Showing posts with label injuries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label injuries. Show all posts

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]

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]

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]

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]

Monday, December 14, 2009

Monday Morning News - 12/14/09

Global consulting firm Accenture is the first sponsor to drop Tiger Woods, ending a six year relationship with the golfer. [LA Times]

Former NHL goalie Mertin Gerber was injured in a Russian KHL league game, suffering a spinal contusion. Gerber was originally diagnosed with a compression fracture of his fourth cervical vertebra, but further testing showed the injury was less serious. [Russian Hockey Fans]

The house of former Cincinnati head football coach Brian Kelly is believed to have been egged by Cincinnati fans on Saturday night. [Rivals.com]

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]

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

NFL Week 13 Wrap-up

Four games left, let's take a look at the playoff picture:

AFC:
The Indianapolis Colts have clinched the AFC South, and should clinch home-field in the playoffs with a win. The Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, and Kansas City Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention based on record and tie-breakers.

East
The East in both conferences is the closest race from top to bottom. For the AFC, the New England Patriots are back on top, but barely. They split their games with the NY Jets and Miami Dolphins, but a win against Buffalo in Week 15 would give them tie-breakers against both. Unfortunately for the teams below them, the Pats only opponent with a winning record is the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16. The good news is the Pats play two of their last four on the road, where their only win has been against the Buccaneers in a neutral site game in London. Down the stretch, I could see the Pats and Jets both going 2-2, and the Dolphins 1-3. That would give the Pats the division, and probably lock the rest out of the playoffs. The Bills are technically still alive, but they need to go 4-0, while the Pats go 0-4 and the Jets and Phins no better than 1-3.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Monday, November 16, 2009

NFL Sunday Recap - Week 10

Injuries! They hurt. And not just the person getting injured:

I found their weakness. They're powerless without their heads!:
Kyle Orton
After putting together a great start to the season, the Broncos had lost two straight. But never fear, they played the Redskins this week! There was no way they could lose! Brandon Marshall started the game off catching 2 passes for 115 yards and 2 TDs. They would add on a field goal in the second quarter to take a 17-14 lead into the half. Orton wouldn't see the field again, however, leaving with an ankle injury. Chris Simms would fill in for him in the second half, and he would go 3/13 for 13 yards and a pick. The Broncos would lose their third straight, 27-17.

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]

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]

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]

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]