Saturday, July 31, 2010

Latest Sports Buzz

Latest Sports Buzz

Lance Berkman: New York Yankees Hire The Services Of Charismatic Superstar

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 01:08 PM PDT

Lance Berkman ,The New York YankeesNew York Yankees are a; set to hire the services of Lance Berkman now. Their all preparations in order to hire Lance Berkman are complete now.

Instead of buying or selling a player business it is a kind of deal according to which Charismatic Superstars like Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes will be transferred to Houston. In order to get this deal done and dusted Houston is likely to pay $4 million.

So far as other things in New York Yankees are concerned so they are also fishing for some precarious baseman. So for this purpose they have been searching a baseman by travelling length and breadth of the country. So now it will be very interesting to see that who comes out with flying colors and grabs the spot of a baseman in New York Yankees.

This time New York Yankees are buying many players from outside sources. Austin Kearns is one of them who has been brought into the team from Cleveland.

In the recent encounter of Milwaukee and New York Yankees Berkman did not turn up to play as he has full no trades rights. So in order to field him on the ground it was completely necessary to have his approval.

So far as Berkman's views about being the part of New York are concerned so he says that I feel very comfortable here.

After the game he was given a huge hug by Astros rookie Chris Johnson.

Berkman is very agile and full of sharp reflexes. Due to his sharp reflexes 34 years Berkman holds wonderful record of hitting .245 with 13 homers and 49 RBIs. He also holds the record of 60 walks and 70 strikeouts in 298 at-bats.

So far as trade with New York Yankees is concerned so Astros general manager Ed Wade approached Berkman two days ago. So about choosing to join New York Yankees Berkamn told DLN sources that he saw some opportunity of exploring his caliber and displaying it in front of the world. So that is why he has joined New York Yankees.

Berkman also believes that it is good for player like him all the teams are still eager to include player like him in the team. It is going to give them not only chance to play but to display their caliber with more enthusiasm.

This time Berkman is charging whopping $14 million this year. So at being asked about his charges and selection Berkman said you always do not get what you think but sometimes you get. So I am the luckiest one to get my wish fulfilled as I always wanted to play for team like New York Yankees.

Eng vs Pak : Prior saves the day

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 11:09 AM PDT

Eng vs. Pak

Eng vs. Pak

England vs Pakistan test match, day three and the match seems to be already in England’s pocket. The pitch has been supporting the bowlers along with the conditions and the fact was shown once again as Pakistan managed to take quick six wickets to reduce England to 120 for the loss of six wickets.

The match could have been anyones at that moment, but then MJ Prior showed his class and scored a fast hundred to take England to the shore of safety,

The England are now resting at a comfortable score of 262 for the loss of nine wickets. They have a lead of a massive 434 runs over Pakistan. Pakistan too showed some determination in the tail when they avoided the follow on largely due to the three six that were hit by Umar Gul, he made a surprising 65 from just 46 balls. He hit 4 six in the innings. He was supported somewhat by Aamer.

When the ball came to Pakistan, they did well with it until Prior came along, he took the match away from them. With the way the pitch is swinging, it seems only destined that England will win the match comfortably and defeat Pakistan.

Merlene Ottey, Age 50 Years, Is The Oldest Running Woman Athlete

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 04:54 AM PDT

Merlene Ottey Merlene Ottey the veteran sprinter, who became the oldest athlete ever to contend at the European Championship. Merlene who is 50 years of age and has more than nine Olympic medals to her name, the maximum by any woman in the field or on the track, has competed for Slovenia.

Slovenia is her adopted choice of country and she has been competing for it since 2002.

She ran the 4×100 mts relay in Barcelona. Her team though did not qualify for the final. However Merlene has said that she might contend in the 2012 Olympics too.

Merlene who is called the Queen Of The Track had first contested in the Moscow Olympics in 1980 and won a Bronze in the 200 mts.

One being asked how she was feeling after the run, she said "Yeah, it’s a great feeling" and when asked how does she do it, she said "I guess it’s my genes. I try to push myself to the limit. This is how I get my adrenalin".

She is getting ready to run in the World Championships in Korea.

