Saban: Hightower's knee injury to require surgery in blow to nation's No. 2 defenseSeptember 30th, 2009 Saban: Hightower's knee injury to require surgeryTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 3 Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower will have knee surgery and miss the rest of the season.
Knee injury sidelines Chiefs' QB Matt Cassel in season-opening game at BaltimoreSeptember 13th, 2009 Chiefs' QB Cassel out in opener against RavensBALTIMORE — Quarterback Matt Cassel will not play in the Kansas City Chiefs' opener against the Baltimore Ravens because of a left knee sprain. He was placed on the Chiefs' inactive list on Sunday.
Steelers' Polamalu sprains knee ligament, may miss 3-6 weeksSeptember 11th, 2009 Polamalu hurts knee, may miss 3-6 weeksPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee late in the first half of their 13-10 overtime victory against Tennessee on Thursday night. Coach Mike Tomlin said the injury usually sidelines a player from 3 to 6 weeks.
Steelers' Polamalu hurt, does not return against TitansSeptember 10th, 2009 Steelers' Polamalu hurts kneePITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee late in the first half against Tennessee on Thursday night. Coach Mike Tomlin said the injury usually sidelines a player from 3 to 6 weeks.
Coughlin says Giants backup DT Jay Alford is out for season because of knee injurySeptember 4th, 2009 Giants DT Alford to miss season with knee injuryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants backup defensive tackle Jay Alford will miss the season with a knee injury.
Way again gets X Games gold medal, crutches in new Big Air Rail JamAugust 1st, 2009 Way again gets gold medal, crutches at X GamesLOS ANGELES — Skateboard veteran Danny Way celebrated yet another X Games gold medal, yet again on crutches. Way, who once launched over the Great Wall of China with a broken ankle, won the inaugural Big Air Rail Jam on Friday, a best trick competition held on the mega ramp he invented.
Mexico's Paola Espinosa beats Olympic champion Chen in 10-meter platform at swim worldsJuly 18th, 2009 Espinosa wins 10-meter platform at swim worldsROME — Paola Espinosa of Mexico has beaten Olympic champion Chen Ruolin for the gold medal in women's 10-meter platform diving at the swimming world championships. Espinosa scored 428.25 points Saturday through five dives.
Another one bites the dust: Mets put rookie OF Fernando Martinez on disabled listJuly 10th, 2009 Mets put OF Fernando Martinez on disabled listNEW YORK — Top prospect Fernando Martinez is the latest New York Mets player to go down with an injury. The rookie outfielder was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his right knee.
Padres' Adrian Gonzalez leaves game with knee injuryJuly 1st, 2009 Padres' Gonzalez leaves game with knee injurySAN DIEGO — Adrian Gonzalez injured his right knee in the fourth inning of the San Diego Padres' game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Gonzalez hit an RBI triple off Mike Hampton with one out in the fourth and slid hard into third base.
UCLA forward Drew Gordon's knee injury won't require surgeryJune 19th, 2009 UCLA forward Gordon's knee injury not seriousLOS ANGELES — Drew Gordon of UCLA won't require surgery on the partially torn patellar tendon in his right knee that he injured during tryouts for the U.S. team in the under-19 world basketball championships.
Pedro Martinez says Cubs, Rays are interested in signing him; contract could come soonJune 18th, 2009 Pedro Martinez might sign with Cubs, RaysSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Pedro Martinez could be back on a major league mound soon. The right-hander said on Wednesday that he has had talks with the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays and hopes to sign a contract in the near future.
RHP Anibal Sanchez returns to 15-day disabled list, RHP Martinez recalledJune 6th, 2009 RHP Sanchez put on 15-day DL, Martinez recalledMIAMI — The Florida Marlins put right-hander Anibal Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a sprained right shoulder, the same injury that sidelined him earlier this season. The Marlins recalled righty Cristhian Martinez from Double-A Jacksonville.
Indians place All-Star OF Grady Sizemore on disabled list, call up Gimenez from Triple-AMay 31st, 2009 Indians place All-Star OF Grady Sizemore on DLCLEVELAND — The Indians have placed All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus. The Indians announced the moves before Sunday's 5-4 home win over the New York Yankees.
Indians catcher Martinez out with bruised left knee against YankeesMay 31st, 2009 Indians' Martinez out with bruised kneeCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday. The Indians also place All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day DL with an inflamed elbow and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez to serve as a backup catcher to Kelly Shoppach.
Indians catcher Victor Martinez fouls ball off left shin, leaves gameMay 31st, 2009 Indians' Martinez leaves with leg injuryCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez left Cleveland's game against the New York Yankees on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his left knee. The Indians said X-rays were negative and that Martinez is listed day to day with a contusion.
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