Archive for March, 2010
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Santonio Holmes' police report contradicts woman's suit from ESPN.com – NFL
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Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II says the team is “disappointed” wide receiver Santonio Holmes is being accused in a lawsuit of assaulting a woman in an Orlando nightSteelers’ president ‘disappointed’ in Holmesclub.
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Sources: Oakland Raiders emerge as top Donovan McNabb suitor from ESPN.com – NFL
The Raiders have emerged as the leading candidate to land Donovan McNabb, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Crosby nets 2, adds SO goal in victory (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NHL News
Sidney Crosby ended a seven-game stretch without a goal by scoring twice, then joined Pascal Dupuis with shootout tallies as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Sunday. The Penguins trailed 4-3 until Matt Cooke deflected defenseman Brooks Orpik’s slap shot from the right point with 3:48 remaining in regulation.
Shoulder sidelines Rockets' Martin again (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NBA News
Houston’s Kevin Martin will miss his second straight game because of a sore left shoulder when the Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. The 6-foot-7 player who was acquired from Sacramento in the three-team deal that sent Tracy McGrady to the Knicks on Feb. 18, has averaged almost 22 points and 3.3 rebounds in his 17 games since the trade.
Source: Rumors of Donovan McNabb's possible trade are not influencing Brett Favre from ESPN.com – NFL
Quarterback Brett Favre is aware that Donovan McNabb would potentially be an ideal replacement for him as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback if Favre decides not to return in 2010.
Fatigued Kazmir scratched from start (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
Vladimir Guerrero doubled after receiving a standing ovation from Angels fans, but the Texas Rangers lost to Los Angeles 9-6 Thursday. Angels left-hander Scott Kazmir was scratched from what would have been his third spring start. Manager Mike Scioscia said Kazmir had fatigued left deltoid muscle. “We don?t think it will impact his first (regular-season) start,” Scioscia said.
Arizona's Upton suffers sprained ankle (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost outfielder Justin Upton to a sprained left ankle during a 10-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Upton ran the bases in the second inning, beating out a ground ball for an infield hit. He said he jammed the ankle lunging for first base, then felt it when stealing second.
Brewers' Edmonds homers, drives in 5 (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
Jim Edmonds’ comeback took another positive step Tuesday as the 39-year-old drove in five runs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-2 win over the Cleveland Indians. Edmonds hit a three-run homer off Jeremy Sowers in a four-run first inning and a two-run single off Jensen Lewis in a five-run second.
Matsui makes Angels outfield debut (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
Hideki Matsui is confident he can play defense, despite the knee problems that have hampered the slugger the past couple of years. The Japanese slugger was in left field for the first time this spring as the Los Angeles Angels beat a Los Angeles Dodgers split-squad 4-2 on Monday. Matsui, who signed a free-agent deal with the Angels over the winter, hasn’t played defense in a regular-season game…
UNI knocks out Kansas, advances to Sweet 16 from ESPN.com – College Basketball
Ali Farokhmanesh hit another big 3-pointer with 34 seconds left and Northern Iowa pulled off the biggest upset in the NCAA tournament, beating top overall seed Kansas 69-67 in the second round on Saturday.
Mariners LHP Lee to miss at least 1 week (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
Seattle Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee has a lower right abdominal strain and will miss at least a week of spring training. The team made the announcement on Friday. Lee was examined in Seattle by a team physician, who made the diagnosis. Lee underwent an ultrasound and was given a platelet-rich plasma injection.
Rangers manager positive for coke in '09 (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington admitted he made a “huge mistake” when he used cocaine and failed a Major League Baseball drug test last season. In his first public acknowledgment, Washington apologized Wednesday for his behavior, eight months after he told Rangers president Nolan Ryan, who turned down the manager’s offer to resign.
Eagles get Tapp from Seattle for Clemons (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Looking to bolster their pass rush, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive end Darryl Tapp from Seattle on Tuesday. The Seahawks got defensive end Chris Clemons and the Eagles’ fourth-round choice in next month’s draft. Originally a second-round draft pick by Seattle in 2006, Tapp has 18 sacks, two interceptions, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 65 games.
Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard say trade talk is news to them from ESPN.com – MLB
Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard said they don’t expect to be traded on Monday, a day after ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that the Phillies had held internal discussions about swapping Howard for Pujols.
No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks earn overall top seed for NCAA tournament from ESPN.com – College Basketball
Kansas, Kentucky, Syracuse and Duke have earned the No. 1 seeds for the NCAA tournament, with the Jayhawks selected as the top seed overall for this year’s version of March Madness.
Morgan St. gains tourney berth with MEAC title from ESPN.com – College Basketball
Kevin Thompson had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Morgan State claimed its second consecutive NCAA tournament berth by beating South Carolina State 68-61 on Saturday in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title game.
White Sox prospect Mitchell carted off (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Jared Mitchell sprained his right ankle while making a spectacular, against-the-wall catch on a drive off the bat of Juan Rivera in a 10-7 split-squad win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Mitchell was carted off the field and taken to the hospital for X-rays.
BoSox's Lackey throws 3 shutout innings (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – MLB News
John Lackey is off to a nice start with the Red Sox. The right-hander threw three shutout innings in Boston’s 8-2 victory over Jason Bay and the New York Mets on Thursday. Lackey allowed three hits and has yet to allow a run in five innings over two outings this spring. The former Angels star joined the Red Sox in December when he finalized an $82.5 million, five-year contract.
76ers' Jordan disregards report he's out (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NBA News
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he’s not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing unidentified sources, reported on Tuesday that Comcast-Spectator was ready to fire Jordan, likely after his first season with the team is complete.
