Thursday, January 17, 2008

General Sports News

-According to ESPN.com Tony Dungy denies the reports saying that he will step down as head coach and said he will notify the Colts organization of his decision on Monday. However, Colts Assistant coach, Jim Caldwell withdrew his name from consideration from the Falcons head coaching job. It could be that he just doesn't want to coach there or it could be that the report is true and he withdrew his name because he already has a head coaching job lined up.

-Also in football, Jason Garrett has decided to stay with the Cowboys organization. Right now he is their offensive cooridinator but with rumors still swirling about Wade Phillips' future, he may find himself being the new head coach. Ravens now have their full attention on Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh.

-Also according to ESPN.com, Floyd Maywether Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya are close to finalizing a deal for a rematch of their fight last spring. Their first fight was the richest fight in boxing history, and the sequel shouldn't be a let down. The fight will either be on September 18th or 20th and broadcasted on HBO pay-per view. Maywether won the first bout by split decision.

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