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James may see Miami-Ohio St. in Columbus (AP)

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:53:57 +0000

James may see Miami-Ohio St. in Columbus (AP)
LeBron James didn’t change all his teams this summer. James posted on his Twitter feed Thursday that he’s considering going to Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 11 to see the matchup between No. 2 Ohio State — his longtime team of choice — and No. 13 Miami. And no, the former Cleveland Cavaliers star isn’t rooting for the Hurricanes.

Kuchar gets the final piece (AP)

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:00:03 +0000

Kuchar gets the final piece (AP)
Matt Kuchar and Tiger Woods are happy about where they’re going, even if the itinerary is entirely different. Kuchar won The Barclays with a sensational shot out of the rough to beat Martin Laird with a birdie in a playoff. The victory assures he will be at East Lake in Atlanta — which the Georgia Tech grad considers a home course — to play the Tour Championship for the first time.

Ravens injury list grows with Stallworth (AP)
The collision that gave Baltimore Ravens receiver Mark Clayton a mild concussion and a stiff neck is typical of any NFL game, even in the preseason. A helmet-to-helmet hit from New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle left Clayton dazed and forced him out of Saturday night’s 24-10 victory. Although he was still sore Monday, Clayton expects to be fine for the Sept.

Reds move struggling Volquez to bullpen (AP)

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:18:01 +0000

Reds move struggling Volquez to bullpen (AP)
Edinson Volquez has lost his spot in the Cincinnati Reds’ rotation. The right-hander was moved into the bullpen Saturday, giving him a chance to try to fix problems in his delivery. He retired only two batters in his last start, an 11-2 loss in San Francisco on Monday. The Reds’ rotation and middle infield are in flux heading into a pivotal week of their playoff push.

Hayden to partner Rossi at Ducati
Former world champion Nicky Hayden signs a two-year deal to stay with Ducati and partner Valentino Rossi.

Schumacher shares Spa return with Barrichello (PA SportsTicker)

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:36:07 +0000

Schumacher shares Spa return with Barrichello (PA SportsTicker)
By PAUL LOGOTHETIS AP Auto Racing Writer

Report: Ujiri to get Nuggets GM job (AP)
The Denver Post is reporting former Denver Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been chosen as the team’s new general manager. The newspaper reported on its website Wednesday night that the 39-year-old Ujiri, who was the Toronto Raptors’ assistant general manager since 2008, will return to the Nuggets, where he served as a scout from 2003-07.

US defeats Greece 87-59 in final tuneup (AP)
The United States breezed to one last exhibition victory before the start of the world basketball championships, not that coach Mike Krzyzewski seemed to care. He’s just happy that his group brimming with youthful exuberance is ready to play. “The score doesn’t really matter, it was just an exhibition game,” Krzyzewski said after an 87-59 blowout of defending silver medalist…

Bulls to have Pippen statue in arena (AP)

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:53:59 +0000

Bulls to have Pippen statue in arena (AP)
Just like Mike, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen will get a statue at the United Center in Chicago. The Chicago Bulls plan to unveil a bronze statue of Pippen, a seven-time All-Star who along with Michael Jordan led them to six championships in the 1990s, at some point next season. The announcement on Wednesday comes less than two weeks after Pippen’s induction into the Hall of Fame.

Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer (AP)

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:18:06 +0000

Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer (AP)
Defenseman Freddy Meyer, who appeared in 64 games with the New York Islanders last season, has signed with the Atlanta Thrashers. The 29-year-old Meyer was an unrestricted free agent. He had four goals and 11 assists with the Islanders last season. He began his NHL career with Philadelphia in 2003 and set a career high with 27 points for the Flyers in the 2005-06 season.

