- Your House As A Resale Value Factor
In the midst of all the euphoria of buying a house, it is always a good thing to remember, painful as it may seem, that you will, in most probability, sell the house someday. Any home buyer get sucked into buying homes with features that cost a bomb but have very little bearing on the price of the house at the time of resale. - When To Delay Buying A House
Buying a house is a one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. It is a lifetime investment and the cornerstone of the American Dream. However, in a few unique cases, it makes better sense to put your dream house purchase on hold and wait so you can enjoy better appreciation on your investment. The worse thing a home buyer can do is sell the house too soon before the value has had a chance to appreciate. You will stand to lose all the commission and other little expenses incurred while purchasing the house. - Real Estate - It Is A Buyers' Market Now
The continuing surplus of homes for sale across the country means that it will continue to be a buyer's market for a while. Buyer's will not only have greater choices but also enjoy better negotiating power. According to a survey by the Wall Street Journal, the number of vacant properties on the market increased significantly across all areas through 2006. - How Location Can Increase The Resale Value Of A House
The most important factors in buying a house are still the same as they have been for generations - location, location and location. It goes without saying that the more favorable the location, the better your chances of making a profit when it’s time to sell. - Getting Your House Ready For Sale
So you have put up the "For Sale" sign on your front lawn and enlisted the services of an enthusiastic real estate broker? It’s time now to focus attention on the presentation of the house to the prospective buyer. - The Home Inspector
No matter how many times you comb over a prospective buy, you might still overlook little defects in the house that need to be fixed. This is where your friendly neighborhood Home Inspector enters the picture. - Things You Should Avoid Before Purchasing A Home
So you are in the market for a new house. There are certain factors which can put a brake on your plans. Avoid making any new, lavish purchases. Hold off on the expensive diamonds, five-star vacation and the swanky new car. - Why Buying A House Is Different From Buying A home
There are two ways you can look at a constructed property that you intend to buy- as a "house" or as a "home". - Why You Might Be Having Trouble Selling Your House
If your house has been sitting on the market for months together with no prospective buyer in sight, you might be going about the sale the wrong way. - Using Flowers To Increase Curb Appeal
"Curb Appeal" refers to the first impression your house gives to potential homebuyers and visitors as they get a first glimpse of your property. It is very important that your house impress potential buyers at first glance in order to move the sale process to the next level. No mater how beautiful your interiors, the buyer will likely move on to the next house on his list if he sees a drab, unattractive front porch when he enters your property. - Update Your Fireplace For Enhanced Resale Value
The offer you receive for your home from potential buyers could be impacted by the small details in the interior. A great looking fireplace can turn even the most drab, boring room into a picture pretty space. - Running An Energy Efficient Household
With going "green" being the new global mantra, home-owners are increasingly switching to energy saving mechanisms to lower household costs. Household electronics and appliances are much more energy efficient than they were generations ago. However, the sheer increase in the number of appliances and gadgets in use across the country mean that energy saving still remains a priority for the government. Larger electronic gadgets and high speed processing computer systems require greater amounts of power that can eat into your household budget. - Choosing The Right Community To Buy A House In
The old "location, location, location" phrase might seem cliched but it holds true as much today as it did when it was first coined. The right community can enhance future resale value while a not so desirable one can lead to rates plummeting in no time at all. - A Billion Dollar Facelift For Atlanta
Long known as a sprawling concrete jungle, Atlanta is finally getting a swanky new makeover. Last week two of the biggest names in real estate announced plans to create a massive development project in the Midtown area of the city. Spread out over three blocks, the new project will include office space, luxury hotels, high rise condominiums and luxury boutiques. - Michael Young And Ranger Finalize Contract Extension
