Here’s a blast from the past from the video vault – Reggie Bush gets absolutely hammered by Eagles’ defensive back Sheldon Brown in the 2006 NFL Divisional Playoffs. Check out more video clips.
Month: July 2008 (Page 30 of 39)
MLB:
– The Chicago Cubs added a significant piece to their starting rotation Tuesday, acquiring Oakland A’s pitcher Rich Harden in a six-player swap that also netted the club Chad Gaudin.
– Speaking of the Cubs, Ryan Dempster continued his domination at Wrigley on Tuesday, striking out five and yielding just one earned run over 7.0 innings of work in Chicago’s 7-3 win over the Reds. Dempster is now a staggering 10-0 at home, although he’s yet to win a game on the road thus far.
– The Rays have dropped two in a row after being shutout by the Yankees, 5-0. Andy Pettitte won his 10th game of the year, allowing no runs off four hits in 8.0 innings of work. With the Red Sox’ 6-5 win over Minnesota, Tampa is just 3.0 games up on Boston in the AL East.
– Miguel Cabrera had himself quite a night, going 4 for 4 with two dingers, three RBI and two runs scored in the Tigers’ 9-2 thrashing of Cleveland. Ivan Rodriguez and Marcus Thames also homered for Detroit.
– SI cover jinx anyone? The Giants’ young phenom Tim Lincecum was 10-1 entering Tuesday night, but was roughed up by the Mets, allowing four runs on nine hits over six innings. New York shutout San Fran 7-0.
NFL:
– Brandon Marshall’s troubles continue. Apparently the Broncos’ receiver was ticketed by Denver police for more traffic violations in June.
– Plaxico Burress vows to be on time for Giants’ training camp.
The Cubs officially answered the Brewers’ recent acquisition of pitcher C.C. Sabathia by nabbing a quality starter of their own. Chicago acquired A’s pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin in exchange for RHP Sean Gallagher, OF Matt Murton, INF Eric Patterson and C Josh Donaldson.
The Cubs weren’t scared off by the fact that Harden has had six stints on the disabled list over the past three-plus seasons.
“Obviously there’s some risk involved,” Hendry told Chicago reporters. “He’s missed some time but he’s never had any surgery. We did extensive work with their doctors.”
Harden said he was excited about joining the Cubs but said his emotions were mixed.“I think it’ll be good,” Harden said. ” They’re a good team and they’ve got a chance to do something special. It’s tough leaving here at the same time. I’ve been here my whole career.”
Gaudin, expected to join Chicago’s bullpen, was less than thrilled in May when the A’s switched him from starting to relieving. He left McAfee Coliseum on Tuesday before reporters could find him for comment.
This was a tremendous move for the Cubs. Harden is a stud when healthy and Chicago sorely needed another arm in their rotation. Harden, Carlos Zambrano, Ryan Dempster and Ted Lilly make up a terrific starting four and certainly one that would allow them to make a deep postseason run if they continue to build on their first half success.
Wow.
What looked like a two-horse race for the services of Elton Brand became a three-horse race when the Sixers freed up enough money to offer the talented forward a five-year, $82 million contract. Marc Stein’s sources say Brand is headed to Philly.
Philadelphia has secured Brand’s verbal commitment, sources said, after first reaching an agreement in principle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a trade that, according to sources, will send Sixers forward Rodney Carney, center Calvin Booth and a future first-round pick to the Wolves without Philadelphia having to take back any salary. The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that the Sixers will receive a future second-round pick in return.
That trade will shave nearly $3 million off the Sixers’ payroll next season and increase what was already substantial salary-cap space, positioning them to sign Brand to a five-year deal believed to be starting in the $14-15 million range per year. Exact figures are expected to be available later Tuesday evening when the league reveals next season’s salary-cap figure to its 30 teams and the media.
Said one source close to the process: “Elton wants to go east.”
Silly me. I thought Brand meant what he said when he told the Clippers he intended to re-sign, especially if they landed an impact player like Baron Davis. Given the success he had producing “Rescue Dawn,” I thought staying in L.A. would be a priority for him.
I was wrong. Much like Carlos Boozer (supposedly) did before him, Brand says one thing and does another. And Philly is on the rise. They can now start a formidable lineup of Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, Thaddeus Young, Brand and Samuel Dalembert.
In other news, the Warriors quickly moved on from the Brand disappointment to sign his former teammate, Corey Maggette, to a deal believed to be worth $50 million over five years.
And now that the Sixers and Brand are out of the picture, the Clippers are the last likely suitor for Josh Smith. Atlanta can match any offer the Clippers make, but L.A. can go big. Smith is not as steady as Brand, nor does he fit as well age-wise with Davis, but he’s 22 and already a top 40 PER player in the NBA. The Clippers would be wise to make a strong push for the youngster.
Lastly, in what will no doubt be viewed as small potatoes, the Magic signed Mickael Pietrus to a deal that eats up most of their mid-level exception. That sounds pretty pricey for Pietrus, but he’s sort of a poor man’s Corey Maggette, so I can see the attraction. Pietrus showed flashes while in Golden State, but he never really seemed to fit in there. The Magic signed him because he can defend at off guard and he can hit the three.
The Philadelphia 76ers must really want to add an impact player this summer. They’ve just agreed to a trade that is meant solely to clear cap space.
Philadelphia 76ers forwards Rodney Carney, Calvin Booth and a future No. 1 pick have been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves to free as much as $2 million in additional salary cap space for the Sixers to offer Elton Brand or Josh Smith, multiple league sources said.
Getting Carney and Booth off the cap gives the Sixers the chance to offer a starting salary of approximately $14 million a season. The Sixers won’t know the precise figure until the league announces next season’s salary cap on Tuesday.
If Brand is seriously considering breaking his word and signing with a team other than the Clippers, Philadelphia is an interesting destination for him. He was born and raised in upstate New York and isn’t against a move to the East Coast. The Sixers are up and coming, and with Brand in tow, they’d have a nice core to build around if you include Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young to the list.
Likewise, the Sixers would be a good destination for Josh Smith if they make him an offer than the Hawks are unwilling to match. Brand is the more established player, but Smith is already in the top 40 in PER and is just 22 years old.
My guess is that Brand returns to L.A. and the Sixers make a big offer to Smith. If the Hawks match, Philly may move on to Smith’s teammate, Josh Childress.
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