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    Packers Trade Brett Favre to the New York Jets

    Posted August 7, 2008 by nick
    Found in: Breaking News, NFL

    The Brett Favre drama has finally ended.Brett Favre Traded to the New York Jets

    The Green Bay Packers traded arguably the greatest quarterback of all-time to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional fourth round pick in next year’s draft. That could change to a first round pick if Favre plays 80% of the snaps and if the Jets make the Super Bowl.

    The Packers stood by their word, sticking to unproven Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback and moving forward with him. After years of waiting for Brett Favre to make up his mind on whether to retire or comeback, they were finally fed up. An interesting move, because of the caliber of player Favre is. Now he’ll be playing in front of the bright lights of Broadway rather than the yellow tint of cheese heads.

    The move also means that Chad Pennington’s days in New York are limited, as the ownership has already hinted at cutting or trading away the former starting quarterback. Pennington is due to make $9 million this season, but the Jets need to make room for Favre’s $12.8 million salary, making Pennington expendable.

    The Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the front runners in the Brett Favre sweepstakes, despite Favre saying he’d like to stay within the division. The Packers went as far away as possible, shipping him to the AFC with the only chance of them meeting would be in the Super Bowl. A long shot since the Jets play in a division of powerhouses such as the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

    Well, it was a good run in Green Bay for Favre. He now takes his 275 straight regular and postseason starts to Broadway. Now lets see if he can continue his legacy and ignite a team that hasn’t had a superstar quarterback since Joe Namath.

    I hope he does.

    Source. SI

    LeBron James’ Price to Play in Europe: $50 Million a Year

    Posted August 6, 2008 by nick
    Found in: Breaking News, NBA

    For those of you unaware of a recent trend, there are some talented NBA players going overseas to play in Europe and for bigger paychecks. Josh Childress and CarlosLeBron James Arroyo are just a couple of notable names.

    And it’s just a matter of time before some marquee names make the trip across the Atlantic. But what is a superstar’s price before they go play against lesser competition?

    For LeBron James, that number is $50 million…a year.

    James becomes a free agent at the end of the 2009-2010 season with many teams already clearing up some salary cap space in hopes of a potential run for one of the best players in the world. And he’s sure to command close to $20 million a year, with him already due to make around $13 million this season. Twenty will already be a reach for many teams, but $50 million would be too much. Or would it?

    I’m sure there will be some Euro team that has no talent willing to bring over the star power of James for only a season at his asking price. Maybe at $50 million or close to it.

    Lets see if James really is greedy enough to take his skills to inferior competition. Everybody has a price, but when you’re already making over $20 million a season with endorsements, it’s a bit ridiculous to jump ship for more money.

    When you’re a pro, isn’t it about playing against the best, not playing for the most money?

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    Michael Jordan Says Kobe Would Not Even be a Contest

    Posted August 5, 2008 by nick
    Found in: Videos, MLB

    Michael Jordan

    We’ve all tried to compare basketball greats of yesterday, with those of today. Who would win in a 1-on-1 matchup? Lucky for our generation, we were able to witness arguably the greatest basketball player Michael Jordan play. And in this recent clip, someone yelled out and asked the question, who would win, Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan? His Airness replied:

    “Kobe would win because I’m older. In my prime? Not even a contest. Lets just say I have a better chance of stopping him, than him stopping me.”

    Check out the clip of Jordan performing in front of this group of kids at UCSB.

    Finally when someone asks Jordan to dunk, he gives the people what they came for. It’s a bit long, but you’ll live.


    YouTube - Watch 

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    Trouble Continues for Rampage Jackson

    Posted August 4, 2008 by nick
    Found in: MMA

    And the hits just keep on coming for Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.Rampage Jackson

    Remember not too long ago, Mr. Jackson went on a rampage on a California freeway, striking multiple cars. Well, after all the tests, the police found no alcohol or drugs in his system and released him on bail. To think he would even do all the damage he did sober is what’s suprising. Maybe he has taken too many knees to the head.

