So here we are, a week removed from the Super Bowl. We're a few weeks away from free agency, and months away from the draft. The Pro Bowl was moved, so we don't have that to calm our nerves in the transition to the offseason. Thankfully, the sports world has made sure to pack this first football-free weekend with other diversions.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday, December 18, 2009
Friday Morning News - 12/18/09
The St Louis Rams canceled Thursday's practice due to a swine flu outbreak. The team is back practicing today. [Bloomberg]
Former Falcon RB Warrick Dunn has bought a minority stake in the team and will be a limited partner in the teams ownership. [Atlanta Business Chronicle]
Pepsi has announced it will not buy ad time during Super Bowl XLIV, ending a 23 year run as an advertiser on the game. [CNN Money]
Denver Nuggets PG Chauncey Billups is currently listed as day-to-day with a groin strain. [Denver Post]
Former Falcon RB Warrick Dunn has bought a minority stake in the team and will be a limited partner in the teams ownership. [Atlanta Business Chronicle]
Pepsi has announced it will not buy ad time during Super Bowl XLIV, ending a 23 year run as an advertiser on the game. [CNN Money]
Denver Nuggets PG Chauncey Billups is currently listed as day-to-day with a groin strain. [Denver Post]
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 12/16/09
CMU's Butch Jones has been hired to replace Brian Kelly as head football coach at Cincinnati. [Cincinnati.com]
The Ohio State WR Duron Carter and DE Robert Rose have been ruled academically ineligible for the Rose Bowl. [Digital Sports Daily]
The Big Ten Conference announced it will explore expansion to 12 teams. [Chicago Tribune]
The NFL has cleared the Washington Redskins of tampering in contract negotiations for Albert Haynesworth. [Washington Times]
Tracy McGrady made his season debut last night, playing in an NBA game for the first time since having microfracture surgery nine months ago. [Hoops World]
The Ohio State WR Duron Carter and DE Robert Rose have been ruled academically ineligible for the Rose Bowl. [Digital Sports Daily]
The Big Ten Conference announced it will explore expansion to 12 teams. [Chicago Tribune]
The NFL has cleared the Washington Redskins of tampering in contract negotiations for Albert Haynesworth. [Washington Times]
Tracy McGrady made his season debut last night, playing in an NBA game for the first time since having microfracture surgery nine months ago. [Hoops World]
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 12/15/09
The NY Yankees and Boston Red Sox will be the opening game of the 2010 season, playing at Fenway Park on April 4th. [Yankees.com]
The NFL is planning on holding two games in London next season and already has two teams who have agreed to be the home team. [BBC]
Houston Rockets F Trevor Ariza has been suspended one game for attempting to elbow Toronto's DeMar DeRozan. [Houston Chronicle]
A Belgian court has suspended the one-year anti-doping bans of tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse, citing administrative errors. [ABC Grandstand Sport]
The NFL is planning on holding two games in London next season and already has two teams who have agreed to be the home team. [BBC]
Houston Rockets F Trevor Ariza has been suspended one game for attempting to elbow Toronto's DeMar DeRozan. [Houston Chronicle]
A Belgian court has suspended the one-year anti-doping bans of tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse, citing administrative errors. [ABC Grandstand Sport]
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Sunday Morning News - 12/6/09
Roy "Big Country" Nelson is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 10. Kimbo Slice also defeated Houston Alexander by unanimous decision in the fianle. [MMAFrenzy.com]
Portland Trailblazers C Greg Oden could miss the rest of the season with a fractured patella in his left knee. [The Blazers Beat]
Ohio State G Evan Turner is expected to miss 8 weeks after fracturing two vertebra in his spine when he fell on his back following a dunk. [Big Ten Network]
Portland Trailblazers C Greg Oden could miss the rest of the season with a fractured patella in his left knee. [The Blazers Beat]
Ohio State G Evan Turner is expected to miss 8 weeks after fracturing two vertebra in his spine when he fell on his back following a dunk. [Big Ten Network]
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]
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday Morning News - 12/3/09
The NFL has announced a new concussion policy which goes into effect this weekend. Under it, players who leave a game or practice with a concussion will not be allowed to return until he is fully asymptomatic. [UPI.com]
