May 22, 2013

UFC / MMA: Nick Diaz no-shows UFC 158 open workout; Dana White on edge

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Nick Diaz showed up to a pre-fight news conference back in January but was a no-show for Wednesday’s UFC 158 open workout.(Photo: Paul Chiasson, AP) Story Highlights Diaz’s trainer insists Diaz will be in attendance at Thursday’s pre-fight news conference UFC president hints there would be serious consequences if Diaz pulls this stunt again (PhatzRadio [...]

NBA: Hedo Turkoglu of Magic suspended for steroid use

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(Photo: Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu suspended 20 games by NBA Turkoglu tested positive for steroid methenolone, says trainer in Turkey gave it to him 13-year veteran has missed most of season with broken hand On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu has been [...]

NBA Report: Heat’s Chris Bosh will be activated for Game 5

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By Greg M. Cooper, US Presswire (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — Following Game 4 loss to the Boston Celtics when LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were unable to come through in the clutch for the Heat, the focus transitioned to the Miami Heat’s third wheel. According to an ESPN report, the Heat plan to activate [...]

MLB: Union thinks Braun failed drug test leak was isolated

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Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers talks to the media prior to spring workouts at Maryvale Baseball Park on February 24, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. (February 23, 2012 – Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images North America) PHOENIX (AP) – The players’ association believes the leak of NL MVP Ryan Braun’s drug test was an isolated [...]

NHL: Sidney Crosby out indefinitely

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(Reuters) – Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms and there is no timetable for his return, the National Hockey League’s (NHL) biggest drawing card said on Monday. Crosby, who missed the last two games as a precaution, did not practice with his team on Monday and told reporters after that [...]

Peyton Manning sets sights on practicing

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By Phillip B. Wilson, Indianapolis Star An upbeat Peyton Manning, still intent on practicing this season, is eager to begin the next phase of his rehabilitation after being told by his doctor the most recent neck surgery was a success. “We’ll find out,” the Colts QB said about what’s next. “I’ve been pretty good in [...]

UFC / MMA: Florian heading back up to lightweight

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(PhatzRadio / MMA) — After three steps down, Kenny Florian is climbing back up a rung. Florian will return to the 155-pound division following two fights at featherweight, he told the Boston Herald. His Oct. 8 loss to 145-pound champion Jose Aldo at UFC 136 saw Florian worn down over the course of the fight, [...]

NHL: Sidney Crosby visits concussion specialists

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Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates during warmups prior to taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 5, 2011 at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (January 4, 2011 – Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio/ USA Today) – Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby has visited specialists in Michigan [...]

NFL, players near agreements on key issues: report

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(PhatzRadio/ CBC Sports) – A rookie wage scale and free agency for veterans appear to be the biggest stumbling blocks to ending the NFL lockout. Several sources requesting anonymity tell The Associated Press such key issues as splitting total revenues — the major reason for the dispute — the salary cap, fewer off-season workouts and [...]