Michael Young and Texas Rangers have finalized a five year contract extension worth $80 million. The contract will run from 2009 through 2013 and it includes a no-trade clause. - Ryan Howard Contract Renewed By Philadelphia
The Phillies decided that Ryan Howard was worth it and renewed his contract and now Howard would be getting a $900,000 salary. This move was made after both Phillies and Howard could not come to an agreement on a long term contract. - Matsuzaka Debuts And Pitches Scoreless Ball
Daisuke Matsuzaka donned on his uniform to pitch his first ball as a Red Sox pitcher. He pitched to a college kid and this was seen live on television in Japan. This was in a game that Red Sox played against the Eagles. The college kid was Boston College’s leadoff hitter Johnny Ayers who just wanted to make contact with the ball. - Paul Byrd Wants To Throw Good Splitter
Paul Byrd believes that one is never too old to learn new things. This would explain why Byrd, who plays for the Cleveland Indians, wants to learn to throw a quick splitter. It might be that the 36 years old Byrd wants to his uninspiring 2006 season to be forgotten. - Dave Veres Gets Artificial Left Hip
Dave Veres, a 40 year old former closer, has been out of the baseball scene for two years. He recently had a lot to celebrate when he passed his first test in his mission to become the first Major League pitcher to play baseball with an artificial hip. - Matt Morris Trying To Get Back Into Form
Matt Morris’ first season with San Francisco Giants was a great disappointment when he was injured. Morris just entered Spring Training and things are just not going right for him. He recently made his debut in Spring Training and nearly every pitch he threw was wrong, right from his windup to its final destination. This resulted in the Milwaukee Brewers hitting Morris for seven runs in 1 2-3 innings. - Vladimir Guerrero Says He Does Not Have A Problem With His Knees
According to Vladimir Guerrero of Los Angeles Angels he does not have any problems with his knees and will not be having a surgery. Guerrero said that his mother's side of the family had one leg longer than the other and he had inherited this. That is why at times it looks as if he is limping but that was not a fact. Guerrero informed this through a translator. - Gary Mathews Lawyer Talks About Steroid Allegations
Gary Mathews Jr's lawyer is certain that Mathews did not break or violate any laws or Major League rules even though Mathews' name has come up in the steroids investigation that has seen nine arrests till now. - Padres Get An Ex-Marine
Cooper Brannan is a 22 year old Marine who has just returned from a second tour of duty from Iraq after losing a finger in a grenade explosion. He is one of the 80 players who has come to Padres to win a minor league pitching position. - Danys Baez To Be Setup Man For Orioles
If you compare Danys Baez and Chris Ray, you will see that Baez has 111 career saves while Ray has 33. This difference has not stopped the Baltimore Orioles from making Baez as the setup man for Ray this season. - Maryland Terrapins The Hottest Team In The ACC
Maryland Terrapins are having a ball. They have just won their fourth straight game and this has elevated them to the top half of the Atlantic Coast Conference standing and this also means that they are now in a position to vie for a spot in the NCAA tournament, a tournament they have not reached in the last two years. - Brittany Hunter Of Connecticut Ready To Play
Connecticut center Brittany Hunter has her right knee surgically rebuilt and the team is ensuring that they handle her with caution so as not to aggravate the knee. When the knee is sore, Hunter sits and rests it and when it is not sore, she is on court playing. - Gators Need To Play To Their Potential To Come Out Of The Losses
All that Florida coach Billy Donovan wants is for the Gators to play to their potential. According to Donovan, the Gators, who are the defending national champions, have not been doing that in their recent games. They have fallen behind teams early in the game, at times been behind with a huge margin and have struggled to defeat teams when they have had the lead. Besides this, the Gators have missed open shots and allowed opposing teams easy baskets. - Buckeyes To Play Badgers In Big Ten No. 1 vs. No. 2
According to Ohio State coach Thad Matta, the Buckeyes are a much improved team even though they have many freshmen playing for them. With this statement, Matta hopes that the Buckeyes would do well when they take on Wisconsin Badgers in the No. 1 versus No. 2 game between the Big Ten teams. - Kansas City Chiefs' Executive Jack Steadman Retiring
