Whoa!

Are you just as dizzy as I am from yesterday’s flurry of sports news.  It felt like the hits kept coming! Our usual 24/7 sports media cycle worked overtime, if that’s even possible.  At some point throughout the day, damn near every sport climbed to the top of the fickle sports fan’s priority list.  Well, except for the NHL, but you know how that goes.

And, while I’m sure I missed some stories that are probably just as newsworthy as lots of the stories listed below, I tried hard as hell to cover as much ground as I could.  Some of the news was expected and other headlines were WTF worthy.

Time to play catch up if you missed anything mentioned below. FYI, the blue titles below link to the related story so you can get full details, if you so desire.

MLB

No-Hitter.  Ervin Santana of the Anaheim Angels pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians.  The Angels won 3-1, and no, that’s not a typo.  The Tribe scored a run via an error, steal, and wild pitch.

Carlos Beltran Trade.  After much speculation, the New York Mets finally gave Carlos Beltran his walking papers.  Beltran was traded to the San Francisco Giants.  Yes, the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants who currently lead the NL West.  Beltran will join his new team as early as today.  Since adding Beltran to the lineup, it’s hard not to take the Giants and their quest to repeat seriously, but I still don’t think it’ll be enough to beat the Phillies.

The Mets, on the other hand, well at least they’re getting a pitching prospect out the deal!

Seattle Mariners end 17-game losing streak. You never want to be the team to hand the worse team in the league its first win in almost a month.  Yet, that’s exactly who the Yankees were on Wednesday.  The struggling Seattle Mariners’ bats finally came alive and they recorded their first win since July 5th in a 7-2 victory over the Yankees.

NFL

NY Jets keep making moves. The New York Jets are once again reloading and positioning themselves nicely for another Super Bowl run.  They re-signed Santonio Holmes to a 5 year/$50 million deal.  And, talks with Nnamdi Asomugha are hot and heavy, even though the 49ers are also serious contenders to land the most desired cornerback.  The Jets also made 10 undrafted free agents’ dreams come true yesterday.  Meanwhile, we said goodbye to Kellen Clemens who signed a deal with Dan Snyder and the Redskins.

Philadelphia Eagles Have No-Shows.  While most NFL athletes were amp’d to return to work, the Eagles have a couple of players that were not — DeSean Jackson and Kevin Kolb, who have been no-shows, so far.  Jackson, who’s repped by Drew Rosenhaus, is in the final year of his rookie deal and due to make $600,000.  But, of course, he expects a new contract following last season’s performance and wants more money, now.

Meanwhile talks about Kolb being sent to the Arizona Cardinals for Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a draft pick are ongoing. SI’s Jim Trotter reported that if this deal goes down, Kolb could make $30 million in guaranteed money.  Yeah, it’s ok to laugh.  I did.  And not only did I laugh, but I also scratched my head in confusion while wondering what the purpose of the lockout was if owners were going to overspend like this.  I expect this from the NBA, but the NFL, not so much.

Another issue I have with this Kolb news is that I’m not entirely sure this helps Larry Fitzgerald’s fantasy football stock.  Last year it dropped drastically because he didn’t have a decent QB and I think he’s going to be in a similar situation if Kolb is traded to the Cardinals, but that’s another post for another day.

Donovan McNabb Trade.  Donovan McNabb was traded to the Minnesota Vikings for a sixth-round draft pick.  The announcement will officially be made today.  Why he’s the most under-appreciated and disrespected dude in the NFL, I’ll never know.  I’m just glad he’s out of Washington.  Hopefully, Minny will treat him better than Philly and DC.

BUT! with news of Sidney Rice agreeing to a five-year deal with Seattle Seahawks and rookie QB Christian Ponder waiting in the wings, it makes you wonder if McNabb once again got a raw deal.  It kinda seems like it, smh.

Wednesday’s NFL Player News.  USA Today has a great, quick summary of yesterday’s activity.  Catch up on Josh Wilson, who’s joining DeAngelo Hall in DC, and DeAngelo Williams, who’s remaining with the Panthers.  Plus, lots more!

