Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird not a definite starter for Travers StakesAugust 25th, 2009 Derby winner still not definite for TraversNEW YORK — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird still needs medical clearance before he runs in Saturday's Travers Stakes. Mine That Bird had minor throat surgery last week.
Nationals still awaiting definitive word on Zimmermann's elbowAugust 12th, 2009 Still nothing definitive on Zimmermann's elbowATLANTA — The Washington Nationals are still waiting for a final diagnosis on rookie pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, who likely will need major elbow surgery. Dr. Lewis Yocum, an expert in Tommy John ligament replacement surgery, is supposed to examine Zimmermann's MRI exam on Tuesday.
Nats' Zimmermann feels discomfort in elbow, will get MRI exam rather than make Sunday startAugust 8th, 2009 Nats' Zimmermann to skip start with sore elbowWASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann won't pitch any time soon. On the disabled list with a sore elbow since July 19, Zimmermann was supposed to throw in the bullpen on Friday.
Ibrahimovic signs 5-year deal at Barcelona after passing medical examJuly 27th, 2009 Zlatan Ibrahimovic passes Barcelona medicalBARCELONA, Spain — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a five-year contract with Barcelona after passing a medical exam. The Sweden striker was set to appear before about 40,000 fans at Camp Nou Stadium on Monday after completing the Spanish champions' most expensive transfer — a reported $64 million deal with Inter Milan.
Nicolas Sarkozy's collapse could prove a wakeup call for France's high-octane presidentJuly 27th, 2009 France's high-octane Sarkozy gets a wakeup callPARIS — Nicolas Sarkozy's high-octane lifestyle just hit a speed bump. In a single week, the French leader dined with Egypt's president in Paris, popped down to the Alps to watch a leg of the Tour de France, jetted over to New York for a concert by his model-singer wife and still attended to the all-consuming business of governing a major European nation.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy faints while jogging, undergoes medical examJuly 26th, 2009 France's Sarkozy faints while jogging, gets testedPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy fainted while jogging Sunday on a hot afternoon at a presidential residence outside the capital and was hospitalized for medical tests, the country's health minister said. French Health Ministry Roselyne Bachelot said Sarkozy's vasovagal episode was "small" and she was sure he managed to still watch the final leg of the Tour de France cycling race.
Massa undergoes surgery, stable after Hungary crashJuly 26th, 2009 BUDAPEST - Ferrari driver Felipe Massa was said to be stable after undergoing emergency surgery for skull damage and a concussion suffered as a result of a crash Saturday in the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix. Massa crashed into a tyre wall in second qualifying after being hit on the helmet by a piece of flying debris believed to have come from the Brawn GP car of Rubens Barrichello.
Jockey Rafael Bejarano undergoes surgery for facial injuries after spillJuly 24th, 2009 Jockey Rafael Bejarano undergoes surgeryDEL MAR, Calif. — Jockey Rafael Bejarano has undergone surgery and is doing well in the hospital a day after he sustained serious facial injuries in a spill at Del Mar.
Brewers RHP Dave Bush sent for another medical exam after poor rehab outingJuly 17th, 2009 RHP Bush sent for another medical examCINCINNATI — The Milwaukee Brewers probably aren't going to get starter Dave Bush back next week as hoped. The Brewers decided to send the right-hander for another medical exam on Thursday, a day after he had a poor showing in a minor league rehab start.
Owen undergoes medical test at Manchester UnitedJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Injury prone striker Michael Owen's struggling career received a boost as he underwent a medical test at the Old Trafford before his proposed move to Manchester United. If the 29-year-old Owen, whose contract with relegated Newcastle lapsed Tuesday, gets an all-clear from Manchester United's medical staff, in all probability he will join the English champions and will also stand a chance of reviving his national career for next year's World Cup in South Africa.
Colts' Vinatieri has hip surgery but is expected to be ready for start of regular seasonJune 5th, 2009 Colts' Vinatieri undergoes hip surgeryINDIANAPOLIS — Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri had surgery on his right hip this week and is expected to be ready for the regular season. Vinatieri, one of the NFL's great clutch kickers, was treated by Dr.
French players have their names in Braille on jerseys for friendly against NigeriaJune 2nd, 2009 French players' names in Braille on jerseysSAINT-ETIENNE, France — France players took the field for Tuesday's friendly against Nigeria with their names written in Braille on the back of their jerseys. The team is marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of French inventor Louis Braille.
Romanian Cirstea balances books and rackets in Paris (French Open diary)June 2nd, 2009 PARIS - Romanian teenager Sorana Cristea probably won't have time this week to touch her high school books as she faces Australian Samantha Stosur in a French Open quarter-final. The 19-year-old is coping with her surprise showing while also completing her studies and travelling the world on the WTA circuit.
Dawn fire damages NFL players' union office; no one in building at timeJune 2nd, 2009 Fire damages NFLPA officeWASHINGTON — A small fire has damaged the office of NFL players' union head DeMaurice Smith. The union says the fire started in a bathroom off the office at about 5 a.m.
Jankovic now a diet expert (French Open diary)May 30th, 2009 PARIS - Jelena Jankovic, never short of an opinion, is now somewhat of an expert on dieting after shedding six kilos. Jankovic had slightly overdone her off-season bulking-up to build muscles.
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