NASCAR tried to curb bump-drafting during Friday’s practice at Talladega Superspeedway, and parked Denny Hamlin during the first session when officials saw him pushing Tony Stewart on TV.
Jordan returns home to watch his Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats part-owner Michael Jordan returned to his hometown Friday to get his first glimpse of the team he remade in the offseason. Jordan arrived to learn he may be shopping for big men after forward Sean May’s decision to have season-ending knee surgery. Jordan, who has the final say on all basketball decisions, watched from the balcony as the Bobcats went through a 45-minute scrimmage…
Knees hurting Kings’ Abdur-Rahim, Hawes
Sacramento Kings forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim will take at least three weeks off to rest his surgically repaired right knee. The Kings also said Friday that first-round draft pick Spencer Hawes will travel to Seattle on Tuesday to get a second opinion on his sore left knee from his personal physician.
Wizards’ Jamison injures right ankle
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison returned to practice Friday, a day after missing time with a bruised right shin, only to have his session cut short when he tweaked his right ankle. The Wizards said Jamison is questionable for their scrimmage Saturday, when training camp is scheduled to end.
Padres’ Bradley fined, but not suspended
Padres outfielder Milton Bradley was fined but not suspended for his confrontation last month with umpire Mike Winters. Winters previously was suspended for inciting Bradley. Bob Watson, baseball’s vice president in charge of discipline, said Friday that Bradley was not suspended “because no contact was made” during the eighth-inning screaming match at San Diego on Sept.
O’s VP Duquette resigns after 2 seasons
Orioles vice president of baseball operations Jim Duquette resigned Friday after two seasons with the struggling franchise. Duquette’s responsibilities diminished greatly when the Orioles hired Andy MacPhail as president of baseball operations in June. Baltimore ended its 10th consecutive losing season Sunday with a 69-93 record and a fourth-place finish in the AL East, 27 games behind first-place…
O’s VP Duquette resigns after 2 seasons
Orioles vice president of baseball operations Jim Duquette resigned Friday after two seasons with the struggling franchise. Duquette’s responsibilities diminished greatly when the Orioles hired Andy MacPhail as president of baseball operations in June. Baltimore ended its 10th consecutive losing season Sunday with a 69-93 record and a fourth-place finish in the AL East, 27 games behind first-place…
Guerrero back in RF, Anderson to play
Vladimir Guerrero is likely to return to right field for the first time in a month when the Los Angeles Angels play the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of their AL playoff series on Friday. Angels manager Mike Scioscia also said that Garret Anderson could play left despite conjunctivitis that swelled his right eye so much it looks like he took a punch.
Jets S Coleman doubtful for Giants game
Jets starting safety Erik Coleman is doubtful for New York’s game against the Giants on Sunday because of a concussion. Coleman was injured during the Jets’ 17-14 loss at Buffalo last Sunday, but didn’t show symptoms of a concussion until after the game. He missed practice all week and was listed as doubtful, but not out, on the team’s injury report Friday.
No practice again for Giants’ Umenyiora
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora missed his second straight practice Friday because of a sore left knee. Umenyiora, the NFC’s defensive player of the week after he sacked Philadelphia’s Donovan McNabb a team-record six times and forced two fumbles Sunday night, has said he still expects to play against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Accused lawyers decide not to provide financial information
Two jailed owners of Preakness winner Curlin will not turn over detailed financial information about money they received in a lawsuit over the diet drug fen-phen. William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham Jr. filed court papers this week saying they won’t turn the documents over to U.S. District Judge William Bertelsman because it could violate their Fifth Amendment rights not to incriminate…
Hard Spun ready for another run against Derby winner Street Sense
Trainer Larry Jones isn’t giving away any secrets when he says Hard Spun will try to lead all the way in Saturday’s Kentucky Cup Classic at Turfway Park. But this time he hopes Hard Spun will be able to hold off Street Sense and reverse the order of finish in the Kentucky Derby. “I think everybody knows what those two horses are going to do,” Jones said Thursday.