The timing of this report is a bit curious. Just a couple days ago, there was a report from sources who would know about Peyton Manning’s neck condition that said he’d probably never play again. Now, Chris Mortensen is reporting that Manning has been medically cleared to resume his NFL career. Of course, it’s Mort, [...]
There has been a lot of talk lately – maybe too much talk – about Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning. He’s gone back and forth in the media with owner Jim Irsay, he’s due a $28 million bonus in March and there has been a ton of speculation about who could sign him if/when the [...]
Pittsburgh Penguins fans have been worried now for quite some time about star Sidney Crosby and his concussion issues. There were reports earlier that he would be doing some on-ice workouts in Los Angeles, but the latest news kind of cancels that out. Bob McCown of SportsNet 590 is reporting that Crosby saw a specialist [...]
I know, I know. You’re sick of hearing about Tim f’ing Tebow. So are we. But, this isn’t about him loving Jesus or not supporting gay people. It’s actually about his toughness. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Tebow was seriously banged up last week in the Denver Broncos loss to the New England Patriots. An [...]
Normally, it’s not a big deal for the Philadelphia 76ers to hear that Spencer Hawes is dealing with some sort of injury. He’s been a marginal player in the past so who really cares? But, this year has been different. Hawes has been playing very well at center for the 10-3 Sixers and because of [...]
Last night there were a series of trade rumors that cropped up involving the Philadelphia Flyers’ James van Riemsdyk. With Chris Pronger out for the season and the defense not exactly keeping their goalies clean, the Flyers could use some help in the back. It was floated that GM Paul Holmgren would be speaking with [...]
People in Philadelphia knew that there were going to be some fairly serious changes to their Flyers team this past offseason. Sure, it was shocking that they traded both Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, but you knew one was going to be moved and it was most likely the latter. The Flyers had grown tired [...]
One of the guys that may have benefited the most from USC’s Matt Barkley’s decision to stay another year was Texas A&M QB Ryan Tannehill. As of five minutes before he injured his foot, he was rated by many as the third-best QB in this year’s NFL Draft behind Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. [...]
The Dallas Cowboys have three pretty lethal wide receivers in Dez Bryant, Miles Austin and now Laurent Robinson (who they target the hell out of). The Philadelphia Eagles have three excellent cornerbacks (supposedly) in Nnamdi Asomugha, Asante Samuel and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Should be a great matchup, right? Not exactly. The Eagles have ruled out Samuel, [...]
The New Jersey Nets are off to another rip-roaring season, and the season hasn’t even started yet! Not only are they still the Nets, but they just lost their starting center for the foreseeable future. According to Colin Stephenson of the Newark Star-Ledger, Brook Lopez has a stress fracture in his foot. “Brook Lopez has [...]
A league source tells ESPNthat Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has been visiting and consulting with some specialist and while he definitely won’t play this week against Kansas City, there is a chance he could return to action in Week 17 against the San Diego Chargers. McFadden hasn’t played since the end of October after [...]
This is just more bad news for the Los Angeles Lakers. Their trade for Chris Paul was vetoed by the commissioner. Then they shipped Lamar Odom out of town and that irritated Kobe Bryant. Then Kobe’s wife filed for divorce (did David Stern step in to block that too?), creating further turmoil for the megastar. [...]
The Denver Broncos came out strong on Sunday against the New England Patriots and even had a lead for a little bit. It didn’t last all that long, however, as Tom Brady decided to show Tim Tebow how real quarterbacks play. A bigger concern for the Broncos was that Willis McGahee pulled up lame with [...]
Do you remember Mason Raymond of the Vancouver Canucks? If you’re a Canucks fan you surely do. You may also know him as the guy who got folded like a birthday card along the boards in the Stanley Cup Finals last year against the Boston Bruins. Photo Caption: Yeah, that guy. Raymond suffered a pretty [...]
For all of you who have ridden Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte to many fantasy wins this season, you won’t be happy. Nope, heading into your playoffs, the last thing you need is for Forte to get hurt. And that’s what has happened. Forte got banged on the knee by Kansas City Chiefs LB Derrick [...]
You thought Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was mum on injuries? He might have nothing on the Philadelphia Flyers. We kept hearing how defensman Chris Pronger has been out with some mysterious illness. Now? They’re telling us that he will miss four weeks after undergoing knee surgery to clean out some loose bodies. So, was [...]
The Philadelphia Eagles 2011 season just keeps getting better! After a red-hot 4-6 start and their quarterback suffering broken ribs, they get even better news regarding their Dream Team. According to Reuben Frank, Nnamdi Asomugha was carted off the practice field today with an apparent knee injury. “Nnamdi knee injury at practice. Has been carted [...]
Well, that was quick. We mentioned before that the Buffalo Bills had claimed Tashard “about one yard per carry” Choice off of waivers today. And when Fred Jackson was ruled out for this week rather quickly, we knew that he was probably facing a lengthy amount of time with his injury. Well, “lengthy amount of [...]
Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Flyers skate with the mighty and powerful New York Islanders. And they’ll be getting some much needed help as they try to slay the behemoth. Coming back to the lineup are winger Jaromir Jagr (groin) and defensman Braydon Coburn (bruised kidney). “I’m glad I’m back, that’s the important thing,” Jagr said. [...]
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick busted two ribs in Sunday’s awesome loss to the mighty Arizona Cardinals. Andy Reid says it happened on the second play of the game, but no one is buying that and there is a cloud of mystery around the whole situation. Vick hasn’t been practicing and Vince Young has been [...]
If you, I don’t know, say, drafted Oakland Raiders Darren McFadden in multiple fantasy football leagues this season, you’re likely pretty irritated. Not irritated that McFadden is hurt yet again and has missed several weeks, but upset with yourself for actually thinking that he’d get through the entire year without getting hurt. Well, he is [...]
Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub injured himself in Sunday’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a second quarter quarterback sneak. He busted his foot pretty good, but managed to stay in the game. Head coach Gary Kubiak said that it’s a “significant” injury that will keep him out even after the team’s bye next [...]
In 2009, Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels decided to make Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno the 12th-overall pick in the NFL draft. So far, he’s performed anything like a first-round pick. The new coaching staff pretty much decided that he was a situational third-down back because his between-the-tackles running has left a lot to be [...]
It looks like the Anaheim Ducks will be without the services of defensman Lubomir Visnovsky for quite a while. And when we say “quite a while,” we mean about four weeks. According to beat writer Eric Stephens from the Orange County Register, Visnovsky busted his finger blocking a shot in Friday night’s win against the [...]
Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning probably won’t play again this year. At least we don’t think he will. Why would he? He’s got nerve problems in his neck and he’d just be rejoining a team that probably would have one or two wins at most. And that’s being generous. Well, long-time Colts beat writer Phillip [...]