Archive for October, 2008
Jones Still ‘pacman’ On The Field (ap)
On the field, he is still “Pacman” — and embracing the nickname he seemed to be wanting to shed not so long ago. That is what his new Dallas Cowboys teammates and coaches call Adam Jones at training camp. When fans chant the still-suspended cornerback’s name, they’re yelling “Pacman! Pacman!” And that is what his [...]
Xavi: Spain Wants To Make History (ap)
Spain playmaker Xavi Hernandez believes his team can repeat its group stage win over Russia by dominating possession in the European Championship semifinals. Since losing 4-1 to Spain in its Group D opener, Russia has “picked up terrible confidence” from wins over Greece, Sweden and the Netherlands, Xavi said Tuesday.Credit: Yahoo News - Read more [...]
Giants Recall C Alfonzo After Drug Ban (ap)
The Giants recalled former backup catcher Eliezer Alfonzo from Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday, nine days after he completed a 50-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. He was the first player penalized this year under Major League Baseball’s drug program. Alfonzo was batting .316 (25-for-79) with five home runs and 19 RBIS, five [...]
Ex-1st Rounder Skinner Rejoins Clippers (ap)
Free-agent forward Brian Skinner, a first-round pick of the Los Angeles Clippers 10 years ago, signed with the team on Thursday. The Clippers reached a deal with the 6-foot-9, 255-pounder, who averaged 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 66 games for the Phoenix Suns last season. Terms were not announced. “Brian Skinner is a veteran [...]
Edwards wins Sharpie 500 (PA SportsTicker)
NASCAR has a new rivalry: Carl Edwards vs. Kyle Busch.Credit: Yahoo News - Read more here!