Monday, November 28, 2011

Tentative NBA labor deal reached

Link- http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7281052/nba-owners-players-tentative-agreement
Sports World: This allows players to get back to what they love doing and by getting them the most out of it. This allows people to get back to work because many people were unemployed for many weeks and could not support there family
Question: Is there a chance this deal doesn't work out?
Summary: The Owners and player came to an agreement allowing this year NBA season to be played. The season was in danger of not being played because the players and owners had a very different idea of fair pay for the league. This deal will resolve everything
Alternative- Player and Owners agree on new deal
Source: ESPN

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Ndamukong Suh to be banned 2 games?

Link-http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7286514/at-least-2-game-ban-likely-ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-sources-say
Alternate: Suh finally gets a suspension
Sports World: He was the first pick of last years draft and he is already getting into trouble. He might cause problems with his teammates and cause him to get traded/sign with a different team. He needs to get his act together.
Question: Will this happen again? 
Summary:  Suh did a cheap shot during the game on Thursday. While the other player was down Suh stomped on his chest getting him kicked out of the game and most likely get a 2 game suspension. This will affect there team because next week they need him because they are playing a great team. 
Source: ESPN

Monday, November 21, 2011

Penguins' Sidney Crosby back Monday

Link-http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/7261380/sidney-crosby-pittsburgh-penguins-return-monday-new-york-islanders
Alternate: Crosby's Finally Back!
Sports World: This means the best hockey player in the league is back on the ice and ready to bring his team back to the Stanley Cup. He is the deadliest player in the world. He will be limited but he will be in the lineup for the first time for over a year.
Question: Will he get re-injuried 
Summary: Sidney Crosby is back from the concussion he got from around a year ago. He will be played limited but he is in the lineup. He was on record past last year when he got injured and his team went from the best team to just an average team.
Source: ESPN

Jay Cutler has broken thumb

Link-http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/7263009/sources-chicago-bears-jay-cutler-likely-miss-rest-regular-season
Alternate:  Bears season is most likely over
Sports World: This gives other teams an advantage to make a late run at the playoffs. The Bears will be very weak with there star QB out for the year. There defense would have to step up as well as Matt Forte one of the best RB is the game.
Question: Is there any way he can make it back for the playoffs
Summary: Jay Cutler broke his thumb on his throwing hand that will keep him off the field for the remainder of the season. The Bears will have to figure out how to handle the situation because they need to find another way to win.
Source: ESPN

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

comeback player

The comeback award was established in 2001 and it is for a man or women who play collegiate basketball student-athletes in all NCAA division levels. It is for a team player or a whole team who show spirit and courage throughout the year.

Dallas Blocker was a basketball player who played for Youngstown State University and won the Jimmy V comeback award because of his strength of not giving up after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He endured chemotherapy 6 hours 5 days a week. After 7 months he was back in the starting line up for his team. He deserved this award because he beat out cancer and never gave up.

Dawn Evans a basketball player for James Madison won the Jimmy V comeback player award. She was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis a disease that attacks the kidneys. She only missed 3 out of 60 games in her career. Her determination helps her not quit and give up. This as helped her gain respect from her teammate, coaches, and medical personnel. As well as being a leader she has broke around 40 school records. She never quit and this helped her get recognized by the league.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Sources: Matt Kemp, Dodgers close

Link:http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/7233500/sources-matt-kemp-los-angeles-dodgers-160-million-deal
Alternate: Matt Kemp getting big offers
Sports World: He is a very good player and many teams want him. He can win a game for a team. He can bring a bad team from bad to a contender.
Question: Is he worth 160 million dollars?
Summary: Matt Kemp contract is up and he is wanted by many teams. He is working out a contract with the Dodgers. He is making them bring there wallets because he is asking for a lot of money. The dodger need him because he is the face of the franchise and he keeps the fans coming to the game.
Source:ESPN

Cardinals win stunner as Eagles fall again after DeSean Jackson benching

Link:http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311113021
Alternate: Again Eagles Choke
Sports World: The Eagles were suppose to be the best team in the league but they have a losing record. They need to figure something out before there players give up.
Question: Will they make the playoffs?
Summary: The eagles were in control for the whole game and they choked in the fourth quarter. This is the fifth time that they had the lead going into the fourth and they blew it.
Source: ESPN

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Yanks contact C.J. Wilson's agent

Link:http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7199034/gm-brian-cashman-new-york-yankees-contacts-agent-cj-wilson-texas-rangers
Alternate: Yankees want Wilson
Sports World: If the Yankees get Wilson there starting pitching roster could be set. The Yankees need another great pitcher because besides CC there pitcher have been inconsistent. There team has a chance to make it deep into the playoffs again this year.
Question: Do the Yankees have a chance of getting Wilson?
Summary: The Yankees need another great pitcher. They thought AJ Burnett could be that guy but he has not been producing. The time of the Yankees being the best team in baseball looks like it is coming to an end if there pitching staff doesn't get upgraded and Wilson is the man that could help them out. 
Source: ESPN

Giants shock Patriots in final seconds as Eli Manning one-ups Tom Brady

Link:http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=311106017
Alternate: Again Eli beats Brady
Sports World: This shows that the giants are one of the best teams in football and teams should be scared of them. This article reminds me of the Superbowl when Eli drives the Giants down the field in the final minutes to beat the Patriots.
Question: Can Eli keep it up?
Summary: The Giants beat the Patriots who were the huge favorite in the game but somehow the Giants stayed with the Patriots the entire game. In the final minutes the Giants drove 80 yards down the field to win the game. This is exactly like the Superbowl because the Giants drive down the field with only two minutes left.
Source: ESPN

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Sam Bradford hopes to play Sunday

link: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7183108/sam-bradford-st-louis-rams-limited-hoping-play-sunday
sports world: If Bradford doesn't play the rams are at a disadvantage because he is a better QB then Feeley.
alternate: Sam Bradford optimistic about playing Sunday.
summary: This article is all about Sam Bradford and if he will play Sunday. The Rams are hoping Bradford can play because he is the QB of the future for the Rams. But they are being very careful with him because the Rams aren't looking to good about making the playoffs.
source: ESPN
question: Are the Rams at a disadvantage if Bradford plays?