The US Men's Ice Hockey team came into this Olympics with low expectations on them. They made the Gold Medal game, only to lose in overtime. No one probably feels lower right now than goalie Ryan Miller.
For five games, Miller stood on his head in goal. In those five games, he allowed only five goals for a GAA of 1 and a save percentage of 95.4. He beat Switzerland twice, allowing only 1 total goal. The US may have scored 5 goals against Canada the first time they played, but Miller had to face 45 shots to get the win. Canada could have easily won 8-5 against a lesser goalie.
The Gold Medal rematch was what every North American hockey fan hoped for. Canada pulled out to a 2-0 lead, and the US battled back. With 24 second remaining, Zach Parise, who tied Brian Rafalski for the team lead in goals, assists, and points, scored the tieing goal to send the game to overtime. Seven minutes and 40 second later, the game would be over. Sidney Crosby would take a centering feed and, with Miller out of position, scored the winning goal.
It's hard to place blame in a situation like this, and ultimately it's unnecessary. Was the goal scored because of poor defense? Could the US have been better? Is the fault all on Miller? It really doesn't matter. As the goaltender, and the player who gave up the winning goal, Ryan Miller is probably putting it all on himself.
You could see it in his posture when the goal went in: Miller, slumped to the ice on his hands and knees, staying almost motionless while Canada celebrated. You could see it in his eyes on the team bench. You could read his face like a book when both teams came out to shake hands. You could see the saddness in his face on the podium, like his world was crashing down around him.
There are positions in most team sports where the pressure on you is greater than that of a teammates. A high stress situation, followed by the feeling of letting your team down, can crush the careers of some of these people. Pitchers, quarterbacks, and goalies are the most obvious. We all remember the spectacular crash of Ryan Leaf when faced with the pressure of playing in the NFL. After throwing two scoreless innings in Game 1 of the 2000 NL Divisional Series against the NY Mets, St Louis Cardinal Rick Ankiel melted down, walking 4, throwing 5 wild pitches, and giving up 4 runs on only 2 hits. He never recovered as a pitcher.
What Miller did in these games was spectacular. Overall, he went 5-1, with one shutout, a total GAA of 1.33, and a save percentage of 94.6. No other starter in these games matched those numbers, not even Canada's Roberto Luongo. The only person in the world who might be putting the blame for the loss on Ryan Miller might be Ryan Miller.
Miller has been to the playoffs with the Buffalo Sabres twice, in 2006 and 2007. Both times they were eliminated in the second round. Each year since then, his GAA has improved, and is currently at 2.16. He's been in high pressure situations before, lost, and come through better on the other side, but he's never done it on a global scale like this.
The fact that Miller made the team already showed he was the best in the nation. His being named MVP makes him best in the world. Sidney Crosby scoring a goal can't take that away from him, and he needs to remember that. He needs, now more than ever, to be able to shrug off what I'm sure is a feeling of letting his entire country down. He didn't, and he shouldn't feel that way. He took a team that was expected to perform so poorly that the NHLPA booked their flights home for the morning of the Gold Medal game to near-perfection. Thats what he needs to remember now, the 5-0 start, the 139 saves, the shutout of Switzerland, and the silver medal and MVP status he's bringing home. Not the OT goal to a player considered arguably the best in the world.
