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Kyle Orton's Dad Is Letting Everybody Know How His Son Got Traded
Byron Orton likes talking to the press about his son. So when the reporters from his hometown Des Moines Register came calling he had all the answers for them....
Chicago, Meet Your New Quarterback: Jay Cutler
In somewhat of a stunning move in the, wow-that-happened-fast sense, the Denver Broncos have traded Jay Cutler to the Chicago Bears for, well — A LOT....
Pat Bowlen To Cutler: JUST GO AWAY, YOU STUPID BABY
Actually it was a bit more reasonable than that — but just as emphatic. So which team will snag Jay Cutler? [DenverPost]...
Chris Cooley Would Like To Address Those Evil Trade Rumors
Redskins tight end Chris Cooley has taken to his blog (and his Facebook status) to let the world know that he's not getting traded. Especially not to Cleveland. Barf....
The NHL Trade Deadline Is A Humbling Affair
While the NBA trade deadline brought approximately two actual deals and the MLB trade deadline has been a washout for years, the NHL version is like playing a video game on franchise mode while drunk....
Congratulations, You Are No Longer On This Team
Did someone in the comments really call the NHL Trading Deadline "Hockey Christmas"? Well, someone—not me—feels this day needs to be live blogged, but let's try to keep it non-denominational. Enjoy. [Down Goes Brown]...
The Sad Demise Of John Odom, The Player Traded For Bats
Well, this has been a depressing day. John Odom, the minor leaguer who made news last year when he was traded for 10 maple bats, has died of an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol....
Meet Your New Quarterback, Kansas City: Matt Cassel
Adam Schefter of NFL.com is reporting that the Chiefs have completed a trade for Patriots back-up (but franchised!) quarterback, Mr. Matt Cassel. Details of the compensation package have yet to be publicized....
Meet Your New Quarterback, Vikings Fans
The Texans said that they will trade Sage Rosenfels to the Vikings on Friday for a fourth-round draft pick. Is that a threat? [Houston Chronicle]...
The NBA Trade Deadline: Well, That Was Pointless
Amar'e Stoudamire. Shaquille O'Neal. Vince Carter. Nate Robinson. Tracy McGrady. None of them are going anywhere. A lot of lesser names and expiring contracts got shuffled around today, but really... nothing changed....
Wanna Get Traded? Punch A Teammate!
NBA teams make trades to build for the future, make a run for the title, or clear salary cap space—but sometimes they just don't want to look at some guy's mug any longer....
Amar'e Stoudemire Can't Understand Why The Suns Want To Trade Him So Much
"You've never heard about any DUI's or any trouble at all since I've been in the league. I'm 100 percent professional and charismatic, and made sure my character stood as such.[TheSportingBlog]...
Shawn Marion Traded For Jermaine O'Neal
ESPN reports that the Raptors and Heat will exchange big men in a four-player deal. Poor Marion is being sent from Miami to Toronto, which is really going to cut into his beach time. [ESPN]...
LT Not Handling Trade Rumblings Well
"I think it's ridiculous to be talking about trade and me not being here, that's just my personal opinion." [SI]...
Allen Iverson Traded: The Day After
So Allen Iverson is now a Piston. And Chauncey Billiups is heading back to Colorado. And the world now knows the name Cheikh Samb. But what does it mean for Detroit, Denver, Antonio McDyess and the rest of the NBA? Detailed analysis, educated guesses, wild speculation and whatever the hell Woody Pai...
Tony Gonzalez to Chiefs: Thanks, You Have Ripped Out My Soul and Left Me For Dead
It was a little surprising to have Tony Gonzalez still stuck in Kansas City at the end of yesterday's riveting NFL trade deadline but the 32-year-old Pro Bowl tight end's quest for a Super Bowl will apparently have to wait another lifetime. Even though Gonzalez had politely requested a trade while ...
Just Don't Follow Him to Any Golden Clubs
You've got to give the kid credit: he does not shy away from insurmountable expectations. After following in his father's legendary footsteps at Georgetown, Patrick Ewing Jr., son of NBA Hall of Famer (scans NBA almanac) Patrick Ewing, is now a New York Knick. It's already Junior's third team, and h...
Brett Favre: Starting Quarterback For...The New York Jets
All of those reporters embedded in Green Bay, Hattiesburg, Tampa Bay, and Minnesota can climb out of their bunkers and officially catch a flight to JFK International Airport immediately because amazingly (finally) the 31-day Favre itchy-scratchy melodrama has reached a merciful end . FoxSports.com w...
The Day Where The Dodgers Ruined Everyone's Deadline
During yesterday's MLB Trade Deadline coverage, ESPN, powerhouse muti-tiered sports entertainment company had seemingly all the bases covered. They had their trade deadline blog with terminally plugged-in reports from Jayson Stark and Buster Olney pumping out information all day, plus their addition...
Manny To Dodgers, Bay To Red Sox, Little People To Pirates ... Mass Hysteria
Only trade deadline day can make the Intertubes blow up at 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Well, unless Heath Ledger dies. Anyway, Jon Heyman's got it: Manny Ramirez has been traded to the Dodgers. His manager is Joe Torre. Muse on that....