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis has been placed on IR with a consussion and his career is expected to be over. [Cleveland.com]
The NJ Nets have broken the record for losses to start an NBA season. Their 117-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks was their 18th straight. [Bloomberg]
Allen Iverson has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Gary Paterson has signed a contract extension to remain TCU head football coach through 2016. [Dallas News]
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis has been placed on IR with a consussion and his career is expected to be over. [Cleveland.com]
The NJ Nets have broken the record for losses to start an NBA season. Their 117-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks was their 18th straight. [Bloomberg]
Allen Iverson has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Gary Paterson has signed a contract extension to remain TCU head football coach through 2016. [Dallas News]
Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday Morning News - 11/30/09
The NJ Nets, mired in a 16-game losing streak to open the season fired their head coach, Lawrence Frank, before losing to the LA Lakers to tie the NBA record for worst start to a season. [Bloomberg]
Virginia has fired head football coahc Al Groh after nine season. [News Observer]
Nikolai Davydenko won the ATP World Tour Finals, beating Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets. Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan won the doubles event. [Examiner]
The Montreal Alouettes are the 2009 CFL Champions, beating the Saskatchewan Roughriders, 28-27. [Canada.com]
Virginia has fired head football coahc Al Groh after nine season. [News Observer]
Nikolai Davydenko won the ATP World Tour Finals, beating Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets. Brothers Bob and Mike Bryan won the doubles event. [Examiner]
The Montreal Alouettes are the 2009 CFL Champions, beating the Saskatchewan Roughriders, 28-27. [Canada.com]
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]
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 11/25/09
NL MVP: 1B Albert Pujols(STL) [MLB.com]
Jim Bates has been demoted from defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Raheem Morris will take over his play-calling duties. [Miami Herald]
Washington Redskins secondary coach Jerry Gray is expected to be named head coach of the University of Memphis football team. [Washington Examiner]
Abe Pollin, owner of the Washington Wizards, has died at the age of 85. [Washington Post]
Jim Bates has been demoted from defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Raheem Morris will take over his play-calling duties. [Miami Herald]
Washington Redskins secondary coach Jerry Gray is expected to be named head coach of the University of Memphis football team. [Washington Examiner]
Abe Pollin, owner of the Washington Wizards, has died at the age of 85. [Washington Post]
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday Morning News - 11/20/09
NL CY Young Award: Tim Lincecum(SF) []agreed to a trade sending P Aaron Heilman to the Arizona Diamondbacks for prospects P Scott Maine and 1B Ryne White. [ESPN]
The Chicago Cubs
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Minnesota through 2013. [Minneapolis Star Tribune]
Milwaukee Bucks C Andrew Bogut will miss 2-4 weeks with a leg injury. [SI.com]
The Chicago Cubs
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Minnesota through 2013. [Minneapolis Star Tribune]
Milwaukee Bucks C Andrew Bogut will miss 2-4 weeks with a leg injury. [SI.com]
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]
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday Morning News - 11/17/09
MLB Rookie of the Year Awards: RP Andrew Bailey(OAK), OF Chris Coghlan(FLA) [MLB.com]
Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams has been fined $250,000 for an obscene gesture directed at the Buffalo Bills in the Titans 41-17 win. [Nashville City Paper]
ESPN is reporting the Cincinnati Bengals have signed Larry Johnson to a one-year deal. [ESPN]
The Golden State Warriors completed a four-player trade, sending Steven Jackson and Acie Law to the Charlotte Bobcats for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic. [ABC 7 News]
The Memphis Grizzlies and Allen Iverson have agreed to part ways. [Bloomberg]
Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams has been fined $250,000 for an obscene gesture directed at the Buffalo Bills in the Titans 41-17 win. [Nashville City Paper]
ESPN is reporting the Cincinnati Bengals have signed Larry Johnson to a one-year deal. [ESPN]
