Pavlik recounts summer of misfortune that left middleweight champion on brink of deathOctober 23rd, 2009 Pavlik says he nearly died from allergic reactionNEW YORK — Kelly Pavlik's life was in peril. An allergic reaction to medication had caused the middleweight champion's temperature to soar past 104 degrees, and his heart rate to 150 beats a minute.
Cullen Bryant, who played 11 seasons with LA Rams, dies at 58October 16th, 2009 Ex-LA Rams running back Cullen Bryant dies at 58LOS ANGELES — Cullen Bryant, who played for 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and was a running back on its 1980 Super Bowl team, has died. He was 58. His sister-in-law, Wanda Bryant, says he died Tuesday at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer recuperating after surgery complicationsOctober 10th, 2009 Moyer recovering from blood infectionDENVER — Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer is recovering at a Philadelphia hospital from a blood infection. Moyer's wife, Karen, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Saturday that her 46-year-old husband is fine now after an infection following abdominal surgery.
Worker dies in Dodger Stadium press boxOctober 6th, 2009 Worker dies in press box at Dodger StadiumLOS ANGELES — A service worker died Tuesday in the press box at Dodger Stadium, a day before the start of the NL playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Staph infection clearing up, Pavlik resumes preparation for title defense against WilliamsSeptember 30th, 2009 Middleweight champ Pavlik set for title defenseEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kelly Pavlik can't seem to get any respect, despite spending two years reigning over the middleweight division.
Developer of Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas dies after battle with leukemiaSeptember 25th, 2009 Las Vegas' Stratosphere developer dies at 67LAS VEGAS — The developer of the 1,149-foot Stratosphere tower on the Las Vegas Strip has died at a hospital after a long fight with leukemia. A spokeswoman for Bob Stupak's family says the casino entrepreneur and colorful gambler died Friday at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas.
Postponed bout between middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams nearly set for Dec. 5September 10th, 2009 Pavlik-Williams nearly set for Dec. 5NEW YORK — Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik could begin sparring with his injured left hand early next month, making it possible to defend his titles against dangerous puncher Paul Williams in December.
Britain's Mark Cavendish drops out of Tour of Missouri race with infectionSeptember 10th, 2009 Cavendish withdraws from Tour of MissouriST. JAMES, Mo. — Britain's Mark Cavendish has withdrawn from the Tour of Missouri because of an infection his team says has spread to his lungs.
Grambling State basketball player dies after getting sick at practiceAugust 27th, 2009 Grambling St. basketball player diesGRAMBLING, La.
Former Dolphins defensive lineman T.J. Turner dies at 46 after strokeAugust 25th, 2009 Former Dolphins DL Turner dies at 46 after strokeLUFKIN, Texas — Former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman T.J. Turner has died of complications from a stroke.
Merlyn Mantle, wife of Yankees Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, dies at age 77August 11th, 2009 Widow of Yankees great Mickey Mantle diesNEW YORK —The widow of New York Yankees great Mickey Mantle has died at a hospice facility in Plano, Texas. She was 77. Family spokesman Marty Appel said Monday night that Merlyn Mantle died from the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Former Browns WR Joe Jurevicius sues team, Cleveland Clinic over staph infectionJune 26th, 2009 Jurevicius sues Browns over staph infectionCLEVELAND — Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius is suing the team and the Cleveland Clinic, accusing doctors of negligence over a staph infection in his right knee that kept him off the field last year. Shannon Polk, an attorney for Jurevicius, said the lawsuit was filed Friday in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
Rockets say no timeline set for Yao's return to basketballJune 25th, 2009 Yao's foot injury not healedHOUSTON — Yao Ming's broken foot is not healed and the Houston Rockets say the All-Star center is out indefinitely. Yao suffered a hairline fracture in his left foot in the Rockets' second-round playoff loss to the Lakers on May 8.
Former USC, NFL player George Belotti dies at 74June 17th, 2009 Former USC, NFL player George Belotti diesLOS ANGELES — George Belotti, a three-year football letterman at Southern California in the mid-1950s who was a member of the American Football League's first championship team, has died. He was 74. Belotti died Monday in suburban Arcadia from complications of a stroke, the university said Tuesday.
Reds place 1B Joey Votto on 15-day DL with complications from inner ear infectionMay 31st, 2009 Reds place 1B Joey Votto on 15-day disabled listMILWAUKEE — The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, citing stress-related issues linked to his recent struggles with an inner ear infection. "It's something that was affecting his play," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said.
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