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Posted in NHL, Signings, Transactions on Aug 2nd, 2010
The Chicago Blackhawks won a Stanley Cup with Antti Niemi as their goalie. Great, right? Re-sign him, right? Not really. First of all, he’s not that good and they won in spite of him rather than because of him (thank you to the Philadelphia Flyers for having Michael Leighton in their net). Second of all, [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 29th, 2010
The Broncos took a huge chance when they selected Florida QB Tim Tebow in the first round of the NFL Draft this past April. Depending on who you ask, he is either a sure-fire Hall of Famer or a complete bust waiting to happen. But the Broncos took that leap and were “that team.” As [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 29th, 2010
The Oakland Raiders have one less thing to worry about now as training camp looms. The team has announced that they have signed first-round pick Rolando McClain, who they took eighth overall out of Alabama. Other than that, they don’t offer much more information. But, now they can go back to worrying about more important [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 28th, 2010
The San Diego Chargers have had their public issues with player contracts this offseason. WR Vincent Jackson is not happy with his deal, nor is tackle Marcus McNeil. But, the Chargers did make one player happy recently. Specifically, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that the team gave Antonio Gates an extension. “Filed to Espn: Antonio Gates [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 28th, 2010
Former Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen has signed a four-year deal with the Carolina Panthers today, according to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter. A league source tells PFT that his bonus is $2.533 million and the fourth year of his deal has an escalator of $2.85 million in 2013. This is probably a very different contract than [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 27th, 2010
Starting today’s training camp, the Philadelphia Eagles were just two rookies short. First-round pick Brandon Graham was yet to sign, as was second rounder Nate Allen. Well, the Eagles now have only one unsigned draft pick because the team has announced that they’ve agreed to a four-year deal with Allen. “He’s a smart kid. He’s [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 20th, 2010
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that they have signed DT Brian Price. Drafted No. 35 overall in the second round of the 2010 draft, Price is currently the highest NFL draft pick to get signed. “I’m glad my agent got the deal done, so now I can concentrate on having a great training camp,” [...]
Posted in NHL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 19th, 2010
You read that right. Ilya Kovalchuk has re-signed with the New Jersey Devils and it’s an insane contract. The NHL’s CBA is a complete joke and teams are abusing it constantly. Kovalchuk signed a 17-year (you read that corrently), $100-plus million contract with the Devils that will keep him in a red jersey until he’s [...]
Posted in NBA, Signings, Transactions on Jul 19th, 2010
Raja Bell, who once stomped on yours truly in a pickup basketball game at Boston University (he even alley oop dunked on me), is rejoining the Utah Jazz, whom he played for from 2003-2005. He’s getting a three-year deal for roughly $10 million. “Well, Raja, I just want to say short and sweetly, ‘Very sincerely, [...]
Posted in NBA, Signings, Transactions on Jul 14th, 2010
The new owner of the New Jersey Nets, Mikhail Prokhorov, obviously watches a lot of NBA basketball. The latest evidence that this guy knows exactly what he’s doing? He hired former Philadelphia 76ers GM Billy King to be his new general manager. He has all of the qualities we’ve been looking for in a candidate: [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 7th, 2010
The New York Jets and D’Brickashaw Ferguson have apparently agreed to a six-year, $60 million contract, according to Adam Schefter. “Whoa: Jets reached agreement with OT D’Brickashaw Ferguson on a six-year, $60 million extension that includes $34.8 million in gtd money,” he tweets. The left tackle made his first Pro Bowl in 2009 after being [...]
Posted in NBA, Signings, Transactions on Jul 7th, 2010
ESPN’s J.A. Adande is reporting that the Chicago Bulls will be signing free agent big man Carlos Boozer. Reports are that it’s a five-year, $80 million deal. “Boozer to Bulls is “done deal”,” Adande tweets. Since the Bulls have so far failed to land Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh or LeBron James, they turned their sites [...]
Posted in NFL, Signings, Transactions on Jul 7th, 2010
The New York Jets have become the first team in the NFL to sign a second-round draft pick this summer. According to Adam Caplan of Scout.com, the Jets have roped in guard Vladimir Ducasse from UMass. “Source: The Jets and second-round pick OL Vladimir Ducasse have agreed to a four-year deal worth $3.25 million….,” he [...]
Posted in NBA, Signings, Transactions on Jul 7th, 2010
Future NBA MVP Kevin Durant has agreed to a five-year extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to his own Twitter page. “Exstension for 5 more years wit the thunder….God Is Great, me and my family came a long way…I love yall man forreal, this a blessing!” he wrote. PHOTO CAPTION: Seattle Supersonics fans must be [...]
Posted in NBA, Signings, Transactions on Jul 7th, 2010
After 764 rumors circulated the web and other media outlets, it seems we finally have one that will stand pat. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will become teammates in the city of Miami. This latest rumor is being reported by ESPN’s Chris Broussard and also ESPN’s Shelley [...]
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