He'll need to turn it around quick, too. The Sabres play Crosby and the Penguins tomorrow night.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 12/22/09
Jimmy Johnson has been named AP Male Athlete of the Year, and is the first NASCAR driver to recieve the award. [Examiner.com]
Former Seahawks and Packers head coach Mike Holmgren has agreed to become president of the Cleveland Browns. [Ohio.com]
Three members of the USC football team have been ruled academically ineligible for the Emerald Bowl against Boston College. [LA Times]
New Jersey Devils G Martin Brodeur recorded his 104th career shutout, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, and breaking Terry Sawchuck's record. [Baltimore Sun]
The University of Kentucky became the first college basketball program to record 2,000 wins by beating Drexel, 88-44. [Bloomberg]
Former Seahawks and Packers head coach Mike Holmgren has agreed to become president of the Cleveland Browns. [Ohio.com]
Three members of the USC football team have been ruled academically ineligible for the Emerald Bowl against Boston College. [LA Times]
New Jersey Devils G Martin Brodeur recorded his 104th career shutout, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, and breaking Terry Sawchuck's record. [Baltimore Sun]
The University of Kentucky became the first college basketball program to record 2,000 wins by beating Drexel, 88-44. [Bloomberg]
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 12/19/09
The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl is facing a political scandal as current and former employees claim they were encouraged to donate money to political candidates and then repaid for it. [ESPN]
Villanova is the 2009 FCS National Champion, beating Montana, 23-21, in the playoff final. [Philly.com]
NJ Devils G Martin Brodeur broke Patrick Roy's NHL record for appearances by a goalie in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. [NJ.com]
Detroit Red Wings F Henrick Zetterberg will miss at least 2 weeks with a separated shoulder. [NHL.com]
Tiger Woods has been voted 2009 PGA Tour Player of the Year by his fellow golfers. [CNN]
Villanova is the 2009 FCS National Champion, beating Montana, 23-21, in the playoff final. [Philly.com]
NJ Devils G Martin Brodeur broke Patrick Roy's NHL record for appearances by a goalie in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. [NJ.com]
Detroit Red Wings F Henrick Zetterberg will miss at least 2 weeks with a separated shoulder. [NHL.com]
Tiger Woods has been voted 2009 PGA Tour Player of the Year by his fellow golfers. [CNN]
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday Morning News - 12/17/09
Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry has died, the result of injuries sustained after falling out of the bed of a pick-up truck. [My FOX NY]
Ottowa Senators C Jason Spezza will miss 6-8 weeks with a torn knee ligament. [Reuters]
The NHL is looking into holding a second outdoor game next season in Canada. [ABC11.com]
Tiger Woods has been named Athlete of the Decade by the Associated Press. [NBC New York]
Ottowa Senators C Jason Spezza will miss 6-8 weeks with a torn knee ligament. [Reuters]
The NHL is looking into holding a second outdoor game next season in Canada. [ABC11.com]
Tiger Woods has been named Athlete of the Decade by the Associated Press. [NBC New York]
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 12/12/09
Amidst widening reports of marital infidelity, Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite break from professional golf. [TigerWoods.com]
Ice Edge Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy the Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL. [The Globe and Mail]
Kyle Busch will become a NASCAR owner next season, fielding a two-car Truck Series team in 2010. [Miami Herald]
Ice Edge Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy the Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL. [The Globe and Mail]
Kyle Busch will become a NASCAR owner next season, fielding a two-car Truck Series team in 2010. [Miami Herald]
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thursday Morning News - 12/10/09
Philadelphia Eagle head coach Andy Reid has been given a contract extension keeping him with the team through 2013. [The Trentonian]
Louisville has a new head football coach, naming Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong to the position. [Kentucky.com]
Texas head football coach Mack Brown has been given a raise and contract extension, making him the highest paid coach in college sports at $5 million per year. [ESPN]
Mark Messier has been named GM of Team Canada for the 2010 world hockey championships. [National Post]
Louisville has a new head football coach, naming Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong to the position. [Kentucky.com]
Texas head football coach Mack Brown has been given a raise and contract extension, making him the highest paid coach in college sports at $5 million per year. [ESPN]
