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July 30, 2010

Tebow Agrees To Deal With Broncos

Former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow now has his contract situation settled with the Denver Broncos and he has signed a five year contract.

The 25th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, according to published reports, agreed to a five year deal that could earn him as much as 33 million dollars if he meets goals and incentives. He is expected to attend practice today after missing the first three workouts with quarterbacks while his contract was being negotiated.

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Oswalt Dealt To Phillies; Other Trades Made Too

The much rumored trade of Houston Astros starting pitcher Roy Oswalt was completed Thursday, as he goes to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher J.A. Happ and two minor leaguers.

Other trades were made too as the MLB trading deadline is tomorrow. The Florida Marlins trade infielder Jorge Cantu to Texas for two minor leaguers; the Minnesota Twins get Washington closer Matt Capps for two minor leaguers; and the San Diego Padres obtain veteran infielder Miguel Tejada from Baltimore for a minor league pitcher.

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Rays Sweep Tigers; Big Series With Yanks Next

The Tampa Bay Rays used another strong start by David Price to defeat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 Thursday to complete a series sweep. Price won his 14th game, the first to win that many in the American League.

In other AL action, the Rays now face the New York Yankees this weekend in a big series in St Pete and the Yanks stay two games ahead of the Rays after battering Cleveland 11-4. A seven run seventh was the difference for the Yankees.

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July 29, 2010

Will Masoli End Up At Ole Miss?

With the Ole Miss Rebels now down to two scholarship quarterbacks with the recent transfer announcement of backup quarterback Raymond Cotton, it is looking more and more that former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli could be enrolling at Ole Miss as early as this weekend.

Several published reports say Masoli could play as early as this year because he has already completed his undergraduate degree at Oregon. He would have to enroll in a graduate program at Ole Miss that Oregon does not offer in order to be able to qualify to play for the Rebels. The reports also say he would have to walk on and that he would not be able to receive a scholarship to play football.

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Tebow Still Not Under Contract With Broncos

As the Denver Broncos open training camp, they do so without Tim Tebow there because he still has not signed a contract.

Several sources say though that work to complete a contract for Tebow could get done within the next day or two. But as he stays out of training camp, he gets further behind the other two quarterbacks in probable starter Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn.

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July 28, 2010

Owens To Cincinnati, Favre Still Not Sure Of Playing

It looks like 36 year old wide receiver Terrell Owens has found a home as the free agent has apparently agreed to a one year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple media reports.

Owens will team with fellow wideout Chad Ochocinco and if productive, they could form a great tandem to throw to for quarterback Carson Palmer.

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Spikes Signs With Patriots

Rookie linebacker and former University of Florida star Brandon Spikes has signed his pro contract with the New England Patriots. Spikes was a second round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Spikes will have some Gator company on the New England roster, with players like running back Fred Taylor, defensive lineman Gerard Warren and fellow rookies Aaron Hernandez and Jermaine Cunningham also on the team at this time. Cunningham has also agreed to his contract and Hernandez signed a four year deal as well with the team.

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July 27, 2010

Garza Throws No Hitter In Rays Win Over Detroit

Matt Garza threw the fifth no hitter of the 2010 Major League Baseball season on Monday as Tampa Bay downs Detroit 5-0 in St. Petersburg.

Garza faced the minimum number of hitters in throwing the gem and it was the first no hitter in Rays history. Only the Padres and Mets are left as organizations that have not had a no hitter thrown by one of its pitchers.

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Titans Sue Kiffin, USC Over Hiring Of Coach

The Tennessee Titans have sued USC and its football coach, Lane Kiffin, over the hiring by Kiffin of one of Tennessee’s assistant coaches.

The lawsuit says Kiffin “maliciously” lured away assistant running backs coach Kennedy Pola to USC to become the Trojan offensive coordinator a week before the Titans open their NFL training camp.

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July 26, 2010

Friday Night Lights Nets Two For Gators...So Far

The annual recruiting pitch of Friday Night Lights is over now for the Gator football team but two prospects committed over the weekend and others may be close.

The Gators got verbal commitments in the 2011 class from Delaware offensive lineman Tripp Thurman (6’6” 302 pounds) and Pensacola defensive back Louchiez Purifoy (6’0” 170 pounds) but others could follow soon.

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