The AP says Jamie Moyer, who first start with the Chicago Cubs, wants to keep his spot in the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation. The 47-year-old pitcher is currently the oldest active player in Major League Baseball. You can see his stats, which include 28 seasons, here. He has won more games than he has lost for the past five seasons. Take a look:
England fans are depressed after a goalkeeping blunder cost them a win. Goalie Rob Green failed to completely stop the ball, allowing it to roll into the net. The U.S. team deserves defensive credit for keeping England to just a single goal. Take a look:
LeBron James has failed to get his team past the Celtics. Boston eliminated Cleveland from the NBA playoffs Thursday night. The Cavs lost 94-85. LeBron had 27 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists but he also contributed nine costly turnovers. This may have been LeBron's last game with the Cavaliers as the rumor is he may become a free agent this summer. If he departs he will leave teh Cavaliers without winning a championship for Cleveland. MSNBC says LeBron betrayed his own greatness and he will remain a disappointment until he wins a title. Take a look:
Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden threw a perfect game Sunday in a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday. It was the first complete game of the young pitcher's career. You can see Braden's stats here. Take a look:
The Milwaukee Brewers handed the Pirates their worst lost in history. The Brewers won 20-0. The Brewers had 25 hits during the game. You can see the box score for the game here. Take a look:
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Edinson Volquez has been suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball. Volquez tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance. He was out much of last year after suffering an injury and recovering from elbow surgery. He won 17 games in 2008. You can see hits stats here. Take a look:
President Obama takes on former NBA player and CBS Sports college basketball commentator Clark Kellogg in a game of POTUS at the White House. He also talked about how much he loves the game. Take a look:
Kobe Bryant Signs Three Year Extension With Lakers
Kobe Bryant will continue to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has signed a three year extension on his contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kobe's stats have been slipping the last couple seasons but he is still one of the league's top players. Take a look:
Marion Jones, 34, has joined the WNBA's Tulsa Shock. Jones was released from prison after serving a six-month sentence last September. The deal gives Marion a chance to redeem herself following her Olympic doping scandal. Take a look:
Ben Roethlisberger Investigated for Sexual Assault
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (aka Big Ben) has been accused of sexual assault by a woman at a Georgia nightclub. There was also a seperate civil suit filed against Roethlisberger last year by a Reno woman accusing the Pittsburgh quarterback of rape. Roethlisberger has denied the rape allegations by the Reno woman. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has more on the story here.
The NFL has unveiled the Super Bowl XLV Logo. The game will be played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The website for the Super Bowl XLV Host Committee already has a countdown running.
Florida State is vacating 12 football victories from the 2007 season. The school is vacating the victories because of an academic cheating scandal. This could explain why Bobby Bowden retired. Take a look:
Drew Brees and New Orleans Saints were impressive in their 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts took a quick 10-0 lead but it was almost all Saints after that. Drew Brees was the MVP and he threw for 32 of 39 and 288 yards. The 32 completions tied the Super Bowl record set by Tom Brady in 2004. Take a look:
Here is a video portrait of Olympic snowboarder Shaun White by Keith Carter, USA Today. Shaun White is the top snowboarder in the world. He is expected to win the gold again at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Take a look:
North Carolina, the ninth rank team in the nation, lost in upset to the College of Charleston. North Carolina had an 11-point lead but ended up losing 82-79 in overtime. Charleston's Andrew Goudelock led the Cougars with 24 points. Take a look:
You can also see the College of Charleston's article on the stunning win here.