Jack Steadman has been a constant member of the Kansas City Chiefs' front office ever since the team was founded in 1960 as the AFL's Dallas Texans. It would be strange not to see him anymore. This is because Steadman has announced that he would be retiring on January 31, 2007. - Jeff Davidson Joins Panthers As Offensive Coordinator
Carolina Panthers have hired Jeff Davidson as their offensive coordinator after Dan Henning was fired. Davidson was the Cleveland Browns' assistant head coach / offensive line coach. - Mike Reinfeldt Slated To Be Titans' Next General Manager
Tennessee Titans seem to be in no hurry to get a new general manager. It is now over a month since Floyd Reese, the previous general manager, resigned and the Titans are taking their own time to complete their search. - Chicago Bulls Hire Danny Barrett As Quarterback Coach
Danny Barrett, who was the head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, has been hired as the Chicago Bulls' quarterback coach. Barrett, who had earlier played as a quarterback in Canadian Football League, has ample experience both as a player and as a professional coach. He will be assisting Bulls' head coach Turner Gill. - Vince Young Debuts At Pro Bowl
Vince Young, the Tennessee Titans quarterback, wants to make the best use of the opportunity he has got to play at the Pro Bowl. He says that he will not be going to Hawaii on a vacation. Rather he is going to take this opportunity to learn as he believes that a rookie should never stop learning. - Raiders Hire Tom Rathman As RB Coach
Oakland Raiders hired Tom Rathman as their running backs coach. Raiders coach Lane Kiffin feels that Ratham's accomplishment as a professional NFL player have long been recognized in the circle; but not many know that he is also an excellent coach. Kiffin said that he was extremely impressed with Ratham's knowledge of the game and he cam across as very competitive person. - Grossman Falters In Super Bowl
The Super Bowl game has proved to be a difficult one in Grossman's career. Taking into account his disastrous performance this season, Rex Grossman has not been the best bets during the match. He could not meet expectations nor could he raise his performance during the grand finale, much to the disappointment of the team and the fans those who have constantly supported him. - Dolphin Stadium Site Hacked Just Before Super Bowl
A hacker managed to hack the official website of the Dolphin Stadium and successfully installed a malicious software on the website. This software was aimed at implanting keystroke-logging software on any visitor's computer. - Sanders' Return Impacts Colts' Defense
Bob Sanders' return to the league after struggling with a leg was one of the main reasons why Indianapolis Colts could put up such a brilliant display in the postseason. Sanders' return has given the Colts' defense considerable boost. - Commissioner Goodell Addresses Players' Worrisome Off Field Behavior
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has urged all the players to restrain themselves from entering into any altercation or any sort of violent discussion during the league. After taking over the mantle from Paul Tagliabue, this was Goodell’s first Super Bowl news conference where he addressed issues relating to concussion, player’s health, gambling, sports betting and complaints from retired players regarding their pensions. - With Favre's Return Portents Well For Packers
Green Bay Packers' fans have something to cheer about this season. Their star quarterback, Brett Favre has decided to not to retire and is all set to return for his 17th NFL season in 2007. Favre announced his decision to return to NFL in an interview to the Sun Herald. Favre seemed to be pretty excited about returning to pro football and was eager to play alongside his talented and much younger teammates. - Marlee Matlin To Perform At Super Bowl
Super Bowl XLI is bound to be an extravaganza of fun and showmanship. NFL announced that academy award winning actress Marlee Matlin would be performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. Matlin will sign the anthem in the American Sign Language during pre-game show at the Super Bowl XLI, which will be held in Miami on February 4, 2007. - Cleveland Browns Hire Wes Chandler As WR Coach
This time Browns' management has made some serious changes in their coach staff. Wes Chandler, a 50 year old enormously experienced league professional player and coach, has been appointed as Browns' receivers coach. He is an experienced campaigner and will perform his duties along with offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, offensive line coach Steve Marshall and special teams coordinator Ted Daisher. - Colts Head For Super Bowl
Indianapolis Colts were successful in winning the AFC championship when they beat New England Patriots 38-34. This means that the Colts will now head for the Super Bowl where they will clash with NFC champions, Chicago Bears. - The Coalition For Better Student Loans
