Saturday, March 31, 2012
Gomez in Indians' rotation, Slowey sent to minors (Yahoo! Sports)
Jeanmar Gomez is in the rotation for the Cleveland Indians and veteran Kevin Slowey is on his way to the minor leagues. Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said Saturday that Gomez won the competition to be the fifth starter. Gomez has a 1.97 ERA in six spring outings. The right-hander left a start Friday against Cincinnati after slightly straining his right hip on a fielding play, but Antonetti...
Kentucky's Davis named Wooden Award winner
Kentucky freshman Anthony Davis was named winner of the Wooden Award Saturday.
McNabb: Redskins not a good fit for Griffin III
Former Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb wonders whether Washington coach Mike Shanahan will be able to get the most out of Robert Griffin III if, as expected, the team drafts the Heisman Trophy winner.
Kahne claims second pole of year at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Kasey Kahne is the first two-time pole winner of the season in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series after he posted the fastest lap in qualifying Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.
Source: Payton to appeal 1-year suspension
Saints coach Sean Payton will file an appeal of his one-year suspension Friday in which he would also ask for commissioner' guidance on the suspension's parameters, a league source said.
Source: K-State hires ex-Illinois coach Weber
Kansas State has hired Bruce Weber as its basketball coach, turning to someone who once led Illinois to the national championship game to calm the waters in the wake of Frank Martin's departure for South Carolina.
Deng, Noah lead Bulls past Pistons 83-71 (Yahoo! Sports)
Luol Deng understands it might not mean much if the Chicago Bulls are still banged up once the playoffs roll around. Even so, he has a good feeling as the postseason approaches. "I think we learned so much from last year," he said. "I think as a group, we're more confident this year." A run to the Eastern Conference finals whetted their appetite.
Moyer, 49, gets spot in Rockies' starting rotation
Jamie Moyer, at 49 years old, has made it back in the big leagues.
Giants' 'I got a ring' creator banned four games
The NFL has suspended New York Giants backup running back Andre Brown for four games for violating the league policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Deng, Noah lead Bulls past Pistons 83-71 (Yahoo! Sports)
Luol Deng understands it might not mean much if the Chicago Bulls are still banged up once the playoffs roll around. Even so, he has a good feeling as the postseason approaches. "I think we learned so much from last year," he said. "I think as a group, we're more confident this year." A run to the Eastern Conference finals whetted their appetite.
Saints' Payton will appeal one-year suspension
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton will appeal Friday the one-year suspension levied against him for his role in the team's bounty program, SI.com's Don Banks has learned.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Eagles lose Pro Bowl OT Peters to torn Achilles
Jason Peters, the five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, will undergo surgery Tuesday after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his right leg while working out in Texas.
All-Pro LT Jason Peters out for season (Yahoo! Sports)
Eagles Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters has ruptured his right Achilles and is expected to miss the season. Peters injured his leg while training in Texas on Tuesday. He will have surgery to repair the tendon next week. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Peters is widely considered one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL.
GM Kupchak downplaying Lakers drama
LOS ANGELES -- Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak sat at a dining room table on Thursday at Staples Center, his salad and chicken going untouched for several minutes while he graciously answered the many questions surrounding his team.
Cops: Twins pitcher Pavano was target of extortion (Yahoo! Sports)
A high school classmate of Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano threatened to reveal an alleged homosexual relationship they had and to write a book about it unless Pavano apologized to him and bought him a navy Range Rover SUV with tan leather, according to a search warrant affidavit filed by police in Connecticut.
Michael Rosenberg: Entering Final Four, all the pressure is on young Kentucky
Rick Pitino and John Calipari hate each other. Now that I have that out of the way, let's talk about the Final Four.
Aldridge leads Blazers to 99-93 win over Hornets (Yahoo! Sports)
The grind of the season is wearing on LaMarcus Aldridge, although not enough to keep him off the court. Aldridge had an MRI on his sore right hip hours before he had 25 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in the Trail Blazers' 99-93 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night.
Deng's 3-pointers lead Bulls past Hawks 98-77 (Yahoo! Sports)
Home or away, with or without Derrick Rose, the Chicago Bulls just keep on winning. Luol Deng scored 22 points and led a flurry of 3-pointers as the NBA-leading Bulls took another game on the road, blowing out the Atlanta Hawks 98-77 on Wednesday night. Deng was 5 of 8 from beyond the arc and the Bulls finished 9 of 16 overall to improve their NBA-best record away from home to 21-6 and their...
