Hamilton admits he is not perfectMay 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has put his nightmare start to the season behind him, admitting that he is not perfect. Hamilton has seen his hopes of retaining the title vanish in the wake of fellow Brit Jenson Button's storming exploits.
Thrashers owner says 'no truth to the rumor' team considering move from Atlanta to HamiltonMay 11th, 2009 Owner: Thrashers not moving from AtlantaATLANTA — One of the Thrashers' owners says the team has "several inquiries" from possible investors but adds the talks do not include moving the team from Atlanta. Washington businessman Bruce Levenson said Monday "there is no truth to the rumor" the ownership group has been involved in talks about moving the team, including with a Vancouver group reportedly interested in relocating the team to Hamilton.
Josh Hamilton goes 1 for 2, plays 6 innings in rehab assignment with Oklahoma CityMay 11th, 2009 Hamilton 1 for 2 in rehab assignmentROUND ROCK, Texas — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hamilton is on the disabled list with a strained muscle in his left rib cage area.
Hamilton expects to rejoin Rangers on Tuesday after rehab assignmentMay 9th, 2009 Hamilton expects to rejoin Rangers TuesdayCHICAGO — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could return to the team as early as Tuesday after spending time on the disabled list with bruised left ribs. Hamilton plans on taking batting practice before the Rangers play the White Sox on Saturday in Chicago.
Texas OF Josh Hamilton takes first steps in recovery from rib cage strainMay 5th, 2009 Hamilton takes first step in recoverySEATTLE — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton started throwing Monday as he tries to work his way back from a strained left rib cage. Hamilton threw about 50 balls at 120 feet before the Rangers opened a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners.
Hamilton snubs ex-mentor Ron DennisMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has fuelled rumours about his relationship breaking down with Ron Dennis, after the ace driver failed to attend an awards ceremony that honoured the former McLaren team principal. Dennis was the guest of honour at the Sports Industry Awards on Thursday night, where he received a lifetime achievement award.
Rangers slugger Hamilton says rib cage injury better, but still not likely to play this weekApril 30th, 2009 Rangers' Hamilton better, but not ready to playARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton expects to remain out of the Texas Rangers lineup until at least next week even though the slugger's strained left rib cage muscle is feeling better after medication and treatment. While Hamilton felt better, he cautioned that he had not yet resumed baseball activity.
Rangers slugger Hamilton feeling better after treatment, still not likely to play this weekApril 30th, 2009 Rangers' Hamilton better, not ready to playARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton says he is feeling better after medication and treatment on his strained rib cage muscle. Still, Hamilton says he probably won't be able to play again until at least the start of next week.
Rib cage inflammation causes Rangers' Hamilton to leave Saturday's game in 5th inningApril 26th, 2009 Hamilton leaves game with rib cage injuryBALTIMORE — Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton left Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning with inflammation near the left side of his rib cage. Hamilton beat out an infield hit to lead off the fifth and appeared to walk gingerly for a brief time while conferring with first base coach Gary Pettis.
Washington opts to rest Josh Hamilton's bruised ribs in Rangers' game against OriolesApril 26th, 2009 Bruised ribs keep Hamilton out of lineupBALTIMORE — Center fielder Josh Hamilton has been held out of the Texas Rangers' lineup for their game at the Baltimore Orioles. Hamilton was unable to convince manager Ron Washington that his bruised ribs were sufficiently healed to allow him to play Sunday.
Hamilton surprised over Ron Dennis's exit from McLarenApril 18th, 2009 BEIJING - Lewis Hamilton has expressed surprise over the exit of Ron Davis from Formula One, but was not disappointed. "I wasn't disappointed," said Hamilton.
Hamilton mentor Dennis to stand down from Formula One to save McLarenApril 16th, 2009 LONDON - Ron Dennis, who mentored Lewis Hamilton to become world champion, will stand down from all Formula One activities today in a bid to save McLaren. A formal announcement is expected in about two weeks after Hamilton and the team's sporting director Dave Ryan were found to have lied to race stewards twice in Australia and Malaysia.
Hamilton rues `worst day of his life' at Oz Grand PrixApril 4th, 2009 LONDON - Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has described the controversy over his actions at the Australian Grand Prix as "the worst time of my life". Hamilton issued an apology for his role in the decision which stripped Toyota driver Jarno Trulli of his third place in Melbourne.
Hamilton disqualified from Australian GP for giving misleading informationApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Lewis Hamilton and his team McLaren have been excluded from classification in the Australian grand prix for providing evidence deliberately misleading to the stewards at the hearing on March 29 and the British driver has been stripped of his third place. The FIA ruled that Hamilton provided misleading information on the circumstances, which led to Toyota's Jarno Trulli being demoted from his third place finish.
Hamilton hints at turning his back on McLarenMarch 26th, 2009 LONDON - Worries about how competitive McLaren might be in this racing season appears to have prompted a change of heart in 24-year-old Lewis Hamilton. Rumours are in circulation that he could head to Ferrari where he would more than double his salary.