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Josh Luchs was a professional sports agent for 20-odd years and represented more than 60 NFL players… He also gave his players cash, meals and concert tickets and now he wants to set the record straight. Did he have a Jerry Maguire moment or what? It’s a very interseting and revealing read that blatantly names names and calls people out. Read a quick excerpt below and be sure to click through to read the whole story at SportsIllustrated.com: continue reading...
It’s official. Finally. continue reading...
We all know that Tim Tebow is God’s homie and all, and that upon being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of last month’s NFL entry draft he immediately became the most highly scrutinized third-string QB in the history of football despite the fact that he probably should have been drafted in the third round and converted into a tight end. But the fact that Teebs has basically created a cottage industry and sated a community-wide need by helping them purge bad memories of a frustrating since-dealt player and saving people money all at the same time? He should get Denver’s starting job just for that. continue reading...
The tragic news of Chris Henry’s sudden death was yet another reminder that fame and success in the sports world isn’t a shelter from the reality that life is precious and any second could be your last. Today we look at a number of athletes who left us early. continue reading...
All he’s gotta do is turn around the LA Clippers… yikes. Read more from ESPN.com:
LAS VEGAS — They were there for Blake Griffin, and they didn’t even get to see him play. Fans started lining up at an autograph booth in the Thomas & Mack Center concourse before the Los Angeles Clippers’ summer league game, and they stayed there until Griffin arrived some 20 minutes after the game ended, sat down and started signing jerseys, cards, basketballs, shirts and programs. The line extended past concession stands and entry portals, with more fans breaking ranks to get a glimpse of the Clippers’ No. 1 pick. A team official said he’s never seen anything like it for one of their players at summer league. continue reading...
From LATimes.com:
Derrick Rose was the runaway winner of the NBA rookie of the year award, with 111 of 120 first-place votes for 574 total points. The Chicago Bulls breakout star is playing in his hometown after a standout college career at Memphis. continue reading...
Can you say backfire? From FoxSports.com:
NEW YORK (AP) - At new Yankee Stadium, the best seats in the park have turned out to be the emptiest. continue reading...
1. Ryan Leaf, Chargers (1998)
2. Lawrence Phillips, Rams (1996)
3. Art Schlichter, Colts (1982)
4. Heath Shuler, Redskins (1994)
5. Charles Rogers, Lions (2003)
6. Keith McCants, Buccaneers (1990)
7. Johnny “Lam” Jones, Jets (1980)
8. Mike Junkin, Browns (1987)
9. Bo Matthews, Chargers (1974)
10. Jerry Tagge, Packers (1972)
11. Jim Drukenmiller, 49ers (1997)
12. Andre Ware, Lions (1990)
13. Reggie Rogers, Lions (1987)
14. Joe Profit, Falcons (1971)
15. Huey Richardson, Steelers (1991)
16. Peter Warrick, Bengals (2000)
17. David Klingler, Bengals (1992)
18. Derek Brown, Giants (1992)
19. Tim Couch, Browns (1999)
20. Curtis Enis, Bears (1998)
21. Steve Niehaus, Seahawks (1976)
22. Blair Thomas, Jets (1990)
23. Kelly Stouffer, Cardinals (1987)
24. Tony Sacca, Cardinals (1992)
25. Tim Worley, Steelers (1989)
26. Jack Thompson, Bengals (1979)
27. Walt Patulski, Bills (1972)
28. Tony Mandarich, Packers (1989)
29. Todd Blackledge, Chiefs (1983)
30. Aaron Gibson, Lions (1999)
31. Todd Marinovich, Raiders (1991)
32. Andre Johnson, Redskins (1996)
33. Leeland McElroy, Cardinals (1996)
34. Craig Powell, Browns (1995)
35. Mike Elkins, Chiefs (1999)
36. Russell Erxleben, Saints (1979)
37. Patrick Bates, Raiders (1993)
38. Dan McGwire, Seahawks (1991)
39. Trezelle Jenkins, Chiefs (1995)
40. Cade McNown, Bears (1999)
41. Reggie Rembert, Jets (1990)
42. Akili Smith, Bengals (1999)
43. Mike Mamula, Eagles (1995)
44. Jonathan Sullivan, Saints (2003)
45. John Clay, Raiders (1987)
46. Alex Van Dyke, Jets (1996)
47. Maurice Clarett, Broncos (2005)
48. David LaFleur, Cowboys (1997)
49. Jon Harris, Eagles (1997)
50. Michael Westbrook, Redskins (1995)
read it all on ESPN. Here’s a clip on Ryan Leaf: continue reading...
Time Warner takes a page from the book of “give people what they want”
Enter SI Vault. If you are wondering what SI Vault is, as the name would imply, it’s 54 years of Sports Illustraded’s covers, images, stories and much more. If an image is worth a thousand words, what would 54 years’ worth of images be worth? continue reading...
Top quarterback recruit settles on Buckeyes after taking month to decide continue reading...
