The coach reports said Eduardo recalls Najera is still being treated differently since a one- game suspension in February for bumping an official Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. Ramirez is 1 for 4 off the bench this season, including his first career pinch- hit grand slam against the Reds on July 22 at Dodger Stadium. 5 rebounds last season while mostly playing as a reserve, will be able to resume basketball activities in three weeks Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. We expect him to come in and create great competition at this position and strengthen it as well " Brown played in only three games last season after breaking his right forearm. He was moving better " When Palmer reported to the Bengals' training facility Wednesday morning, he told people it was the best he' s felt. An executive or professor who takes the title of emeritus is generally considered to be permanently retired, but Lockett wouldn' t go that far in describing Rooney' s status.

Seo allowed three runs or fewer in 11 of 14 starts with the Mets last year and was very effective in the World Baseball Classic last month, allowing one earned run in 14 innings for South Korea Game notesLedee started because Jose Cruz Jr was pulled just before game time with flu- like symptoms . Wells hit a grand slam in a nine- run fourth inning to lead the Blue Jays over the Texas Rangers 10- 1 Monday night. Legendary broadcaster Mel Allen called the game along with a young Vin Scully " The game was two hours, with the commercials " Berra said, adding " I wish they did that now " The 77- year- old Larsen watched himself shut down a Brooklyn Dodgers lineup that included Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider and Carl Furillo and then strike out Dale Mitchell on a 1- 2 count to end the game . Pinch- hitter Argenis Reyes sacrificed and was safe at first when second baseman Kelly Johnson dropped the throw for an error . When Dominik Hasek ended his retirement in July, the Red Wings tried to trade Joseph. Las Vegas police have recommended felony and misdemeanor charges against Jones after a fight and shooting at a strip club that paralyzed one man.

Normally, a team wants its draft choice to play out most of his rookie contract . So why, Hoge was asked, did Rydze leave the Steelers so willingly? Why didn' t he put up a fight to save his association with the team " I don' t think there was anything to fight " Hoge said " He bought it He didn' t deny it It' s just how he used it " And that' s the issue People are still left to wonder Mike Fish is an investigative reporter for ESPN He can be reached at michaeljfishgmail . Wedge and a trainer went out to check on Lee, who threw one warmup pitch and said he was OK " When they ran out, I could have done without that . Snyder started 40 straight games in the Hornets' backcourt last season and averaged 8 0 points and 2 4 rebounds . Speed Skating tickets More important has been how active Armstrong has been, swiftly running the floor and working to challenge as many shots as possible Speed Skating - wikipedia . Early on, Roy Halladay( 15- 9) stymied the Yankees and rookie Travis Snider hit two of Toronto' s five homers.

And I would just say to you that there are a number of parties that are involved in the discussions . The likelihood that Woodson, who has been nursing a bruised left knee, will be cleared for the game increased Friday when he practiced for the first time this week . The locker- room incident was first reported by Arizona radio station XTRA' s Mike Jurecki and The( Santa Rosa, Calif) Press- Democrat and later confirmed by the 49ers " I could go in and throw chairs and tear up the locker room but I chose to do something differently to get the point across and move on " Singletary said on ESPN Radio 1000 " It' s unfortunate Speed Skating - usspeedskating . Pittsburgh' s Brandon Duckworth made his first start and second appearance of the spring . Florida' s Hanley Ramirez doubled with two out in the fifth and scored on a single by Uggla . Gillick wouldn' t comment about reports that the team backed out of a deal with reliever Joe Borowski after he was given an extensive physical Borowski went 3- 3 with a 3 Speed Skating . Punto went 2- for- 4, extending his career- high hitting streak to 15 games He has hit 393( 35- for- 89) over his last 23 games Sizemore is hitting 500( 14- for- 28) over an eight- game hitting streak.

I don' t like it when somebody is wrong and they try to tell me they' re right . Updated: July 31, 2008, 6: 54 PM ET Clippers add size to front line, bring back former draftee Skinner Comment Email Print Share Associated Press LOS ANGELES- Free- agent forward Brian Skinner, a first- round pick of the Los Angeles Clippers 10 years ago, signed with the team on Thursday . The network has not chosen a specific date for his return to its " Inside the NBA " studio show, the Sports Business Journal reported, and plans are forthcoming as to how Barkley will address the incident " We haven' t really thought about it, but I' m sure Charles will have something to say " Levy said " What' s really nice is that he' s had so much support from a lot of people in this challenging time for him He' s humbled a little bit " . Updated: September 11, 2007, 1: 19 AM ET Sources say Manning suffered slight shoulder separation Comment Email Print Share Learn More# 187; Report a bug# 187; Feedback# 187; Inside the Huddle: Week 1 InjuriesInside the Huddle: Week 1 InjuriesJohn Clayton updates the week 1 injuries in the NFL Tags: NFL, New York Giants, New York Jets, St . Most impressive is Big Ben' s winning percentage- and his Super Bowl ring More could be on the way. Prior returned from the disabled list on Friday and allowed just two hits, striking out eight and getting a no- decision as Pittsburgh beat the Cubs 2- 1. The Mets' initial offers, however, were all believed to be just five- year guarantees, plus a vesting option for 2014, in the range of$ 21 million a year .