The Coalition for Better Student Loans is a group comprising of parents, financial administrators, loan providers and organizations that represent more than 2,000 colleges and universities across the United States. The main function of this group is to bring about changes in the federal loan system and to find ways so that more students can opt for higher education. - Student Loan Corporations
A student loan corporation is a complete financial aid services company that manages loan applications of students and client accounts. There are also a number of student loan corporations that act as civic services and are a part of the state funded loan programs. An example of a student loan corporation would be the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation which is a non profit student loan processing service works for the Kentucky State government. - Student Loans In United States
A loan given to a student to help him pay for higher education is termed as Student Loan. In the United States, these loans are usually given by the government. - Facts About Payday Loans
Payday loans are short term cash loans that are given to borrowers against a check or against access to borrowers account. Usually, borrowers write a personal check for the amount they intend borrowing and hand it over to the payday loan lender. - Auto Equity Loans
There are many companies across the United States that specialize in providing immediate, short term cash loans on vehicles. These companies also provide long term cash loans and normally they do not take good credit into consideration when sanctioning loans. - Federal Family Education Loan Program
There are many universities across the US that help graduate students to get loans to pay for their studies. The government has also instituted federal loan programs that the universities can help their students get. One such university is Santa Clara University. - Cash Loans America
Cash Loans America has introduced a no hassle, no-fuss upfront cash scheme. In this scheme individuals, who find themselves in an unforeseen financial problem, can avail of a $500 advance in less than 24 hours. This advance is given through a direct deposit. - Bank of America - Student Banking
Bank of America is one of the leading banks in the USA and it offers a wide range of banking services some of which are especially designed for students. - Auto Loans From Bank Of America
Bank of America is the country's leading financial institution. It has now started offering different type of auto finance programs to make car buying easier for its customers. Bank of America offers the following types of auto finance programs: New vehicle, Used vehicle, Refinance and Lease buyout. - Best Ways to Make Deposits at Mybookie
Many credit card companies do not like to deal with gambling sites. Most of them would make it difficult for an online bettor you use his or her credit cards when making deposits to play online. If you are tired to all the hassles involved in using your credit to make deposits, check out the Mybookie website. At Mybookie, you don't have to get stressed trying to use your credit card in making deposits. Mybookie offers a lot of options when it comes to making your deposits with them. They even give big discounts if you do not use your credit cards to make deposits. - Getting Paid at Mybookie
Winning and getting your winnings is the best part of sports betting. Placing your bets and watching you favorite teams play may be fun but nothing beats winning and getting your money. So make sure that when you place your bets, the company where to entrusted your money will pay you when you win. Which companies are up to date with their payments of winnings? Not many really but you can be sure that Mybookie is one of them. At Mybookie, you need not worry of being ripped off with your winnings. These people play fair and give you what is due to you. - Play Safe at Mybookie
One of the biggest considerations you should take when you are a first time online sports bettor is that the company where you place you money will pay you when you win. Winning is the ultimate high when you are into sports betting and not getting paid of your winnings is really a downer. At Mybookie, you can be safe with your money. Mybookie is one of those very few sites who are update and very prompt with their payments of winnings. - Charlotte Bobcats Still Have A Long Way To Go
Any team that has been expanded or undergoing expansion know that it will take some time before the team can perform at the NBA. Charlotte Bobcats are no different and they are slowly and painfully learning this. - Another Young Coach In NBA
A new member is going to join the list of young and successful NBA coaches in the near future. The young and successful brigade already includes Mike Brown, Avery Johnson and Eric Musselman. - Steven Hunter Starts For Sixers
