Patriots rushing leader Fred Taylor misses practice, may need right ankle surgeryOctober 8th, 2009 Pats rushing leader Taylor may need ankle surgeryFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Oft-injured running back Fred Taylor is sidelined again and could need surgery on his right ankle after leading the New England Patriots in rushing this season.
Jazz guard C.J. Miles out with ruptured thumb ligamentOctober 5th, 2009 Jazz guard C.J. Miles ruptures thumb ligamentSALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J.
Kansas still trying to figure out what happened between football and basketball teamsSeptember 26th, 2009 KU still unclear about campus fightsLAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas officials are still trying to figure out what happened during a series of altercations between members of the football and basketball teams this week.
49ers QB Hill leaves practice after throwing 1 pass, says he'll be fineAugust 26th, 2009 49ers' Hill leaves practice after 1 passSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Shaun Hill left the San Francisco 49ers' practice after throwing one pass Wednesday morning but said he is fine and will be ready to play in this weekend's exhibition game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Texas woman arrested after scuffle with boy in wheelchair over a soccer ballAugust 20th, 2009 Woman nabbed after scuffle with boy in wheelchairDALLAS — Authorities said a 23-year-old woman was arrested after a scuffle with a 13-year-old boy in a wheelchair at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. The woman was charged with injury to a child in connection with the struggle over a soccer ball on Tuesday night.
Coughlin unhappy as Giants' practice scuffle results in injury to OL Cliff ScottAugust 9th, 2009 OL Cliff Scott hurt in Giants' practice scuffleALBANY, N.Y. —The New York Giants got a little feisty in their evening practice Saturday and it may have cost them a player.
Off a good start in his return to Miami, Jason Taylor wins raves from SparanoAugust 7th, 2009 Jason Taylor wins raves from SparanoDAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins' new linebacker is making a good first impression at training camp.
Rockets sign draft pick Jermaine TaylorAugust 6th, 2009 Rockets sign TaylorHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets signed rookie guard Jermaine Taylor to a multiyear contract on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 Taylor was drafted by Washington in the second round and Houston acquired his rights in exchange for cash.
Nationals place Kearns on 15-day DL with injured right thumb; Padilla promoted from Triple-AAugust 5th, 2009 Nationals' Kearns on DL with right thumb injuryWASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list and called up outfielder Jorge Padilla from Triple-A Syracuse. Kearns is out with a right thumb injury.
Brewers All-Star OF Ryan Braun out of lineup with sore thumbJuly 19th, 2009 Brewers OF Braun out of lineup with sore thumbCINCINNATI — All-Star outfielder Ryan Braun is out of the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup with a sore right thumb. He was given the day off by manager Ken Macha for Saturday's game against Cincinnati and replaced in left field by Frank Catalanotto.
4 Monaco players treated for swine flu, but are expected to make full recoveryJuly 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.
A person close to the situation tells AP that Rockets GM is meeting with Lakers F Trevor ArizaJuly 2nd, 2009 Source: Rockets GM meeting with Lakers' F ArizaHOUSTON — A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza. The person, who did not want to be identified because the negotiations were ongoing, said Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was meeting with the free agent in Las Vegas.
Person tells the AP that Bulls' Ben Gordon meeting with Detroit Pistons president Joe DumarsJuly 1st, 2009 Source: Pistons meet with Bulls' Ben GordonDETROIT — A person tells The Associated Press that Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is in talks with the Detroit Pistons about joining the team. Pistons spokesman Kevin Grigg declined comment on Gordon's situation Wednesday, saying there's an NBA moratorium on discussing free-agent matters.
White Sox 1B Konerko out for series opener against Milwaukee with nagging thumb injuryJune 13th, 2009 White Sox 1B Konerko out with thumb injuryMILWAUKEE — White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko is out of the starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers because of his nagging thumb injury. Konerko had hoped to return quickly from the right thumb problem that involves a loose ligament.
White Sox slugger Konerko sits with right thumb injuryJune 11th, 2009 Konerko sits with thumb injuryCHICAGO — White Sox slugger Paul Konerko was out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers because of a nagging thumb injury that could cost him a few games. Konerko, who has a loose ligament in his right thumb, left Wednesday's game after seven innings when the condition flared up.