Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Sabathia lands on DL; DL buckles but doesn’t break under the strain

Good news for Yankees fans depressed about CC Sabathia going on the DL Wednesday with a muscle leg strain is that the DL did not break when the hefty ace landed on it.

Cubs reacquire Mark Prior to assume Wood’s role on DL

"I'm thrilled to be back in Chicago," said Prior. "There are no words to describe the feeling of taking Kerry's spot on the DL. Very big shoes to fill."

Completely healed D-Rose shows up to United Center asking ‘What’d I miss?’

Just a few days after undergoing successful surgery to repair his torn ACL, Bulls superstar Derrick Rose showed up at the United Center Monday morning, unaware the team was eliminated from the playoffs last week but completely healed and ready to take on their next opponent.

Athletes from all 4 sports plan league for concussed players

The planned league has the tentative name "Professional All Ball," and will contain elements of the four major sports; baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. Game play will require considerably less contact, and more “good old fashioned fun.”

Knicks players follow Stoudemire’s lead and punch things to avoid finishing Heat series

Knicks’ GM Glen Grunwald forwarded forfeit papers to the NBA league office today after it was discovered that every Knicks player intentionally suffered a season-ending injury on Tuesday. The Miami Heat will advance to the quarter finals after winning only two of seven games.

Chipper to use Hoveround in games during final season

Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones has announced a deal with Hoveround. Jones, who recently slipped while stretching just moments before he announced his plans to retire after the 2012 season, has decided to try to get some help.

Disoriented Cornelison breaks vet’s nose during anthem

A visibly shaken and possibly concussed Jim Cornelison deflected questions about his mental health Tuesday, just minutes after shattering the nose of WWII vet Lester Phelps during his signature National Anthem.