Jimmy Johnson had a mixed reaction as he watched his final appearance on “Survivor.”
Archive for September, 2010
Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson recalls his experience on ‘Survivor’
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Jets’ Revis to miss second straight game (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Darrelle Revis got angry as he watched Brandon Marshall make catch after catch against the New York Jets. While his team was in Miami playing the Dolphins last Sunday night, the All-Pro cornerback was back home in New Jersey unable to do anything to help. “I was kind of upset at myself for being hurt,” Revis said Thursday.
Bryant and Lakers set for European trip (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Pau Gasol has traveled to Spain twice during previous NBA preseasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, so the 7-footer knows all about being a tour guide for a bunch of American hoopsters. Gasol says his third trip back home is a whole lot bigger. After all, he’s with the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers now.
Giants move closer to NL West title (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Bruce Bochy has said all along the NL West race would probably come down to the season’s final weekend — and it will. His San Francisco Giants have put themselves in prime position: They need only one victory against visiting San Diego in their season-ending three-game series to win the division and end a six-year playoff drought.
Martin on rehab: ‘Why would I be in a hurry?’
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Nuggets F Martin won’t rush knee rehab (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Kenyon Martin won’t rush his rehab from knee surgery with no contract beyond this season. “The last year of my deal; everybody knows that,” the Denver Nuggets forward said Thursday. “Ain’t nobody in a hurry to give me one … so why would I be in a hurry to risk further injury? I’m not rushing into it.” The 32-year-old veteran said he didn’t want to become a free…
Indiana Pacers pick up team option on center Ray Hibbert
Thursday, September 30th, 2010The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team option on center Roy Hibbert’s contract, meaning the former first-round pick is signed through next season.
Rams RB Jackson unsure if he will play (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson missed his second straight day of practice Thursday with a groin injury and it was unclear whether he will play Sunday against Seattle. “Today in rehab, the leg’s still tight, the groin’s still tight,” said Jackson, who was hurt Sunday during a 30-16 victory over the Washington Redskins.
Giants’ magic number at 2 after D-backs sweep
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Pablo Sandoval hit a splash shot into McCovey Cove, Andres Torres and Buster Posey also connected and the NL West-leading Giants beat the Diamondbacks 4-1 for a three-game sweep.
Pacers pick up option on C Hibbert (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team option on center Roy Hibbert’s contract, meaning the former first-round pick is signed through next season. Hibbert, entering his third season with the Pacers, averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game last year. Coach Jim O’Brien said earlier in the week that Hibbert had the best offseason he’s ever seen.
Miami Dolphins’ Brandon Marshall rips TV critics
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Minnesota Twins’ Justin Morneau will miss ALDS but may return for ALCS
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Minnesota slugger Justin Morneau has ruled himself out of the first round of the playoffs, though he is aiming to be available later in October if the Twins advance.
Twins’ Morneau out for at least ALDS (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Minnesota slugger Justin Morneau has ruled himself out of the first round of the playoffs, though he is aiming to be available later in October if the Twins advance. Morneau took batting practice and fielded grounders at Target Field on Thursday. He was upbeat afterward and told reporters he felt fine, hoping to ramp up workouts to be ready to play in the AL championship series if possible.
Morneau set for workout with Twins (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Minnesota slugger Justin Morneau has ruled himself out of the first round of the playoffs, though he is aiming to be available later in October if the Twins advance. Morneau took batting practice and fielded grounders at Target Field on Thursday. He was upbeat afterward and told reporters he felt fine, hoping to ramp up workouts to be ready to play in the AL championship series if possible.
Celtics’ new bigs should free Ray Allen to shoot from outside
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Joe Mauer returns to Twins lineup after 9 games out
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Joe Mauer returned to Minnesota’s lineup Thursday for the first time since hurting his left knee 11 days ago.
Mauer back in Twins’ lineup as DH (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Joe Mauer has returned to Minnesota’s lineup for the first time since hurting his left knee 11 days ago. Mauer was batting third as the designated hitter for the Twins in Thursday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He last played Sept. 19, when he hurt the knee during a sixth-inning swing and was taken out of the game.
Ray Rice of Baltimore Ravens says he expects to face Pittsburgh Steelers
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice said Thursday that his bruised right knee shouldn’t keep him from playing Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Shaq may help open up floor for Allen (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen may have even more space to get off his textbook jumper. The performance could have been a personal shooting video except that it happened in the spotlight of the last spring’s NBA Finals: Allen twists and turns away from defenders, coming off screens on both sides of the floor, before hitting a record eight 3-pointers against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2.
NFL: AFL-CIO can’t be neutral mediator (AP)
Thursday, September 30th, 2010The NFL has a problem with the head of the AFL-CIO’s offer to mediate the league’s labor talks. In a letter obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka offered to sit down with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith to work on the parameters for a new collective bargaining agreement.