Finally Steven Hunter got his first start of the season against Miami Heat. The Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks decided to start with Hunter instead of power forward Joe Smith. Smith did not play in the second half of the recently concluded match at Memphis. Smith had shot 3 for 16 in the last four games. - Gerald Green: Sean Williams Is NBA Material
Many people were shocked to hear that Sean Williams has been permanently kicked out the Boston College men’s basketball team for violation of the team rules. The violation were not specified. Gerald Green was no different when he heard the news. He was stunned by it. - P J Brown Has A Change Of Heart About Leaving Chicago Bulls
In December 2006, P J Brown wanted to leave the Chicago Bulls and head for greener pastures and now Brown has apologized for his public plea to be traded. At the point when Brown, a 13 year NBA player and captain of the Bulls, made this plea, it was evident that he was frustrated about getting limited playing time. - Hornets Hit By Injuries
The New Orleans - Oklahoma City Hornets are beset with injuries. Three of their top players are out with injuries and they have a dismal record with 15-22. Currently, the Hornets are in the fourth place in the Northwest Division. - Training For A Marathon
Running for marathons has become quite a rage and you have professionals and amateurs who start the marathon together. Professional marathon runners need to train effectively and must have well thought out training plan to gradually being up their fitness levels to competitive levels. Training is vital for marathons and if you are serious you will sit down and devise a training plan. - Alpine Skiing
It was Sondre Norheim who invented ski binding so that skiers were able to turn while moving downhill and Slalom was born. Slalom is also known as Telmark skiing. Sondre Norheim is considered to be the father of modern day skiing. Using the new maneuvering tactics, skiers could now move from one location to another. In the beginning skiing had a more practical use with people using skis to get to one place to another through snow. However, the binding changed all this. It allowed skiers more freedom of movement on skis and soon skiing changed from practical to fun to challenge to sport. - The Origins Of Horse Racing
Horse racing has been a popular sports for thousands of years now. In fact, according to many records, it is the oldest sport known to man. Horse racing was part of the Greek Olympics in 638 BC - The Triple Crown Races
In the late 1800s, three different tracks were created to test three year old horses. These races were Belmont Stakes, Preakness and Kentucky Derby. The first time all three races were held in the same year was in 1875. In 1919, Sir Barton became the first horse to win all the three races. The term, Tripe Crown was coined in 1930 by Charles Hatton, a columnist, who used it to cover the horse Gallant Fox’s winning efforts. - Betting On Horse Racing
Horse racing is getting popular with more and more people turning up to watch them. This in turn has also seen a marked increase in bets being placed on horse racing. When placing bets on horse racing, it is important to identify winners or potential winners. - History Of NASCAR
NASCAR is an acronym and it stands for the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. NASCAR was founded in 1948 by William France and Ed Otto. These two men realized that people enjoyed watching car races and that there was need to standardize the racing industry. Their idea was to attract more racers and to make the races equal for all the drivers. The thought was an excellent one because more racers meant an increase in the number of fans who would be willing to pay to watch their favorite drivers. - Play Golf Like A Professional
Golf is an interesting game but at time it can get very frustrating when every thing you do goes wrong and nothing every seems to work the way it should. There will be days when your drives are too short, too long, too low, too high, too much to the left or too much too the right. This is all part and parcel of the game and there are ways to improve your games so you have nothing to fear. - About Time NBA And Players Set An Example
Anyone who has a passion for basketball knows that the NBA and the professional basketball players associated with it symbolize a game that needs extraordinary skills, grace and athleticism. Besides this, the NBA and its players also set example from the way they behave and react on the court and off. Players should realize that there has to be a proper balance between the good and the bad and that the good should take precedence over the bad influence. - Who Is Michael Jordan?