Last year, after opening a seven- game division lead with 17 games to play, the Mets dropped into a tie for a playoff position with three games remaining . This kid wants to be consistent, he wants to do it year in and year out . 17, and Washington drafted Nevada 7- footer JaVale McGee with the 18th pick The Cavaliers took N C State freshman forward J J . If Sorgi can' t play this week, that would mean seven- year veteran Shaun King and undrafted rookies Josh Betts and Mike McGann could see more action . He actually retired three times- once briefly before the 1998 season, once after he changed his mind and played for the Packers in 1998, and then for good after one unremarkable season with Carolina in 2000 " We' ve always seen a lot of great, great athletes who decide to try that one more year and it' s a disappointment " Harlan said " I' ve always felt badly that Reggie came back and played that year at Carolina because he wasn' t the same Reggie White. Cut into the left side of his hair was the Bills' logo of a running buffalo. That was the best moments of my life ever " Prince missed a 3- pointer in the corner and Sallard hit two free throws to seal the victory " It means so much to this team " Zellous said " We haven' t beaten Rutgers in a long, long time.

Brandi Brown scored 24 points for Middle Tennessee and Chelsia Lymon added 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds . Reyes left with a full count on Felipe Lopez, meeting with trainer Barry Weinberg on the mound before walking off . Duchscherer walked Sammy Sosa to force in a run, and Street came into the game with Blalock coming to the plate . Greg Smith, Jorge De La Rosa, Jason Hirsh, Greg Reynolds, Franklin Morales and highly regarded prospect Jhoulys Chacin will all get looks in Arizona, and the Rockies also signed veterans Josh Fogg, Glendon Rusch and Matt Belisle to minor league deals this winter " We know some of these pitchers have to bounce back from poor years, but the talent and desire is there to do so " O' Dowd said " We will monitor the spring and make adjustments if we think it' s necessary, but we believe some of these men will step up and seize the opportunity " Jerry Crasnick covers baseball for ESPN . The Bills' fifth- round pick out of Iowa State, Bowen was hurt during 7- on- 7 drills while pursuing fullback Jonathan Evans, who had just caught a pass at the left sideline. Updated: November 17, 2008, 5: 46 PM ET Polamalu TD stricken from record; league to look at' tweaking' replay Comment Email Print Share Learn More# 187; Report a bug# 187; Feedback# 187; Gambling Impact Of Chargers- Steelers Finish PITTSBURGH- The first 11- 10 game in NFL history shouldn' t have ended that way, referee Scott Green said after a last- minute touchdown was errantly taken away from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

That should tell you how excited I am using about the wildcat " Turner said- The Associated PressBROWNS SIGN WILLIAMS, CUT STEPTOE( 9: 02 p m . David Wright had two RBIs and Damion Easley hit a long two- run homer for the Mets The game didn' t start until 10: 17 p . Young is willing but hurting " It' s bothering me, and I need to get this healed " he said " If that doesn' t happen soon, for the team, we' ll need to bring someone up " When the Orioles resume play, they will purchase the contract of infielder Ed Rogers from Triple- A Ottawa . In fact, I' d say I need him to " Cashman said on Monday " He' s an important piece for us . Maddon said LHP Scott Kazmir( left elbow) will " probably " made his first start of the season next Sunday at Boston. Verlander was raised near Richmond, Va, before pitching for Old Dominion, and several in the crowd of 23, 278 traveled the 150 miles north to see him pitch " I left 21 tickets but I saw a bunch of other people I knew " Verlander said.

