TIME OUT: WEEKEND SPORTS RECAP FOR JULY 12, 2010

"The Voice Of God" Dies

New York Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard died Sunday at the age of 99. Nicknamed “The Voice of God,” Sheppard worked with the Yankees from 1951-2007. In honor of Sheppard, Derek Jeter uses his voice as his introduction for each at-bat. 

 

 

 

Fisher Headed Back to LA?

Free-agent point guard Derek Fisher is expected to resign with the Los Angeles Lakers after flirting with the Miami Heat over the weekend according to Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports. He’s expected to have a $2.5 million offer on the table from the Lakers compared to the league minimum from the Heat. 

 

 

 

Jesse Rips Cavs Owner

Activist Jesse Jackson ripped Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert following his scathing letter about LeBron James. Jackson said Gilbert sees James as a “runaway slave” and is putting him in danger.

 

 

 

 

John Walls Scores 24

The John Wall era got underway Sunday night at the NBA Sumer League in Las Vegas. The Washington Wizards guard scored 24 points and had eight assists as the Wizards defeated the Golden State Warriors 84-79. The 19-year-old also had a game-high eight turnovers as well.

 

 

Cuban Mentions The "T-Word"

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is throwing the “t-word” around - - tampering. "I'm going to bring it up to the league that we really do have to re-evaluate the issue of player tampering," Cuban said. "Who knows what will happen? But I have to suggest it to them because there has to be more definitive rules."

 

 

Vick Banned From Traveling

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has been barred from traveling outside the state of Pennsylvania by probation officers as a result of a shooting after his 30th birthday party. Vick still claims he had nothing to do with the incident. 

 

 

 

Paul The Octopus Retires

Paul the Octopus is retiring from making soccer predictions after eight consecutive correct picks in the 2010 World Cup. The octopus picked all seven of Germany’s games correctly and the final match between Spain and Netherlands. 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix Rebuilding Via Trades

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly close to acquiring forward Josh Childress and Hedo Turkoglu in separate deals to fill the void left by Amar’e Stoudemire. Childress has spent the last two seasons playing in Greece but the Atlanta Hawks still own his contract rights. 

 

 

 

Heat Trio Introduced To Miami Fans

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh were introduced to Miami Heat fans Friday night at American Airlines arena. Over 13,000 fans came out to see their new look team for the first time.