Heat beat Mavs in Finals rematch
MIAMI (AP) No fourth-quarter collapse this time against Dallas. These days, everything seems to be going right at home for
the Miami Heat .
the Miami Heat .
NY judge blocks sales of Jets-Tebow apparel (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has already been introduced to fans, but they'll have to wait until Tuesday to meet his official NFL jersey. U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel granted Nike Inc. a temporary restraining order late Wednesday, finding "sufficient reason" for him to block sales of Tebow merchandise created by Reebok International Ltd.
Judge pushes Sandusky abuse trial back 3 weeks
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The judge overseeing the Penn State child sexual abuse case has delayed former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky's trial by three weeks.
Gose's 3 steals in 8th help Blue Jays to 3-2 win (Yahoo! Sports)
Anthony Gose ran all over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, and in doing so helped the Toronto Blue Jays steal a 3-2 victory to extend their spring training winning streak to 10 games. Gose drew a leadoff walk in the eighth inning off left-hander Justin Thomas, then stole second, third and home for what turned out to be the winning run.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Baylor coach Mulkey suffering from Bell's palsy
Baylor women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, university officials announced Thursday.
UNC's Henson, Barnes, Marshall to enter draft
North Carolina players Harrison Barnes, John Henson and Kendall Marshall will all leave school early to enter the NBA draft, the Tar Heels announced Thursday.
Isles bloody Crosby, upend Pens
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Sidney Crosby left briefly in the second period after being bloodied when he was struck in the face with
the puck, but his return wasn't enough for the suddenly slumping Pittsburgh Penguins , who were beaten again by the New York
Islanders , 5-3 on Thursday night.
the puck, but his return wasn't enough for the suddenly slumping Pittsburgh Penguins , who were beaten again by the New York
Islanders , 5-3 on Thursday night.
Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/gameflash/2012/03/29/29103_recap.html?xid=si_topstories
Busy Packers get defensive lineman Hargrove
Free-agent defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove has agreed to terms with the Green Bay Packers.
McNabb: Redskins not a good fit for Griffin III
Former Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb wonders whether Washington coach Mike Shanahan will be able to get the most out of Robert Griffin III if, as expected, the team drafts the Heisman Trophy winner.
Owners OK review on turnovers, OT tweak
All turnovers will be reviewed from the booth with no coaches' challenges needed and overtime periods in the regular season will use the same scoring rules as the postseason after NFL owners voted to approve those proposals Wednesday.Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7747023/nfl-owners-ok-review-turnovers-ot-tweak
IBM CEO potential first female Augusta member
If the Augusta National Golf Club keeps with tradition, Ginni Rometty she will be its first female member, according to a report Wednesday by Bloomberg News.
Ryan: Sanchez not consulted about Tebow
Rex Ryan admitted Tuesday that Mark Sanchez's psyche was considered before the New York Jets decided to pull the trigger on the Tim Tebow trade but the coach made it clear the team didn't solicit any input from its incumbent quarterback.
Sabres lose D Christian Ehrhoff to knee injury (Yahoo! Sports)
Injuries played a contributing role in the Buffalo Sabres' midseason swoon. And the Sabres are going to have to deal with them again if they intend to complete a late-season playoff push. Defenseman Christian Ehrhoff is out indefinitely after hurting his left knee. Coach Lindy Ruff wouldn't put a timetable on his recovery Wednesday, except to say Ehrhoff will "miss some time."...
Don Banks: Redskins, Rams still basking in glow of megadeal for No. 2 pick
The Redskins are fine with Robert Griffin or Andrew Luck at No. 2. The Rams? They're thrilled with their haul from that blockbuster deal. Don Banks checks in from the owners meetings.
Source: Ex-Giants RB Jacobs to sign with 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a contract with former New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs on Wednesday, a league source said Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
LeBron won't miss time for dislocated finger
LeBron James confirmed Wednesday he's dealing with a dislocated finger in addition to other pains, but he said he doesn't plan to skip games to rest anytime soon.
