Former Nets coach Lawrence Frank
Knicks fans have had only one thing to hang their hat on this season: “Hey, at least they’re not the Nets.” After losing 16 games in a row to start the season, New Jersey has fired coach Lawrence Frank. Intriguingly enough, Frank began his Nets tenure with a 13 game winning streak. In with a streak, out with a streak. (TheBigLead)
Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler both fined by NBA for tweeting during games. (FanHouse)
Audio of the Tiger Woods 911 call. (SportsbyBrooks)
Police are seeking a warrant for Tiger Woods’ medical records after weekend crash. (SportsbyBrooks)
Could life get any better for Derek Jeter right now? The Yankee captain was named the Sports Illustrated 2009 Sportsman of the Year. (SI.com)
Former Yankee pitcher (and current Pirate) Ross Ohlendorf is a smart dude. Now he’s interning this winter at the US Dept. of Agriculture. (NY Daily News)
A very happy 40th birthday wish goes out to Mariano Rivera today. May your cyborg terminator parts never rust. (Bronx Banter)
In case you’re new to this site (or the 2009 NFL season) Jets’ CB Darrelle Revis continues to shut down top recievers and Steve Smith was his most recent victim. Note to all fantasy footballers out there: stay away from top wide outs matching up against Revis, you will be burned. (NY Post)
Marshall Faulk thinks that Albert Haynesworth should be playing hurt against division rivals. (DC Sports Bog)
Charlie Weis’ days are ND are clearly numbered, even though Bob Stoops has denied interest in his job. (Dr. Saturday)
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Matt Cooke has been suspended two games by the NHL for a deliberate check to the head Rangers center Artem Anisimov on Saturday night. Look for a really intense rematch between the two teams tonight at MSG. (The Hockey News)
College Hockey: B.U.’s Six-on-Three Advantage. (NYT)
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