The Golden State Warriors completed a four-player trade, sending Steven Jackson and Acie Law to the Charlotte Bobcats for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic. [ABC 7 News]
The Memphis Grizzlies and Allen Iverson have agreed to part ways. [Bloomberg]
Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday Morning News - 11/13/09
Silver Slugger Awards: 8 first timers, 8 repeat winners [MLB.com]
Retired closer and current Seattle Mariners coach John Wetteland was hospitalized yesterday, with conflicting reports as to why. [Seattle Times]
Tennessee Titans WR Justin Gage has multiple fractures in his back and it is currently unknown if he will miss significant playing time. [Titans Radio]
Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco has been fined for joking about bribing officials during and after their win over Baltimore on Sunday. [The Huddle]
Four players and coaches have received fines for a sideline "scuffle" during the Falcons-Redskins game. [NFL.com]
The New Orleans Hornets fired their head coach, Byron Scott, after a 3-6 start to the season. He will be replaced by GM Jeff Bower. [ESPN]
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has been appointed to head an independent panel to examine the USOC's governance structure. [NY Times]
Retired closer and current Seattle Mariners coach John Wetteland was hospitalized yesterday, with conflicting reports as to why. [Seattle Times]
Tennessee Titans WR Justin Gage has multiple fractures in his back and it is currently unknown if he will miss significant playing time. [Titans Radio]
Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco has been fined for joking about bribing officials during and after their win over Baltimore on Sunday. [The Huddle]
Four players and coaches have received fines for a sideline "scuffle" during the Falcons-Redskins game. [NFL.com]
The New Orleans Hornets fired their head coach, Byron Scott, after a 3-6 start to the season. He will be replaced by GM Jeff Bower. [ESPN]
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has been appointed to head an independent panel to examine the USOC's governance structure. [NY Times]
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 10/11/09
AL Gold Glove Winners: P Mark Buehrle(CWS), C Joe Mauer(MIN), 1B Mark Teixeira(NYY), 2B Placido Polanco(DET), 3B Evan Longoria(TB), SS Derek Jeter(NYY), OF Torii Hunter(LAA), OF Adam Jones(BAL), OF Ichiro Suzuki(SEA) [MLB.com]
Basbeball's general managers decided not to hold a vote on the expansion of instant replay. [Chicago Breaking Sports]
Memphis Grizzlies C Hasheem Thabeet broke his jaw in a collision with teammate Zach Randolph during last night's loss to Portland. [NBC Connecticut]
Illinois' Jeff Jordan, oldest son of Michael, has been suspended 2 games for playing in an unsanctioned event over the summer. [USA Today]
The University of Arkansas has handed out suspensions to five players. Glenn Bryant will miss 2 games, Marcus Britt will miss 6, Nick Mason will miss the entire fall semester, and Stefan Walsh and Courtney Fortson are out indefinitely, all for violating team rules. [Fayetteville Flyer]
German goalkeeper Robert Enke has died. His death is believed to have been a suicide. [Examiner]
Joe Cada is now the youngest person to win the World Series of Poker Main Event. [OnlinePoker.net]
Basbeball's general managers decided not to hold a vote on the expansion of instant replay. [Chicago Breaking Sports]
Memphis Grizzlies C Hasheem Thabeet broke his jaw in a collision with teammate Zach Randolph during last night's loss to Portland. [NBC Connecticut]
Illinois' Jeff Jordan, oldest son of Michael, has been suspended 2 games for playing in an unsanctioned event over the summer. [USA Today]
The University of Arkansas has handed out suspensions to five players. Glenn Bryant will miss 2 games, Marcus Britt will miss 6, Nick Mason will miss the entire fall semester, and Stefan Walsh and Courtney Fortson are out indefinitely, all for violating team rules. [Fayetteville Flyer]
German goalkeeper Robert Enke has died. His death is believed to have been a suicide. [Examiner]
Joe Cada is now the youngest person to win the World Series of Poker Main Event. [OnlinePoker.net]
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]
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday Morning News - 11/6/09
Bobby Abreu has agreed to a two-year deal to stay with the LA Angels. [LA Times]
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a trade, sending two minor league pitcher to the Florida Marlins for OF Jeremy Hermida. [Boston.com]
Sacramento King Andres Nocioni has been arrested on DUI charges. [Sacramento Bee]
Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant is expected to turn pro after the appeal of his suspension was rejected by the NCAA. [Omaha.com]
The Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin fight has again been postponed due to Lesnar contracting mono. [ESPN]
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a trade, sending two minor league pitcher to the Florida Marlins for OF Jeremy Hermida. [Boston.com]
Sacramento King Andres Nocioni has been arrested on DUI charges. [Sacramento Bee]
Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant is expected to turn pro after the appeal of his suspension was rejected by the NCAA. [Omaha.com]
The Brock Lesnar-Shane Carwin fight has again been postponed due to Lesnar contracting mono. [ESPN]
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday Morning News - 11/2/09
The NY Yankees have won Game 4, 7-4, taking a 3-1 World Series lead into tonights Game 5. [NYDN]
Yankee Derek Jeter and St Louis Cardinal Albert Pujols have been named the 2009 recipients of the Hank Aaron Award, for outstanding offensive performance in each league. [MLB.com]
NY Knick Al Harrington has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officials after Friday's loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. [Newsday]
Jamie McMurray was the surprise winner of NASCAR's AMP Energy 500. Jimmy Johnson finished 8th and still holds a 184 point lead in the Chase for the Cup. UPI]
For the first time since 1982, and American has won the NYC Marathon. Meb Keflezighi finished the race in 2:09:56, leading six Americans in the top 10. [USA Today]
Yankee Derek Jeter and St Louis Cardinal Albert Pujols have been named the 2009 recipients of the Hank Aaron Award, for outstanding offensive performance in each league. [MLB.com]
NY Knick Al Harrington has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officials after Friday's loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. [Newsday]
Jamie McMurray was the surprise winner of NASCAR's AMP Energy 500. Jimmy Johnson finished 8th and still holds a 184 point lead in the Chase for the Cup. UPI]
For the first time since 1982, and American has won the NYC Marathon. Meb Keflezighi finished the race in 2:09:56, leading six Americans in the top 10. [USA Today]
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday Morning News(Late Because I Had Things to Do This Morning Edition) - 10/27/09
NY Jet Braylon Edwards will be charged with assault in an incident in which he allegedly punched a part promoter. [NJ.com]
LA Clipper Blake Griffin could miss up to six weeks with a broken kneecap. [Bloomberg]
Boston Celtic Glen "Big Baby" Davis will be out indefinitely after braking his thumb in an altercation with a former LSU teammate. [ESPN Boston]
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen have been publicly reprimanded by the SEC for comments about made about officiating in their games against Alabama and Florida. [Campus Rivalry]
Brock Lesnar has withdrawn from his title defense against Shane Carwin due to a prolonged, undisclosed illness. The fight is believed to have been rescheduled for UFC 108 in January. [The Examiner]
LA Clipper Blake Griffin could miss up to six weeks with a broken kneecap. [Bloomberg]
Boston Celtic Glen "Big Baby" Davis will be out indefinitely after braking his thumb in an altercation with a former LSU teammate. [ESPN Boston]
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen have been publicly reprimanded by the SEC for comments about made about officiating in their games against Alabama and Florida. [Campus Rivalry]
Brock Lesnar has withdrawn from his title defense against Shane Carwin due to a prolonged, undisclosed illness. The fight is believed to have been rescheduled for UFC 108 in January. [The Examiner]
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 10/24/09
NY Giant Shaun O'Hara and New Orleans Saint Jonathan Vilma have each been fined for actions in the Giants-Saints game on Sunday. O'Hara is fined $5,000 for an illegal clip, and Vilma got $10,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit. [NJ.com]
The NBA refs have officially approved a deal that will have them back for the start of the NBA season. [All Headline News]
Golfer Trevor Immelman has undergone surgery to fix a wrist injury that forced him to miss most of the PGA tour last season. [Sky Sports]
The NBA refs have officially approved a deal that will have them back for the start of the NBA season. [All Headline News]
Golfer Trevor Immelman has undergone surgery to fix a wrist injury that forced him to miss most of the PGA tour last season. [Sky Sports]
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