Cliff Corcoran: Updated predictions for 2012's MVP, Cy Young and ROY honors
Although the western hemisphere's Opening Day isn't for another week, the 2012 baseball season officially got underway in Japan on Wednesday morning when the A's and Mariners played the first of two games in Tokyo, which means it's high time that I update my 2012 awards predictions from November.
Love leads Timberwolves past Bobcats, 88-83 (Yahoo! Sports)
Kevin Love is playing so well this month he's beginning to garner MVP consideration. And rightfully so. Sure, the Minnesota Timberwolves might be on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff picture, but Love's numbers are getting harder and harder to ignore. Love had 40 points and 19 rebounds Wednesday night to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 88-83 victory over the Charlotte...
Bengals may retain Simpson despite drug case
Coach Marvin Lewis says the Cincinnati Bengals are open to offering receiver Jerome Simpson another contract even though he could be headed to jail and faces a suspension from the NFL for violating its substance abuse policy.Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7744480/cincinnati-bengals-open-jerome-simpson-deal-drug-case
Parker, Duncan send Spurs to 5th straight win (Yahoo! Sports)
Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili have been beating the Phoenix Suns for a long time. No one should be surprised they were the main protagonists in yet another San Antonio victory Tuesday night. Parker scored eight points in a 10-0 run early in the fourth quarter, and the Spurs went on to win their fifth in a row and eighth in nine games with a 107-100 victory over the Suns.
Isles win in Pittsburgh for first time in 4 years (Yahoo! Sports)
The Pittsburgh Penguins admit they have a tendency to get so enamored with their own firepower they forget to do the little things. Like, say, play defense. Sometimes they can get away with it. Tuesday night wasn't one of those times. Frans Nielsen scored twice and the New York Islanders broke a 13-game losing streak in Pittsburgh with a 5-3 win, effectively counterattacking when the Penguins got...
Bryant leads Lakers past Warriors, 104-101 (Yahoo! Sports)
Kobe Bryant took the ball in the post, and there was no chance it was leaving his hands. He stepped back from a pair of defenders and drilled a fadeaway shot in the final moments. Twice. As if there was any doubt, Bryant made it clear: He's back to being the closer. Two days after getting benched late in a home loss to Memphis, Bryant made a pair of jumpers in the final 64 seconds, finishing with...
Falcons owner: Saints' penalties 'appropriate'
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank on Tuesday became the first NFC South owner, including New Orleans' Tom Benson, to publicly address the NFL's punishments of the Saints for their three-year bounty program.
McKay says kickoff tweak reduced concussions
Moving kickoffs up 5 yards last season did exactly what the NFL sought, reducing concussions.Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7740025/rich-mckay-says-nfl-kickoff-tweak-reduced-concussions
McKay says kickoff tweak reduced concussions
Moving kickoffs up 5 yards last season did exactly what the NFL sought, reducing concussions.Source: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7740025/rich-mckay-says-nfl-kickoff-tweak-reduced-concussions
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Stanton ready to make another new start with Colts (Yahoo! Sports)
Quarterback Drew Stanton is closing the book on New York. Four days after his brief, twisted odyssey with the Jets ended in a trade to the Colts, Stanton told Indianapolis reporters he was looking forward to working with new offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, learning a new system and perhaps even getting a chance to fight for playing time.
Lions agree to 1-year deal with RB Kevin Smith (Yahoo! Sports)
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with running back Kevin Smith. Smith posted a message on his Twitter account Tuesday after finding out he would be back in Detroit. The Lions signed Smith last season while running back Jahvid Best was out with a concussion and after rookie Mikel Leshoure tore his left Achilles tendon.
Mets' Dickey talks about troubled past in book (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey opens up in a revealing new biography, and he's ready for whatever comes next. In "Wherever I May Wind Up: My Quest for Truth, Authenticity and the Perfect Knuckleball," Dickey writes about being sexually abused by a female babysitter multiple times when he was 8 years old, and also by a 17-year-old male on another occasion.
Sources: Groce negotiating to take over Illinois
Ohio coach John Groce continues to be the top focus for the Illinois search, but a deal has not been struck.
Minneapolis mayor: Council supports stadium
The Vikings stadium bill, stalled for nearly two weeks at the Capitol, got a new push Monday when Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said he'd lined up a city council majority in support of the $975 million plan to rebuild on the site of the Metrodome.
