Florida State athletic director leaving after 12 years (AP/Y! Sports)
The athletic director for Florida State will be leaving the institution after twelve years on the job.
Florida State president T.K. Wetherell told Hart this summer that his contract would not be renewed after its January 2009 completion.
Hunter: No word from Twins (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Minnesota Twins free agent All-Star outfielder Torii Hunter hasn’t had any contract offers from Minnesota since the regular season ended, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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If you’re a “24″ fan like we are, FOX has released a promo trailer of the hit show that’s set to premiere on Sunday, January 13, 2008.
Warning: There are some spoilers, so view at your own risk.
News and notes while Canada enjoys a Joe Buck/Tim McCarver-free World Series…
MLB drug suspensions could be on the way (LA Times) Los Angeles Times reporters Bill Shaikin and Mike DiGiovanna that MLB commish Bud Selig might suspend suspected PED-users for violating U.S. law, even though it didn’t violate baseball’s drug policy.
FOX responds to Rovell (SportsBiz) Earlier Thursday, CNBC sports business reporter Darren Rovell critiqued FOX’s baseball coverage, intimating that the network dropped pre-recorded crowd footage to promote an automaker and that ballplayers mic’d up might’ve been cajoled into talking about a taco promotion. One criticism was correct, t’other wasn’t.
Chargers still await word from NFL (AP/ESPN) Team continues to toil away in Arizona.
NLL, union have deal (TSN.ca) According to a Canadian publication, the league and the Professional Lacrosse Players’ Association reportedly reached an agreement on Wednesday.
Which QB has best looking wife/girlfriend? (Extra Mustard) We report; you decide.
Joe Buck drops ‘jub-jub’ during World Series game (You Tube)
Not too long ago, FOX broadcaster Joe Buck appeared on ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ to discuss his broadcast future (a late night talk show), Jonathan Papelbon’s dancing and sports betting. More precisely, friends challenging him — via text messaging — to drop words or phrases during broadcasts.
The morning after the Rockies freight train came to a screeching halt…
Perhaps being off for eight consecutive days was an issue after all as the Boston Red Sox clobbered the National League Champion Colorado Rockies 13-1 at Fenway Park. The win gives the Sox a quick 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven World Series.
Josh Beckett, who entered the game with a career October ERA of 1.78, continued his dominance by striking out the side in the first inning. By allowing just six hits in seven innings and striking out nine and walking only one, Beckett improved to 4-0 with a 1.20 ERA in the postseason this year.
News and notes while Aaron ‘Bleepin’ Boone was spotted at Fenway…
Bonds is bitter over separation from Giants (AP/Y! Sports) Barry Bonds tells audience “I got fired.”
Yanks’ manager pick not as easy as 1,2, or 3 (NY Times) Times scribe Tyler Kepner writes that Don Mattingly has caught the attention of Hank Steinbrenner, but will that be enough to land him the job over Joe Girardi or Tony Peña. The decision is said to be general manager Brian Cashman’s to make.
Chargers practice in Arizona, await game location (AP/ESPN) Mayor to decide if game will be played in San Diego; alternatives include Dallas, Houston and perhaps Monday in San Diego.
Orenthal James made $1.2 million over three year span (TMZ.com) That’s right: a man who had his earnings essentially garnished in a civil suit somehow raked in beau-coup bucks for three years thanks to his NFL pension (untouchable under the court ruling).
NHLPA introduces new boss (CP/TSN.ca) Lawyer Pat Kelly takes over after a period of turmoil marked by the hiring and firing of Ted Saskin.
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