Mark Messier has been named GM of Team Canada for the 2010 world hockey championships. [National Post]
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 12/9/09
Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco has been fined $30,000 for wearing a poncho and sombrero on the sideline after scoring. [The Huddle]
Dallas Cowboys OT Flozell Adams has been fined $50,000 for a hit on NY Giants DE Justin Tuck after the whistle. [NFL.com Blogs]
Philadelphia Flyers G Ray Emery will be out 6 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. [The Trentonian]
British swimmer Mark Foster is calling for all swimming records set since 2007 to be remioved because they were made with performance-enhancing swimsuits. [BBC]
Dallas Cowboys OT Flozell Adams has been fined $50,000 for a hit on NY Giants DE Justin Tuck after the whistle. [NFL.com Blogs]
Philadelphia Flyers G Ray Emery will be out 6 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. [The Trentonian]
British swimmer Mark Foster is calling for all swimming records set since 2007 to be remioved because they were made with performance-enhancing swimsuits. [BBC]
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 12/5/09
The 2010 World Cup held its draw yesterday. Group G is this Cup's Group of Death, as it is made up of Brazil, Portugal, Ivory Coast, and North Korea. [NY Times]
The New Jersey Nets finally won their first game, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91. [NJ.com]
The Philadelphia Flyers have fired their head coach, John Stevens. He will be replaced by newly-hired Peter Laviolette. [TSN]
Central Michigan won the MAC Championship, beating Ohio, 20-10. [MLive.com]
Notre Dame has decided no to play in a bowl this year, deciding instead to end their season and focus on finding a new coach. [Detroit Free Press]
The New Jersey Nets finally won their first game, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 97-91. [NJ.com]
The Philadelphia Flyers have fired their head coach, John Stevens. He will be replaced by newly-hired Peter Laviolette. [TSN]
Central Michigan won the MAC Championship, beating Ohio, 20-10. [MLive.com]
Notre Dame has decided no to play in a bowl this year, deciding instead to end their season and focus on finding a new coach. [Detroit Free Press]
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 12/2/09
FSU head football coach Bobby Bowden has announced he will retire following FSU's upcoming bowl appearance. [SI.com]
The Philadelphia Eagles extended the contract of TE Brent Celek. [Delaware Online]
Florida DE Carlos Dunlap has been suspended indefinitely after being arrest for drunk driving. He will miss at least the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. [Palm Beach Post]
Michigan State has suspended eight members of its football team who are believed to have taken part in an assault in campus dormitory. [Detroit News]
Washington Capitals F Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended 2 games for a knee-to-knee hit on Carolina Hurricanes D Tim Gleason. [NY Times Slap Shot]
The NHL has approved the sale of the Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family. [National Post]
Former NY Yankee Tommy Henrich, the first player to hit a walk-off home run in the World Series and the last surviving teammate of Lou Gehrig, has died at the age of 96. [
The Philadelphia Eagles extended the contract of TE Brent Celek. [Delaware Online]
Florida DE Carlos Dunlap has been suspended indefinitely after being arrest for drunk driving. He will miss at least the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. [Palm Beach Post]
Michigan State has suspended eight members of its football team who are believed to have taken part in an assault in campus dormitory. [Detroit News]
Washington Capitals F Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended 2 games for a knee-to-knee hit on Carolina Hurricanes D Tim Gleason. [NY Times Slap Shot]
The NHL has approved the sale of the Montreal Canadiens to the Molson family. [National Post]
Former NY Yankee Tommy Henrich, the first player to hit a walk-off home run in the World Series and the last surviving teammate of Lou Gehrig, has died at the age of 96. [
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Sunday News - 11/29/09
Week 13 college football upsets: Georgia 30 - No 7 Georgia Tech 24, West Virginia 19 - No 9 Pitt 16, Oklahoma 21 - No 12 Oklahoma State 0, South Carolina 34 - No 18 Clemson 17, NC State 28 - No 24 UNC 27, Mississippi State 41 - No 25 Ole Miss 27 [ESPN]
MLB commisioner Bud Selig plans on stepping down when his contract runs out after the 2012 season. [MLB.com]
Orlando Magic SF Matt Barnes has been fined $20,000 for tossing a ball into the stands after a game against the Miami Heat. Barnes will appeal. [Orlando Sentinel]
Buffalo Sabres F Patrick Kaleta has been suspended 2 games after a hit on Philadelphia Flyers Jared Ross. [USA Today]
Colorado Avalanche F David Jones will mis 4-6 months with a torn ACL. [Denver Post]