Raptors sign guard Ben Uzoh to 10-day contract (Yahoo! Sports)
The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Ben Uzoh (you-ZOH') to a 10-day contract. He joined the team Tuesday a day after guard Jerryd Bayless aggravated a hip injury during a loss to Orlando. The left hip pointer had kept him out of the previous two games. Uzoh had been in the NBA D-League. The 6-foot-3 player from the University of Tulsa averaged 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 20...
Payton opens up about ban, Parcells
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Sean Payton lists Bill Parcells as his mentor. These days, the New Orleans Saints coach may need that support more than ever.
Avi Creditor: Will shocking exit have long-term effect on U.S.?
The unthinkable transpired in Nashville, Tenn., as the favored U.S. Under-23 men's national team failed to get out of its own group in its attempt to qualify for the summer's Olympics following a 3-3 draw with El Salvador. Here are three thoughts and player ratings following a stunning result:
Knicks' Stoudemire (back) out indefinitely
NEW YORK (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire has a bulging disk in his back and is out indefinitely, a damaging blow to the New York Knicks with a month left in the regular season.
Tigers 3B Cabrera says he'll be ready for opener (Yahoo! Sports)
Injured Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera is certain he'll be in the lineup on opening day. Cabrera rejoined his teammates Monday, a week after a bad-hop grounder in an exhibition game broke a bone below his right eye. "I'll be ready for opening day," said the star slugger, still with some discloring beneath his eye.
Avi Creditor: Will shocking exit have long-term effect on U.S.?
The unthinkable transpired in Nashville, Tenn., as the favored U.S. Under-23 men's national team failed to get out of its own group in its attempt to qualify for the summer's Olympics following a 3-3 draw with El Salvador. Here are three thoughts and player ratings following a stunning result:
Monday, March 26, 2012
3B Alvarez will remain with Pirates after camp (Yahoo! Sports)
Pedro Alvarez will remain the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting third baseman, despite a deep batting slump that began last season and has carried over into spring training. In Grapefruit League play, Alvarez is hitting .133 and has struck out in 13 of 30 at-bats. However, two of his four hits were home runs, and general manager Neal Huntington cast aside the notion that Alvarez might not break camp...
Senators upend Jets 6-4 (Yahoo! Sports)
Daniel Alfredsson scored two goals in the third period to send the Ottawa Senators to a 6-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. Evander Kane gave the Jets hope at 17:03 of the third period after the puck went in off his arm as he was pushed into the net. The goal was reviewed, but stood to tie the game at 4-4.
Stewart Mandel: Questions remain as BCS continues to debate revamping postseason
DALLAS -- If you've been following the news since January that the BCS commissioners are discussing a potential four-team playoff for the 2014 season and beyond, you've undoubtedly wondered about such details as, where and when would the games be played? And how would the teams be selected?
Orioles 2B Roberts to start season on 15-day DL (Yahoo! Sports)
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list as he strives to return from a concussion. In other moves Monday, the Orioles optioned pitchers Brad Bergesen and Jason Berken, along with infielder Matt Antonelli, to Triple-A Norfolk and placed left-hander Zach Britton (back) on the 15-day disabled list.
Trayvon Martin's dad thanks Miami Heat, athletes (Yahoo! Sports)
The father of the unarmed black teen whose killing has sparked widespread outrage said Sunday night that he and his family have been overwhelmed by sports stars such as Dwyane Wade and LeBron James speaking out about the case. In an interview with The Associated Press, Tracy Martin thanked the NBA's Miami Heat for "taking notice" of the killing.
Wright set to make spring training debut for Mets (Yahoo! Sports)
David Wright is set to make his spring training debut for the New York Mets. The All-Star third baseman has been slowed the past few weeks by a strained left abdominal muscle. He was in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter. A five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Wright missed two months last season because of a stress fracture in his back.
Kentucky has little trouble with Baylor
ATLANTA (AP) Kentucky could've cut the nets down at halftime.
Opinions on 'Skins, Cowboys sanctions vary
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Last year's NFL annual meeting in New Orleans played out amid the backdrop of the messy owners-players labor fight, and the protracted standoff that preceded the negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement.
'Skins, Cowboys appeal cap penalties
One week after having their salary caps reduced by $46 million over the next two seasons, the Redskins and Cowboys filed a complaint against the NFL and the NFL Players Association to have the discipline overturned.
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