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MLB
Dominican pitcher turning heads
The Yankees and Mariners are both so impressed with 16-year-old Dominican pitcher Michel Inoa that they’re reportedly willing to fork over $3-4 million to him. That would double the largest bonus ever offered to a Dominican pitcher, and the bidding could eventually go as high as $6 million. (ESPN.com)
President Bush digs Utley
President George Bush said that if he were going to start a baseball team, he’d want Chase Utley to be the guy he built around. It’s a nice compliment, but considering the damage Bush did as a GM of the Rangers, his judgment of ballplayers should not be trusted. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Brewers making a run at Taveras
With Yovani Gallardo on the disabled list, the Brewers have joined the Rockies as serious suitors of Julian Tavares. The Brew Crew also has Jeff Weaver toiling away in Triple-A and is investigating other options – possibly Bartolo Colon. (ESPN.com)
Rangers to have troops sing anthem via satellite
Before Saturday’s Rangers game, soldiers stationed in Baghdad, Iraq will sing the national anthem. The performance will be broadcast back to the stadium via satellite. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
NFL
Winslow a no-show due to contract issues?
The Browns apparently feel that Kellen Winslow’s absence from voluntary OTAs is related to unhappiness with his contract. Coach Romeo Crennel says he hasn’t spoken with Winslow since January or February. The first mandatory minicamp for the Browns is June 10-12. That’s when things could get interesting. (Cleveland Plan Dealer)
Crayton goes Simon Cowell on Romo
Patrick Crayton was not shy when analyzing Tony Romo’s performance during the seventh inning stretch in Chicago on Sunday. Crayton said, “It's like horrible. It is bad. He finally got a replay back of it, and he finally admitted it. I'm like, 'Dude, I've been hearing it for four years. You're just now admitting that?” (Dallas Morning News)
Flacco to miss camp until school ends
Because of a long-standing NFL and NCAA rule, Ravens rookie quarterback Joe Flacco will not be able to participate in minicamps until after May 30, the last day of school at the University of Deleware. He’ll miss a four-day passing camp, but the rookie minicamp has been re-scheduled for next month. (Baltimore Sun)
NBA
Nets talking Anthony, Camby with Nuggets
The Nets have said they want to keep the nucleus of their team intact, but the New Jersey Record reports that they’ve had exploratory conversations with Denver about Carmelo Anthony and Marcus Camby. The Nets have two first round picks that they could deal. (The Record)
Vegas casino sues Barkley for $400,000
Wynn Las Vegas filed a lawsuit against Charles Barkley on Wednesday, saying he owes the casino $400,000. Barkley, who admitted he had a gambling problem in 2006, will have an opportunity to pay back the sum before being slapped with felony charges. (Las Vegas Sun)
Skiles not bitter about losing job
Scott Skiles has talked to candidates for the coaching job in Chicago, and he’s apparently had nothing bad to say. "[Chicago] is a great organization. John Paxson is good to work with. The players are good people, they work hard. So I didn't have any bitterness about it,” Skiles said. That’s pretty impressive for a guy fired on Christmas Eve. (Chicago Tribune)
More and more stars using Twitter
Young Jazz star Deron Williams is just one of many athletes who have begun to use the website Twitter.com to connect with their fans via short electronic updates. Read Deron’s updates as the Jazz try to upset the Lakers at the link above. (Twitter.com)
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