Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau returned to the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians after being sidelined with a stiff back.
Archive for April, 2010
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau returns to lineup
Friday, April 30th, 2010Chicago Bears hire Tim Ruskell as director of player personnel
Friday, April 30th, 2010New Yankee Stadium may not be the homer haven it appeared to be a year ago
Friday, April 30th, 2010Hines Ward: Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension disappointing but justified
Friday, April 30th, 2010Wide receiver Hines Ward says quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s six-game suspension is disappointing but justified and threatens to leave the Steelers in a precarious position when the season begins.
2010 NBA playoffs: Jason Kidd is no-show at Dallas Mavericks exit interviews
Friday, April 30th, 2010Jason Kidd did not attend the Dallas Mavericks’ end-of-season meetings Friday and instead made an early return home to Phoenix, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.
2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Boston Bruins’ Mark Stuart (finger) inching closer to a return
Friday, April 30th, 2010Agent: T.J. Ford to return to Indiana Pacers next season
Friday, April 30th, 2010Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. Ford will pick up the player option on the final year of his contract and return to the team next season.
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Ryan Madson heads to DL as closer Brad Lidge returns
Friday, April 30th, 2010Just as the Phillies are getting closer Brad Lidge back from the disabled list, Ryan Madson is going to be sidelined with a broken toe.
New York Jets receiver Santonio Holmes warned about iPod, but was not removed from flight
Friday, April 30th, 2010New York Jets receiver Santonio Holmes was reportedly removed from a flight in Pittsburgh on thursday night for refusing to turn off his iPod.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy to miss Game 1 with right leg injury
Friday, April 30th, 2010Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy will miss at least Game 1 of the second-round playoff series against Montreal because of a right leg injury.
Upset with contract situation, Carolina Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall skipping minicamp
Friday, April 30th, 2010Upset with his contract situation, Panthers starting cornerback Richard Marshall is skipping this weekend’s minicamp.
Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant denies calling dad ‘pimp’ in interview with Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland
Friday, April 30th, 2010Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant has denied that a question from Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland in a predraft interview asking if his mother was a prostitute was prompted by something Bryant said.
Injury not structural for Diamondbacks right-hander Kris Benson
Friday, April 30th, 2010Diamondbacks right-hander Kris Benson could start throwing next week after an MRI revealed no structural damage on his strained right shoulder.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu practices with first-team defense
Friday, April 30th, 2010Safety Troy Polamalu practiced with the first-team defense Friday at the start of the Steelers’ mandatory minicamp. Polamalu missed 11 games last season with a left knee injury that he confirmed did not require offseason surgery.
New York Giants punter Jeff Feagles, 44, retires; oldest player in NFL
Friday, April 30th, 2010WR Patrick Crayton stops working out with Dallas Cowboys, wants trade
Friday, April 30th, 2010Wanting a trade, wide receiver Patrick Crayton has decided not to attend anymore voluntary offseason workouts with the Dallas Cowboys until something can be worked out, according to his agent Fred Lyles.
Congressman Jose Serrano: Pull All-Star Game from Phoenix
Friday, April 30th, 2010Protests over Arizona’s recently passed immigration law continue as U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano (D-NY) said he will ask baseball commissioner Bud Selig to pull the 2011 All-Star Game from Phoenix.
Reports: Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James wins second straight MVP award
Friday, April 30th, 2010A person familiar with the announcement says LeBron James has won the NBA’s MVP Award for the second straight year. The Cleveland Cavaliers star will receive the honor Sunday at the University of Akron.
Brett Favre to require surgery on ankle to play for Minnesota Vikings in 2010
Friday, April 30th, 2010Brett Favre has been informed that he requires surgery on his left ankle to play the upcoming season for the Vikings and is deliberating whether to have the procedure or simply to end his 19-year NFL career.
Brooks Laich helps change tire after Washington Capitals’ elimination
Friday, April 30th, 2010After his team’s wheels came off in the NHL playoffs, Washington Capitals forward Brooks Laich helped a stranded motorist by changing her car’s flat tire.