Rangers v Aek Athens Result: Athens Defeat A Frustrated Rangers Side 1-0

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 04:36 AM PDT

AEK AthensIn an exciting game of football, Nathan Burns, the Australian, scored the winner to make Athens win in the Sydney Festival Of Football. The match of Athens vs Rangers on saturday was watched by a lot of people and Burns performance has assured him a place in the team. He scored with a header in the 73rd minute.

Athens could have won by a larger margin, but the Rangers goalkeeper Alan McGregor not made outstanding saves in the match. Rangers looked frustrated through the match as they could not score a single goal. Rangers player Smith however felt the loss was not deserved and said "From out point of view it was a success, there was a good standard of games, competitive games which is what we need and we enjoyed it overall"

However the Star player Burns said "I back myself and I want to give myself as big an opportunity as I can to play in this team…. I don’t think I’ve done any harm (tonight), scoring the goal was good, you always want to see goal from strikers and attacking players.". When asked about his chances to play for the team this year he said "I rate myself as playing in this team this year"

Man Utd vs Chivas : Chivas Beat Manchester United 3-2 In A Thrilling Match

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 04:18 AM PDT

Chivas vs ManchesterIn the much awaited Chivas vs Manchester United match, Chivas has beaten Manchester by a marging of 3-2 with great contribution from Javier Hernandez, who was also given the title of the Star player of the match. Javier scored the first goal for Chivas in the eighth minute and set the tone of the match.

Though Chis Smalling also scored a goal in the first half to equal the scoreboard 1-1 but it was the second half which the Chivas played best in and scored two goals to take the match away from the famous Manchester United club.

Manchester did score another goal in the second half but it was not enough to win the game.

Manchester United is going through a rough patch at the time and they need to play better if they want to retain their top ranking spot.

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Tyree, Hilliard Sign One-Day Contracts To Retire As N.Y. Giants

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 12:40 AM PDT

Kareem Shaker – AHN Sports Reporter

East Rutherford, NJ, United States (AHN) – The New York Giants signed receiver Ike Hilliard and Super Bowl XLII hero David Tyree to one-day contracts so both players can retire as Giants Friday.

Tyree played seven seasons, six with the Giants, as a receiver and special teams standout and made the Pro Bowl on special teams in 2005.

The 30-year-old native of nearby Montclair, NJ was drafted out of Syracuse in the sixth round of the 2003 draft.

Tyree will be best remembered for his circus helmet catch that led to the Giants stunning the previously undefeated New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII.

Eli Manning somehow escaped relentless Pats pressure to toss a Hail Mary in Tyree’s direction.

The receiver jumped up while harassed by Pats veteran safety Rodney Harrison and miraculously pressed the ball against his helmet in the air, falling while keeping it just a few inches off the ground to secure a crucial reception.

Tyree retires with 85 special teams tackles, 54 receptions for 650 yards and four touchdowns in seven seasons, the last with the Baltimore Ravens.

Hilliard, 34, started 92 games for the Giants (1997-2004), and finished fifth in franchise history in receptions with 368 for a total of 4,630 yards and 27 touchdowns.

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Twins Bolster Bullpen; Acquire Nats All-Star Closer Capps

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 12:28 AM PDT

Kareem Shaker – AHN Sports Reporter

Minneapolis, MN, United States (AHN) – The Minnesota Twins bolstered their bullpen for a playoff push by sending highly-touted catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor league pitcher Joe Testa to the Washington Nationals for All Star closer Matt Capps Thursday.

As part of the deal, the Twins will also receive $500,000.

“We’ve had an interest in Matt Capps for a long time, and this was a good opportunity for us to acquire him. ” Twins general manager Bill Smith told MLB.com. “It gives us a better chance to win the division and hopefully advance to the World Series.”

Capps, 26, is the lone Nationals All Star in his first year with the club, posting 26 saves (fourth in MLB) in 30 opportunities with a 2.47 ERA.

The six-year veteran is 22-22 with 93 saves and a career 3.48 ERA since being selected by the Pirates in the seventh round of the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft and making his debut in 2005.

