*The World Cup has finally ended, and Spain has been crowned the 2010 FIFA World Cup Champions. After a 1-0 win in extra time, Spain has proven to be the best that soccer has to offer. Congratulations to Spain on their victory, since you couldn't capitalize in the Olympic gold medal game in 2008, this is a nice redemptive jesture for the country of Spain. Folks love a winner, and the Spainards are dancing in the streets.
*MLB pitcher Cliff Lee was traded in a six man deal from the Seattle Mariners to the AL West leading Texas Rangers. Which was sort of bizzare, because earlier in the day there was a deal in place to send Lee to the Yankees. However talks between both clubs stalled and the Rangers came in took the deal. Seattle also sent $5.2 million in cash to the Rangers bankrupt franchise. Now don't count out the Yankees later on, because Lee is a free agency at the end of this season, and we all know that the Yankees aren't afraid to spend for what they want. I would not be surprised if we see Cliff Lee in Yankee pinstripes next season. If he's smart he'd be there next season, solidify your legacy my friend.
*Los Angeles native, two time champion & former Laker guard Jordan Farmar has agreed over the weekend to deal with the New Jersey Nets, three years $12 million dollars. Good luck Jordan, and congrats. He should fit in nicely with the Nets, and have a little bit more room to play, and be a great addition to the backcourt with Devin Harris. Atleast Farmer should be a little happier now that he's in new surroundings.
*Current free agent Derek Fisher who is in current negotiations with the Lakers, visited the Miami Heat this past Saturday, with a personal pick up from the airport from the newest Heat member LeBron James. Fisher met with Heat president Pat Riley & owner Mickie Arison for about three hours. Then Fisher headed back to L.A., saying the meeting went good and its all apart of the negotiating process.
I think Fisher will return to the Lakers, however the Lakers need to get on the ball and resign the veteran guard before its too late. Have the Lakers not learned their lesson from before about how valuable Fisher is & allowing him to walk away.
Fisher stay in L.A., get the three peat and help send Phil out on top. Miami doesnt have the cap room to pay the amount that you are asking for. We'll see how this saga plays out.
*The troubles for USC Football just don't stop. After releasing their top recruit Shontrel Henderson, (who commits to Univ of Miami), it was expected that USC would be eligible for the coaches' poll in 2010 because of the appeal, but because the school accepted the postseason ban for this season, it became ineligible for the poll. Hopefully USC will get the appeal, and come back stronger next season, Lane Kiffin stay on the straight & narrow, the archaic NCAA is watching my friend, Fight On!.
