Ray Abramson is co-creator and co-owner of We Got This Covered. He writes on a variety of topics with a focus in Sports. He currently attends Western University and is studying at the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Only a few moments ago word broke on NHL.com that the Ottawa Senators have traded the talented Alexei Kovalev to the ailing Pittsburgh Penguins, in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
A few hours ago, ESPN reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed in principle to a deal that would see Baron Davis head to Cleveland to reunite with his former coach, Byron Scott.
After failing to complete a blockbuster deal with the Denver Nuggets for Carmelo Anthony, the New Jersey Nets have traded Devin Harris and Derrick Favors for to the Utah Jazz in return for All-Star Deron Williams.
On paper, it appears that the Knicks got the better end of the stick in this one however the Nuggets have now put themselves in a position of stability with 3 additional draft picks in the next two years including one first rounder in 2014.
The happiest season for a sports fan seems to have started early this year, with yesterday’s trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Ontario’s other team has now decided to get in on the action. The Ottawa Senators have traded forward Mike Fisher to the Nashville Predators for a 1st round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, and a conditional pick in the 2012 Entry Draft that could be as high as a second rounder.
The rumor mill continues as many are saying that this move is simply to cover the gap that will be present after forward Kris Versteeg is dealt. Speculation is growing that Versteeg as well as Jonas "the Monster" Gustavsson will be gone by 4:30 today at which time Burke will be holding a press conference.
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have captured the team's 4th Vince Lombardi trophy bringing it back to where it all began.
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 as Aaron Rodgers was named the games MVP. Scoring came from all over in this one as Rodgers threw for 3 TDs as well as the Packers defense getting a pick 6. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger rallied the team back from 21-3 to 21-17 earlier in the game however the deficit was far too great to overcome succumbing late in the 4th quarter.
In 2004, Dispatch played their final show in Boston at Hatch Shell. The show was intended to have in the range of 10-30 thousand. It is estimated that over 100 000 people showed up for the event. In 2007, Dispatch came back for a charity concert entitled 'Zimbabwe' at Madison Square Garden, selling out its tickets almost immediately after going on sale.
Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj's debut album has been absolutely tearing up the radio waves as it continues to sell day in, day out. Lil Wayne was unable to appear on the album due to his incarceration however he has now hit the scene in the 2.0 version of Minaj's Roman's Revenge.
Flo Rida and Britney Spears have teamed up in remixing Britney's latest single 'Hold It Against Me'. Produced by Max Martin and Dr. Luke (California Gurls, Tik Tok) this song is to be released on her upcoming untitled album and is sure to be a hit.