Archive for December, 2008

Jaguars end Packers’ playoff hopes (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy watches the clock as time runs out on his team's chances to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 20-16.

David Garrard squeezed through a hole, sliced left and found an open lane to the end zone. He was closing in on the goal line when Will Blackmon caught him from behind and slapped the ball away. It bounced right into Garrard’s arms as he fell to the ground, giving Jacksonville a much-needed break and leaving Green Bay with another familiar-feeling loss.

VIDEO: Wackiest sports injuries! from FOXSports.com News for NBA

Derrick Rose hurt himself while eating an apple in bed last week. That’s tame compared to the all-time wackiest sports injuries.

OSU set the bar high for Hall from College Football: Rivals.com – College Football Headlines

It is tough to imagine that Marcus Hall could learn anything more about Ohio State that he didn’t already know. However this weekend on his official visit, Hall learned even more about the campus. Like he always does when he visits Ohio State, Hall came away having a great tim

Hornets don’t need Chandler to get by Raptors from FOXSports.com News for NBA

Report: Mets owner victimized in Wall St. scam from FOXSports.com News for MLB

New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon and former Philadelphia Eagles owner Norman Braman were among the dozens of seemingly sophisticated investors who placed money on what could prove to be history’s largest financial scam, amounting to tens of billions of dollars in losses, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Posey sharpshoots Hornets past Bosh, Raptors from ESPN.com – NBA

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Gophers land a new bookend from College Football: Rivals.com – College Football Headlines

New Gopher offensive line coach Tim Davis wasted little time making his mark when it comes to recruiting at Minnesota. His mantra is mass kicks… and he found some mass in tackle Jeffery Wills (6-foot7, 350 pounds).

Raptors sign C Voskuhl to add depth (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NBA News

The Toronto Raptors added some depth Sunday, signing veteran center Jake Voskuhl. Voskuhl, 31, has averaged 4.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 412 regular-season NBA games with Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte and Milwaukee. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound Voskuhl was chosen with the 33rd pick in the 2000 draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Hornets hit 12 3s, beat Raptors 99-91 (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NBA News

New Orleans Hornets forward Devin Brown, bottom, battles for a loose ball with Toronto Raptors center Jermaine O'Neal, right, during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008.

The Toronto Raptors were determined to keep Chris Paul out of the paint. They limited Paul’s penetration, but couldn’t stop the New Orleans Hornets point guard from finding open shooters on the perimeter. David West scored 29 points, James Posey added a season-high 20 points, including six 3-pointers, and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who beat the Raptors 99-91 Sunday for their eighth win in 10…

Lattimore talks commitment from College Football: Rivals.com – College Football Headlines

6-foot-3, 215-pound Tampa (Fla.) Gaither tight end Justin Lattimore went ahead with what was beginning to look like the inevitable this weekend during his official visit to Illinois. Get the latest in this Ryan Snyder update from the Orange&Blue News

Coleman enjoys Iowa visit from College Football: Rivals.com – College Football Headlines

Prep school linebacker Donald Coleman is on his way back to New Jersey this afternoon after making an official visit to Iowa over the weekend. The 6-foot-0, 210-pound Coleman said he was surprised by how much he enjoyed his time in Iowa City. Find out more right here

Lewan decides for Michigan from College Football: Rivals.com – College Football Headlines

Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral four-star offensive tackle Taylor Lewan returned home Sunday from his second official visit of the process and it looks like it will be the final visit for the 6-7, 272-pound lineman because he has made a decision on his collegiate futur

What about Peavy, Fuentes and others? from FOXSports.com News for MLB

The winter meetings didn’t resolve everything, like where Jake Peavy will play next year. Dayn Perry discusses the open issues.

Leffler lands Pac-10 offer from College Football: Rivals.com – College Football Headlines

Linebacker Brian Leffler out of Princeton (N.J.) Hun School landed a big offer on Thursday night. Who pulled the trigger on the 6-foot-0, 215-pounde

Partridge pursuing Florida tackle from College Football: Rivals.com – College Football Headlines

Hoping to add at least one more defensive tackle to Wisconsin’s 2009 class, defensive line coach Charlie Partridge is back in south Florida in hopes of landing a late bloomer from outside the Tampa area. This time, Partridge has been to Newsome High School in Lithia in pursuit of..

Trade will be beginning of good things for Phoenix from FOXSports.com News for NBA

The Suns are 14-10 and ex-players are taking shots at the current coach. But Peter Vecsey sees good things in Phoenix’s future.

PHOTOS: NHL’s ice girls from FOXSports.com News for NHL

Even if it’s cold and snowy outside, there is something that can raise the temperature at your local rink: ice girls.

Chargers’ Dielman ejected for throwing punch from ESPN.com – NFL

San Diego guard Kris Dielman was ejected in the second quarter Sunday for throwing a punch at Kansas City’s Tamba Hali after Hali caused and recovered a fumble.

Rookie running back follows in veteran’s path from College Football: Rivals.com – College Football Headlines

MADISON, Wis. Knowing he would be behind running backs P.J. Hill, John Clay and Zach Brown, Wisconsin freshman tailback Erik Smith knew a redshirt would most likely occur his first year on campus.

Olney: Yanks’ spending in line with long-term plan from ESPN.com – MLB

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