Archive for August, 2008
Roddick-Gulbis U S Open Boxscore.
Tennis newsRoddick-Gulbis U S Open Boxscore. Friday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Second Round Andy Roddick (8) def. Ernests Gulbis, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 7-5. Roddick Gulbis 1st Serve Percentage 59 49 Aces 21 19 Double Faults 3 10 1st Serve Winning Pct. 79 76 2nd Serve Winning Pct. 53 42 [...]
One double-fault, Lindsay Davenport could accept that.
Tennis newsOne double-fault, Lindsay Davenport could accept that. Two in a row? Tough to swallow, but it happens, even to the best of players. Three, back-to-back-to-back? Ugh. Finally having worked her way back into her third-round match at the U.S. Open, finally even in the second set against Marion Bartoli at 5-all, Davenport devolved into an [...]
Friday NFL Capsules.
NFL football newsFriday NFL Capsules. GLENDALE, Ariz. -Third-string quarterback Darrell Hackney threw for 208 yards, including an 87-yard touchdown to Keary Colbert, and Denver beat Arizona 28-14 on Friday night’s in the preseason finale for both teams. Hackney’s long pass to Colbert put the Broncos (2-2) up 21-14 with 8:51 remaining. Denver’s Jack Williams picked off Anthony [...]
The Carolina Panthers got an experienced backup for starting quarterback Jake Delhomme on Friday.
NFL football newsThe Carolina Panthers got an experienced backup for starting quarterback Jake Delhomme on Friday. When they acquired veteran Josh McCown from Miami for a 2009 late-round draft pick. Delhomme, who is returning from ligament-replacement surgery in his right elbow, has recovered well and is scheduled to start the season opener at San Diego on Sept. [...]
Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.
NFL football newsMaybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn’t return a message left on [...]
The NFL suspended Minnesota left tackle Bryant McKinnie for four games without pay Friday.
NFL football newsThe NFL suspended Minnesota left tackle Bryant McKinnie for four games without pay Friday. For violating the league’s personal conduct policy, a blow to the protection of Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson’s blind side. McKinnie has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a street brawl outside a Miami nightclub in February. He will be eligible [...]
One hard fall by Ben Obomanu added to Seattle depleted wide receiver corps.
NFL football newsOne hard fall by Ben Obomanu added to Seattle depleted wide receiver corps. It may also land an unlikely spot on the roster for someone. Obomanu broke his clavicle early in Seattle’s 23-16 preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders on Friday night. Obomanu was injured midway through the first quarter after making a 33-yard catch [...]
Vince Young had his right hand taped as he left the Tennessee Titans offices Friday.
NFL football newsVince Young had his right hand taped as he left the Tennessee Titans offices Friday. His head coach isn’t talking much about the injury, now that the season opener is so close. Young bruised his throwing hand in the first half of Thursday night’s 23-21 preseason finale win over Green Bay, and he didn’t return [...]
Even late last season, listing Eli Manning among the NFL top quarterbacks would have been outlandish.
NFL football newsEven late last season, listing Eli Manning among the NFL top quarterbacks would have been outlandish. Now after an improbable run to a Super Bowl in which he was named the MVP, the Giants quarterback is being listed just below Tom Brady and his brother Peyton among the league’s elite. In other words, Eli is [...]
Even for the mathematics major from Clemson, it just didn’t add up.
Tennis newsEven for the mathematics major from Clemson, it just didn’t add up. How could someone who recently struggled so badly she wanted to quit tennis stay on the court with the No. 1 player in the world? Ana Ivanovic probably wondered the same thing. In one of the biggest upsets in the sport’s history, the [...]
