Federal judge orders MLB drug evidence preserved until gov't decides on Supreme Court appealSeptember 2nd, 2009 Federal judge orders MLB drug evidence preservedSAN FRANCISCO — A federal appellate judge has ordered the preservation of all evidence that allegedly shows 104 Major League Baseball players tested positive for steroids in 2003. The 9th U.S.
Russian hockey league refiles Jiri Hudler's contract noting NHL attempts to sign KHL playersJuly 30th, 2009 Russian league claims Red Wings forward _ againDETROIT — Russia's Kontinental Hockey League completed a contract with Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler on Thursday. The KHL registered Hudler's two-year, $10 million contract in Moscow.
Knee injury sidelines Patriots third-round pick Tyrone McKenzie for 2009 seasonMay 8th, 2009 Patriots draft pick McKenzie out for seasonBOSTON — New England Patriots third-round draft pick Tyrone McKenzie will miss the 2009 season with a torn ligament in his right knee. The outside linebacker from South Florida tore his anterior cruciate ligament during rookie minicamp on Saturday and will be sidelined for the year, a person familiar with the injury said Wednesday night on condition of anonymity because the team did not make an announcement.
Patriots sign former Chicago safety Brandon McGowan, cut punter Tom MaloneMay 6th, 2009 Patriots sign safety Brandon McGowanFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have signed safety Brandon McGowan, who became an unrestricted free agent after four seasons with the Chicago Bears.
Browns acquire linebacker Bo Ruud off waivers from PatriotsMay 1st, 2009 Browns acquire linebacker RuudCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns acquired linebacker Bo Ruud off waivers from the New England Patriots on Thursday. The team also released running back Allen Patrick.
49ers sign LB Marques Harris, 12 undrafted free agentsMay 1st, 2009 49ers sign LB Marques HarrisSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed linebacker Marques Harris to a one-year contract.
Jets sign 17 undrafted free agents for rookie camp, including former Harvard QB Chris PizzottiMay 1st, 2009 Jets sign 17, including former Harvard QB PizzottiFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have signed 17 undrafted free agents to participate in their rookie minicamp, including former Harvard quarterback Chris Pizzotti.
Patriots top draft pick Patrick Chung is a hard hitter and leader _ like Rodney HarrisonMay 1st, 2009 Hard-hitting Chung would welcome Harrison's helpFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patrick Chung loves to smack opponents to the ground.
New England gets TE Alex Smith from Tampa Bay for undisclosed draft pick in 2010April 30th, 2009 Patriots obtain TE Smith from BuccaneersFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have obtained tight end Alex Smith from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Patriots release LB Bo Ruud, who missed rookie season with ankle injuryApril 30th, 2009 Patriots release LB Bo RuudFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have released linebacker Bo Ruud (ROOD), who spent his entire rookie season on the team's injured reserve list.
G Jahri Evans, WR Lance Moore formally accept their restricted free-agent offers from SaintsApril 25th, 2009 Evans, Moore re-sign with SaintsNEW ORLEANS — Offensive guard Jahri Evans and wide receiver Lance Moore, restricted free agents during the offseason, have signed one-year contracts with the Saints. General manager Mickey Loomis made the announcement Friday.
NFL DRAFT: Picks, trades and trends _ let the intrigue beginApril 25th, 2009 Picks, trades and trends: Let the intrigue beginNEW YORK — Let's forget that Matthew Stafford will wind up in Detroit as the top pick in Saturday's NFL draft. And what team will get star receiver Michael Crabtree.
Cowboys sign final 3 free agents, including WR Miles Austin after brief courtship by JetsApril 24th, 2009 Cowboys sign 3 free agents, including WR AustinIRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have signed their final three free agents: receiver Miles Austin, running back Alonzo Coleman and tight end Rodney Hannah. The signings Thursday meant Austin, a restricted free agent, would return to Dallas after being courted by the New York Jets.
NFL to look into teams announcing draft picks on Web sites and TwitterApril 24th, 2009 NFL to look into team draft announcementsNEW YORK — The NFL will look into teams revealing their draft picks on their Web sites and through Twitter even before commissioner Roger Goodell might have announced the selections. The San Diego Chargers plan to post their picks this weekend on their Web site as soon as they hand in the name card.
Inzaman, seven other Pak ICL players offered American Premier League stintMarch 27th, 2009 LAHORE - Following Mohammad Yousuf's terminating his contract with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) another Pakistan player, Inzamam-ul-Haq, is reportedly planning to join an American league. Inzamam has confirmed that he and seven other Lahore Badshah players have received an invitation from US based entrepreneur Jay Mir in this context.