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Turkoglu to Trail Blazers

Posted by Chris on July 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

“Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement in principle to join the Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources. Although a verbal commitment may be announced sooner, the terms of the contract cannot be finalized until Wednesday, when the NBA informs teams what the 2009-10 salary cap will be. “

Read the rest of this article,”Turkoglu, Blazers agree” at ESPN.go.com.

This is a big move for the Trail Blazers, solidifying a solid player here, and most importantly a winner and good teammate. Will be interesting to see him play with Brandon Roy.

Filed under Headlines, NBA

United Football League Considers Vick

Posted by Jason on July 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

NEW YORK — When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.

Michael Huyghue, the commissioner of the new four-team league, says the UFL is willing to give Vick a place to play — provided there are no pending legal issues. His rights belong to the Orlando franchise.

“One of the things that is important in our premiere season is to showcase the quality of talent and the coaches, and to be able to show outstanding players who find themselves in this quagmire the NFL creates,” Huyghue said. “Michael Vick might be that kind of player because he is … a phenomenal talent, but he needs transitionining back into the NFL.

Read the rest of this article titled, “New league to consider signing Vick“, by ESPN.go.com.

All I have to say about this article is, “Not in the NFL gets him first.”

Filed under Headlines, NFL

Bees Swarm Astro-Padres Game

Posted by Jason on July 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

SAN DIEGO — It was the kind of late-inning buzz that none of the players had experienced before.

The Houston Astros — who once had the “Killer Bs” — beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of bees took over left field at Petco Park.

Read the rest of this article, “After swarm of bees causes 52-minute delay, Astros finish off Padres” at ESPN.go.com

Filed under Headlines, MLB

Lance Armstrong Doping Tests

Posted by Jason on July 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

PARIS — The Tour de France hasn’t even started and Lance Armstrong was squarely in the headlines Friday.

First, France’s sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be “particularly monitored” in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France this year.

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Armstrong

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Sastre

Then, speaking in Monaco, where the Tour starts Saturday, defending champion Carlos Sastre said Armstrong could use a lesson in respect after the Texan reportedly called the race last year “a bit of a joke” in a book.

Read the rest of this article, “Seven-time champ in pre-race spotlight” at ESPN.go.com

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SportsSoundOff.net

Posted by Jason on July 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

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Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to announce the launch of SportsSoundOff.net! For those of you who don’t remember, SportsSoundOff.net was first launched almost two years ago, but was shut down due to lack of experience from the operators. Well, those who are experienced now run the site, and we are ready to start posting!

We will be posting a lot from all different types of categories, with a lot of them being added along the way. Check back to see our posts!

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