After no one was able to match all six numbers to take home the $99 million jackpot in the Mega Millions Lottery on Friday night, this coming Tuesday night’s grand prize has risen to an estimated $112 million to a single winner.
That translates to cash out option of more than $69 million to the winner.
Although [...]
Posted on February 28, 2010 in theOthercategory.
Former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow is in somewhat of a unique position at this season’s NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
One would think that a man with a Heisman Trophy and two national titles as a quarterback would have enough of a resume to get him through any of the negatives that may be associated with [...]
Posted on February 27, 2010 in theBaseballcategory.
You can add Gatorade to the list of endorsement deals that Tiger Woods has lost since his sex scandal has caused him to stop playing golf.
A representative for the sports drink, sold by the Pepsi Company, said that they no longer saw a place for Tiger in their marketing efforts.
However, the spokesman did say that [...]
Posted on February 27, 2010 in theOthercategory.
With minutes to go until his exclusive negotiating window was set to expire, six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan struck a deal late Friday night to buy controlling interest of the Charlotte Bobcats.
Bobcats owner Bob Johnson announced in a statement that he’s agreed to sell the Bobcats to Jordan.
MJ has been a part-owner of the team [...]
Posted on February 27, 2010 in theBasketballcategory.
Mark McGwire said he’s saddened his estranged brother wrote a book that chronicles their use of performance-enhancing drugs and reiterated his claim that he only took them to heal from injuries.
McGwire says that he has no plans to ever see his brother again. Sounds like fun at the McGwire’s at Christmas time.
Jay is the youngest [...]
Posted on February 26, 2010 in theBaseballcategory.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached agreement on a three-year contract with nose tackle Casey Hampton.
According to league sources, Hampton’s contract will be worth about $21 million, including $11 million in guaranteed money.
Pittsburgh was facing a decision on whether to place their franchise tag on Hampton, with the hope of eventually reaching an agreement with him, [...]
Posted on February 26, 2010 in theFootballcategory.
Derek Jeter’s contract with the New York Yankees expires at the end of this season and the All-Star short-stop has no intention of going anywhere.
He is not speculating about his future with the New York Yankees, but Jeter knows what he wants.
The Yankee-Captain reported to spring training Wednesday and said he has no problem with [...]
Posted on February 24, 2010 in theBaseballcategory.
After missing five games with an ankle injury, Kobe Bryant returned to the Lakers line-up and helped Los Angles in a big way against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bryant led the Lakers with 32 points, including his team’s final nine points and hit a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds on the clock to lift Los Angeles to a [...]
Posted on February 24, 2010 in theBasketballcategory.
Wednesday night’s multi-state Powerball Lottery drawing is set and after no grand prize winner was recorded over the weekend, the mid-week draw could be worth an estimated $76 million to a single winner.
Even though no one hit the jackpot on Saturday night, Powerball still handed out some really nice prizes to winners at other levels.
Saturday [...]
Posted on February 24, 2010 in theOthercategory.
On Monday, the San Diego Chargers released 2006 NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson.
After nine season in San Diego, Tomlinson ranks eighth on the all-time rushing list with 12,490 yards. His 138 career rushing touchdowns is second all time, and his 153 total touchdowns rank him third.
It’s hard to imagine seeing L.T. in any other uniform, but [...]
Posted on February 23, 2010 in theFootballcategory.