Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin won’t appeal his four-game suspension for failing a test for performance enhancing drugs.(Photo: Steven Bisig-US PRESSWIRE US PRESSWIRE) Story Highlights Irvin said in a statement he will not appeal his suspension Irvin will miss games against the Panthers, 49ers, Jaguars and Texans With Irvin out, free agent Cliff Avil should [...]
MLS Roundup: Seattle thrashes San Jose
May 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Story Highlights Seattle had its highest scoring output of season in 4-0 rout after only three goals in first eight games Jack McInerney scored his league-leading seventh goal to give Philadelphia a 1-0 win over Chicago Montreal scored the game-winner with extra time almost expired for a 3-2 win over Real Salt Lake SEATTLE (AP) [...]
NBA Playoffs Roundup: Celtics stay alive, beat Knicks 92-86 to force Game 6
May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / AP) — NEW YORK, N.Y. – Back in the series, now back to Boston. The Celtics are two victories from NBA history, and from extending the Knicks’ post-season futility in a most improbable manner. Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Celtics stayed alive in the playoffs, cutting New York’s [...]
NFL: Could Justin Blackmon’s suspension put his roster spot in jeopardy?
May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / SI) — Justin Blackmon led the Jaguars with 64 catches last season, his first in the NFL, and he is expected to be the No. 1 receiver on the roster this year too. So, new Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley and GM Dave Caldwell likely are in no rush to get rid of [...]
MLB News and Notes: Brawl participants suspended by MLB / Report: A-Rod behind purchase of clinic documents
April 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Story Highlights Padres’ Carlos Quentin was suspended for eight games for his role in the brawl Jerry Hairston Jr. received a one-game suspension No discipline was announced for Greinke or Matt Kemp SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres slugger Carlos Quentin has been suspended eight games and Los Angeles infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. suspended one game [...]
College Sports: Rice’s abuse casts shadow over all of Rutgers athletics
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(The released video of Rutgers coach Mike Rice includes abusive interactions that range from 2010-2012. Joe Robbins/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / SI Feature) — Imagine you are the parent of a very good high school basketball player. Imagine your son has scholarship offers from several schools — good mid-majors and mediocre power-conference programs. Imagine one of [...]
NHL: Anaheim’s Perry incurs four-game suspension for illegal hit
March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) – Anaheim Ducks play-maker Corey Perry has been slapped with a four-game suspension, without pay, for an illegal hit against Minnesota Wild, the National Hockey League (NHL) said on Wednesday. Perry put a late check on Minnesota’s Jason Zucker during the second period on Tuesday, earning himself a major penalty for interference and game [...]
MLB: Major League Baseball chief wants tougher drug penalties
March 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Bud Selig has called for stiffer penalties for players caught using performance-enhancing drugs, asking the league and players association on Saturday to come up with a new system. Selig asked MLB executive vice president of labor relations Rob Manfred to enter talks with Michael Weiner, MLB Players Association [...]
NBA Roundup: Sizzling Celtics rout Lakers for 6th consecutive win
February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics acknowledges the crowd after being recognized for scoring 25,0000 points in his career against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on February 7, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (February 6, 2013 – Source: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America) BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce scored 24 [...]
MLB probing agents’ possible knowledge of clinic, PEDs
February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
FILE – This July 10, 2012 file photo shows National League’s Melky Cabrera, of the San Francisco Giants, showing off his MVP trophy after the MLB All-Star baseball game against the American League, in Kansas City, Mo. A person familiar with the discussions tells The Associated Press that Cabrera has been disqualified from the National [...]