Louisville head football coach Steve Kragthorpe has been fired after going 15-21 in three seasons with the school. [Pittsburgh Tribune Review]
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo broke the schools record for wins by beating Massachusetts, 106-68. It was his 341st win with the program. [MLive.com]
MLB commisioner Bud Selig plans on stepping down when his contract runs out after the 2012 season. [MLB.com]
Orlando Magic SF Matt Barnes has been fined $20,000 for tossing a ball into the stands after a game against the Miami Heat. Barnes will appeal. [Orlando Sentinel]
Buffalo Sabres F Patrick Kaleta has been suspended 2 games after a hit on Philadelphia Flyers Jared Ross. [USA Today]
Colorado Avalanche F David Jones will mis 4-6 months with a torn ACL. [Denver Post]
Louisville head football coach Steve Kragthorpe has been fired after going 15-21 in three seasons with the school. [Pittsburgh Tribune Review]
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo broke the schools record for wins by beating Massachusetts, 106-68. It was his 341st win with the program. [MLive.com]
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 11/24/09
AL MVP: C Joe Mauer(MIN) [MLB.com]
Montreal Canadiens F Geroges Laraque has been suspended 5 games for a knee-to-knee hit on Detroit Red Wings D Niklas Kronwall. [Detroit Free Press]
Lorena Ochoa has won her fourth consecutive LPGA Player of the Year title. [USA Today]
Northeastern University will be ending their football program after 74 years, due to the costs of fielding a competitive team. [Berkshire Eagle]
Montreal Canadiens F Geroges Laraque has been suspended 5 games for a knee-to-knee hit on Detroit Red Wings D Niklas Kronwall. [Detroit Free Press]
Lorena Ochoa has won her fourth consecutive LPGA Player of the Year title. [USA Today]
Northeastern University will be ending their football program after 74 years, due to the costs of fielding a competitive team. [Berkshire Eagle]
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Sunday News - 11/22/09
Week 12 college football upsets: Ole Miss 25 - No. 8 LSU 23, Northwestern 33 - No. 16 Wisconsin 31, No. 25 Cal 34 - No. 17 Stanford 28 [ESPN]
UFC 106 results: Forrest Griffin beat Tito Ortiz by split decision, Josh Koscheck beat Anthony Johnson by submission, Paulo Thiago beat Jacob Volkmann by unanimous decision, Amir Sadollah beat Phil Baroni by unanimous decision [LA Times]
NJ Devils C Dainus Zubrus will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken kneecap. [NorthJersey.com]
Michigan AD Bill Martin has announced Rich Rodriguez will continue to be head football coach through next season. [Detroit Free Press]
Kyle Busch clinched the NASCAR Nationwide Series title with his start in the series finale yesterday. [Seattle Times]
UFC 106 results: Forrest Griffin beat Tito Ortiz by split decision, Josh Koscheck beat Anthony Johnson by submission, Paulo Thiago beat Jacob Volkmann by unanimous decision, Amir Sadollah beat Phil Baroni by unanimous decision [LA Times]
NJ Devils C Dainus Zubrus will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken kneecap. [NorthJersey.com]
Michigan AD Bill Martin has announced Rich Rodriguez will continue to be head football coach through next season. [Detroit Free Press]
Kyle Busch clinched the NASCAR Nationwide Series title with his start in the series finale yesterday. [Seattle Times]
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 11/21/09
NY Giants LB Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a bulging disk in his neck. [NJ.com]
Jacksonville Jaguars S Reggie Nelson has been fined $7,500 for an unnecessary blow to the head on Jets QB Mark Sanchez. [Pro Football Talk]
Dallas Stars F James Neal has been suspended 2 games for a major boarding penalty against Columbus Blue Jackets F Derek Dorsett. [National Post]
Syracuse wins the 2k Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, upsetting 6 Syracuse, 87-71. [Greensboro News-Record]
Jacksonville Jaguars S Reggie Nelson has been fined $7,500 for an unnecessary blow to the head on Jets QB Mark Sanchez. [Pro Football Talk]
Dallas Stars F James Neal has been suspended 2 games for a major boarding penalty against Columbus Blue Jackets F Derek Dorsett. [National Post]
Syracuse wins the 2k Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, upsetting 6 Syracuse, 87-71. [Greensboro News-Record]
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday Morning News - 11/19/09
MLB Manager of the Year: Mike Sciosia(LAA), Jim Tracy(COL) [MLB.com]
Cleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn has been fined $10,000 for a low hit on Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs. [TribToday.com]
Montreal Canadiens F Brian Gionta will be out indefinitely with a broken bone in his left foot. [Globe and Mail]
LA Kings C Ryan Smyth will miss at least a month with an "upper body injury." [LA Times]
Cleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn has been fined $10,000 for a low hit on Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs. [TribToday.com]
