News & Notes

MLB

- It was reported over the weekend that suspicious markings were seen on Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera's face before the game on Saturday that were not there the night before. There was speculation that something personal happened to Cabrera off-field on Friday night. ESPN is reporting that police were called to Cabrera's home on Friday because of a domestic dispute. His wife was the one who called the authorities. Rumour is that both Cabrera and his wife, Rosangel, had visible facial injuries making it difficult for officers to decipher who the victim was. Check back later for more on this story.
- According to the New York Post, Mets general manager Omar Minaya has apparently offered jobs in the organization to former Toronto Blue Jays GM J.P. Riccardi and former San Diego Padres GM Kevin Towers. Both Riccardi and Towers were fired by their former teams last week.
- P Trevor Hoffman has agreed to a one-year deal to re-sign with the Milwaukee Brewers. Hoffman will make $8 million next season, with a mutual option in 2011.
- New York Mets SS Jose Reyes will need to undergo surgery to clear up scar tissue around a tendon behind his right knee. He will not however, need to have surgery to repair his torn right hamstring. No schedule has been set for the procedure but the Mets expect Reyes to be ready for spring training.
- Tonight, the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers will face-off in a one game playoff to determine which team will move on to the playoffs to face the New York Yankees. Both teams ended the season tied in the AL Central lead. Tigers rookie P Rick Porcello will face Twins P Scott Baker. It will be a great game to watch. The game begins at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Check your local listings for more.

NBA

- Orlando Magic GM Otis Smith told the Orlando Sentinel that Golden State Warriors PG C.J. Watson was the only free-agent that got away this off-season. Smith told reporters that he offered the Warriors compensation in a sign and trade but GM Larry Riley refused. "You wouldn't believe what we offered them," Smith told the Sentinel. "I think it got personal."
- Cleveland Cavaliers superstar SF Lebron James made an appearance on Sunday's season finale of the hit HBO television show "Entourage".
- Phoenix Suns C/PF Robin Lopez will miss six to eight weeks of action with a broken bone in his left foot. Lopez sustained the injury during an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday. Lopez will have surgery to insert a screw in his foot today.
- Utah Jazz G C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb that will require surgery. Miles suffered the injury in practice on Monday in London, England where the team is playing some pre-season ball.
- It seems like former-Raptor and Cleveland Cavaliers SG Anthony Parker could start the season at the starting two position. Last season's starter, G Delonte West, has been having off-court issues this summer that have dragged into training camp, and may not be with the team to begin the season. West still hasn't practiced with the team as of yet. His status with the team is unknown.

NFL

- Last night, Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre became the first quarterback in NFL history to beat all 32 teams on Monday night. To complete the feat, Favre defeated his former team, the Green Bay Pakers on their home turf 30-23.
- Detroit Tigers rookie QB Matt Stafford is day-to-day with a twisted right knee he suffered in Sundays loss to the Chicago Bears.
- Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden will be out of action 2-4 weeks while recovering from knee surgery.
- The Contra Costa Times is reporting that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell intends to meet with Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable to discuss an incident that happened in training camp. Cable is being accused of striking defensive assistant Randy Hanson in the face. The police have been involved and it was reported last week that Hanson spoke with authorities already to give his take on what took place.
- ESPN is reporting that Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb will return to action this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McNabbs started practicing again this week after missing two games with a broken rib.
- ESPN is reporting that the New England Patriots are in the process of signing veteran LB Junior Seau. Stay tuned for more details on this story.
- Zach Thomas has filed a grievance against the Kansas City Chiefs for his 2009 salary. Thomas was cut by the team without an injury statement after he suffered a concussion over the summer.

NHL

- The Florida Panthers have signed former Toronto Maple Leaf C Dominic Moore to a one-year deal, worth $1.1 million, according to ESPN.
- The Associated Press is reporting that San Jose Sharks C Joe Pavelski will be out of action for two weeks with a lower body injury.
- An MRI revealed no structural damage to Dallas Stars C Mike Modano's injured ribs. Modano is not expected back in the lineup right away but will travel on the road with the team this week in case his condition improves.
- Toronto Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson has been really quiet about who he will start in net on Tuesday night against the Ottawa Senators. Stories in both the Toronto Sun and Toronto Star revealed that the Leafs may go with rookie G Jonas Gustavsson as their starter from here on out. Toskala was less than spectacular in consecutive losses to start the season. His time in Toronto may be coming to a close.

MMA

- MMA Survival is reporting that the UFC is likely to release the following fighters by the end of the week: Hermes Franca, Chris Wilson, Marcus Aurelio and Justin McCully. All four have been removed from the UFC website.
- The UFC has signed light heavyweight Rodney Wallace to a four-fight deal. "Sho Nuff The Master" will possibly make his debut at the Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale against former WEC champ Brian Stann.