SportzNutz: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

The NBA locked out its players, a long-expected move that put the 2011-12 season in jeopardy and came as the NFL is trying to end its own work stoppage that began in March. The latest lockout began … [Read More...]

Wladimir Klitschko Greatest Hits

Take a look at the best moments in the career of heavy handed heavyweight sensation Wladimir Klitschko …[Read More...]

Sharapova to face Kvitova in Wimbledon final

Maria Sharapova advanced to the women's final at Wimbledon on Thursday. The 2004 champion will face Petra Kvitova in Saturday's championship … [Read More...]

Sexy Maria Sharapova

In honor of Maria Sharapova making the Wimbledon finals, she is our featured sports babe this week. When Sharapova was six, she and her father moved from their life of poverty in Russia to the … [Read More...]

PGA TOUR Today: July 1, 2011

Amanda Balionis previews Round 2 of the AT&T National, featuring leaders Hunter Haas and Adam Scott and an update from the PGA TOUR Network on SiriusXM … [Read More...]

Don Mattingly – In my Own Words

Dodgers Skipper Don Mattingly goes in depth in In my Own Words. Part 1: Don recalls competing with teammate Dave Winfield for the batting title in 1984 Video: In My Own Words: Don Mattingly part 1 … [Read More...]

Jun 30

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Wednesday Sports Wrap

Lockout not that close to over.

Jay Glazer is reporting that the NFL lockout is not even close to being over and that the media is way off in their reports that the end is near. However he does temper his report somewhat in the end … [Read More...]

Preview Show: Daytona

Desperation for Chase berths is ramping up and Marty Snider says this "wildcard" track might be the perfect place for somebody to take a big step towards earning a wildcard spot … [Read More...]

Penguins make offer to Jagr

The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year contract, worth a reported $2 million. Jagr led Pittsburgh to two Stanley Cup championships. Jagr has played the past three years in … [Read More...]

Klitschko vs. Haye Preview

Boxing commentators Bob Papa, Max Kellerman and Roy Jones preview the upcoming HBO World Championship Boxing telecast. Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye happens Sat., July 2 live at 4:45pm ET/1:45pm … [Read More...]

PGA TOUR Today: June 30, 2011

Amanda Balionis previews Round 1 of the 2011 AT&T National, including the featured groups on Golf Channel and an update from the PGA TOUR Network on SiriusXM. … [Read More...]

MLB Results

Tuesday Sports Wrap

Tiger Woods is going to take his time, meantime life goes on as we preview the AT&T National, we reflect on MLB’s first half, TO says he will be back, and more in today’s sports wrap.

Tiger Woods has no timetable for his return

Tiger Woods addressed the media about the status of his knee and achilles and when he might return to competitive golf the answer… whenever he is damn good and ready. … [Read More...]

Klitschko vs. Haye – Fighters Face Off

Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye meet face-to-face outside of the ring for this revealing interview with Max Kellerman. Klitschko vs. Haye happens Sat., July 2 live at 4:45pm ET/1:45pm PT and an … [Read More...]

Preview: AT&T National

The PGA TOUR heads to Aronimink Golf Club where Justin Rose looks to defend his title at the AT&T National. … [Read More...]

Biggest questions at MLB midseason

Ted Keith reflects on the first half of the 2011 season and looks ahead at the biggest questions facing the Twins, Yankees and other big league teams. Read more: … [Read More...]

T.O.’s NFL future up in the air

Terrell Owens is recovering from left knee surgery and plans to be ready to play when the NFL season starts. Owens' agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed Tuesday that the 37-year-old star receiver tore … [Read More...]

Hall of Fame calls Belfour, Gilmour, Nieuwendyk, Mark Howe

Eddie the Eagle is a Hall of Famer. Former All-Star goalie Ed Belfour was elected Tuesday to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, joining Doug Gilmour, Mark Howe and Joe … [Read More...]

Gamecocks repeat as NCAA baseball champions

South Carolina won its second straight national championship with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night that completed a two-game sweep over Florida in the College World Series finals. … [Read More...]

MLB considering seizing Dodgers

The owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers won a reprieve in bankruptcy court Tuesday to maintain day-to-day operations, while Major League Baseball considered seizing control of the cash-strapped ballclub. … [Read More...]

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Monday Sports Wrap

We take a look back at Sonoma, the Dodgers file for bankruptcy, we look back at The Travelers, a revitalized Davey Johnson takes over in Washington, and we have some sports fun in todays sports wrap.

Sports Fun with Frank Nicotero

9-year old prodigy Rory McIlroy’s golf clinic with a washing machine, a Wimbledon tantrum turns hilarious, and Ochocinco has another stunt to keep us entertained while we wait for the lockout to … [Read More...]

Davey Johnson to manage Nats

General manager Mike Rizzo had to move quickly. He needed a seasoned and successful manager to run the Washington Nationals, a promising team shocked by the abrupt resignation of Jim Riggleman. He … [Read More...]

Monday Backspin: June 27, 2011

Amanda Balionis recaps Fredrik Jacobson's victory and all the news from the 2011 Travelers Championship …[Read More...]

