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- National Sports Briefs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:06PMAssociated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — Competitive cheerleading is not an official sport that colleges can use to meet gender-equity requirements, a fede ...
- Cubs manager Piniella retiring after season Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:14AMChicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced that he will retire at the end of the season, ending a storied and often colorful career that included 18 years in the majors as a player and another 22 as a manager.
- Sports Digest: Softball star Finch to retire Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:03PMSports Digest: Softball star Finch to retire
- NFL Capsules: Cowboys sign 2 draft picks, Bryant among unsigned Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:26PMIRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have signed offensive tackle Sam Young and defensive end Sean Lissemore to four-year contracts. Terms were not disclosed Tuesday.
- Childress irked at Peterson Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 9:42PMAdrian Peterson Day took priority over Minnesota Vikings minicamp. Minnesota Vikings - sport - NFL - Football - American
- Peterson’s absence from minicamp irks Childress Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 8:43PM(AP) EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Adrian Peterson Day took priority over Minnesota Vikings minicamp. Peterson was absent from Friday’s mandatory practice because of an event in his honor in his hometown, and coach Brad Childress is unhappy about it.
- Minnesota Vikings Team Report Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 10:18PMAfter suffering a gruesome leg injury last December at Arizona, E.J. Henderson recently said his goal is to be ready to take part in training camp and be on the field for the regular-season opener Sept. 9 in New Orleans.
- NFL Capsules: Texans LB Diles making most of opportunity Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 5:18PMHOUSTON (AP) — For a moment, Houston Texans linebacker Zac Diles feared his career might be over after breaking his left leg simply running down the field during a special-teams drill in November 2008.
- NFL Capsules: Brr! NFL going outdoors in N.J. for 2014 Super Bowl Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 3:18PMIRVING — February. Gray skies. Snowflakes. Brrrrrrrr. Well, grab your boots and plow the snow. The Super Bowl is coming to the Meadowlands. In New Jersey? In the dead of winter?
- PFT: Sinorice says Santana ‘doing good’ amid HGH flap Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 6:38AMAs to the specifics of the case, in which Galea has been accused of smuggling human growth hormone into the United States and distributing it to NFL players, Sinorice said he knows nothing about it.
- Minnesota Vikings Team Report Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 10:18AMThe Vikings appear to be kicking the tires on a veteran interior offensive lineman.
- Future Hall-of-Famer Walter Jones retires Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 2:22PMSEATTLE (AP) — Four-time All-Pro Seattle Seahawks lineman Walter Jones has retired after a 13-year career during which he became a cornerstone of the team and one of the players against whom other left tackles were measured.
- What a bargain Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 11:48PMBEREA - The experts were right, except for being a little late with their predictions. Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, after slipping through the first two rounds of the NFL draft and most of the third round, was selected by the Browns in the third round with the 85th pick.
- Shooter Now: Gardenhire awaits his Favre moment; alums have kept Notre Dame from Big Ten Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:09PMMinnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is among a group of nationally prominent personalities, including Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin and Brett Favre, who will make motivational presentations next month at Target Center.
- NHL Playoff Capsules: Avalanche beat Sharks 1-0 in OT Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:47AMDENVER — The San Jose Sharks couldn’t score on Craig Anderson all night. Moments into overtime, they somehow managed to put the puck past their own goalie.
- NFL Draft Capsules - NFC: Cowboys could be eyeing OL, S, WR Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:32AMIRVING — Jerry Jones has made it clear. He’s not taking a quarterback in this year’s draft. Otherwise, anything is possible. Maybe he’ll go for an offensive lineman to help replace Flozell Adams, an anchor at left tackle the last 12 years who was cut a few weeks ago.
- Oklahoma’s Bradford looks like top pick Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 1:16AMFor the second straight year and the eighth time in 10 years, a quarterback is expected to be selected first in next week’s NFL draft.
- Minnesota Vikings Team Report Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 12:43AMWhile the Vikings continue to wait for Brett Favre to decide if he will return for the 2010 season, they evidently have lost out on the opportunity to get Donovan McNabb as his possible successor.
- Football Capsules: LT lured to N.Y. by familiar offense, chance to win Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 7:26PMNEW YORK — LaDainian Tomlinson wants to cap his career with a Super Bowl ring. He believes the New York Jets can help him deliver on that dream. "There would be no greater place than to bring a championship to the city of New York," Tomlinson said during a conference call Tuesday.
- Minnesota Vikings Team Report Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:20AMAfter losing Chester Taylor to the Chicago Bears, the Vikings turned their attention to a Hall of Fame running back.
- Charley Walters: Owner Glen Taylor says Timberwolves positioned to chase talent this summer Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:21PMCHARLEY WALTERS Owner Glen Taylor, whose Timberwolves are expected to have nearly $14 million in salary cap room available to sign free agents
- Charley Walters: Contract talks continue between Joe Mauer and Minnesota Twins Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:10PMThe Joe Mauer contract extension talks quietly continue, but from all appearances, nothing seems to be imminent.
- Minnesota Vikings Team Report Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:17PMThere has been plenty of speculation since the season ended about what type of effort the Vikings will make to keep running back Chester Taylor.
- Miami Dolphins Team Report Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:17AMIf class, intelligence and accuracy were more important than health, youth and arm strength, Miami would certainly re-sign veteran free-agent-to-be quarterback Chad Pennington to a long-term contract so he would retire a Dolphin.
