Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and still hopes to be ready for the season opener.
NFL-Urlacher has knee surgery, targets season opener for return
Aug 14 (Reuters) – Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher of theChicago Bears had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but sayshe will be ready for his team’s regular season opener on Sept. 9against the Indianapolis Colts. Urlacher underwent a debridement procedure on his left kneeto help relieve swelling, the Bears said. The 34-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler partially sprained theposterior cruciate ligament in Chicago’s final game last seasonagainst Minnesota and was sidelined for the entire offseasontraining program. “I hate sitting out,” Urlacher told the Bears officialwebsite (http://www. …
Edwards finally wins, in Nationwide
Jimmie Johnson, center, talks with Martin Truex Jr., right, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
Penn State accreditation in jeopardy due to abuse scandal
(Reuters) – Pennsylvania State University has been warned it could lose its accreditation because of the child sex scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education told Penn State last week that its accreditation was in jeopardy because of the findings of an independent investigation into the Sandusky scandal and sanctions imposed on the high-profile football program. Accreditation guarantees the educational standards of a university and the validity of its degrees. … NFL headsets going digital in new technology wave
Can you hear me now? Rams drop plans to play in London in 2013, 2014
The St. Louis Rams are dropping plans to play home games in London in 2013 and 2014, citing a need to focus on negotiations on their lease and ease fan discontent. NKorea women head to Tokyo for U-20 World Cup The Associated Press Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Imag
Members of North Korea's under-20 women's national soccer team depart from Pyongyang International Airport, North Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. The team departed for Beijing, on their way to play in the women's under-20 World Cup in Japan. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon) Chad Johnson's new reality show is pulled by VH1
For Chad Johnson, a weekend confrontation with his wife has led to repercussions beyond a misdemeanor charge and NFL unemployment. Louisiana police: "no evidence" of Saints eavesdropping: report
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Louisiana state police said Monday they have found no evidence that New Orleans Saints’ General Manager Mickey Loomis eavesdropped on radio communications of opposing National Football League coaches in the Superdome. “This has been an intensive investigation and after numerous interviews we have determined that there is no evidence that state laws have been violated,” said state police Colonel Mike Edmonson, according to a report by the Times-Picayune newspaper. …
US auto bailout cost keeps rising
The US Treasury raised its estimate of the net cost to US taxpayers of rescuing the country's auto industry by $3.3 billion, as the weak economy restrains the industry's rebound. State Police: No evidence of Saints wiretapping
Louisiana State Police investigators have found no evidence that the Saints or general manager Mickey Loomis rigged Superdome wiring so opposing coaches’ radio communications could be intercepted.
Dolphins say decision to cut Johnson was "not reactive"
(Reuters) – The decision to release Chad Johnson shortly after the six-times Pro Bowl wide receiver was arrested in a domestic violence case was not a reactionary one, the head coach of the Miami Dolphins said on Monday. The move brought a swift end to Johnson’s tenure with the Dolphins, where he was hoping to rejuvenate his National Football League (NFL) career, after a dismal season spent with the New England Patriots. “As with any type of these decisions, it was not an easy one, it was not reactive, nor was it based on one single incident,” Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin told reporters. …
NFL-Dolphins say decision to cut Johnson was 'not reactive'
Aug 13 (Reuters) – The decision to release Chad Johnsonshortly after the six-times Pro Bowl wide receiver was arrestedin a domestic violence case was not a reactionary one, the headcoach of the Miami Dolphins said on Monday. The move brought a swift end to Johnson’s tenure with theDolphins, where he was hoping to rejuvenate his NationalFootball League (NFL) career, after a dismal season spent withthe New England Patriots. “As with any type of these decisions, it was not an easyone, it was not reactive, nor was it based on one singleincident,” Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin told reporters. …
Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson arrested on domestic violence charge
(Reuters) – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson was arrested on Saturday and charged with domestic violence after his wife accused the former All-Star of head-butting her, police said. The arrest comes just over a month after Johnson married VH1 reality star Evelyn Lozada of the show "Basketball Wives." The couple were sitting in a car in front of their house in Davie, about 20 miles north of Miami, and having an argument over a receipt for condoms that his wife found, said Davie Police spokesman Captain Dale Engle. … McIlroy's runaway PGA win ramps up Tiger comparisons
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) – The superlatives are once again being heaped upon Rory McIlroy after the Northern Irishman, for the second time in 15 months, blew away the world's best to win his second major crown. While Tiger Woods failed to add to his career haul of 14 major titles, McIlroy underlined his burgeoning status as the game's most exciting young talent as he romped to victory by a record eight shots in the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island. … Golf-McIlroy's runaway PGA win ramps up Tiger comparisons
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Thesuperlatives are once again being heaped upon Rory McIlroy afterthe Northern Irishman, for the second time in 15 months, blewaway the world’s best to win his second major crown. While Tiger Woods failed to add to his career haul of 14major titles, McIlroy underlined his burgeoning status as thegame’s most exciting young talent as he romped to victory by arecord eight shots in the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island. …
Golf-U.S. Ryder Cup points standings
Aug 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Ryder Cup points standings onMonday: 1. Tiger Woods 6014.184 points 2. Bubba Watson 5815.054 3. Jason Dufner 5697.302 4. Keegan Bradley 5551.206 5. Webb Simpson 4635.500 6. Zach Johnson 4491.544 7. Matt Kuchar 4448.942 8. Phil Mickelson 4233.108 9. Hunter Mahan 4082.228 10. Steve Stricker 4015.069 11. Jim Furyk 3369.616 12. Rickie Fowler 3313.338 13. Brandt Snedeker 3176.787 14. Bo Van Pelt 3152.315 15. Dustin Johnson 3040.020 (Top eight on the list qualify. …
VH1 pulls series involving ex-Dolphin Chad Johnson
For Chad Johnson, a weekend confrontation with his wife has led to repercussions beyond a misdemeanor charge and NFL unemployment. Golf-European Ryder Cup points standings
Aug 13 (Reuters) – European Ryder Cup points standings on Monday: European points list: 1. Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 4050288.10 points 2. Justin Rose (England) 2602910.21 3. Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland) 2375790.52 4. Paul Lawrie (Scotland) 2088718.02 5. Francesco Molinari (Italy) 2062525.67 6. Peter Hanson (Sweden) 2022431.76 7. Luke Donald (England) 1885170.56 8. Martin Kaymer (Germany) 1871797.49 9. Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) 1735223.95 10. Lee Westwood (England) 1692029.78 World points list: 1. McIlroy 468.81 points 2. Donald 363.46 3. Rose 322.33 4. Westwood 280.27 5. …
Jets, Tebow get to work on wildcat package
Shhh! The New York Jets worked on the wildcat.
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