(Reuters ) – Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee was expected to miss the rest of the regular season after tests on Monday revealed a torn medial collateral ligament. Broncos head coach John Fox said that McGahee, who has rushed for 731 yards this year, would not be placed on the Injured Reserve list and expressed hope he could be back in action for the playoffs. "He's a fast healer, he's a tough competitive guy," Fox told a news conference, adding that the injury would not need surgery. McGahee tore the ligament during Denver's 30-23 home win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. … SPORTS BRIEFS
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Brad Keselowski, center, holds up his trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship following an auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Homestead, Fla. Keselowski clinched the title after fellow contender Jimmie Johnson pulled out of the season finale because of a parts failure. Jeff Gordon won the race. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Brad Keselowski ain't your daddy's NASCAR champion
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(Reuters) – The comeback by former Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy hit a snag on Monday when the Minnesota Timberwolves guard had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Roy, who was averaging 5.8 points and 4.6 assists per game in five games this season, was expected to miss about a month, the NBA team said. He had been sidelined the previous 10 days due to discomfort with his knee. "I think he feels like it's worth doing," coach Rick Adelman said. "Making sure everything's all right, so you have to just go with it and hopefully when it's over with he'll be able to come back. … NBA-Timberwolves guard Roy to miss a month after knee surgery
Nov 19 (Reuters) – The comeback by former Rookie of the Year Brandon Roy hit a snag on Monday when the Minnesota Timberwolves guard had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Roy, who was averaging 5.8 points and 4.6 assists per game in five games this season, was expected to miss about a month, the NBA team said. He had been sidelined the previous 10 days due to discomfort with his knee. “I think he feels like it’s worth doing,” coach Rick Adelman said. “Making sure everything’s all right, so you have to just go with it and hopefully when it’s over with he’ll be able to come back. …
NFL-Broncos running back McGahee facing lengthy lay off
Nov 19 (Reuters) – Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee was expected to miss the rest of the regular season after tests on Monday revealed a torn medial collateral ligament. Broncos head coach John Fox said that McGahee, who has rushed for 731 yards this year, would not be placed on the Injured Reserve list and expressed hope he could be back in action for the playoffs. “He’s a fast healer, he’s a tough competitive guy,” Fox told a news conference, adding that the injury would not need surgery. McGahee tore the ligament during Denver’s 30-23 home win over the San Diego Chargers on …
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