Shea’s MLB Power Rankings (as of 7/7/2011)
As the All-Star break approaches, a handful of slow-starting teams are returning to prominence in this week’s power rankings.
As the All-Star break approaches, a handful of slow-starting teams are returning to prominence in this week’s power rankings.
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Two Western Conference Heavyweights will be looking for their first win of the season on Friday night when the BC Lions host the Calgary Stampeders in what amounts to a huge early season CFL game.
Two surprise Week 1 winners square off in Winnipeg on Friday night to kick off Week 2 of the CFL season. Both teams used methodical offensive approaches and solid defense to earn the “W” and the same should hold true on Friday night.
The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees kick-off a four-game series at Yankee Stadium this Thursday night in a crucial mid-season AL East showdown. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. and it will be broadcast nationally on the MLB Network.
After posting a 10-win season in 2006, the California Golden Bears have gone just 29-22 since, finishing the 2010 season 5-7 overall, and just 3-6 in conference play.
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NHL news: Hurricanes trade Joe Corvo to Bruins
The biggest NHL news yesterday was Tomas Kaberle signing in Carolina – but we’ll have more on that in our Free Agency Roundup article.
NBA news: Pacers to name Vogel head coach
I would’ve sworn this was already reported – but the Indiana Pacers are expected to name Frank Vogel their head coach for 2011 today.
Vogel took over as interim coach after Jim O’Brien’s midseason firing and took the Pacers to a 20-18 record, helping them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006. 
Lakers assistant Brian Shaw was considered a major candidate for the job but has instead accepted a spot on Indiana’s bench as an associate head coach.
The Detroit Pistons are now the only NBA team without a head coach.
Rudy Fernandez to play one more year in NBA?
It appears Rudy Fernandez is not long for the NBA – but he plans to honor the rest of his current contract. The Dallas Mavericks forward had previously complained about playing time and talked about returning to his native Spain before he was traded to the reigning NBA champs last month.
He also reportedly received a lucrative offer from Real Madrid. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
But Fernandez says he’ll honor final year of his contract before going anywhere. He averaged 9.1 points over three season with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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NFL news: Roy Williams sues beauty queen over engagement ring
If you turn down a marriage proposal, you’re not supposed to keep the engagement ring, right?
The dust is settling now that July 1 and the start of unrestricted free-agency have passed. Who are the biggest signings?
Let’s have a look at the 10 most expensive NHL acquisitions in terms of salary-cap hit.
The first round of the 2011 NFL draft was loaded with exciting defensive prospects.
So the Big 10, complete with 12 teams, is the same Big 10 as last year. Capiche?
Though they aren’t gaining much ground in the competitive National League East, the New York Mets have to be happy with their play of late.
The Cincinnati Reds must feel like they have nine lives.
Two of the best teams in the American League will go at it one more time this Wednesday night as the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians wrap-up a three-game set at Progressive Field. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.