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Shaq (shoulder) to sit out at least 1 more game
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.
Posted: 3 days agoDolphins' Ronnie Brown out for year
The Miami Dolphins’ leading rusher was placed on injured reserve Wednesday because of a right foot injury suffered in Sunday’s victory over Tampa Bay.
Posted: 3 days agoFla. governor wants Bowden back as Seminole coach
Embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has a high-profile alumnus on his side — Gov. Charlie Crist.
Posted: 3 days agoNFL players hide, fear concussions
The AP embarked on the most extensive series of interviews about concussions since the subject became a major issue this season, talking to five players on each of the 32 teams — nearly 10 percent of the league — seeking out a mix of positions and NFL experience to get a cross-section of players. While not a scientific sampling, many of the players answered with startling candor.
Posted: 3 days agoPeople's choice, Mark Martin, showing softer side
Mark Martin senses that this is going to be a good week for him as he continues chasing Jimmie Johnson and the NASCAR season championship he so covets.
Posted: 24 days agoAgassi admits using crystal meth in autobiography
Agassi, who married tennis star Steffi Graf and has two children, retired in 2006. Excerpts from his autobiography, which comes out Nov. 9, are being published this week in the London newspaper, as well as Sports Illustrated and People magazines.
Posted: 24 days agoGoodell defends NFL to Congress about concussions
Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., asked Goodell whether he thinks there’s an injury-disease link. Goodell responded that the NFL isn’t waiting for that debate to play out and is taking steps to make the game safer.
Posted: 24 days agoGreg Paulus leading his 2nd team in 2nd sport
Greg Paulus has had a rare collegiate journey — a captain at two Division I schools in different sports.
Posted: 24 days agoChinese woman sets 200 butterfly world record
Olympic champion Liu Zige trimmed 1.6 seconds off the world record in the women’s 200-meter butterfly at China’s National Games on Wednesday.
Posted: 31 days agoTiffin not alone in using materials to spot field goals and extra points
South Carolina Steve Spurrier pointed out Tuesday that Alabama’s Leigh Tiffin used white tape to spot kicks in last week’s game. Spurrier reported it to the Southeastern Conference.Saban says he didn’t know Tiffin was using the tape and says it isn’t worth risking a 5-yard penalty. However, he says Tide coaches have found Tiffin wasn’t alone in spotting the ball.
Posted: 31 days ago