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Rough Season Grows Rockier for Lewis

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:50:00 +0000

Filed under: Bobcats , Magic ORLANDO — A season that started under a cloud — a 10-game suspension for violating the NBA ’s anti-drug program — is turning into a nightmare year for Rashard Lewis . Only the winning has made it tolerable. As the Orlando Magic are preparing their playoff push and hoping for a run at a title, Lewis is mired in the worst slump of an increasingly frustrating season, seeing his aim and his game disappear. It was accentuated Sunday by a dismal performance in the midst of a 96-89 upset loss to the Charlotte Bobcats . His problems have become a worrisome undercurrent for a team that otherwise has looked strong since the All-Star break. He is scoring less (14.2 ppg), rebounding less (4.5 rpg) and shooting a lower percentage (.425) than he has in 10 years. ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

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Rex Ryan Undergoes Surgery in Effort to Shed Pounds

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Jets , NFL Coaching Hey, Rex Ryan told us he was working on his abs this offseason. Turns out, doctors were working on them, also. Ryan, who in his first season as a NFL head coach guided the New York Jets to the AFC Championship Game and one victory shy of the Super Bowl , underwent weight-loss surgery Saturday at NYU Medical Center, the team confirmed over the weekend. The out-patient lap-band procedure was Ryan’s latest stab in his bout with obesity. He also underwent surgery to repair a hernia. Team officials said Ryan, 47, was at his home in New Jersey and relaxing following the procedure, which wrapped an adjustable band around the upper part of his stomach, allowing less food to enter the stomach and decreasing appetite. That should be a good thing for Ryan, given the publicity his belly got this offseason. ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

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Aging Theo Ratliff Has Sparked Bobcats’ Playoff Rise

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:35:00 +0000

Filed under: Bobcats , Magic ORLANDO — The future of the Charlotte Bobcats belongs to guys like Gerald Wallace , Boris Diaw and Raymond Felton . For now, it’s the old war-horse Theo Ratliff who may have become the key to their run toward the first playoff appearance in franchise history. The Bobcats have younger big men like Tyrus Thomas and Tyson Chandler. They have bigger guys like DeSagna Diop and Nazr Mohammed still on the roster. Yet it’s the well-traveled Ratliff, still viewed as an undersized center, who has become their anchor in the late-season drive. Ratliff, who is playing for the ninth different team in his 14-year NBA career, was obtained from the San Antonio Spurs Feb. 18 in a cup-of-coffee trade (actually, for a 2016 second-round pick) at the insistence of coach Larry Brown , who was looking for someone he could trust. ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

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Steve Downie Doing What He Does Best

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:45:00 +0000

Filed under: Lightning , Penguins , NHL Videos , NHL Discipline Steve Downie has a less-than-stellar reputation in hockey circles, and it’s a reputation that’s been well-earned since being selected in the first round of the 2005 NHL draft. Twice in his professional career he’s been issued suspensions of 20 games ( once for a vicious late hit on Dean McAammond, the other for slashing a linesman during a face-off in the minors) and has been involved in countless other questionable incidents . While he’s been on his best behavior for much of the 2009-10 season, even putting together a career year playing alongside Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis , he proved, once again, on Sunday why he has the reputation that he has. And why he’s earned it. ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

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Rockies Picking Spots With Todd Helton

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:07:00 +0000

Filed under: Rockies , Spring Training TUCSON, Ariz. — Todd Helton made his first appearance in a Colorado lineup Sunday. Just don’t expect it to be an everyday occurrence. The Rockies ‘ first baseman, who has been battling back issues for longer than he cares to remember, and manager Jim Tracy have structured a Cactus League plan that will have Helton putting as little strain on his back during spring training as possible. Helton will get Monday off and will play again Tuesday. The idea is to have him play every other day. And as a further concession to Helton’s importance to the lineup and to the delicacy of his back, he won’t make any road trips to the Phoenix area, meaning he will only play at Hi Corbett Field and across town against the Diamondbacks in Tucson Electric Park. ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

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King Felix Unhappy After Delayed Debut

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Mariners , Spring Training TUCSON, Ariz. — Last year Felix Hernandez threw a few innings. 8 2/3 in the World Baseball Classic for Venezuela. 14 in spring training for the Mariners . One in the All-Star Game for the American League. 238 2/3 in the regular season for Seattle. That’s 262 1/3 innings in all, or 42 1/3 more innings than he’d ever pitched in any prior season. ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

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Cleveland Shocks: Browns Unload Another Former First-Rounder

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +0000

Filed under: Browns , Raiders Evidently you can not trade enough first-round draft picks in one day. The Cleveland Browns followed their trade of quarterback Brady Quinn to Denver with an even more surprising deal — Cleveland traded linebacker Kamerion Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders for a draft choice believed to be a third-round selection. Quinn’s departure was expected once Jake Delhomme agreed to join the Browns. But Wimbley was a solid player who played well for the Browns in 2009, when he had a career-high 69 tackles and 6 1/2 sacks. ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

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Marco Andretti Uninjured After Scary Accident in Brazil

