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Eagles trade Holcomb to Vikes (Philadelphia Eagles)
The Philadelphia Eagles have dealt back-up quarterback Kelly Holcomb to the Minnesota Vikings of what is believed to be a 2009 draft pick, per the club’s website.
Astros fire GM, manager (Houston Chronicle)
The Houston Astros have dismissed general manager Tim Purpura and manager Phil Garner on Monday, The Houston Chronicle is reporting.
Tal Smith will replace Purpura while Cecil Cooper will take over from Phil Garner.
News and notes while Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank states the club won’t cut Michael Vick today…
Former USC back follows his heart to Florida (ESPNU.com) Former USC running back Emmanuel Moody said Monday he will transfer to Florida.
How rivalry became violent (The Oklahoman) YEEEEEEEEOUCH! An Oklahoma City man has been charged with aggravated assault and battery, accused of causing extensive damage to another man’s scrotum just because he wore a University of Texas shirt into a local bar.
Japan, Tapei Little Leaguers safe after bus fires (AP/ESPN) Little Leaguers get unexpected surprise: bus fire.
Peter King’s MMQB (SI.com) NFL notes sprinkled with “coffeerdness” and travel notes.
South Carolina QB Mitchell’s suspension upheld (AP/USA Today) South Carolina’s athletic director has upheld the one-game suspension for Gamecocks quarterback Blake Mitchell, and the senior will miss the game Saturday against Louisiana-Lafayette, the school said. The QB missed summer school classes.
And some Mike Vick notes:
Michael Vick’s plea agreement — the rough draft (KSK) Hilarious take from the gang at Kissing Suzy Kolber.
The Michael Vick press conference footage (Brightcove) For some reason, we can’t embed the video of Michael Vick’s press conference here. Click the link for viewing it (Tip o’the cap to Awful Announcing for the video).
Samuel reports to Patriots’ camp, ending holdout (ESPN.com)
Asante Samuel, franchised by the New England Patriots and has missed all of training camp in a salary holdout, has arrived at New England’s camp and will sign a one-year tender offer believed to be worth $7.79 million, ESPN.com’s Len Pasquarelli is reporting.
Pasquarelli goes to say that Samuel may be ready to begin practice on Monday and begin an attempt to reclaim the starting job he lost while holding out.
Myers won’t apologize to writer (PhillyBurbs.com)
Emotionally-charged Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brett Myers refused to apologize to a Philadelphia scribe who confronted him in the Fightin’ Phils locker room Saturday after a disappointing loss against the San Diego Padres, 4-3.
The reporter, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer, asked the reliever if two balls were really “just pop ups” after Myers stated as such.
Briggs’ car found abandoned after accident (AP/USA Today)
A Lamborghini Roadster registered to Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs was found blemished and abandoned along a Chicago-area expressway early Monday, authorities told the Associated Press.
Illinois State Police officials said the 2007 Roadster was discovered around 3:15 a.m. on northbound I-94 near the Devon Avenue exit. It had crashed into a light pole.
“(The) registration comes back to Lance Briggs, however we don’t know who was driving the car at the time,” Master Sgt. Kyron St. Clair said.
Kelley Blue Book value? $350,000.
Vick formally enters guilty plea in Richmond court (AP/USA Today)
Michael Vick pleaded guilty Monday to a federal dogfighting charge and a judge set a sentencing date of Dec. 10 that could send the fallen NFL superstar to prison.
His attorney, Billy Martin, announced shortly after the hearing on the courthouse steps that the suspended NFL quarterback will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. ET in Richmond at the Omni Hotel.
Vick entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson. He asked Vick whether he knew what evidence the government had against him and whether he had gone over the facts of the case with his legal team.
Vick responded to question by agreeing with the judge.
Video of David Boston during DUI arrest (TBO.com)
Last week, we alerted our five readers that David Boston, the wide receiver who is trying to come back from numerous injuries to jump-start his NFL career, made the opening day roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The only reason we brought it up had to do with Boston “celebrating” a bit too much in Celebration, Florida.
According to a police report, Boston, 29, was found passed out behind the wheel of his red Range Rover at the intersection of 49th Street and Park Boulevard in Pinellas Park on Thursday night. Pinellas Park police say the car was still running, and it was in drive.
Thanks to the fine folks at the The Big Lead, they’ve found video of the allegedly impaired Boston’s traffic stop via TBO.com.
Cuban joins next cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars (SI.com)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is set to get back into the reality television realm, this time joining the cast of ABC’s Dancing with Stars.
Cuban joins a cast that features former 90210 star Jennie Garth, former Spice Girl Melanie Brown and singer Wayne Newton.
The seventh series of Dancing With the Stars airs September 24.
The morning after the NL Central became a whole lot more interesting…
The Red Sox outscored the White Sox 46-7 in their weekend series in Chicago; the Diamondbacks improved to a major-league best 29-16 in one-run games; the Indians kept a grip on the AL Central lead; Curtis Granderson inches his way closer to a 20-20-20 season and the Milwaukee Brewers find themselves at .500 (65-65) for the first time since April 10.
Yankees 4, Tigers 5 — The Tigers used three early homers — including an inside-the-park job by Curtis Granderson — and three late defensive gems to beat the Yankees 5-4, and can win their first series since mid-July with a victory in the series finale Monday.
Twins 11, O’s 3 — Minnesota’s Jason Bartlett hit two triples and had two RBIs Sunday in an 11-3 triumph over Baltimore. The Twins’ win snapped the nine-game winning streak of O’s pitcher Erik Bedard.
Red Sox 11, White Sox 1 – David Ortiz, Bobby Kielty and J.D. Drew all went deep for the Red Sox in their 11-1 mashing of the White Sox.
Indians 5, Royals 3 — Cleveland’s Travis Hafner’s two-out single in the 11th plated Franklin Gutierrez, giving the Indians all the runs they’d need to top the Royals and maintain control of the AL Central.
BlueJays 1, Angels 3 – Kelvim Escobar recorded his career-high 15th victory, Garret Anderson homered and the Angels beat the Blue Jays 3-1 to earn a split of the four-game series between the two squads.
News and notes while Dalton Carriker is on cloud nine this morning after his walk-off to win the LLWS…
Mark Prior: The little legend that might (Chicago Sun-Times) Perennially injured Chicago Cubs righthander Mark Prior is hopeful to be back by Opening Day 2008. It’ll likely be for another club, though.
Jockey Baze suspended for whip use on horse (AP/Y! Sports) Russell Baze apparently was a bit liberal in his use of the whip on an injured horse that later died. To paraphrase Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men: “Doesn’t he just feel like the asshole.”
Mercury sweep Storm to reach Western finals (USA Today) The Mercury’s Diana Taurasi nailed a pressure-packed three-pointer to unknot an 85-85 tie with 2:25 left and send the Mercury off to zzzzzz….a 95-89 victory.
Stricker wins Barclays (AP/ESPN) Steve Stricker birdied four of his last five holes to close with a 2-under 69, turning a one-shot deficit into a two-shot victory over K.J. Choi and taking the early lead in the FedEx Cup.
Sevilla defender suffers two cardiac arrests (AP/Y! Sports) Sevilla defender Antonio Puerta was in “very serious” condition Sunday after two cardiac arrests during his team’s 4-1 win over Getafe.
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