While you were sleeping, Reggie Bush and Albert Haynesworth were traded, maybe?  While reports confirm that Reggie Bush will be taking his talents to South Beach and joining the Miami Dolphins, sources say that Bush’s trade depends on the Dolphins ability to design a new contract that Bush agrees to.  Otherwise, he may stay put in New Orleans for less money.  The Dolphins are also talking to the Denver Broncos about acquiring Kyle Orton.

Haynesworth will be joining the New England Patriots‘ defensive line in exchange for a 2013 fifth-round draft pick.  Even though the New England Patriots’ defense has been their achilles heel, they finished with a 14-2 record.  So, while their young defense may not be one of the best in the league, it’s good enough.

The addition of a veteran like Haynesworth is a pretty scary thought, especially for Jets fans like myself.  While Haynesworth had a nightmare of a season with the Redskins last year, I don’t anticipate he’ll carry that baggage with him to New England.  I hate to admit it, but this is definitely a good move for the Patriots.

Actually, the news of both of these deals makes me a little queasy.  The AFC East is a problem.  Ugh.

NBA

Jalen Rose Gets Jail Time. In the most disturbing news of the day, Jalen Rose was sentenced to 20 days in jail for a DUI charge.  Every time I think about this, I get sick to my stomach.  While I’m not excusing his poor judgment, I do believe that the judge abused her power. Rose, with no priors, should not have to serve time when he not only has a clean record, but has done so much for his hometown of Detroit; and more specifically, the youth.  Trust me, I’ve spent time in Detroit and you couldn’t pay me to return.  Well, yes you could, but the point is that Detroit is in terrible shape and needs someone who’s passionate about improving the environment that many of Detroit’s inner-city kids are accustomed.

I don’t think celebrities are above the law, but I do think the judge selected the wrong target to prove her point.  While the initial sentence of 93-days was reduced to 20, it’s still an extremely harsh punishment.  Although I’m certain Rose will emerge from this situation a stronger and better man, there’s no greater reminder or example of how ridiculous our justice system really is.

I know President Obama is a little busy dealing with the debt ceiling and John Boehner, but perhaps he can carve out time to pardon Rose and overturn this BS sentence.  If Bush could pardon John Forte, Obama can mos def make this happen.  I’m kind of joking, but not really.

Amare’e Stoudemire Joins Blogosphere.  Amar’e Stoudemire is really taking this whole NBA player turned fashionisto (?) thing seriously.  After hob nobbing it up with Anna Wintour during fashion week, and collaborating on a fashion line with Rachel Roy, he’s now entering the blogosphere.  In a partnership with Big Lead Sports, Stoudemire will have his own fashion and sports blog.

Where do I sign up?  No seriously.  I want in and am already plotting on how to make that happen.  Trust.

More NBA Players Discuss Going Overseas.  Truthfully, I’m so sick of these headlines.  We get it, the NBA’s desire to globalize the game has been so successful that the opportunities for NBA players are plentiful.  And, yeah, the growing popularity is a threat to NBA owners because the more NBA players getting paid during the lockout, the less desperate they’ll be to get a deal done. Oh, the irony.

NCAA Football

Butch Davis Fired.  North Carolina’s head football coach, Butch Davis, was fired.  Following the NCAA’s probe into the school’s program surrounding allegations that students received improper benefits and engaged in academic misconduct, the school decided that Davis and the investigation tarnished the school’s reputation.  As a result, UNC’s chancellor and athletic director agreed that terminating Davis was the best course of action.

Boise State Gets A Makeover.  When the Broncos agreed to move to the Mountain West Conference, they also agreed to discontinue wearing the blue unis and helmets at home games.  Apparently, the all blue everything on the blue turf gives the Broncos a competitive edge, according to opposing coaches.  This seems ridiculous, but whatever.   As long as the smurf turf stays, I’m good.

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