Michael Jordan is still regarded as the greatest basketball player to have ever played the game. This is despite the fact he retired many years ago. It was because of Jordan and the way he played the sport that increased the popularity of basketball and NBA all over the world in 80s and 90s. Jordan went on to become a huge marketing force and is still considered to be the most successful marketed athlete of his generation. - Playing Professional Basketball In Europe
There are many players who are interested in playing basketball professionally but lose hope if they are not selected for the NBA. The fact is that these basketball players are not considered good enough to compete in the NBA. A point to remember is that NBA is made of approximately 300 best players in the world. The fact that you did not get selected for NBA does not mean that you are a bad player. You can be very good and still not get selected for NBA. Not getting into NBA does not mean that you should give hopes of playing professional basketball, because this is not true at all. - Becoming An NBA Basketball Player
Theoretically anyone can become an NBA player but in reality in order to become an NBA player you have to meet a whole lot of criteria, you have to be noticed by scouts and above all there has to be spot for you on the team. - Good Ball Handling Is Important In Basketball
The most essential part of being a good basketball player is the ability to handle the ball well. There are some players who can dribble only with one hand. This is not very good as at times you might be forced to dribble with your wrong hand. For example, if you are left hand dribbler, you could be made to dribble with your right hand by a player of the opposing team. Nonetheless, there are players who get away with dribbling with one hand. In fact, some NBA players who are not good at handling the ball with their left hand, their wrong hand. However, there are players like Latrell Sprewell who could not use his left hand as effectively as he would have like to use it. It was his quickness and athletic ability that made up for this lack. But you should not use his example because you may not be able to do what he does. - Online Basketball Betting
Online gambling is a multi-million dollar industry and it is growing so rapidly that online sportsbooks are constantly trying to evolve to ensure that they are ahead in the race and offer their clients the best possible betting options. Basketball is already a popular sport and it is getting extremely popular with online bettors. Be it a professional or college game, you can place bets on whatever you feel like. - Betting On NBA Basketball
Those of you who are not aware of this fact, should sit up and take note. NBA basketball betting can make a lot of money for the bettor. NBA basketball betting has turned losers in sports betting to winners. NBA basketball is the easiest game to make money on. The game gives sports bettors many opportunities to place bets and win. The fact that it gives bettors the ability to win till the very end has made it extremely popular amongst sports bettors. - The Women's National Basketball Association
The Women's National Basketball Association or WNBA first started in 1996. This is the first women's league that has been endorsed by the NBA. WNBA held its first season in 1997 in June. This was after the USA Women's Basketball team won the gold medal in the 1996 Olympics. - Tips To Improve Your Ice Hockey Game
Every teenager who plays ice hockey dreams of making it big in the National Hockey League. However, many forget that besides talent, there are other factors that contribute to ensure that young and talented ice hockey players actually succeed in making it to the NHL. - Tour de France And Lance Armstrong
For the layperson, Tour de France is just a bicycle race. Yes, Tour de France is a bicycle race but it is more than that. It is ultimate test of strength – strength of character, mind and endurance. Tour de France has sportsmen from all over the world continuously pushing their body to the brink and the one who displays the highest will, inner strength, athleticism ultimately wins the competition. - USA Basketball Team For 2008 Olympics
Finally after a lot of deliberation, the list of candidates for the USA basketball team for the 2008 Olympics was announced. Hopefully, this basketball team is all set to redeem itself after the poor show at the 2004 Olympics when USA won the bronze medal. - The End Of An Era
Andre Agassi, the most recognizable figure in professional tennis, announced his retirement from professional tennis after the 2006 US Open. Agassi was 36 years old at that time and his tennis career spanned 20 years. He was regarded as a master of the sport and held in high regards by other professional tennis players. - The National Basketball Association
In 1946, the Basketball Association of America started the first basketball season in America. However, in 1949 the BAA merged with the National Basketball League to form the National Basketball Association which is better known as NBA. - The First Tennis Superstar
William Tilden II, who was born on February 10, 1883, is considered to be first superstar of tennis. He was also known as Big Bill Tilden. He was the number one player in the world for years and he continued to show his prowess at the tennis court till the age of 38. - Tennis And Its History
Tennis is a sport that has been round for hundreds of years. It is believed that the game was invented by European monks. The racquets and ball used in playing the game were of different types. The game was extremely popular amongst the monks in the monasteries in Europe. Though, there was a point when the church was contemplating on banning the game. - Essential Snowboarding Gear
