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Aaron Hernandez Search Warrant Documents Released

Aaron Hernandez Search Warrant Documents Released

On Tuesday, search warrants released in the Aaron Hernandez murder investigation revealed Hernandez slammed the door to his mansion shut and locked it behind him when officers first told him they were conducting a death investigation.  Hernandez has pled not

Cavs Gamble Bynum Will Be their Center

Cavs Gamble Bynum Will Be their Center

With star point guard Kyrie Irving in place, the Cleveland Cavaliers had the opportunity to use the top pick in the recent NBA Draft to nail down the center position with Nerlens Noel, or at least Cody Zeller or Alex

Owner Accused of Tax Fraud Refuses to Sell Team

Owner Accused of Tax Fraud Refuses to Sell Team

Last October, Jimmy Haslam’s purchase of the Cleveland Browns brought a much needed fresh perspective to the franchise that has struggled to put a winning product on the field. Now, a cloud hangs over the owner who had hoped to

Shaq: Howard Couldn't Handle 'Bright Lights' in L.A.

Shaq: Howard Couldn't Handle 'Bright Lights' in L.A.

Former Laker great Shaquille O’Neal, who, like Howard, came to Los Angeles from Orlando, said Dwight Howard just could not handle the pressures of playing basketball for the Lakers in Los Angeles.  “It was expected,” O’Neal said over the weekend of

Military Man with NFL Dream Receiving 'Hate Mail'

Military Man with NFL Dream Receiving 'Hate Mail'

Eric Kettani, a Navy reservist, had an NFL dream, a dream he is now pursuing with the Washington Redskins. Unfortunately for him, many seem to have a problem with that aspiration. The former Naval standout has been trying to break

Howard Leaves Lakers: Houston 'the Best Place for Me'

Howard Leaves Lakers: Houston 'the Best Place for Me'

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard confirmed on Twitter on Friday night that he will indeed be signing with the Houston Rockets:  I’ve decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel its the best place for

NBA News and Notes: Jefferson to the Bobcats

NBA News and Notes: Jefferson to the Bobcats

Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats finally landed a coveted free agent when Utah Jazz big man Al Jefferson committed to sign with the team once the moratorium is lifted. The forward/center averaged 17.8 points and 9.2 rebounds per game

Bloomberg Presides Over Hot Dog Eating Contest

Bloomberg Presides Over Hot Dog Eating Contest

In New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg presided on July 4 over the annual Coney Island Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, at which winner Joey Chestnut scarfed down 69 hot dogs. Sonya Thomas, known as the

Report: Jay-Z Disses Scott Boras in Rap Song

Report: Jay-Z Disses Scott Boras in Rap Song

Rapper and sports agent Jay-Z has reportedly dissed fellow sports agent Scott Boras in a rap song off his new album, which will be released on Thursday. According to ESPN, Jay-Z, on the song “Crown,” reportedly raps, “Scott Boras, you over

Bledsoe, Redick Traded

Bledsoe, Redick Traded

Eric Bledsoe has been mentioned in countless trade scenarios over the past year plus. Now, he has finally been dealt.  The Los Angeles Clippers finally traded the dynamic young guard whose talents were wasted behind one of the best floor

Hernandez Moved to New Cell Away from General Prison Population

Hernandez Moved to New Cell Away from General Prison Population

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been moved to a single cell in jail with no cellmates because of his high-profile status.  According to the Bristol County Sheriff, Hernandez has to be careful with “people in prison

Report: Howard Asks Rockets to Build 'Big Three'

Report: Howard Asks Rockets to Build 'Big Three'

The Houston Rockets met with superstar free agent Dwight Howard Monday in the hopes of luring their long coveted big man to the franchise. However, according to ESPN, the controversial star had a request of the Rockets: add another star

Report: Chris Paul to Sign $107 Million Extension

Report: Chris Paul to Sign $107 Million Extension

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Chris Paul is expected to agree to terms on a $107 million extension that will keep in him Los Angeles for another five years. Though he cannot sign the contract until July 10, he can agree

Rockets Sending Entourage to Meet with Howard

Rockets Sending Entourage to Meet with Howard

The Houston Rockets have been salivating and positioning to get Dwight Howard on their roster for nearly two years, and they are going to waste little time in free agency to make their opening pitch. On Monday, the same day

3rd Man Arrested in Hernandez Case

3rd Man Arrested in Hernandez Case

(AP) 3rd man arrested in case involving ex-NFL playerBy DAVE COLLINS and PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated PressBRISTOL, Conn.Massachusetts State Police say a man sought in connection with the murder case against former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been arrested

Bill Raftery Kisses ESPN Goodbye, Moves to Fox Sports 1

Bill Raftery Kisses ESPN Goodbye, Moves to Fox Sports 1

On Thursday, Fox Sports 1 announced the hiring of legendary college basketball announcer Bill Raftery from ESPN to be the network’s lead analyst for Big East college basketball games.  Raftery will team up with dynamic play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson on

Report: Celtics Agree to Trade Pierce, Garnett to Nets

Report: Celtics Agree to Trade Pierce, Garnett to Nets

The Boston Celtics have reportedly agreed to send Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade that rocked Draft night.  The Brooklyn Nets named Jason Kidd as coach, and Thursday suddenly became the best team

Final Rankings of top 96 NBA Draft Prospects

Final Rankings of top 96 NBA Draft Prospects

Going into Thursday’s NBA Draft (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET), Breitbart Sports completes the most comprehensive scientific projection of how much each players is likely to help his new NBA team. Previous posts have covered which player is the best physical

Yankees GM to A-Rod: 'Shut the F*ck Up'

Yankees GM to A-Rod: 'Shut the F*ck Up'

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was enraged when he found out on Tuesday that Alex Rodriguez, who may soon be suspended by Major League Baseball for potentially having used performance-enhancing drugs again, tweeted that he was ready to

UCLA Wins NCAA-Record 109th Title in Team Sports

UCLA Wins NCAA-Record 109th Title in Team Sports

When UCLA defeated Mississippi State to win the College World Series for the first time on Tuesday, it was the storied university’s 109th NCAA title in team sports, which is a record. Only one other school has even won 100

ACC Replaces Big East for Bowl in Yankee Stadium

ACC Replaces Big East for Bowl in Yankee Stadium

(AP) ACC stakes a claim to NYC with Pinstripe BowlBy RALPH D. RUSSOAP College Football WriterNEW YORKThe Atlantic Coast Conference is staking a claim to New York City by adding the Pinstripe Bowl to its postseason lineup. The conference and