Boston Power Surge
The Boston Red Sox dynamic hitting (Lead MLB in hits, runs scored, total bases, runs batted in, batting average, and on-base plus slugging percentage) has guided them to a first place tie with the Baltimore Orioles, in the A.L. East.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Romero finds new home
Former Phillies RP J.C. Romero has signed a minor leauge contract with the Nationals. Romero has been good against lefties but has struggled. This was a good pickup for Washington and when they call up Romero this adds depth to there pitching.
Cavs send Hickson to Kings for Casspi
The Cavs have traded forward J.J. Hickson to the Sacremento Kings for Forward OOmir Casspi and a future first round draft pick. This was a fair deal for both teams and improves the spot for eachother too. The Cavs before had tried to trade Hickson but finally found that the Kings wanted him.
NBA Draft 1st round
Here are this years NBA draft results. The cavs chose pg Kyrie Irving as #1 pick. Timberwolves chose forward Derrick Williams at #2, followed by Jazz drafting center Enes Kanter, Cavs picked PF Tristan Thompson, Raptors got center Jonas Valanciunas, Wizards chosed SF Jan Vessely, Kings picked PF Bismack Biyomobo, Pistons took PG Brandon Knight at #9, Bobcats took PG Kemba Walker, Bucks picked PG Jimmer Fredette, Warriors chose SG Klay Thompson, Jazz took SG Alex Burk, Suns got PF Markieff, Rockets got PF Marcus Morris, Pacers grabbed SF Kawhi Leonard, 76ers took C Nikola Vucevic, Knicks picked Iman Shumpert, Wizards got SF Chris Singelton, Bobcats picked PF Tobias Harris, Timberwolves picked PF Donatas Motieejunas, Trail Blazers picked SG Nolan Smith, Nuggets picked Kenneth Faried, Rockets took SF Nikola Mirotic, Thunder grabbed PG Reggie Jackson, Celtics got SG Mashon Brooks, Mavericks got Jordan Hamilton, Nets got PF JaJuan Johnson, Bulls took Norris Cole, Spurs picked Corey Joseph and Bulls picked SF Jimmy Butler.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Bruins win first cup since 72
After a 4-0 win against Vancouver, the Bruins had won this years stanley cup and there first since 1972. Led by Tim Thomas (37 saves no goals allowed), Patrick Bergeron(2 goals) and Brad Marchard(2 goals), the Bruins coasted to there first stanley cup since 72. This has been a great series for both teams but the Bruins pulled it off in the cup.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
MLB's recent transactions
Some recent transactions in the MLB were the Angels released struggling pitcher Scott Kazmir. The Giants signed Bill Hall who will play 2B for the injured Freddy Sanchez and the Marlins signed 2B Jose Lopez to a minor leauge contract.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Mavs win first title
Dirk Nowitzki is finally an NBA champion and so are the Mavs. After a 105-95 win against the Heat, the Mavs have finally done it. After being falures in the playoffs for a long period of time the Mavs finally got there chance against the Heat. After losing to the Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals the Mavericks got revenge by defeating Miami 4 games to 2. Terry led Dallas with 27 points off the bench to lead Dallas in the win. For Miami, LeBron James scored 21 points. LeBron will have to wait another year to get his championship. This has been a great Finals game and good luck for all teams next year.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Shaq retires
After 19 seasons as a center for the Magic, Lakers, Heat, Cavs, and Celtics Shaq finally retires. During his career he has 4 NBA finals rings and 28,596 career points and tons of nicknames. He won 3 titles with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers and won another down in Miami with Dwayne Wade. Shaq was the number one pick in 1992 by the Orlando Magic and was a 15 time all star, 1993 rookie of the year, NBA Finals MVP 3 times, 2000 NBA MVPis 5th all time in points. Shaq is known as the The Diesel, Shaq Fu, Superman, The Big Daddy, The Big Shaqtus, and The Big Shamrock. Shaq had a wonderful career and might as well be in the NBA hall of fame too.
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