Just in: Manny Ramirez has retired.
After five games with the Tampa Bay Rays, Ramirez decides to hang up the cleats.
In the short sting with the Rays, he had 17 at bats to go along with one hit and one RBI.
Ramirez, 39, came off a productive spring training as he seemed to be determine to be fitted for the opening season and have a quality season.
He comes off a bad 2010 season where he battled injuries and was dumped by the Los Angeles Dodgers and picked up by the Chicago White Sox for the remainder of the season.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Jay-Z, Nets fined by NBA
ESPN.com has confirmed the New Jersey Nets has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for a incident involving minority owner, Jay-Z.
Following the game against the Arizona Wildcats, Jay-Z was seen talking to several Kentucky players following the Wildcats' victory over North Carolina in Newark, New Jersey.
The Nets were fined for violating league rules that prohibit contact with players who still have collegiate basketball eligibility remaining.
The Nets are 24-54 with four games left in the season and are well on their way to the NBA's lottery draft this summer.
Following the game against the Arizona Wildcats, Jay-Z was seen talking to several Kentucky players following the Wildcats' victory over North Carolina in Newark, New Jersey.
The Nets were fined for violating league rules that prohibit contact with players who still have collegiate basketball eligibility remaining.
The Nets are 24-54 with four games left in the season and are well on their way to the NBA's lottery draft this summer.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Inland Empire 66ers starts season with a win
The Inland Empire 66ers opened up their season without spring-like weather as the team defeated its cross town rivals, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, 6-2, in cloudy and chilly conditions.
Starting pitcher, Ryan Chaffee appeared in his first opening day game going four innings and giving up three hits and one run.
The 66ers opened up a early lead in the bottom of the second after Angels' left-fielder, Reggie Willits scored in two runs with a single.
"It is nice to see Willits come through with a big two base hit to get us on the board," said 66ers' manager Tom Gamboa.
Willits was sent down from the Angels to begin rehab training with the 66ers and will remain with the team for a week.
Willits is not the only major league player spending time with the 66ers this week. Scott Downs, a reliever for the Angels was also sent down to do some rehab work.
Downs pitched one inning, giving up two runs, one hit and one error.
The Quakes were unable to break through the tough defense of the 66ers as the Quakes left 14 men on base. Including leaving the bases loaded in the first inning.
The 66ers secured the lead in the fifth inning as the team knocked two more runs in to increase its lead to 4-2.
"It is always good to get the first one out of the way," said Gamboa following the team's first win of the season.
The 66ers continue their opening series against the Quakes Friday at the Arrowhead Credit Union stadium at 7:05 p.m.
Starting pitcher, Ryan Chaffee appeared in his first opening day game going four innings and giving up three hits and one run.
The 66ers opened up a early lead in the bottom of the second after Angels' left-fielder, Reggie Willits scored in two runs with a single.
"It is nice to see Willits come through with a big two base hit to get us on the board," said 66ers' manager Tom Gamboa.
Willits was sent down from the Angels to begin rehab training with the 66ers and will remain with the team for a week.
Willits is not the only major league player spending time with the 66ers this week. Scott Downs, a reliever for the Angels was also sent down to do some rehab work.
Downs pitched one inning, giving up two runs, one hit and one error.
The Quakes were unable to break through the tough defense of the 66ers as the Quakes left 14 men on base. Including leaving the bases loaded in the first inning.
The 66ers secured the lead in the fifth inning as the team knocked two more runs in to increase its lead to 4-2.
"It is always good to get the first one out of the way," said Gamboa following the team's first win of the season.
The 66ers continue their opening series against the Quakes Friday at the Arrowhead Credit Union stadium at 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
NBA Western Conference gets interesting
The race for the top seed in the Western Conference heats up.
The San Antonio Spurs lost today to the Memphis Grizzles and are now on a two-game losing streak.
After losing its starting center/power forward Tim Duncan, the Spurs have dropped several games and are losing their cushion over No. 2 seed Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers have been a different story following the NBA All-star weekend, winning 14 of their last 15 games.
