John McCargo’s injury troubles continued Tuesday when the Bills backup defensive tackle hurt his left ankle and was unable to complete practice. Coach Dick Jauron said McCargo was fine, but will have more tests. The Bills, coming off a 13-10 win over New Orleans in their preseason-opener last week, prepare to host Atlanta on Friday.
NFL to have hotline for concussion abuse
The NFL’s new guidelines on concussion management include a telephone hotline that will make it easier to report to the league when a player with a head injury is being forced to practice or play against medical advice. The league’s new concussion guidelines, many of which stemmed from a conference in June involving team trainers and doctors, were formalized Tuesday and will be sent to all players…
Hall of Famer Rizzuto dies at 89
His speed and spunk made him a Hall of Famer. “Holy cow!” made Phil Rizzuto famous. Popular as a player and beloved as a broadcaster, the New York Yankees shortstop during their dynasty years of the 1940s and 1950s died Monday night. “The Scooter” was 89. Rizzuto had pneumonia and died in his sleep at a nursing home in West Orange, N.J., daughter Patricia Rizzuto said Tuesday.
Pedro sharp early in rehab start
Pedro Martinez pitched three perfect innings in his second rehabilitation start Tuesday before allowing three runs in the fourth. Martinez, who has been working his way back from right shoulder surgery in October, threw 60 pitches for the New York Mets’ Rookie-level Gulf Coast League team and then another 20 fastballs in the bullpen.
McNair, Ravens make quick work of Eagles
The Baltimore Ravens had just opened the preseason with a rout of the Philadelphia Eagles, and coach Brian Billick delightedly counted down all the positives. “Really, really solid start. The things I’m most pleased about: One, no injuries. No. 2, no turnovers and only three penalties,” Billick said. “That’s pretty unique for a first preseason game.
NFL investigation of Vick continuing
Hanging in Arthur Blank’s opulent headquarters is a signed photograph of his star quarterback breaking away from a defender, a memento of happier times for the Atlanta Falcons. “To: Arthur. Thanks for everything. Michael Vick. #7.” Well, it looks as if that picture may soon be coming down. The Falcons said Tuesday they wanted to suspend Vick over dogfighting allegations, and their owner left open the…
Source: Ex-ref Donaghy to plead guilty
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy planned to plead guilty in federal court on Wednesday to charges alleging he wagered on games he officiated, a person familiar with the betting scandal probe said. Donaghy was to turn himself at Brooklyn federal court, the person, who was not authorized to speak about the case, told Sports Betting News late Tuesday on condition of anonymity.
Flu bug hits Tigers’ Polanco, Monroe
Second baseman Placido Polanco and outfielder Craig Monroe were sick with the flu and scratched from the Detroit Tigers’ series-opener against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Ryan Raburn started at second while Marcus Thames took Monroe’s spot in the left field. Curtis Granderson, who wasn’t in manager Jim Leyland’s original lineup, played center field and batted leadoff.
Pedro sharp early in rehab start
Pedro Martinez pitched three perfect innings in his second rehabilitation start Tuesday before allowing three runs in the fourth. Martinez, who has been working his way back from right shoulder surgery in October, threw 60 pitches for the New York Mets’ Rookie-level Gulf Coast League team and then another 20 fastballs in the bullpen.
Reds put C Ross on DL with concussion
The Cincinnati Reds put catcher David Ross on the 15-day disabled list and called up catcher Ryan Jorgensen from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Ross sustained a concussion Sunday in a collision at home plate in which San Diego’s Mike Cameron scored. Jorgensen played briefly for the Florida Marlins in 2005, appearing in four games.
Niners’ Smith, Broncos’ Cutler sharp
A few minutes after Denver’s Jay Cutler hit Javon Walker with a sharp 24-yard throw, San Francisco’s Alex Smith uncorked a perfect 26-yard pass to Arnaz Battle. Neither play decided the Broncos’ 17-13 preseason victory over the 49ers on Monday night, yet both portended good things in the weeks ahead for the two clubs’ young franchise quarterbacks.
McNair, Ravens make quick work of Eagles
The Baltimore Ravens had just opened the preseason with a rout of the Philadelphia Eagles, and coach Brian Billick delightedly counted down all the positives. “Really, really solid start. The things I’m most pleased about: One, no injuries. No. 2, no turnovers and only three penalties,” Billick said. “That’s pretty unique for a first preseason game.