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 Patriots Hope Bruschi Doesn't Have Broken Wrist |
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Wednesday, August 02 2006 @ 08:50 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
The New England Patriots are hoping the latest blow to Tedy Bruschi's health isn't serious.
Bruschi, the Pats' middle linebacker and emotional leader on defense, is nursing a wrist injury and could miss at least a week of camp, the Boston Herald reported. He'll have further tests to determine if the injury is a fracture.
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| Former Ohio State Coach O'Brien Awarded $2.2 Million |
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Wednesday, August 02 2006 @ 08:46 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Ohio State must pay former basketball coach Jim O'Brien about $2.2 million plus interest for firing him for giving a recruit $6,000.
The award by a judge in the Ohio Court of Claims on Wednesday ends two years of controversy at Ohio State, which received NCAA sanctions for the money given to the recruit.
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| Dodgers Acquire Maddux, Lugo in Deals |
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Tuesday, August 01 2006 @ 08:35 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Greg Maddux came back to the Cubs and got his 300th win and 3,000th strikeout. He couldn’t get them to the postseason.
Now he’s leaving again, traded Monday to the Dodgers for infielder Cesar Izturis in a move that will give the 40-year-old pitcher a chance to return to the playoffs. Chicago will pay $2 million to Los Angeles as part of the deal.
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| Several Lebanese Players Missing Amid War |
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Tuesday, August 01 2006 @ 08:33 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Crisis-hit Lebanon has withdrawn from qualifying for the 2007 Asian Cup because of the widespread damage to the country caused by Israeli air strikes, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Tuesday.
The Lebanon Football Association (LFA) sent a formal letter to the AFC on Monday, citing the “tragic circumstances” inflicted by Israel’s bombardment for its decision.
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| Bush Scrambles to Get to Camp, Sign Contract |
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Tuesday, August 01 2006 @ 08:29 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
With his contract done more than a week before he expected, Reggie Bush scrambled to get to the New Orleans Saints’ training camp Monday evening.
Bush’s deal, agreed to in principle Saturday night, is worth up to $62 million over six years, with a little more than $26.3 million guaranteed.
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| Landis Will Learn Fate on Saturday, Say UCI |
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Tuesday, August 01 2006 @ 08:22 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Tour de France winner Floyd Landis, who tested positive for testosterone on his way to victory in cycling's showpiece event, will know on Saturday if the counter-analysis he has requested confirms the result. "On Saturday morning, we should know, that is what the French laboratory told us," International Cycling Union (UCI) spokesman Enrico Capani told Reuters by telephone on Tuesday.
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| Cardinals Coach Irritated by Leinart's Absence |
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Monday, July 31 2006 @ 07:07 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Matt Leinart did not report to training camp Sunday as contract negotiations cooled between the Arizona Cardinals and their first-round draft pick.
Even as he vowed to stay out of the negotiations, coach Dennis Green blamed Leinart’s camp for the failure to reach agreement.
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| Fans Flock to See Big Ben Practice |
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Monday, July 31 2006 @ 07:06 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
They screamed in delight, yelled out his name, asked him to slow down so they could snap more pictures. Ben Roethlisberger heard the ruckus, realized he was the cause of it and could only smile at the attention.
And all he was doing midway through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first training camp practice Sunday was changing his jersey.
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| Johnson Not Shocked at Gatlin Drug Test |
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Monday, July 31 2006 @ 07:05 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Justin Gatlin’s association with coach Trevor Graham is the biggest obstacle to proving that he’s not a drug cheat, former Olympic champion sprinter Michael Johnson said Monday.
Writing a column in The Daily Telegraph, Johnson said his initial reaction to hearing that Gatlin had tested positive for banned substances was “not one of shock or surprise.”
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| Finalists to Succeed Tagliabue Announced |
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Monday, July 31 2006 @ 06:56 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Roger Goodell first emerged as Paul Tagliabue's possible successor as NFL commissioner a few years ago.
So, it was no surprise when the five finalists to succeed Tagliabue were announced Sunday and Goodell was still on the list.
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| Abreu, Lidle Traded From Phillies to Yankees |
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Monday, July 31 2006 @ 06:55 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Bobby Abreu has another chance to prove he can thrive under playoff pressure.
The New York Yankees acquired the two-time All-Star right fielder and starting pitcher Cory Lidle from the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday for four minor league prospects.
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| No More Security 'Pat-Downs' of Fans at NFL Games |
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Saturday, July 29 2006 @ 07:05 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Security “pat-downs” of fans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers games are unconstitutional and unreasonable, a federal judge ruled Friday, throwing into question the practice at NFL games nationwide.
U.S. District Judge James D. Whittemore issued an order siding with a season-ticket holder who had sued to stop the fan searches that began last season after the NFL implemented enhanced security measures.
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| Martinez Returns to Lead Mets Past Braves |
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Saturday, July 29 2006 @ 07:03 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Pedro Martinez overcame a rocky start to make a winning return from the disabled list as the New York Mets tamed the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Friday in National League action at Turner Field.
Martinez (8-4), sidelined since June 28 with an inflamed hip injury, got his comeback off to a shaky start allowing four runs in the first inning but quickly returned to more familiar form shutting down the Braves the rest of the way before turning the game over to the bullpen in the seventh.
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| Cutler to Get Big Bucks From Broncos |
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Friday, July 28 2006 @ 07:30 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
The Denver Broncos reported to training camp Thursday minus Ashley Lelie, but with rookie Jay Cutler agreeing to a last-hour deal.
Cutler, the 11th pick in the NFL draft, agreed to a package worth up to $48 million over six years, agent Bus Cook said. The deal was expected to be signed in time for the Broncos’ first workout Friday.
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| White Sox Done Making Deals |
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Friday, July 28 2006 @ 07:29 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Alfonso Soriano very well may be on the way out of Washington D.C., but it's not looking like he'll be headed to the Chicago White Sox.
The ChiSox pulled out of trade talks for the left fielder, and the defending champs appear poised to finish off the year with no more action ahead of the non-waiver trade deadline, USA Today reported.
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| Titans Agree to Terms With Young With $54 Million Deal |
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Friday, July 28 2006 @ 07:27 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
The Tennessee Titans promised they wanted Vince Young, the third pick overall and the first quarterback taken in the draft, under contract before they opened training camp.
They avoided any lengthy holdouts Thursday, agreeing to terms with both Young and LenDale White a day before the first practice Friday afternoon.
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| Landis to Miss 'Tonight Show' Appearance |
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Friday, July 28 2006 @ 07:19 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Floyd Landis was set to make a triumphant post-Tour de France appearance on the "Tonight Show." Instead, the cyclist may end up as comedy fodder for host Jay Leno.
Landis, whose victory was put in doubt after his team said he tested positive for high testosterone levels, won't appear on the NBC talk show Friday as planned, a network spokeswoman said Thursday.
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| Landis Should Know Fate by Monday |
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Friday, July 28 2006 @ 07:16 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Floyd Landis should know by Monday if his B sample has confirmed his positive drugs test in the Tour de France.
The American, with help from doctors and lawyers, faces a tough task in trying to clear his name after testing positive for the male sex hormone testosterone on his way to victory in cycling's most prestigious race.
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