Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is getting paid like a top-5 player. He has the 2nd highest contract in all of baseball by annual value, after only Alex Rodriguez’s bloated 2008 pact with the Yankees, and he has the 8th-largest contract by overall value. But take a look at this chart of the position players [...]
Tag Archives: Ryan
Rex Ryan After Beating Peyton Manning: “We Finally Got His A–”
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said earlier this week that playing against Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts had become “personal.” A fired-up Ryan reiterated that point following the Jets’ thrilling 17-16 win over the Colts on Saturday. SportsGrid Tweet
Ryan Babel Tweets Photo Of Howard Webb Wearing Man United Shirt
Ryan Babel could face disciplinary action from The Football Association (FA) after the Liverpool striker posted a Photoshopped image on Twitter of referee Howard Webb wearing a Manchester United shirt. The image was posted in jest after Webb awarded Manchester United a penalty versus Liverpool. The decision was a poor one by Webb after TV [...]
ESPN’s Skip Bayless: Rex Ryan Has Become More Celebrity Than Coach
ESPN’s Skip Bayless thinks Rex Ryan’s comments about it being “personal” with Peyton Manning are ill-advised, and also point to a larger issue: that Ryan has become “more celebrity” than football coach. SportsGrid Tweet
Sugar Bowl Storylines: Ohio State’s Suspensions, Ryan Mallett’s Pro Prospects, And The Big 10’s Futility
Tonight, the 6th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the number 8 Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl, and large pockets of our football-obsessed nation will be enthralled. Here’s what to watch for. SportsGrid Tweet