Archive for February, 2010
OT format could change for playoffs (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
February 28th, 2010 | 
Author: An NFL spokesman says the league could change its overtime format for playoff games at a meeting next month. Greg Aiello said Satuday that under the new format, both teams would get the ball at least once unless the first team to get the ball scores a touchdown. If the first team to get the ball makes a field goal and the other team ties the game, action would continue until a team scores again.
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Head injuries highlight Safety Summit (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Information came at the players like an all-out blitz as manufacturers explained why their product was the best and safest. Though the topics were wide ranging, preventing head injuries topped the list Friday at the NFL Players Association’s second Player Safety and Welfare Summit. Some 25 players heard presentations from helmet manufacturers and medical personnel that included plenty of charts…
Three more Spartans plead guilty in fraternity brawl from FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL
FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Three more Michigan State football players have pleaded guilty to
misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a Nov. 22 fight on campus
with fraternity members.
Oregon suspends LB Alonso for 2010 season from FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL
FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Oregon coach Chip Kelly has suspended linebacker Kiko Alonso for
the 2010 football season.
Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade out of walking boot but still day to day from ESPN.com – NBA
All-Star MVP Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat is no longer in a walking boot and remains listed as day-to-day with a strained left calf.
Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Deacon Jones, Eddie Johnson Black College Hall of Fame inducts first class from ESPN.com – College Football
Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Deacon Jones and former Grambling coach Eddie Robinson were among the first set of honorees inducted into the Black College hall of Fame on Saturday.
Carolina Panthers DE Julius Peppers heads likely unrestricted free agent list from ESPN.com – NFL
Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers, Buffalo wide receiver Terrell Owens and New Orleans safety Darren Sharper are among 235 NFL players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents next month.
Oregon's star RB arrested on strangulation, assault charges from FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL
FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Oregon running back LaMichael James has been arrested by
Springfield police.
Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose to play vs. New York Knicks; Joakim Noah will not from ESPN.com – NBA
Derrick Rose will play against the Knicks; Joakim Noah will not.
Wild chase Luongo, beat Canucks 6-2 (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NHL News
The Vancouver Canucks were tired and a little testy, perhaps prematurely looking ahead to the Olympic break. Given seven power-play opportunities against their division rival, the Minnesota Wild took full advantage of the rough stuff with one of their best all-around games of the season. Niklas Backstrom got his first win in three weeks, and the Wild scored three of their four power-play goals…
Chicago Bears DE Gaines Adams had marijuana, alcohol in system at time of death from ESPN.com – NFL
A toxicology report shows defensive end Gaines Adams had marijuana and alcohol in his system when he died. But Greenwood County Coroner Jim Coursey says nothing found in the report contributed to Adams’ death.
Dolphins release disgruntled LB Porter (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Joey Porter’s widely anticipated parting with the Miami Dolphins has been delayed by a bizarre hitch. The Dolphins announced the release of the disgruntled linebacker Friday. Less than three hours later, they said the move was “determined to be an invalid termination.” Therefore, he reverted to the Dolphins’ roster — for now.
Ex-Lakers coach, West mentor Schaus dies (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NBA News
Fred Schaus, a former Los Angeles Lakers coach and general manager who mentored Jerry West and Hot Rod Hundley at West Virginia, has died. He was 84. The former West Virginia coach and athletic director died Wednesday night in Morgantown, W.Va., said Dan Hastings, a funeral director at Hastings Funeral Home.
Report: Braves make offer to Damon from FOXSports.com News for MLB
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press
that the Atlanta Braves have made an offer to free agent outfielder
Johnny Damon.
Twins, OF Jacque Jones agree to contract (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
Jacque Jones has returned to the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a minor league contract. Jones began his major league career with Minnesota in 1999 before joining the Chicago Cubs in 2006. The outfielder's best season came in 2002, when he hit .300 with 27 homers and 85 RBIs while the Twins advanced to the AL championship series.
Kaman replaces Roy in All-Star game (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NBA News
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman will replace the Trail Blazers' Brandon Roy in this weekend's All-Star game. Roy injured his right hamstring last month. Roy, in his fourth season with the Blazers, made the All-Star team as a reserve for the third straight season. Kaman will be making his first All-Star appearance.