Race Rewind: Sonoma

Watch as a calm veteran steers clear of a wild and aggressive field to claim his first victory of the season at Sonoma as NASCAR goes in something other than a circle. … [Read More...]

L.A. Dodgers File for Bankruptcy Protection

The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection in a Delaware court Monday, blaming the refusal of Major League Baseball to approve a multibillion-dollar TV deal that owner Frank McCourt was … [Read More...]

Baseball Scores

Jun 27

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Tuesday Sports Wrap

The Mavericks bounce back, the NHL finals are being played by zombies, our favorite philanderer drops out of the US Open and more in today’s sports wrap

Ailing Nowitzki again lifts Mavericks to 86-83 victory, NBA finals tied

Coughing and wheezing, his temperature spiking to 101, worn out from hardly sleeping the night before, Dirk Nowitzki went through three miserable quarters in Game 4 of the NBA finals. Yet the … [Read More...]

NHL Playoffs: Finger games are silly for Canucks, Bruins

Maybe the Canucks and Bruins have been watching way too many zombie movies, whatever the case it’s time for them to stop chowing down on each other. Video: Vancouver and Boston have been anything … [Read More...]

Tiger Woods will not play in U.S. Open

Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he will miss the U.S. Open. Grant Boone joins Lauren Shehadi to talk about the various injuries and what they mean for the golfer's future. … [Read More...]

Canucks’ Rome suspended four games

Nathan Horton will miss the rest of the Stanley Cup Finals with a severe concussion and Canucks defenseman Aaron Rome is finished, too, after the NHL suspended him for four games Tuesday for his … [Read More...]

Preview: 2011 FedEx St. Jude Classic

The PGA TOUR heads to Memphis, Tennessee where Lee Westwood looks to defend his title at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. … [Read More...]

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Monday Sports Wrap

NBA Finals: Heat-Mavericks Game 4 preview

A look ahead to what Dirk Nowitzki calls a “must win” game for Dallas against Miami. … [Read More...]

MMA Ring Girls

A look back at the hot ring girls from last seasons MMA Athletics … [Read More...]

Bruins rally after Horton’s injury to beat Canucks

The Boston Bruins gingerly tapped their sticks on the ice while medical personnel wheeled Nathan Horton out of the hushed arena through the Zamboni tunnel, his neck fixed in a brace after a late hit … [Read More...]

Rome’s devastating hit on Nathan Horton (video)

Aaron Rome hits Nathan Horton coming into the Vancouver zone. Horton was taken off the ice on a stretcher 5 minutes into the game, rendered senseless by Rome’s check in the neutral zone. … [Read More...]

Plaxico Burress regains his freedom

Plaxico Burress speaks to the media after his release and says he is ready to return to football … [Read More...]

USC Stripped of 2004 title

Kevin Carden reports on the BCS stripping USC of its 2004 title due to the Reggie Bush scandal … [Read More...]

Behind the Seams: Wild West

John Paul Morosi weighs in on the surprising standings in the AL West …[Read More...]

Friday, June 3, 2011

Thursday Sports Wrap

The Mavericks storm back to tie series at one behind Nowitski’s amazing finish, we go in depth with Mike Tyson and lots more in today’s sports wrap

Strip Teach – ‘Kick Flip’

We really could care less about doing a kick flip, but if we gotta learn, we want strip teach to teach us Video: Cubed: Strip Teach - 'Kick Flip' … [Read More...]

Nowitzki rallies Mavs to win that ties NBA finals at 1

Any pain in Dirk Nowitzki’s left hand wouldn’t have hurt nearly as much as a 2-0 deficit. So he put the ball there—torn-up finger and all—and hoisted the shot that gave the Dallas … [Read More...]

Sports In Depth: Mike Tyson

Graham Bensinger travels to Mike Tyson's home in Las Vegas. During an interview lasting two days, Tyson speaks about his tough childhood, becoming the heavy-weight champ, losing everything, and his … [Read More...]

PGA TOUR Today: June 3, 2011

Amanda Balionis previews Round 2 of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance, including the featured group on Golf Channel and an update from the PGA TOUR Network on SiriusXM … [Read More...]

Round 1 Recap: 2011 Memorial Tournament

In the opening round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance, Chris Riley and Rory McIlroy are tied for the lead at 6-under par. … [Read More...]

NHL Playoffs: Conn Smythe finalists

Who are the top finalists for the hockey playoffs' most valuable player? … [Read More...]

Thursday’s NBA Top 5

Check out the best plays from the night the Mavericks tie the NBA Finals at one game apiece. … [Read More...]

Cubs–Cardinals preview – Don’t expect a shootout

The Cubs and Cardinals lead the majors in batting average, but they won't light up the scoreboard this weekend. … [Read More...]

Yankees–Angels weekend preview

The Yankees struggled in the month of May, but still have things under control as they head to Anaheim this weekend. … [Read More...]

Nowitski hits game winning layup and puts to rest his choker reputation for all time with an amazing 9 point finishing run

Dirk Nowitski drives the lane and banks in a left handed layup (yes that’s his hurt arm) to give the Mavericks the lead in Thursday’s NBA finals game … [Read More...]