Updated: December 30, 2008, 9: 30 AM ET RB Williams expects to play in 2009 Comment Email Print Share Associated Press TAMPA, Fla- Tampa Bay running back Carnell " Cadillac " Williams got some encouraging news Monday . Youkilis went to Pawtucket on July 20 and was replaced on the roster by second baseman Tony Graffanino, who had been acquired from Kansas City At the time, Youkilis was hitting . Byrd has been an effective major league pitcher, but not always a durable one . Perez( 2- 2) then walked in another run, nearly hitting Nate McLouth on ball four . Hirsh allowed three runs and five hits in 4 1/ 3 innings in his first major league start off the season " It went OK " Hirsh said " I fell behind a lot of counts, threw a lot of pitches early, and that' s not a very effective way to pitch " Game notes Hurdle' s other ejection this season was April 8 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Cantu returned to the lineup after missing three games with a sore wrist.

Scioscia said before the game Oliver would only throw between 40 and 50 pitches, but he was stretched out to 61 and left the game with a 2- 1 lead after stranding a pair of baserunners to end the fourth . Reliever Tim Wood then loaded the bases by hitting Matt Diaz, who started to walk toward the mound as the dugouts and bullpens began to clear before retreating . Trailing 68- 65 after three quarters, Denver surged to a 70- 68 lead on Smith' s 3 and his floater in the lane . 20 in 2009 NFL draft Comment Email Print Share ESPN news services The Detroit Lions' futility at least has some benefits . Stanford made some changes " VanDerveer said she can' t remember ever before benching all five starters at once, other than when her team was ahead by 20 or 30 points. Wagner struck out Orlando Hudson before Jackson' s double put runners at second and third.

It is the longest hit streak for a third baseman since Wade Boggs hit in 28 straight in 1985# 8226& nbsp; John Lannan tossed six shutout innings for the Nationals to improve to 2- 3 on the season, while Adam Dunn hit his ninth home run# 8226& nbsp; Justin Upton continued his strong play, extending his own hitting streak to 16 games# 8226& nbsp; Eric Byrnes went 2- for- 5 and has four hits in his last two games after getting just one hit in his previous 11 games# 8226& nbsp; The Diamondbacks have lost three straight and six of their last seven- ESPN Stats& Information Arizona lost its third straight one- run game to fall to 0- 2 under new manager A J Hinch, who replaced the fired Bob Melvin The Diamondbacks have lost six of seven overall . Mostly, I was trying to concentrate on what I was doing wrong and trying to make whatever adjustment I needed to " Cahill had to sweat it out after handing a 5- 2 lead to the bullpen . Adelman got a technical foul for demanding a foul on the play, but Przybilla' s block appeared to be clean . He scored 18 points while shooting 8- for- 15 from the field . He' s going to be a great player in this league " The Bears had not drafted a tight end in the first round since Mike Ditka in 1961 when they took Olsen with the 31st pick, and it didn' t take him long to make an impression. 20: Packers lose NFC Championship Game to the Giants in OT- Compiled by ESPN Research " Based on the information that we had, the Packers thought it was appropriate to bring this matter to the league' s attention " the team said " We respect the commissioner' s investigation of this matter and we now consider it closed " Vikings officials said they respected the " thoroughness " of the investigation " We provided the league with all information requested so they could be comprehensive in their decision making " the Vikings said in a statement " Our focus has been, and continues to be, on our football team and having a successful season " After being reinstated and added to the Packers' active roster, Favre took and passed a physical examination and conditioning test. Osborne will take injured right- hander Jon Lieber' s slot, starting Friday in a split- squad game.

The agent said he was in a meeting with Rosario and Mena in the player' s hometown of San Francisco de Macoris when Mena threatened to reveal Rosario' s real name unless he got a cut from any eventual signing bonus the player might receive " I definitely witnessed an Arizona Diamondbacks scout threaten a player about his identity " Plummer said . 20 and in the gold- medal game if the team made it that far " Our club has faced adversity before and we remain determined to forge ahead with the strong talent assembled on our team " said manager Ernie Whitt, a former catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays " We have alternatives in place which we will implement in the best interests of our team and we will carry forward with our quest for success in Athens " Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press . Rivera is scheduled for another bullpen session Tuesday and could be pitching in games by Friday " He' s getting a little antsy right now . Snell complained recently of having a slightly sore arm and, after pitching a career- high 208 innings, will be skipped over for what would have been his final start of the season Sunday . Wade, the Eastern Conference player of the month for February, shot 7- of- 15 from the field and was 10- of- 16 from the free throw line. They had 26 assists, a good share of them going to Yi and Redd " Our guys did a nice job of finding him[ Yi, but I wish it would have continued a little bit more " Krystkowiak said " He was open late in the game. Wallace was held to one basket and two points in the first half and the Pistons were an abysmal 2- for- 8 from the free- throw line.