The nation of Serbia has a somber history as far as political, religious, and economic turmoil, and all the hardships associated with decades of war.
But for one native Serbian and his homeland on Sunday, there was cause for celebration to some degree, and as America celebrated their independence half a [...]
Read More →The Phillies announced Tuesday that they have placed relief pitcher Ryan Madson on the 15-day disabled list with a contusion on his pitching hand. The move was retroactive to June 19, according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Philadelphia has called up pitcher Andrew Carpenter from Triple A-Lehigh Valley in Madson’s place. Manager [...]
Read More →ESPN’s Chad Ford is reporting that the Bobcats have agreed in principle to a three-team deal with the Bucks and the Kings. In the trade, the Bucks will get Stephen Jackson as well as fellow Bobcat Shaun Livingston, Charlotte’s 19th overall pick, and the Kings’ Beno Udrih; the Bobcats will get the Kings’ [...]
Read More →“ESPNBoston.com’s Gordon Edes is reporting that Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Monday that he has talked to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez about playing a couple games in the outfield during the team’s upcoming road trip to National League stadiums in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Houston. The thinking behind this is that designated hitter [...]
Read More →“The Associated Press is reporting that the Twins have placed first baseman Justin Morneau on the disabled list with a strained left wrist. Morneau last played on Friday and when a cortisone shot he received on Sunday had yet to have its desired effect, a DL stint was inevitable. Morneau said the injury [...]
Read More →“On Sunday, the Yankees put pitcher Bartolo Colon on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. New York has called up outfielder Chris Dickerson from Triple A-Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take Colon’s spot. The injury to the 38-year old Colon occured on a seventh inning play Saturday in which he was running over [...]
Read More →In an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chipper Jones expressed disappointment and frustration that Braves’ second-year star Jason Heyward, who was scheduled to come off the disabled list on Tuesday, will not be back for another week. Heyward said that he didn’t want to return until he was 100 percent healthy. Jones emphasized [...]
Read More →ESPNChicago.com is reporting that the White Sox have placed pitcher Jake Peavy on the 15-day disabled list in a move that is retroactive to June 6. An MRI confirmed that Peavy had a mild groin strain. “You don’t want to (push) a little tear or strain or whatever it is and we got [...]
Read More →After rumors started to swirl on Wednesday that the 76ers were considering trading swingman Andre Iguodala to the Warriors for guard Monta Ellis, another potential trade partner has reportedly emerged to vie for Iguodala’s services. Sources with knowledge of such discussions told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein that the Clippers have started to push for [...]
Read More →ESPN’s Ric Bucher is reporting that the Warriors and 76ers have discussed a trade that would send Monta Ellis to Philadelphia and Andre Iguodala to Golden State, according to league sources. One of these sources has direct knowledge of the Warriors’ thinking. The trade would seemingly benefit each team significantly. If the Warriors [...]
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