Montreal Canadiens F Brian Gionta will be out indefinitely with a broken bone in his left foot. [Globe and Mail]
LA Kings C Ryan Smyth will miss at least a month with an "upper body injury." [LA Times]
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 11/18/09
AL Cy Young Award: Zach Greinke(KC) [MLB.com]
The Buffalo Bills fired their head coach after a 3-6 start. Dick Jauron will be replaced by defensive coordinator Perry Fewell. [NFL.com]
Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the NFL PED policy. [KansasCity.com]
LA Laker Kobe Bryant had his 100th career 40-point game in a 106-93 win over the Detroit Pistons. [NBC Sports]
Raja Bell, who was sent to the Golden State Warriors in a trade Monday could miss the rest of the season after upcoming surgery on his wrist. [Examiner]
Orlando Magic PR Jameer Nelson is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a torn meniscus in his left knee. [Sporting News]
Portland Trailblazer Travis Outlaw will miss 6-8 weeks with a broken bone in his left foot. [Blazers Beat]
Brendan Shanahan has retired from the NHL. He played for 21 years, and is one of the last two active players to play for the Hartford Whalers. [NY Times]
The Buffalo Bills fired their head coach after a 3-6 start. Dick Jauron will be replaced by defensive coordinator Perry Fewell. [NFL.com]
Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the NFL PED policy. [KansasCity.com]
LA Laker Kobe Bryant had his 100th career 40-point game in a 106-93 win over the Detroit Pistons. [NBC Sports]
Raja Bell, who was sent to the Golden State Warriors in a trade Monday could miss the rest of the season after upcoming surgery on his wrist. [Examiner]
Orlando Magic PR Jameer Nelson is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a torn meniscus in his left knee. [Sporting News]
Portland Trailblazer Travis Outlaw will miss 6-8 weeks with a broken bone in his left foot. [Blazers Beat]
Brendan Shanahan has retired from the NHL. He played for 21 years, and is one of the last two active players to play for the Hartford Whalers. [NY Times]
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 11/14/09
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has been fined $20,000 for abuse of an official during their loss to Arizona last week. [UPI]
Arkansas's Rotnei Clarke set an SEC record with 13 3-pointers in a 130-68 win over Alcorn State. He also broke the teams scoring record with 51 points. [Times Record Online]
Washington Capitals RW Mike Knuble is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after breaking a finger in a 3-1 win over New Jersey. [Washington Post]
Ron Hornaday has clinched the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title, his fourth. At 51 years old, he is the oldest driver to win a NASCAR series championship. [TSN]
Arkansas's Rotnei Clarke set an SEC record with 13 3-pointers in a 130-68 win over Alcorn State. He also broke the teams scoring record with 51 points. [Times Record Online]
Washington Capitals RW Mike Knuble is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after breaking a finger in a 3-1 win over New Jersey. [Washington Post]
Ron Hornaday has clinched the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title, his fourth. At 51 years old, he is the oldest driver to win a NASCAR series championship. [TSN]
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Thursday Morning News - 11/12/09
NL Gold Glove Winners: P Adam Wainwright(STL), C Yadier Molina(STL), 1B Adrian Gonzalez(SD), 2B Orlando Hudson(LAD), 3B Ryan Zimmerman(WAS), SS Jimmy Rollins(PHI), OF Shane Victorino(PHI), OF Michael Bourn(HOU), OF Matt Kemp(LAD) [MLB.com]
Jim Riggleman is getting promoted from interim manager to permanent manager of the Washington Nationals. [Nationals Journal]
Bad news for Eagles fans: CB Ellis Hobbs will miss the rest of the season with a neck injury that will require surgery, and CB Joselio Hanson is suspended 4 games for violating the NFL PED policy. [Philly.com]
The NHL is moving closer to a ban on blindside hits. [London Free Press]
Retired boxer Mike Tyson was detained by police after allegedly hitting a photographer at LAX. [Miami Herald]
Jim Riggleman is getting promoted from interim manager to permanent manager of the Washington Nationals. [Nationals Journal]
Bad news for Eagles fans: CB Ellis Hobbs will miss the rest of the season with a neck injury that will require surgery, and CB Joselio Hanson is suspended 4 games for violating the NFL PED policy. [Philly.com]
The NHL is moving closer to a ban on blindside hits. [London Free Press]
Retired boxer Mike Tyson was detained by police after allegedly hitting a photographer at LAX. [Miami Herald]
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 11/10/09
Larry Johnson has been released by the Kansas City Chiefs following his two week suspension. [Bloomberg]