Minnesota is caught in a tight divisional race trying to repeat as American League Central champions.

The Twins (56-46), however, have a much better chance making up the 1.5 games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central then catching the Wild Card-leading Rays (63-56).

In Ramos, the Nationals get the the No. 58 prospect in baseball, as rated by Baseball America, and a possible replacement for oft-injured catching prospect Jesús Flores.

Washington is expected to use a committee of relievers as closers, possibly including rookie Drew Storen, the 10th pick of last year’s draft.

Left-handed reliever Atahualpa Severino was brought up from Triple-A Syracuse to take Capps place on the roster.

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Sunil Chhetri Gets Go Ahead From KC Wizards; Will Play In Asian Cup 2011

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 11:55 PM PDT

Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri, the Indian player who also plays for the Kansas City Wizards has been given the permission to join the national squad to play the Asian cup in 2011.

Kansas City Wizards is a Major League Soccer club and has been doing well recently, after defeating the top club Manchester United earlier this season.

Sunil who is kept as a forward in the club has been given the green flag to play for India.

The KC Wizards made a statement about the whole issue and said “The Kansas City Wizards announced that attacker Sunil Chhetri has been permitted to join the Indian National Team through the 2011 Asian Cup, in cooperation with the All India Football Federation,”

Sunil according to reports was frustrated, since he was with the club for 4 months but was still not given a chance to play. He is reportedly glad to join the national side. He said to the media “I’m excited to be joining the National Team. But I’ll miss Kansas City. Everything was falling into place here, including the big win we just had against Manchester United,” . Here is wishing the club and the team best of luck!

No Suspension Coming For Titans` Vince Young After Fight

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 11:51 PM PDT

Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor

Nasville, TN, United States (AHN) – The Tennessee Titans learned Thursday NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decided not to discipline quarterback Vince Young over an altercation at a Dallas strip club last month.

The 27-year-old young, the third overall selection in the 2006 Draft by Tennessee, received a misdemeanor assault citation for his involvement in a tussle that was caught on surveillance video.

It showed the two-time Pro Bowl selection in a scuffle with several people in a small room at Club Onyx on June 13.

Young apologized the following day at the team’s minicamp and hoped he would not be suspended because he owned up to his mistake.

According to reports, Goodell met with Young regarding the incident earlier this week.

Young reportedly indicated that he was provoked when the man involved in the tussle made a downward Longhorns sign disparaging the University of Texas, where Young was the star quarterback for three seasons.

Goodell indicated that Young falls under the category of first-time offenders, who usually do not get suspended under the league’s personal conduct policy.

Young, who won eight of his 10 starts in 2009, is entering his fifth NFL season with a 26-13 career mark. Last year, he registered a personal-best passing rate of 82.8 percent.

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Miguel Tejada Dealt To Padres; Cantu Headed To Rangers

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 11:51 PM PDT

AHN Sports Staff

San Diego, CA, United States (AHN) – The San Diego Padres enlisted a seasoned power hitter Thursday afternoon with the acquisition of former American League MVP Miguel Tejada from the Baltimore Orioles.

The Padres ended their long search for a reliable hitter with the arrival of the 36-year old Tejada, the two-time Silver Slugger winner.

Tejada, who signed a one-year, $6 million with the Birds in January, is hitting .269 with seven homers, 39 RBI, and 40 runs this season.

Baseball followers consider Tejada a solid player capable of clutch hitting in critical situations despite his advanced age.

With Chase Headley at third base, Padres manager Bud Black will have a tough time getting Tejada in the lineup, however.

Aside from removing Tejada’s big contract from their payroll, the Orioles also received Double-A pitching prospect Wynn Pelzer.

Meanwhile, midseason transactions in Texas continued, as the Rangers acquired infielder Jorge Cantu from the Florida Marlins Thursday.

Fresh from nabbing Cy Young winner Cliff Lee from New Yankees in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Mariners, the Rangers brought the 28-year old Cantu in the fold.

The 28-year old Cantu is hitting .278 with 100 homers and 458 RBI over seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, and the Marlins.

The Marlins in return obtained right-handed pitchers Evan Reed and Omar Poveda.

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