Ryan out as U.S. Women’s coach (AP/ESPN)
Greg Ryan is out as the U.S. women’s soccer coach less than a month after his top-ranked team lost in the World Cup semifinals following a contentious goalie switch.
U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati said that Ryan will not return as coach on a conference call Monday.
Rick Reilly talks to The Big Lead about his career at SI, move to ESPN (The Big Lead)
Media-related blog The Big Lead got the chance to exchange emails with departing Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly regarding his new career endeavor: his multi=platform turn for “The Worldwide Teaser.”
Like the Joe Torre press conference, we’re going to attempt to live blog this ordeal conversation with the media, too…
Updates in a bit…
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That’s pretty much it. Hope you enjoyed it as much we did bringing it to you.
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TLR: He thinks that John Mozeliak will be a good fit should he be selected at the team’s GM. “If spring training started tomorrow, I’d be excited.”
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TLR: The moves for the organization all depends on the general manager’s philosophy. He hopes that those in uniform will have input once that person is installed. “I expect that they won’t surprise the guy’s in uniform”
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TLR: He asked the more experienced players on the ballclub how they felt about him sticking around before the season ended. Third baseman Scott Rolen is “probably the one guy that has issues with me.” He hopes he’s in a Cardinals uniform next year.
News and notes while wrapping our minds around this nugget: the Law & Order franchise is valued at $1 billion…
Yankees to interview Girardi (Newsday) First up is Joe Girardi today with Don Mattingly Tuesday and Tony Peña on Wednesday.
Ronnie Brown set to have MRI on knee (ESPN.com) Len Pasquarelli reports that Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will have his injured knee examined to determine the extent of the damage he suffered in Sunday’s loss against New England.
Grey Cup ring shows up on eBay (TSN.ca) The ring allegedly belongs to some guy named Alondra Johnson. The current staring bid is US $1,750.
Papelbon dances again (Six Pack Sports) Via Yardbarker, the YouTube video of Red Sox reliever Jonathan Papelbon dancing after their ALCS series clinching victory.
Former NBAer has eight kids with seven women (The Big Lead) Jason Coffey has more problems than Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry.
Steinbrenners opting to talk with A-Rod (NY Post)
The venerable George King of the New York Post writes that the Yankees’ brass are planning on sitting down for face-to-face discussions with potential free agent-to-be Alex Rodriguez on a possible contract re-structuring.
Dead to me (Bugs & Cranks)
If you were sitting at home watching Game 7 of the ALCS Sunday, you noticed that Kevin Millar threw out the first pitch of Sunday’s game.
Let’s type that again, this time a bit differently: an active member of the Baltimore Orioles threw out a first pitch for division rival Boston…a key playoff game.
More after the jump »
Reports: Tony La Russa to return to helm the Cards (AP/STLToday)
According to media reports — via Internet message boards and The Associated Press — Tony La Russa, who led the St. Louis Cardinals to their 10th World Series championship in 206, will return for his 13th season in the Gateway City.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz broke the story via his online forum.
The morning after Rod Bironas is lining up to kick his morning paper from the sidewalk to the porch…
Jets 31, Bengals 38 — Cincinnati Bengals running back Kenny Watson had a career day on the ground, rushing for 130 yards and three touchdowns to help lead “The Cincy 53″ to a 38-31 victory over the hapless Jets.
Pats 49, Phins 28 – A new week, same results: Tom Brady threw a team-record six touchdown
passes to help the unbeaten Patriots rout the winless Miami Dolphins 49-28. Brady also compiled 354-yards passing and wide receivers Wesley Welker and Randy Moss each tabulated over 100 yards receiving (138 yards for the former; 122 for the latter) and had two touchdowns.
Titans 38, Texans 36 — The Houston Texans put up 29 points in the fourth quarter, capped off by a 53-yard bomb from Sage Rosenfels to Andre Davis to briefly take the lead with less than a minute to play. The Titans were saved by their kicker, Rod Bironas, who booted a 29-yard field goal as the digits went double zero to give the Titans 38-36 win in Houston. The kick was his eighth field goal of the day, setting a new NFL record.
Steelers 28, Broncos 31 — Jason Elam, who has the game-winner in all three of the Broncos’ wins so far, nailed his 49-yard kick as time expired to cap a seven-play, 49-yard drive that covered the final 1:10 after Pittsburgh had rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to tie it.
The morning after Dustin Pedroia dusts off his ‘Superman’s’ cape…
Indians 2, Red Sox 11
Dustin Pedroia is the toast of New England this Monday.
Pedroia’s two-run, towering blast in the seventh inning helped put some breathing room in a then-tight game. He followed that up with a three-run, bases clearing double in the eighth to help blow the game wide open as the Red Sox cruised to a 11-2 victory to capture the seven game set after being down 3 games to 1.
News and notes while Jonathan Papelbon cements his spot on the winter edition of ‘Dancing with the Stars’…
Zach Thomas uninjured in post-game car wreck (Sportsline) Thomas’ vehicle was damaged when rear-ended on the Florida Turnpike, but he and his wife were unhurt, the team said.
Boston College moves up BCS rankings (AP/ESPN) The top five in the BCS: The Ohio State, Boston College, LSU, Arizona State and Oregon.
‘Raw Deal’ special agent to expose athletes (USA Today) Vicki Michaelis of USA Today that the special agent who led the U.S. government’s latest steroids bust said over the weekend he is willing to share the names of athletes connected to the case.
MLB denies knowledge of Byrd’s HGH use (USA Today) Bob Nightengale writes Major League Baseball officials denied Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd’s contention that it was aware of his use of human-growth hormone, and plan to meet with him before the start of the World Series.
Charlotte’s Morrison likely done for season (AP/ESPN) Charlotte Bobcats reserve forward Adam Morrison is likely done for the season after an MRI exam on Sunday revealed a torn ligament in his left knee.
Taco Bell: Steal a base, steal a taco (MLB.com)
Taco Bell and MLB have teamed up for a promotion that’s sure to end world hunger that might make the rating for their games a bit higher: free tacos!
That’s right, Taco Bell will be awarding fans a free Crunchy Seasoned Beef Taco if a player steals a base during a World Series game.
For complete rules, it’s on the other side of the jump.
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