Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree got into an altercation practice
by Administrator on Sep.02, 2010, under NFL
The 49ers’ two biggest personalities got into a heated exchange at practice Wednesday.Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis, a team captain, and second-year receiver Michael Crabtree got into a heated argument that lasted more than 20 minutes during a walk-through before coach Mike Singletary took them inside the locker room to finish the conversation.
Whatever the cause, it drew almost everyone’s attention. Davis launched into Crabtree in profanity-laced fashion, with Crabtree responding with gestures and loud words.
Singletary declined to describe the “issue” but said Davis, as a team captain, did the right thing the wrong way. Davis and Crabtree were not available for interviews.
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Carmelo Anthony prefers Houston Rockets over the Knicks
by Administrator on Aug.24, 2010, under Basketball
Carmelo Anthony, who according to one report could wind up playing for the Clippers, is also, according to another, more interested in Houston than the Knicks. Anthony has hesitated to sign a three-year, $65 million extension and expressed intrigue with opting out of his contract next summer to become a free agent. Despite significant speculation the New York Knicks are the team that Anthony would most likely want to join, two sources close to him insisted the Knicks have been overstated as an object of his desire. Privately, Anthony has expressed more enthusiasm over joining the Houston Rockets than the Knicks, sources said. Anthony still believes he can get the maximum possible money from re-signing with the Nuggets now, sources said, with his sights on engineering a trade to a preferred destination later.
Real Madrid Signs Mesut Ozil
by Administrator on Aug.17, 2010, under Soccer
Real Madrid agreed to sign Mesut Ozil from Werder Bremen, its second addition from the Germany team that reached the World Cup semifinal.
The soccer clubs announced the accord on their websites today without disclosing terms. German news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur said the fee was about 15 million euros ($19.3 million).The 21-year-old, who won many plaudits for his performances at this summer’s World Cup in South Africa, had been linked with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Barcelona.
Real boss Jose Mourinho signed Ozil’s international team-mate, Sami Khedira, earlier in the summer and has also added Chelsea star Ricardo Carvalho, Pedro Leon, Sergio Canales and Angel di Maria to his squad since the end of last season.
Udonis Haslem arrested for drug possession
by Administrator on Aug.16, 2010, under Basketball
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem was charged Sunday with marijuana possession, speeding, and having illegal window tinting.
Haslem was said to be in possession of over 20 grams of marijuana which is a third-degree felony that comes with up to a $5,000 fine and 5-years in prison. His friend that was also arrested was charged with possessing less then 20 grams, which is a max of 1-year and a $1,000 fine.
At 10:30 p.m., Haslem was in the process of being released on $9,000 bond.Marijuana is prohibited by the NBA’s anti-drug program. A player who pleads guilty, no contest or is convicted of using or possessing marijuana is required to enter the NBA’s counseling program.
Indiana Pacers Lance Stephenson arrested
by Administrator on Aug.16, 2010, under Basketball
Indiana Pacers draft pick Lance Stephenson has been arrested after allegedly pushing the mother of his child down the concrete stairs of her Brooklyn home.
The 19-year-old, second-round draft pick has been charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and menacing after the violent scuffle which landed Jasmine Williams, 21, in the hospital early Monday morning with head and neck injuries.
if Stephenson is convicted on all counts – two counts of assault, two counts menacing and one count of harassment – he could face 12 years behind bars.
After playing one season at the University of Cincinnati, Stephenson turned pro and recently signed a two-year deal with the Pacers. Stephenson averaged 14.8 points in four games for the Pacers in the Orlando Summer League.
Tracy McGrady heading to Detroit
by Administrator on Aug.10, 2010, under Basketball
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Tracy McGrady has agreed to terms of a one-year contract with the Detroit Pistons.
The person, who spoke Tuesday on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced, says McGrady will play for $1.3 million this season.
McGrady played in just 30 games last season for Houston and New York. He had major surgery on his right knee in the middle of the 2008-09 season.
The 31-year-old went to the NBA directly out of high school and was selected by Toronto with the ninth overall pick of the 1997 draft. He has also played for Orlando in his 13-year career and owns career averages of 21.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists.
McGrady was the NBA scoring champion in 2002-03 and 2003-04 with the Magic and has been selected to seven All-Star Games. He was also a First-Team All-NBA choice twice and a Second-Team selection three times.
Anderson Silva handles Chael Sonnen
by Administrator on Aug.08, 2010, under MMA
Namely, that Silva still has a perfect slate in the UFC, and he still has his title belt. He may have gained a bit of respect in the process.
“I’m gonna throw him down to the mat,” Sonnen told his pay-per-view audience, “and beat a hole in his face for 25 minutes or until he gets up.”
Silva produced a stunning ending to his ninth straight title defense, inducing a submission from Sonnen while lying on his back and being pummeled with less than two minutes remaining in the fifth and final round. He trailed on all four cards when refs ruled that Sonnen tapped his own leg in the signal for submission from a triangle choke at 3 minutes, 10 seconds of the fifth round.
“I knew I was losing all through the four rounds,” Silva said through a translator moments after it was over. “But I had to keep fighting. No excuses, but I hurt my ribs” leading up to the fight, and “my doctor told me I shouldn’t fight. But I came out here for the fans.”
The crowd at Oracle Arena, though, seemed very much in Silva’s corner. He entered the ring to a loud chorus of cheers during pre-fight ceremonies while Sonnen was resoundingly booed.
For all the pre-fight talking, Sonnen stared solemnly downward when the two fighters met for instructions, while Silva looked directly at his opponent.
Celtics Sign Shaquille O’Neal
by Administrator on Aug.05, 2010, under Basketball
Celtics signed 7-foot-1, 325-pound Shaquille O’Neal on Wednesday, adding the 15-time All-Star to a team needing his size with center Kendrick Perkins recovering from knee surgery that could sideline him until February.
The deal with the free agent center is for two years and about $3 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said on condition of anonymity because no details were released.
“I am honored to be joining the Celtics,” O’Neal said in a statement issued by the club. “I have played against Paul, Ray, Kevin, Rajon, and Jermaine for many years and it will be great to be able to call them my teammates. I cannot wait to get to Boston to get started in pursuit of another championship.”
Shaq, the top pick in the 1992 draft by Orlando, averaged 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 53 games for Cleveland last season.
Rafael Marquez signed with MLS New York Red Bulls
by Administrator on Aug.03, 2010, under Soccer
Mexican national team captain Rafael Marquez signed Monday with Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls, two days after he was released by Barcelona.
The 31-year-old defender joined former Barcelona teammate Thierry Henry on the Red Bulls. Henry made his MLS debut Saturday at Houston, forming an impressive front line with Juan Pablo Angel.
Marquez, who may play midfield for the Red Bulls, was to be introduced at a news conference Tuesday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison.
He had 13 goals in 242 matches with Barcelona, helping win two Champions League titles, four Spanish league championships, a European Supercup and a Copa del Rey trophy. Before joining the Spanish power, he was with Monaco from 1999-03.
Manchester United’s midfielder Anderson pulled from burning car
by Administrator on Aug.02, 2010, under Soccer
Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been pulled unconscious from the wreckage of a burning car moments before it exploded, according to reports.
Anderson is said to have spent several hours in the hospital after the crash on a rural road in Braga, Portugal.Witnesses said the Premier League star owed his life to being pulled “lifeless” from the vehicle shortly before it went up in flames.
Local reports confirms the 22-year-old had spent the night at the Sardinha Biba nightclub before leaving in an Audi R8.
The crash is believed to have happened at 7 a.m. when the car came off the road and hit the wall of a farm before flying into a field.
