LeBron James scores 34 points to lead Cavaliers to 98-88 victory over the banged-up PistonsNovember 25th, 2009 LeBron scores 34 in Cavs' 98-88 win vs. PistonsAUBURN HILLS, Mich.
Shaq sits for 6th straight game as Cavs rest his shoulder against PistonsNovember 25th, 2009 Cavs sit Shaquille O'Neal for a 6th straight gameAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal will be sidelined for Wednesday's game against Detroit because of an injured shoulder, the sixth game in a row he will miss.
Shaquille O'Neal could miss Cleveland's next couple of games with shoulder injuryNovember 18th, 2009 Shaq (shoulder) to sit out at least 1 more gameWASHINGTON — Shaquille O'Neal could miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' next couple of games with a strained shoulder. O'Neal did not travel with the Cavaliers for their game at the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, the third consecutive time he sat out.
O'Neal to miss Cavaliers' game Saturday because of strained shoulderNovember 14th, 2009 O'Neal out of Cavaliers' lineup SaturdayCLEVELAND — Shaquille O'Neal was scratched from the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup Saturday night against Utah because of a strained shoulder. O'Neal started Cleveland's first nine games, averaging 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds.
LeBron James scores 34 to lead Cavaliers past Heat and Wade, 111-104November 12th, 2009 James leads Cavs past Heat, 111-104MIAMI — LeBron James had little to say Thursday about the prospect of playing with Dwyane Wade next season, and that was fine. Having them on the same court was enough of a treat for now.
Dominant Duo: LeBron James scores 27, Shaquille O'Neal 21 as Cavaliers wear down WizardsNovember 3rd, 2009 LeBron, Shaq lead Cavs over WizardsCLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 27 points, Shaquille O'Neal added a season-high 21 while wearing out Washington's big men and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their third straight, beating the Wizards 102-90 on Tuesday night. The Cavs trailed by 18 in the second quarter before turning up their defense and relying on their superstar combo of James and O'Neal to win their sixth straight at home over the Wizards.
Delonte West scores 13 in season debut, sparks Cavaliers to 90-79 win over BobcatsOctober 31st, 2009 West sparks Cavs to 90-79 winCLEVELAND — Delonte West scored 13 points in his delayed season debut, Mo Williams added 24 and LeBron James 14 as the Cleveland Cavaliers, back at full strength, rolled to a 90-79 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Williams scored 12 in the fourth quarter — all on 3-pointers — and James added nine assists and seven rebounds for the Cavs, now 2-2 after an 0-2 start.
LBs Joey Porter, Akin Ayodele and defensive end Phillip Merling return to Dolphins practiceOctober 8th, 2009 LB Porter, 2 other Dolphins return to practiceDAVIE, Fla. — Linebacker Joey Porter and two other injured Miami Dolphins defenders returned to practice Thursday in preparation for their Monday night game against the Jets.
Patriots QB Tom Brady has sore throwing shoulder after hit by Redskins DT Albert HaynesworthAugust 29th, 2009 Patriots QB Brady has sore shoulder after hitLANDOVER, Md. — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a sore throwing shoulder, the result of a crushing hit by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.
Rockies right-hander Aaron Cook leaves big game vs. Giants with sore right shoulderAugust 22nd, 2009 Cook hurts right shoulder, removed in 4th inningDENVER — Colorado right-hander Aaron Cook was removed from the game against San Francisco in the fourth inning Friday night with a sore right shoulder and replaced by right-hander Josh Fogg. Cook, who has been bothered by a sprained big toe on his right foot that may have been the culprit in a mechanical flaw he discovered in his delivery, left after walking Nate Schierholtz on four pitches to start the fourth.
Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman out of Tuesday's starting lineup with sore left shoulderAugust 5th, 2009 Sore shoulder sidelines Nats 3B ZimmermanWASHINGTON — Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman was held out of the starting lineup Tuesday night against Florida because of a sore left shoulder. Zimmerman was hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh's Charlie Morton in the sixth inning of Monday's 8-4 victory over Pittsburgh.
Tigers put reliever Joel Zumaya on disabled list with sore shoulder; recall RHP Ryan PerryJuly 18th, 2009 Tigers put RHP Joel Zumaya on disabled listNEW YORK — Detroit Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya is going on the 15-day disabled list, this time because of a sore right shoulder. Ryan Perry was recalled Saturday from Triple-A Toledo to replace the oft-injured Zumaya in the bullpen.
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada back in lineup after sitting out with sore thumbJuly 4th, 2009 Yankees catcher Posada back in lineupNEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada returned to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting out with a sore left thumb. Posada was hit by a foul ball in Wednesday night's 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Shaq arrives: Shaquille O'Neal tours Cavaliers' hq, gets physical following blockbuster tradeJuly 2nd, 2009 Shaq arrives in ClevelandCLEVELAND — Shaquille O'Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. The 15-time All-Star center toured the Cavaliers' suburban practice facility and took his physical on Wednesday, one day before he is formally introduced as superstar LeBron James' newest teammate.
Jimmy Rollins returns to Phillies' lineup; Braves still without Escobar, McLouthJuly 1st, 2009 Rollins returns to Phillies' lineupATLANTA — Jimmy Rollins is back in Philadelphia's lineup after sitting out four straight games. Rollins, hitting .211 after an 0-for-19 slump, returned as the Phillies' shortstop and leadoff hitter for Tuesday night's game against Atlanta.