal.
Flames, Kiprusoff agree to six-year deal (TSN.ca) Sources indicate that the netminder will land approximately $35 million for six years - or an average annual cap hit for the Flames of about $5.8 million per year beyond this season - and that it’s heavily weighted in the early years of the contract
Soft scheduling hurting Hawaii’s postseason (USA Today) Andy Gardiner of USA Today writes that the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have only their scheduling to blame should they miss out on a BCS Bowl chance.
Torre to manage Dodgers; Mattingly will be his bench coach (LoHud.com)
According to a report on Lower Hudson Online, Peter Abraham writes that the Los Angeles Dodgers will fire manager Grady Little and ink Joe Torre as their new skipper.
The published report also points to Torre bringing Don Mattingly along as his bench coach. Mattingly, who was a finalist for the New York Yankees managerial position that looks to have gone to Joe Girardi, announced earlier Monday that he would leave the Yankees organization after failing to land the top job.
Torre would also like to bring along Rick Long, his hitting coach last year with the Yankees.
Tip o’the cap to TheFanhouse for the informational link.
***UPDATED at 1:47 AM ET***
Buster Olney of ESPN The Magazine confirms The Journal Online report that Grady Little will be dismissed and Torre will be his replacement.
Cowboys sign Romo to six-year, $67.5 million deal (TSN/ESPN)
ESPN is reporting that the Dallas Cowboys have reached a deal on a contract extension with quarterback Tony Romo.
The deal, for six-years in duration, will pay the second-year signal caller $67.5 million.
Mattingly leaving the Yankees (Bats)
Tyler Kepner of the New York Times reports that Don Mattingly, who was in the running for the Yankees’ managerial job that appears to have gone to Joe Girardi, will not return to the club after being passed over.
Mattingly’s agent, Ray Schulte, released a statement on the Yankees legend’s behalf.
The Atlanta Braves have dealt shortstop Edgar Renteria to the Detroit Tigers for RHP Jair Jurrjens and OF Gorkys Hernandez, according to a broadcast report on ESPN News.
Renteria will be the new Detroit shortstop, replacing Carlos Guillen who will now man first base.
***UPDATED at 4:53 PM ET***
The Atlanta Braves have issued a press release announcing the deal between the two clubs.
FIFA votes to end World Cup rotation system (AP/Y! Sports)
The World Cup will no longer be rotated among continents, a decision that throws open the race for the 2018 tournament.
“If you go back to 2002, and look at the recent history of rotation … it’s been Asia, Europe, Africa and with 2014 going to South America,” CONCACAF general secretary Chuck Blazer told The Associated Press. “I thought in all logic and fairness the next cycle should be CONCACAF. Regrettably, that did not carry the day.”
Countries belonging to the African and South American confederations will not be eligible to host the 2018 tournament because South Africa and Brazil will have hosted the two previous tournaments.
NHL suspends Jones for two games (AP/ESPN)
The National Hockey League has suspended Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Randy Jones for two games for his hit on Boston Bruin Patrice Bergeron Saturday.
“I’m disappointed,” Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said. “I think it is a situation that we see — minus the injury to Patrice Bergeron — I think we see quite often.”
If you haven’t seen the violent hit, check out our post Saturday, shortly after the play too place.
News and notes while Tony Romo looks for an endorsement deal with Valtrex after hanging out with Britney Spears…
Twins to pick up closer Nathan’s option (AP/ESPN) Minnesota picks up Joe Nathan’s $6 million option for ‘08.
MMQB: It’s Pats-Colts week! (SI.com) Peter King offers up insight on the Week 9 shenanigans leading up to Pats-Colts.
Hippo found in Charger coach’s swimming pool (Larry Brown Sports) Words cannot begin to describe what happened.
An interview with Erin Andrews — by a blogger (OMDQ) Blogger “One More Dying Quail” nets an interview with sideline beauty — and excellent sideline reporter — Erin Andrews.
When drunk college football coaches (ex?) wives attack (The Big Lead) Oregon coach Mike Belotti’s (ex?) wife berates a sports columnist in the press box during the Ducks-Trojans game for the paper’s coverage of one of their children. Even the nanny got involved.
Joe Buck is exciting (The Big Picture)
We know you’ve often wondered this: what if FOX Sports broadcaster Joe Buck called some on the most important calls in sports history.
The Miracle on Ice? The Stanford-Cal football game? The Kennedy assassination?
Yep, it’s all here.
Source: Yanks officially offer skipper job to Girardi (ESPN News Services)
Andrew Marchand of ESPN 1050 in New York is reporting that the New York Yankees have officially offered their managerial job to Joe Girardi on Monday.
Reportedly, GM Brian Cashman has told the other two candidates — Don Mattingly and Tony Peña — that they won’t be the team’s next skipper.
Mattingly will not accept a position on the Yankees coaching staff, Marchand and ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney are reporting.
(From time to time, we’ll post a short blog entry regarding a current topic or something else that catches our fancy. It might be something trivial or something that really makes us wonder what the hell is going on.)
Ah, the beauty of predictions: they’re completely worthless to utter, yet so tempting to try and look like a friggin’ genius by picking the winner.
If you’re a regular reader of this site (and who is…really?), you’ll know that throughout the playoffs, we made attempts at being experts by selecting winners for each series.
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