    Just when he thought he might have been in the clear, the situation has taken a turn.

    One of the people Jackson struck that day, Holli Griggs, has now suffered a miscarriage. Jackson has yet to be sued and Griggs has yet to file any charges, but I’m sure we haven’t heard the end of this story.

    This hasn’t been Jackson’s year. First he loses his UFC title belt and now this. It should be interesting to watch this all unfold.

    Source: Deadspin

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    “They have to be staring at the award…Right?”

    Posted August 4, 2008 by nick
    Found in: Humor, Photos of the Week

    Tell us what you’d say!

     

    Greg Oden and Kevin Durant

     

    What would you say? Write us your caption and post them in our comments!

     

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    This Week in Sports Blogs

    Posted August 1, 2008 by nick
    Found in: This Week in Sports Blogs

    Ron Artest

    This week in sports blogs and news:

    This week on the Smarter Sports Blog we covered:

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    Orel Hershiser Brings the Pain to Announcing

    Posted July 28, 2008 by nick
    Found in: Humor, MLB

    Orel Hersheiser

    I know I wasn’t the only one who was a bit freaked out last night from the Yankees and Red Sox pregame show on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball.

    I couldn’t understand why I was not paying attention to the commentators, then it hit me. It was because I was trying to figure out what was going on with Orel Hershiser’s nose. Then last night I woke up in a cold sweat from a nightmare from Orel’s haunting, Satanic face. I swear the man looks he’s going to jump up and bite my ankles.

    With the high angle ESPN was using to shoot these guys, it made me think of Orel as a little rottweiler and Jim Miller kind of looked like the little Keebler elf without his little, funny hat.

    Great, now I want a cookie. Be right back.

    Orel Hersheiser and Jim Miller

    “I wonder if she can tell I’m staring”

    Posted July 28, 2008 by nick
    Found in: Humor, Photos of the Week

    Tell us what you’d say!

    Anna Kournikova

    What would you say? Write us your caption and post them in our comments!

     

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    This Week in Sports Blogs

    Posted July 25, 2008 by nick
    Found in: This Week in Sports Blogs

     Anquan Boldin

    This week in sports blogs and news:

    • Girl ejected from tennis match. Dad was coaching through earpiece - Larry Brown Sports
    • Anquan Boldin says he won’t resign with the Cardinals - Fox Sports
    • Warriors sign Monta Ellis to $66 million - SI
    • The True Life of Reilly - Deadspin
    • Photos of CFL Cheerleaders cause coach to quit - SportsByBrooks
    • NBA to offer more European trends next year - The Sports Hernia
    • Army keeps Lions draft pick from playing - Yahoo Sports
    • Get your New York Yankees updates here - Yankees Chick

    This week on the Smarter Sports Blog we covered:

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    Josh Childress Goes to Greece for More Money

    Posted July 24, 2008 by nick
    Found in: Breaking News, NBA

    Apparently playing with the best in the world doesn’t mean much when a team throws you a ton ofJosh Childress bolts for Greece and more Money cash.

    Even if it means going to Greece.

    Josh Childress, now formerly of the Atlanta Hawks, gave up millions in the NBA to only get more millions in Greece to play for the Olympiakos.

    Despite being a solid player in the NBA, Childress was never a star after being chosen sixth overall by the Hawks in 2004 out of Stanford. With the Hawks offering him a contract that was over the mid-level amount, which is at $5.5 million, Childress opted to go overseas for lesser competition and a three-year, $20 million contract. The contract also allows him to opt out after each year if he chose to do so.

    Good move for Childress. Why not go to Greece and make a bigger name for yourself and get paid more in the process? If he doesn’t like it, then come back over to the states, still get paid millions and pick up where you left off.

    Oh the hard decisions some people have to make in life. Athletes have it so rough.

    Childress averaged 11.8 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Hawks last season.

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