Lanardo Tyner defeats Angel Hernandez for WBU Welterweight World Title
Lanardo Tyner defeated Angel Hernandez for the vacant title of WBU Welterweight World Title. Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan. January 10, 2014.
Dennis Rodman North Korea Basketball Diplomacy Reaches New Low
The Dennis Rodman North Korea Basketball Diplomacy Program isn’t working. The good news is that it’s not being funded by the American taxpayer.
Seahawks: Russell Wilson Chant via Rock Band Phish
NFL Films on how the rock band Phish’s song “Wilson” became the rallying cry for Seahawks QB Russell Wilson
MLB Bans Collisions at the Plate in 2014 – Players Respond
MLB Bans Collisions at the Plate: MLB Rules committee has agreed to ban collisions at the plate, beginning with the 2014 season.
Rajai Davis is one of Many Answers for Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers have signed outfielder Rajai Davis to a two-year contract worth an even $10MM.
Nationals Acquire Doug Fister from Tigers
The move opens the door even further for the Tigers to re-sign Max Scherzer. It also bolsters the Nationals starting rotation, Fister being a more than adequate middle-of-the rotation starter during his three year tenure in Detroit.
Excessive Celebration, Ego are Tides to be Turned in Professional Sports
Tom Laverty ties excessive celebration in football and ego management in baseball to something simple, immaturity, and asks athletes to take a cue from classy players.
Tigers and Rangers Agree to Trade Prince Fielder, Ian Kinsler
Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reported tonight that the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers will trade Ian Kinsler for Prince Fielder, with the possibility of other players to be named. Fielder is owed $168 through the next seven years, while Kinsler is guaranteed $61MM over the next four seasons.