No. 19 Tar Heels lose 2 players to ‘probable’ swine flu for trip to Connecticut

October 4th, 2009 Wilson, 2 other Texans illHOUSTON — Houston safety Eugene Wilson was inactive against the Oakland Raiders because of an illness, and two other Texans were available to play but were also ill on Sunday. Houston had the NFL's first confirmed case of swine flu earlier this week in tight end Anthony Hill.

October 2nd, 2009 Texans TE first in NFL with swine fluHOUSTON — Houston Texans rookie tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized this week with swine flu in the first confirmed case in an NFL player this season. Hill is the only player on the team believed to have swine flu and other players are being monitored, Texans vice president of communications Tony Wyllie said Friday.

September 11th, 2009 Chinese soccer team quarantined over swine fluBEIJING — China's soccer officials may suspend the Super League after an outbreak of swine flu at one team. Players and staff of Chongqing Lifan, including Dutch coach Arie Haan, were confined to their training base in western China after 11 players tested positive for the H1N1 virus, the newspaper Titan Sports reported Friday.

September 6th, 2009 Georgia's Pugh tests positive for swine fluATLANTA — Georgia defensive tackle Makiri Pugh has tested positive for swine flu. Coach Mark Richt said after Saturday's 24-10 loss at Oklahoma State that Pugh, a redshirt freshman, did not travel with the Bulldogs after testing positive for the swine flu.

September 5th, 2009 GUWAHATI - With numerous cases of swine flu being detected in different parts of northeast, a local football club in Assam's Guwahati city has taken up an initiative to create mass awareness about the deadly H1N1 virus through a football tournament. In a tournament sponsored by Udyan Kristi Sangha, the Rainbow XI Club played the game wearing facemasks with an aim to create awareness about Swine Flu among the villagers, who have little knowledge about the disease.

September 3rd, 2009 Swine flu causes Stillman to cancel home gameTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Stillman canceled its home opener against Clark Atlanta because of swine flu, college officials announced Thursday.

August 22nd, 2009 Tulane football players hit by flu-like symptomsNEW ORLEANS — About a dozen Tulane football players have come down with what the school describes as flu-like symptoms. An athletic spokesman says two have tested positive for the variety that includes swine flu.

August 19th, 2009 Japanese baseball team infected with swine fluSAPPORO, Japan — All players and staff of the Nippon Ham Fighters baseball team will be tested for swine flu after two players and a coach contracted the virus, the Japanese Pacific League team said Wednesday. Former major league outfielder Terrmel Sledge, pitcher Naoki Miyanishi and head coach Junichi Fukura were confirmed to have contracted the virus when 27 people were tested Tuesday.

July 26th, 2009 Rangers recovering, report no new swine flu casesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Texas pitcher Vicente Padilla had been diagnosed with swine flu a few months ago, it might have sent a wave of fear through the majors.

July 25th, 2009 Rangers' Padilla tests positive for swine fluKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla tested positive for swine flu, though his symptoms are subsiding and he's expected to make his next start.

July 11th, 2009 4 Monaco players treated for swine fluMONACO — French league club Monaco says four of its soccer players are being treated for swine flu. Names of the players were not disclosed, and the club said they are expected to make full recoveries after taking medication to treat the H1N1 virus.

July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - England football star David Beckham's niece Georgina Every has been diagnosed with swine flu. ccording to The Telegraph, Beckham has sent the 11-year-old his love and wished her a speedy recovery.

July 2nd, 2009 Australian athlete diagnosed with swine fluBELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian health authorities have diagnosed an Australian athlete with swine flu at the World University Games. Health official Predrag Kon said Thursday the unidentified Australian has been hospitalized in Belgrade's military hospital.

June 29th, 2009 Wimbledon officials play down flu fearsWIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon officials played down swine flu fears Monday after four ball boys and girls were asked to remain home because of flu symptoms. The All England Club urged all visitors and personnel to stay away from the tournament if they develop any symptoms.

June 6th, 2009 Tar Heels beat Pirates 10-1 in super regionalsCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Alex White struck out a career-high 12 batters while getting plenty of help at the plate as North Carolina beat East Carolina 10-1 to open their NCAA super regional series Saturday.