Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin says he's sorry for earlier drunken driving chargeOctober 8th, 2009 Vikings' Griffin says he's sorry for DWI chargeEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin is apologetic about a drunken driving charge.
Third-stringer Florence makes first career start for BaylorOctober 3rd, 2009 Third-stringer Florence starts at QB for BaylorWACO, Texas — Baylor third-string quarterback Nick Florence is making his first career start against Kent State a week after standout Robert Griffin suffered a knee injury. Backup Blake Szymanski was expected to start Saturday, but he missed significant practice time after sustaining a bruised throwing shoulder in relief of Griffin last weekend.
Baylor QB Griffin to miss rest of season after tearing ligament in right kneeSeptember 30th, 2009 Baylor QB Griffin out for seasonWACO, Texas — Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury, a huge blow to a team that had big expectations based largely on the standout sophomore. An MRI done Sunday revealed that Griffin has "an isolated tear" in his ACL.
Blake Griffin ready to see what he can do to turn around ClippersSeptember 30th, 2009 Griffin ready to show Clippers what he can doLOS ANGELES — Blake Griffin has battled Los Angeles' famous traffic. He's played Good Samaritan for a woman in a stalled car.
Baylor still waiting to find out the extent of standout QB Griffin's knee injurySeptember 30th, 2009 Baylor still unsure extent of Griffin's injuryWACO, Texas — Baylor is still waiting to find out the extent of quarterback Robert Griffin's right knee injury. Coach Art Briles says he is hopeful "it will not be anything major" and that he was encouraged that Griffin was able to finish the first half after getting hurt on the opening series Saturday night.
QB Griffin out after leading Baylor to high-scoring half with sore right kneeSeptember 26th, 2009 QB Griffin out after one half for BaylorWACO, Texas — Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin is done after one half against Northwestern State. The Bears' standout sophomore hurt his right knee on the opening drive of the game, tackled hard when he was stopped for no gain on a fourth-and-2.
Blake Griffin cleared to participate in Clippers' workoutsSeptember 14th, 2009 Doctor clears Griffin to participate with ClippersLOS ANGELES — No. 1 NBA draft pick Blake Griffin has been cleared to work out with the Los Angeles Clippers after hurting his shoulder during the summer league.
Griffin throws for 136 yards and TD, Baylor holds off Wake Forest 24-21September 5th, 2009 Baylor holds off Wake Forest 24-21WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Robert Griffin completed his first eight passes, finishing with 136 yards passing and a touchdown, to help Baylor beat Wake Forest 24-21 on Saturday.
Rookies Griffin, Hansbrough recovering from summer injuriesAugust 10th, 2009 Griffin, Hansbrough resting summer injuriesGREENBURGH, N.Y. —Blake Griffin grabbed a microphone for a little practice working in TV.
Agent: Canucks' Burrows under investigation, could face charges for incident in summer gameAugust 4th, 2009 Agent: Canucks' Burrows under investigationMONTREAL — The agent for Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows says his client in under investigation for an altercation that took place in a summer league hockey game. Canadian television network RDS reported a complaint was filed July 21, stating Burrows hit goalie Koray Celik in the face with his stick during a game in suburban Kirkland, Quebec.
No. 1 pick Blake Griffin to skip US minicamp because of injured right shoulderJuly 23rd, 2009 No. 1 pick Griffin sidelined with shoulder injuryLAS VEGAS — Blake Griffin has pulled out of USA Basketball's minicamp because of a strained right shoulder, possibly hurting the No. 1 pick's chances of playing next year in the world championships.
Griffin shines with 27 points and 12 rebounds in summer league debutJuly 14th, 2009 LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Clippers center Blake Griffin didn't wait long Monday night to show why he was the top pick in last month's NBA draft. Griffin scored seven points in the opening 75 seconds of the Clippers' first NBA Summer League game and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds in a 93-82 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Durant, Rose, Griffin accept invitations to USA Basketball minicamp next monthJune 25th, 2009 Durant, Rose, Griffin expected at USA minicampKevin Durant, rookie of the year Derrick Rose and college player of the year Blake Griffin are among the 25 players who have accepted invitations to participate in the USA Basketball national team minicamp. The roster of players was announced Thursday in Las Vegas, where the Americans will train from July 22-25.
Blake Griffin not intimidated by turnaround job that likely awaits him with ClippersJune 24th, 2009 Griffin confident he can turn around ClippersNEW YORK — Blake Griffin heard the doubters who wondered why he was joining a college team coming off a 16-15 season. "A lot of people, when I committed to Oklahoma, asked me, 'Why did you commit there? Why didn't you go to Kansas or Duke or somewhere like that?'" he recalled Tuesday.
Molson brothers make bid to buy Canadiens, arena; Molson Coors already owns 20 percent stakeJune 11th, 2009 Molson brothers confirm bid to buy CanadiensMONTREAL — Three Molson brothers confirmed Wednesday they have made an offer to buy the Montreal Canadiens, the Gillett Entertainment Centre and the Bell Centre. Geoff, Andrew and Justin Molson say the bid was delivered to George Gillett, who owns the Bell Centre and about 80 per cent of the National Hockey League team.