News & Notes

MLB

- ESPN is reporting that Atlanta Braves manager, Bobby Cox, will retired when his contract expires after the 2010 season. After Wednesday night's game against the New York Mets, the team announced that they had re-signed Cox to a one-year extension through the 2010 season. Apparently Cox will remain with the team in some kind of consulting role when he steps down as manager.
- Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston told reporters on Wednesday that he would love to bolster the rotation this off-season. Gaston told the Toronto Sun his wish-list includes "some help in the starting rotation". It will be interesting to see what direction the team takes this winter and whether Gaston or GM JP Riccardi stay on with the club prior to next season.
- The Mercury News is reporting that the San Francisco Giants are unlikely to pick up the $8.1 million option on 2B Freddy Sanchez's contract for the 2010 season. Sanchez was acquired in a deadline deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The Florida Marlins are planning on offering P Josh Johnson a multi-year extension in the off-seasons. Johnson has developed into the ace of the staff and is having a career year with the Marlins. It would be a good move for the team to lock him up long-term.

NBA

- Free Agent G/F Rashad McCants has signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Houston Rockets. Terms were not disclosed.
- G Nate Robinson and the New York Knicks are close to a deal a one-year deal that would keep the reigning slam-dunk champ with the team. The two sides are working out financial details and the deal should be completed by the end of the day. Check back for an update on the situation.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived PG Chucky Atkins. The team intended to also waive C Mark Blount but have accepted a request from his agent to seek a trade.
- The San Antonio Spurs have announced that they have waived 2009 second round pick G Jack McClinton. This is a surprising move. Even though he is undersized, McClinton was one of those second rounders who seemed to have some upside. Look for him to get a look with another team before the season begins.

NFL

- The Tennessean is reporting that former WR David Givens is suing the Tennessee Titans $25 million for allegedly withholding medical reports from him and encouraging him to play while injured. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds.

NHL

- According to the Associated Press, the San Jose Sharks have signed C Manny Malhotra to contract. The team has not yet announced the terms of the deal. Details will most likely surface sometime today.
- Los Angeles Kings D Sean O'Donnell has been suspended for the two remaining games of the pre-season and two games of the regular season. O'Donnell is facing consequences for a match penalty in a pre-season game against the New York Islanders on September 22nd.
- G Olaf Kolzig is set to announce his retirement from hockey. The former Vezina Trophy winner spent 14 seasons in the NHL and is retiring at the age of 39.
- New York Rangers F Sean Avery sprained his right knee during the morning skate on Monday. He is listed as day-to-day.

MMA

- Former UFC lightweight Roger Huerta announced he is willing to return to the UFC. His contract expired after his UFC Fight Night loss to Gray Maynard last week. It was rumoured that Huerta and UFC President, Dana White, could not reach a new contract because of Huerta's commitment to becoming a movie star.
- Kimbo Slice will take on former IFL heavyweight champ Roy Nelson, Ultimate Fighter: Season 10: Heavyweights during next Wednesday's show. It will definitely be a battle to tune in for. The show airs every Wednesday night at 10pm on SpikeTV. Check it out.