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:06:00 +0000

Filed under: IRL SAO PAULO (AP) — Marco Andretti escaped injury after being involved in a scary accident at the start of the Sao Paulo Indy 300 on Sunday. The car of Brazil’s Mario Moraes span and crashed on the back of Andretti’s slowing car as they approached the first chicane after the start. Moraes’ car finished on top of Andretti’s and they slid tangled for several yards. The bottom of Moraes’ car appeared to be touching Andretti’s helmet. It took more than five minutes for officials to remove Moraes’ car so the medical team could attend to Andretti, who eventually was able to walk away from the scene. Andretti was briefly taken to the medical center and then released. The American driver said he slowed down because he could not see in front of him as other drivers made contact approaching the first turn and threw a lot of dust into the air. “It’s obviously dusty,” he said. “I think if you have any common sense, you’re not going to stay flat out if you can’t see the car ahead of you.” ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

David Beckham Tears Achilles Tendon, Season All but Over

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:27:00 +0000

Filed under: FIFA World Cup , International Soccer MILAN, Italy (AP) — David Beckham will miss the World Cup and most if not all the Los Angeles Galaxy season after tearing his left Achilles’ tendon Sunday while playing for AC Milan. His international career for England is all but over. It remains to be seen how much he’ll have left for the Galaxy and Major League Soccer. “He will miss the World Cup for sure,” a person familiar with the injury told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made. The person said it was likely the 34-year-old midfielder will play again. Beckham was injured without getting hit during AC Milan’s 1-0 Italian League win over visiting Chievo Verona. With only a few minutes remaining and the score 0-0, Beckham was by himself with the ball at his feet, shifted his weight and reached a hand down to his left heel. Beckham then stood up and snapped his wrists like he was breaking a twig in half in a gesture to show the AC Milan bench he knew the tendon was broken. Visibly in pain and in tears, Beckham went to the sideline for medical attention, leaving Milan a man short because all three substitutes had been used. “He felt the muscle begin to come up, which is a typical symptom when you break an Achilles’ tendon,” Milan coach Leonardo told Sky. “This is a real blow.” Sky reported that Beckham said, “It’s broken, it’s broken,” when he came off. Club physician Jean Pierre Meersseman told Italy’s Sky TV that Beckham will fly to Finland, where he will be treated by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava. “He’ll go to Finland tomorrow and will be operated on probably tomorrow afternoon or Tuesday morning,” Meersseman said. While Beckham has not been a starter for England in recent matches, he was likely to make the World Cup roster as a reserve and looked forward to the high-profile June 12 matchup against the United States — and Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan. Although no longer a top player, Beckham was still useful for his free kicks and crosses, especially when England needed second-half goals. And for many, he was the most-known soccer player in the world, a fashion icon with a celebrity wife, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham. A 2002 movie was even named after him, “Bend it Like Beckham.” The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was on his second loan stint to AC Milan from Los Angeles Galaxy as he looked to boost his chances of making England coach Fabio Capello’s 23-man World Cup roster. With no chance to play in the World Cup, his international career is likely over after 17 goals and 115 appearances, second in English history behind only goalkeeper Peter Shilton’s 125 matches from 1970-90. Beckham was England’s captain from November 2000 through the 2006 World Cup. He was due back with the Galaxy after the World Cup. “He’ll probably be out for five or six months,” AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani told Sky. “I saw him really suffering. In the changing room I hugged him and told him that if he wants he can join us next year, too.” It was yet another blow for Major League Soccer, already facing the threat of a players’ strike ahead of the season opener on March 25. Beckham is the league’s highest-paid player with a $32.5 million, five-year contract and its biggest draw. “We just received the information about David’s unfortunate injury,” MLS commissioner Don Garber said. “We wish him a speedy recovery.” Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said it was too early to tell exactly how long Beckham will be out. He didn’t want to discuss the impact the injury would have on Los Angeles’ season. He wouldn’t blame the injury on the loan. “Players get hurt whether they’re on loan or not,” he said. “Injuries are unfortunately part of the game.” Capello and his England assistant Franco Baldini spoke with Beckham on the telephone to offer best wishes, according to British news agency The Press Association. In April 2002, Beckham broke a bone in his left foot during a European Champions League game against Spain’s Deportivo La Coruna. His injury and recovery were front-page news to fixated England fans. England fell short in the 2002 World Cup and yet again in 2006, still hoping for its first title since 1966. Beckham returned Sunday to AC Milan’s starting lineup after a reserve-appearance in Wednesday’s 4-0 Champions League loss at Manchester United, his first match at Old Trafford against his old club since he left after the 2002-03 season. Beckham was treated Sunday for a deep cut to his right cheek following a collision early in the first half. With the game scoreless, Beckham nearly scored in the 84th, but Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino stopped his close-range effort. “Beckham came here because he wanted to help Milan return to the top and he was looking to get a jersey for the national team and participate in the World Cup,” Milan defender Gianluca Zambrotta said. “If other victories come, there will surely be a dedication for David Beckham.” Sunday’s win moved Milan (17-4-7) within one point of Serie A leader Inter Milan (17-3-8) with 10 games remaining. ? Permalink ?|? 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Roger Huerta Makes Sense for Bellator

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:51:00 +0000

by Michael David Smith Filed under: UFC , Bellator Roger Huerta entering the Bellator Fighting Championships’ Season 2 lightweight tournament is a good example of a signing that makes sense for everyone involved. For Bellator, it gets a likable, charismatic fighter who’s a recognizable name to mixed martial arts fans — definitely the most recognizable member of the lightweight bracket. For Huerta, he enters a tournament in which he’ll be favored to win the six-figure jackpot. And for the UFC, he’s not a particularly big loss. Roger Huerta Makes Sense for Bellator originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:51:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds . ? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Linking?Blogs ?|? Comments

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