Snowboarding is one of the most popular winter sports. Due to its popularity, many manufactures and retailers are selling snowboarding gear to ensure that snowboarders are safer during rides. Technically in snowboarding all you need is a snowboard but there is enough gear available to ensure this winter sport is safe, convenient and enjoyable. - Tigers Acquire Gary Sheffield With A Roar
The Tigers just acquired Gary Sheffield. This did not come cheap as they acquired the outfielder from the Yankees for pitching prospects Humberto Sanchez, Kevin Whelan and Anthony Claggett. They then went on to sign a two year $28 million contract extension with Gary Sheffield which is till 2009. - Ryan Howard Wins Player of The Year Award
Ryan Howard of the Philadephia Phillies was selected by the Major League Baseball players to receive the Player of the Year Award. Howard also won the National League’s Outstanding Player award. - Oakland Athletics Reach A Deal With Cisco Systems
According to city officials, Oakland Athletics has reached a deal with Cisco Systems Inc to build a high-tech park in Southern Fremont to seat around 32,000 to 35,000 people. This ballpark is due to be built on the 143 acres of land that Cisco currently holds. - Silver Slugger Awards
Manny Ramirez, the Boston left fielder, won his ninth Silver Slugger on November 10, 2006. Along with Ramirez there were thirteen first time winners. Derek Jeter, shortstop for New York Yankees, and Carlos Beltran, center fielder for New York Mets, were among the first time winners. - MLB All Stars Win The Japan All Star Series 2006
Major League Baseball All Stars won the Japan All Star Series 2006 in Japan with a 5-3 win over Nippon Professional Baseball. They became the first team to sweep the Japan All Star Series since its inception in 1986. This win also ensured that the All Stars collected a winner purse of 140 million yen. - Joe Crede Opts For Rehab Instead Of Surgery
Joe Crede, the White Sox third baseman, has opted for a six to eight week rehab program instead of surgery for the two herniated discs in his back. Till a few days ago, there was a lot of speculation that Crede might go for microsurgery. However, that has now been cleared. - Edmonds To Stay With Cardinals After Signing A 2 Year Extension
Jim Edmonds is all set to stay for another two years with Cardinals after agreeing to a two year contract extension. This ensures that Edmonds will play for the Cardinals through the 2008 season. - Dwight Gooden Released From Prison
Dwight Gooden, a former All Star pitcher, was released from the Gainesville Correctional Institution on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at approximately 8:46 a.m. - Drew Leaves Los Angeles Dodgers
J D Drew shocked the Los Angeles Dodgers when he opted out of his contract. There was no prior indication that Drew was contemplating such a move. Drew had signed a five year $55 million contract with the former general manager of the Dodgers, Paul DePodesta. However, the contract did have a clause that Drew could leave the Dodgers after two seasons should he wish to. - Cincinnati Reds Get Bubba Crosby
The Reds have signed Bubba Crosby for a one year contract and seem to have succeeded in adding some depth to their outfield. The contract is worth $400,000. - Bud Black is San Diego Padres' New Manager
Bud Black has replaced Bruce Bocy as the new manager for San Diego Padres. With this new assignment, Bud Black who is Los Angeles Angels’ pitching coach, has just received his first major league managing job. - Biggio Set For 3000 Hits
Houston Atros has signed Craig Biggio, the second baseman, for a one year contract worth $5.15 million. This contract has paved way for Biggio to reach the 3000 landmark. Biggio needs only 70 hits to become the first Astro to reach 3,000 hits. He will become the 27th player in history when he reaches the milestone hits. - A New Manager For National Soon
The Nationals have been scouting for a new manager ever since Frank Robinson was informed in September 2006 that he would not be returning as the manager in 2007. The Nationals are expected to announce their choice soon and Manny Acta, Mets third base coach, is keeping his fingers crossed hoping that he would be their choice. - Which Team Will Get Daisuke Matsuzaka
The New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers are amongst those who have placed bids for Daisuke Matsuzaka, the Japanese pitcher. Matsuzaka’s club, Pacific League’s Seibu Lions, is announcing whether it has accepted the highest bid. - Too Many Technicals In NBA
Union Director Billy Hunter wants David Stern to ease up on NBA. The technical foul have nearly doubled compared to the same point last season. But some how, David Stern thinks that there has to be a crackdown on all the complaining that goes on. - The New Faces of NBA
There are many new faces in the All Stars and the most interesting part is that they are all from the 2005 NBA Draft. These new faces are players you would notice and have a bright future. They may end being a household name just like Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, and Allen Iverson. - Seattle Gets Second Tier Status
Seattle voters have voted to restrict public financing of new sports arena in the city. This has made Clay Bennett, the owner of SuperSonics, voice what has already been implied for some time that Seattle now has second tier status when it comes to building a new arena for the SuperSonics and it WNBA partners, the Storm.
|