Eagles lineman Max Jean-Gilles loses weight the hard way

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:00:10 +0000

Eagles lineman Max Jean-Gilles loses weight the hard way
For some, lap-band surgery and other weight-loss methods are elective in nature. But for others, health concerns present themselves more immediately. So it has been for Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Max Jean-Gilles, who had maxed out at 400 pounds. “I know I had to lose the weight to stay on the field,” Jean-Gilles told AOL Fanhouse. “And I sure didn’t want to be 400 pounds — or more — after football and then have heart problems and all kinds of health problems. I was close to 400 pounds — like 398 — and I thought there was no way I could live like this. I was breathing heavy.” New York Jets coach Rex Ryan recently underwent lap-band surgery, in which the stomach’s capacity is reduced by a band, making it impossible for the person who has undergone the procedure to over-eat. But it’s believed that Jean-Gilles is the first NFL player to undergo the procedure.”It’s was all my wife’s idea actually,” Jean-Gilles said. “I thank her for that. She talked about it to (the team). Something that would give me quick results and something that could get me back on the field ASAP. It was all her idea.”The Eagles organization was aware of the surgery, concerned about the effects it might have on Jean-Gilles, and they’ve made sure that trainer Rick Burkholder is observing Jean-Gilles’ progress through the toughest parts of camp. [Related: Number of 300-pound NFL lineman still ballooning]On one occasion, his inability to take in enough fluids affected his health. “I was sweating real bad,” he said, after collapsing on the field (pictured below). “I kept throwing up. I couldn’t hold anything in. I can’t really pump in liquids like I want to because my stomach is a little shrunk. So when I drink a little quicker it comes back up. I have to learn how to deal with that.”That’s the scary side. On the positive side, Jean-Gilles is down to 345 pounds, and said that his energy has definitely increased. “For the most part, I feel great. I’m bouncing around everywhere I go. Running on the field. I’m the first one out there.”[Photo: Ole Miss walk-on may be the largest football player ever]Of course, there’s the aspect of missing all the food he ate before, but it’s worth it for Jean-Gilles to stay the course. For his health, his football career, and for his life. “I’m just playing football, man,” he said in the Fanhouse piece. “I’m not worried about the weight. I got that monkey off my back.”Other popular stories on Yahoo! Sports • Vote: Who has a worse golf swing, Charles Barkley or a budding NBA star? • South Africa’s World Cup stadiums already proving useless • Video: Bull jumps out of ring, terrorizes crowd in Spain

Cano keys 9-run inning, Yanks top Tigers (AP)

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:18:31 +0000

Cano keys 9-run inning, Yanks top Tigers (AP)
Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees turned a tight game into a rout during one dizzying spin through the batting order. Cano hit a tiebreaking double and a two-run homer in New York’s nine-run sixth inning, sending Phil Hughes and the Yankees to an 11-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Nationals end Braves’ 4-game win streak (AP)
Back from the minors, John Lannan is racking up quality starts and trimming points from his ERA. Lannan pitched into the sixth inning and Nyjer Morgan had two hits in his return from the disabled list, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Thursday. Lannan (5-5) gave up two runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings, improving to 3-0 with a 3.09 ERA in four starts since he…

Giants beat Phillies to avoid sweep (AP)
Jonathan Sanchez allowed just two hits while pitching into the ninth inning and Buster Posey lined a pair of RBI doubles, leading the San Francisco Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 Thursday night. The Giants averted a sweep in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders. San Francisco stopped its three-game losing streak and ended the Phillies’ four-game winning string.

Rajon Rondo is better than Derrick Rose and David Lee, says shirt

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:18:35 +0000

Rajon Rondo is better than Derrick Rose and David Lee, says shirt
Let it never be said that Rajon Rondo(notes) is lacking for confidence. Perfect skin, an All-Star appearance and as much Red Bull as he can handle — all by age 24, mind you — are pretty good reasons that his self-esteem rating in NBA “2k11″ will be a perfect 99.But if there’s one thing that really gives Rajon Rondo a feeling of boldness, it’s his championship ring. If you don’t believe me, perhaps you’ll believe his shirt. You can’t argue the math. One ring is certainly more than zero combined rings. Flawless victory for Rajon Rondo.Though I’m sure Rondo would agree with his comically oversized T-shirt, it’s a part of a commercial for “NBA 2k11.” Rose has one too, though his is a little less confrontational — just his head with “I got schooled by Derrick Rose(notes)” as a caption. I have no idea what kind of commercial is based around declarative T-shirts, but it is pretty funny to see NBA players with other NBA players on their chests. You can see all the behind-the-scenes pictures on Rondo’s Facebook page. They’re mostly pictures of the Celtics point guard sneaking around an all-glass apartment, which is reminiscent of the climactic scene of “Enough” starring Jennifer Lopez. We’re all big fans of that movie, so it’s probably worth a look.(h/t You Been Blinded)

Rangers get approval to exit bankruptcy (AP)

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:36:18 +0000

Rangers get approval to exit bankruptcy (AP)
The Texas Rangers got approval to exit federal bankruptcy protection, an anticlimactic end to one of the most contentious sales of a professional sports team. The hearing on the team’s reorganization started just eight hours after a courtroom, in the wee hours of Thursday morning, erupted in raucous cheers when Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan’s group won the bidding war for the Rangers in…

Hinske’s homer off Lincecum lifts Braves (AP)
Teammates quietly wished Eric Hinske a happy birthday before the game. The celebration came afterward. Hinske snapped an 0-for-17 hitless streak with a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Tim Lincecum to help the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Alex Gonzalez hit a two-run homer in the second inning — his second as a Brave — for the only other…

Braves’ Medlen placed on 15-day DL (AP)
Atlanta Braves pitcher Kris Medlen was placed on the 15-day disabled on Thursday with a partially torn ligament in his right elbow that could require reconstructive surgery. Braves’ doctors said they would wait a couple of weeks for the swelling and pain to subside before deciding on a course of action.