Strikeforce targeting Jan. 23 for next "Challengers Series" event  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:16 AM
With Strikeforce's "Evolution" event less than one week away, and the promotion's next major show announced for Jan. 30, the California-based organization is now planning its next "Challengers Series" event. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to read more »

Friday's "Strikeforce: Evolution" weigh-ins in San Jose open to the public  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:19 AM
Weigh-ins for Saturday's "Strikeforce: Evolution" event are scheduled for Friday at the San Jose Marriott in downtown San Jose, Calif. The ceremonies, which begin at 4:30 p.m. PT local time (7:30 p.m. ET), are free and open to the public. San Jose also h read more »

Trevor Prangley scratched from "Strikeforce: Evolution," replacement currently unknown  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:20 AM
The UFC isn't the only organization being affected by injuries as the year draws to a close. Just days after Trevor Prangley (22-5) was announced as the opponent for Robbie Lawler (16-5) at Saturday's "Strikeforce: Evolution" event, the South African has read more »

UFC 107 medical suspensions: Guida, Buentello, Wiman issued lengthy suspensions  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:14 AM
The Tennessee Athletic Commission handed down medical suspensions to 18 of the 22 competitors who competed at this past weekend's UFC 107 event. Tennessee Athletic Commission Director Jeffrey Mullen today confirmed the list of suspensions with MMAjunkie.c read more »

Chris Horodecki "pumped" for WEC debut, plans on war with Anthony Njokuani  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:20 AM
It wasn't too long ago that lightweight slugger and nine-time IFL veteran Chris Horodecki was widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects of the 155-pound division. But following the lone loss of his professional career in December 2007, the 22-year read more »

With Tyler Toner scratched, Brandon Visher gets Courtney Buck at WEC 45 (Updated)  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:11 AM
WEC newcomer Brandon Visher will face the nerves that all WEC fighters must overcome when fighting on the big stage, but now he'll have to do it against a new opponent. Sources close to the WEC have informed MMAjunkie.com that Tyler Toner, will be replace read more »

Report: Strikeforce returns to CBS in April; Emelianenko, Henderson targeted for fights  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:18 AM
After a successful first run on CBS in November, Strikeforce will reportedly return to the Tiffany Network in April. According to a report from AOL FanHouse, a CBS spokesperson has confirmed that the network is interested in hosting another Strikeforce ev read more »

Shane Carwin vs. Frank Mir in the works for interim heavyweight title at UFC 111 in March  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:12 AM
While UFC president Dana White recently said the status of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar would be decided in the next four to six weeks, things are apparently progressing much faster. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the organizatio read more »

Ricardo Almeida likely for UFC 111 in March, bout with Thiago Alves possible  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:13 AM
While a knee injury forced grappling ace Ricardo Almeida (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) out of a planned UFC 106 bout with Jon Fitch, "Big Dog" apparently won't sit out for long. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the promotion that Almeida is being tar read more »

"Little Nog" out of UFC 109; Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones targeted for March 31  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 16, 2009, 03:17 AM
An ankle injury has forced recent UFC addition Antonio Rogerio Nogueira out of a planned bout with fellow light heavyweight Brandon Vera on Feb. 6 at UFC 109. While the latest bout cancellation in the UFC may cause many fans to groan, the potential replac read more »

Pirates closer Capps becomes free agent (AP)  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 14, 2009, 02:32 AM
Closer Matt Capps and reliever Phil Dumatrait became free agents Saturday night when Pittsburgh didn't offer them contracts for 2010. The Pirates reached agreement with utility infielder Ronny Cedeno on a one-year contract. The right-handed Capps poste read more »

Rays agree with C Navarro, RHP Cormier (AP)  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 14, 2009, 02:32 AM
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro has agreed to a $2.1 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. The Rays also reached one-year deals with right-hander Lance Cormier ($1.2 million) and lefty Randy Choate ($700,000) on Saturday night. Navarro hi read more »

Padres, P Correia agree on 1 year, $3.6M (AP)  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 14, 2009, 02:33 AM
Right-hander Kevin Correia and the San Diego Padres agreed to a $3.6 million, one-year contract Saturday night, avoiding salary arbitration. The 29-year-old was 12-11 with a 3.91 ERA in his first season with the Padres. He spent his first six major league read more »

Nationals set free Ps MacDougal, Olsen (AP)  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 14, 2009, 02:29 AM
Pitchers Mike MacDougal and Scott Olsen became free agents when the Washington Nationals decided not to offer them 2010 contracts on Saturday. MacDougal, an All-Star for Kansas City in 2003, had 20 saves in 21 chances last season and went 1-1 with a 3.60 E read more »

Rays' Balfour agrees to 1-year contract (AP)  
Posted By Diego | Soccer News | December 14, 2009, 02:27 AM
Right-handed reliever Grant Balfour has agreed to a $2.05 million, one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, avoiding arbitration. The Rays announced the deal Sunday. Balfour went 5-4 with a 4.81 ERA in 73 appearances last season. read more »