- Charley Walters: Former Minnesota Gophers wrestler Cole Konrad likes fighting, ultimately Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 8:52PMAs a University of Minnesota wrestler, Cole Konrad won two NCAA heavyweight championships.
- Super Bowl notes: Colts wait to see on Freeney Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 7:25PMn Colts mum, but DE missed whole week of practice
- Around the Southeastern Conference Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 4:45PMAround the Southeastern Conference
- Inside Look At The Saints, Friday Feb. 5 Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:04PMSportsXchange delivers the Inside Slant, Notes and Quotes, and Strategy and Personnel scoop on the New Orleans Saints ahead of the Super Bowl.
- NFL Capsules: Heavy metal band featuring Cowboys puts out EP Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 6:42PMDALLAS — Now that the Dallas Cowboys’ season is over, it’s time for some of them to focus on rock ‘n’ roll. The heavy metal band Free Reign — which includes three Cowboys’ offensive linemen — released its EP "Tragedy" on Tuesday.
- NFL notebook: Jets fire assistants Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 2:17AMNew York Jets coach Rex Ryan says five assistant coaches will not be back with the team next season.
- NFL NOTES Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:10PMFreeney was hurt on a pass rush with about 2 minutes left Sunday. Fletcher, 34, will be going to his first Pro Bowl despite being the league’s most prolific tackler over the past decade and has never missed a game in his 12-year career. Colts and Saints players are ineligible for the Pro Bowl. Other players named to play in the game and the players they are replacing: NFC - Eagles QB Donovan ...
- NFL Notes: QB Favre uncertain on return Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:15PMOne after another, the Minnesota Vikings mentioned how much they enjoyed playing with Brett Favre. The Vikings gathered Monday at their practice facility for exit physicals and meetings with coaches, two weeks sooner than they...
- NFL Playoff Capsules: Manning, Colts ready for another shot at Jets Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 3:16PMINDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning is on a simple mission this week: Strike fast, stay on the field and take the Colts back to Miami. The four-time MVP and his Colts teammates can’t wait for the journey to begin.
- Cowboys and Jets win playoff games Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 6:46AMPlus, Tommy Tuberville is new Texas Tech head coach.
- Baseball Capsules: Rangers hire Hasleman to manage in minors Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 8:47PMARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers have hired former big league catcher Bill Haselman to manage in its minor league system. The Rangers also Thursday signed free agent infielder Matt Brown to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.
- Line of Scrimmage: Week 16 - A Pro Bowl sketch Wednesday, December 23, 2009 @ 11:05AMLine of Scrimmage: Week 16 - A Pro Bowl sketch
- Chicago Bears Team Report Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 9:03AMThe Bears drafted Chris Williams 14th overall in 2008 to be their left tackle of the future.
- NFL Feature Capsules - NFC: Welcome back, No. 7: Vick returns to Atlanta Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 10:31PMATLANTA — Roddy White looks forward to seeing Michael Vick. Just don’t expect the Falcons receiver to don another T-shirt showing his support for No. 7.
- Allen Iverson signs with 76ers again Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 2:40PMDust off the No. 3 jersey. Allen Iverson is with the 76ers again.
- Allen Iverson returns to the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 1:11PMAfter a brief "retirement" the embattled guard returns to the place of his greatest glories.
- Allen Iverson signs with 76ers again Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 12:42PMPHILADELPHIA—Dust off the No. 3 jersey. Allen Iverson is with the 76ers again. Iverson signed a free-agent contract with Philadelphia on Wednesday, three years after their acrimonious split led to his trade and seemingly ended any chance of his return.
- Allen Iverson signs with 76ers again Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 11:16AMDust off the No. 3 jersey.
- NFL Capsules: Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17 Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 7:18PMCHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back. Ricky Williams showed he’s still got it.
- Texas NFL Capsules: Winning streak gone, Cowboys trying to move on Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 5:02PMIRVING — When the Dallas offense disappeared in Green Bay, so did a four-game winning streak. Now the Cowboys have to get another run going without two starters.
- NFL Capsules: Packers rookie LB Jones to make first start Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 8:48PMGREEN BAY, Wis. — Short-handed at outside linebacker, the Green Bay Packers are turning to an untested rookie for their game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
- NFL Feature Capsules - NFC: Years later, Redskins fans still pine for Bailey Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 6:17AMASHBURN, Va. — Having reached his sixth season in the Mile High City, Champ Bailey has now played for the Denver Broncos longer than he did for the Washington Redskins.
- Sports digest Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 8:09AMFootball Browns try to push forward BEREA, Ohio -- The owner is sick about the state of his sorry NFL team. The fans are in an uproar. The starting quarterback is historically inefficient and may be about to lose his job. The star running back may retire w
- Packers’ Rodgers hobbled Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 3:42AMThe hits just keep on coming for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has experienced a season’s worth of sacks in seven games. All that punishment is beginning to take its toll.
- New England Patriots Team Report Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 12:47AMAfter a much-needed weekend of relaxation following their tour of London, the New England Patriots are about to get back to busy with a more worthwhile opponent on the horizon.
- Green Bay Packers Team Report Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 12:47AMThe league-high 31 sacks absorbed by quarterback Aaron Rodgers are taking a toll on him physically.