With the loss today against the Grizzles, the Lakers could be four games behind if they are able to beat the New Orleans Hornets tonight at Staples Center.
The chance seemed impossible but now that same chance is looking brighter and possible every day as the Lakers and Spurs race toward the end of the season.
Both teams will have nine games remaining after tonight and the teams have one more meeting with each other in Los Angeles next month before the season ends.
The Lakers might finish first in the West after all.
The San Antonio Spurs lost today to the Memphis Grizzles and are now on a two-game losing streak.
After losing its starting center/power forward Tim Duncan, the Spurs have dropped several games and are losing their cushion over No. 2 seed Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers have been a different story following the NBA All-star weekend, winning 14 of their last 15 games.
With the loss today against the Grizzles, the Lakers could be four games behind if they are able to beat the New Orleans Hornets tonight at Staples Center.
The chance seemed impossible but now that same chance is looking brighter and possible every day as the Lakers and Spurs race toward the end of the season.
Both teams will have nine games remaining after tonight and the teams have one more meeting with each other in Los Angeles next month before the season ends.
The Lakers might finish first in the West after all.
Kevin Harvick steals Fontana
Lap 199 seemed like a eternity for Jimmie Johnson as sped past the start/finish line leading the final lap of the California Auto Club 400 at Fontana today.
After passing Kyle Busch a few laps prior to the final lap, Johnson needed one more lap before he could claim Fontana for the second time in two seasons.
As the leader and the pack made the their way past the second turn, Johnson was followed tightly by Harvick and Busch.
The pressure was on for the five-time Nascar Sprint Cup champion as he lead the group into turns three and four. With no laps lead throughout the race and not a favorite to win the race, Harvick stormed passed Johnson on the last turn and stole the victory from Johnson.
The win gave Harvick lots of confidence and eased his frustration of today's race since Harvick was not a key player for most of the race and stood in the midst of the pack for the majority of the race.
Busch who was the strongest driver, had the best car all day as he dominated most of the race and battled with Tony Stewart all day.
Busch lost the lead late with less than five laps to go and no one felt he was going to be caught.
Unfortunately Johnson could not hold his own lead after passing Busch and neither driver could be more upset with themselves to let a driver, who was not a factor for most of the race, to win the race at the last lap.
After passing Kyle Busch a few laps prior to the final lap, Johnson needed one more lap before he could claim Fontana for the second time in two seasons.
As the leader and the pack made the their way past the second turn, Johnson was followed tightly by Harvick and Busch.
The pressure was on for the five-time Nascar Sprint Cup champion as he lead the group into turns three and four. With no laps lead throughout the race and not a favorite to win the race, Harvick stormed passed Johnson on the last turn and stole the victory from Johnson.
The win gave Harvick lots of confidence and eased his frustration of today's race since Harvick was not a key player for most of the race and stood in the midst of the pack for the majority of the race.
Busch who was the strongest driver, had the best car all day as he dominated most of the race and battled with Tony Stewart all day.
Busch lost the lead late with less than five laps to go and no one felt he was going to be caught.
Unfortunately Johnson could not hold his own lead after passing Busch and neither driver could be more upset with themselves to let a driver, who was not a factor for most of the race, to win the race at the last lap.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Butler Bulldogs off to the final four
Following a season of losing the NCAA Men's basketball championship by a basket, the Butler Bulldogs are back on track to finishing what they left off a season ago.
Led by the leadership of senior Matt Howard, the Bulldogs defeated Florida in overtime, 74-71, to advance to the final four.
The game seemed out of reach as Butler made a comeback from a Florida 11 point lead.
The game went into overtime as Florida failed to win the game off a long three point shot by Ervin Walker.
Butler now awaits the winner of tomorrow's Kansas and VCU.
Led by the leadership of senior Matt Howard, the Bulldogs defeated Florida in overtime, 74-71, to advance to the final four.
The game seemed out of reach as Butler made a comeback from a Florida 11 point lead.
The game went into overtime as Florida failed to win the game off a long three point shot by Ervin Walker.
Butler now awaits the winner of tomorrow's Kansas and VCU.
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