Oregon's LeGarrette Blount has been reinstated by the Pac-10, and will play this weekend against Arizona State. He had been originally suspended the full season for punching an opponent after Oregon's opening game loss to Boise State. [DuckSportsNews.com]
FSU's Chris Ponder will miss the rest of the season with a separated shoulder. [Augusta Free Press]
Minnesota Wild RW Petr Sykora will be out indefinitely after suffering a concussion against the Dallas Stars. [St Cloud Times]
Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim beat Albany to win his 800th game, all with the same school. [NYDN]
Oregon's LeGarrette Blount has been reinstated by the Pac-10, and will play this weekend against Arizona State. He had been originally suspended the full season for punching an opponent after Oregon's opening game loss to Boise State. [DuckSportsNews.com]
FSU's Chris Ponder will miss the rest of the season with a separated shoulder. [Augusta Free Press]
Minnesota Wild RW Petr Sykora will be out indefinitely after suffering a concussion against the Dallas Stars. [St Cloud Times]
Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim beat Albany to win his 800th game, all with the same school. [NYDN]
Monday, November 9, 2009
Monday Morning News - 11/9/09
Carolina Hurricanes G Cam Ward will miss at least a month after being hospitalized having his leg cut open by an opponents skate. [NHL.com]
Detroit Red Wings F Jason Williams is expected to miss at least 8 weeks with a broken right fibula. [Detroit Free Press]
Kurt Busch won the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jimmy Johnson, who crashed in the third lap but finished the race, saw his points lead over Mark Martin drop to 73. [KansasCity.com]
Detroit Red Wings F Jason Williams is expected to miss at least 8 weeks with a broken right fibula. [Detroit Free Press]
Kurt Busch won the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jimmy Johnson, who crashed in the third lap but finished the race, saw his points lead over Mark Martin drop to 73. [KansasCity.com]
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The Sunday News - 11/8/09
Week 10 college football upsets: Northwestern 17 - No. 4 Iowa 10, Stanford 51 - No. 8 Oregon 42, Oregon State 31 - No. 20 Cal 14, Navy 23 - No. 22 Notre Dame 21 [ESPN]
Ty Law is coming out of retirment to sign with the Denver Broncos. [Denver Post]
Cal RB Jahvid Best suffered his second concussion in two weeks in the loss to Oregon State. [Sporting News]
Manny Ramirez has exercised his option to return to the LA Dodgers. [Reuters]
The Philadelphia Phillies picked up their option on Cliff Lee. [MLB.com]
The Milwaukee Brewers traded SS J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins for CF Carlos Gomez. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have picked up their option on Brandon Webb. [AZ Central]
Chicago Bulls F Tyrus Thomas is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured right forearm. [Chicago Sun-Times]
Detroit Pistons F Tayshaun Prince is out indefinitely with a rupture disk in his lower back. [Detroit Free Press]
Memphis Grizzlies G allen Iverson has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the team to handle undisclosed personal issues. [NBA.com]
NY Islanders D Radek Martinek will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Also, one of the Islanders prospects, Bobby Hughes, has been arrested on sexual assault charges. [Examiner.com]
Phil Mickelson has won the WGC-HSBC Champions bye one stroke. [Golf Monthly]
Zenyatta remains undefeated in 14 starts, winning the Breeders' Cup Classic. She is the first mare to win the Classic, and is expected to be retired. [Chicago Tribune]
Ty Law is coming out of retirment to sign with the Denver Broncos. [Denver Post]
Cal RB Jahvid Best suffered his second concussion in two weeks in the loss to Oregon State. [Sporting News]
Manny Ramirez has exercised his option to return to the LA Dodgers. [Reuters]
The Philadelphia Phillies picked up their option on Cliff Lee. [MLB.com]
The Milwaukee Brewers traded SS J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins for CF Carlos Gomez. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have picked up their option on Brandon Webb. [AZ Central]
Chicago Bulls F Tyrus Thomas is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured right forearm. [Chicago Sun-Times]
Detroit Pistons F Tayshaun Prince is out indefinitely with a rupture disk in his lower back. [Detroit Free Press]
Memphis Grizzlies G allen Iverson has taken an indefinite leave of absence from the team to handle undisclosed personal issues. [NBA.com]
NY Islanders D Radek Martinek will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Also, one of the Islanders prospects, Bobby Hughes, has been arrested on sexual assault charges. [Examiner.com]
Phil Mickelson has won the WGC-HSBC Champions bye one stroke. [Golf Monthly]
Zenyatta remains undefeated in 14 starts, winning the Breeders' Cup Classic. She is the first mare to win the Classic, and is expected to be retired. [Chicago Tribune]
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