Donovan McNabb is healthy and ready to go, having answered questions about his surgically repaired knee early in training camp. The status of his top blocker and safety-valve receiver isn’t so clear going into the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener at Green Bay on Sunday. All-Pro guard Shawn Andrews and tight end L.J.
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Andrews, Smith may play in Eagles opener
Donovan McNabb is healthy and ready to go, having answered questions about his surgically repaired knee early in training camp. The status of his top blocker and safety-valve receiver isn’t so clear going into the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener at Green Bay on Sunday. All-Pro guard Shawn Andrews and tight end L.J.
Hall of Fame Racing signs Yeley to multi-year deal
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) — It didn’t take long for J.J. Yeley to find a new ride.
Yeley to drive No. 96 for Hall of Fame Racing in 2008
J.J. Yeley will replace Tony Raines at Hall of Fame Racing, allowing him to maintain his association with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Eury to follow Earnhardt to Hendrick
Tony Eury Jr. will be Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s crew chief at Hendrick Motorsports.
Lakers owner Buss gets 5 years probation
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was sentenced to five years’ probation Tuesday. The 74-year-old Buss was ordered to take part in a first-conviction program and attend a program administered by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. He also was fined $1,900. Buss owns a home in San Diego County and…
Brazil G Barbosa breaks silence
Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa on Tuesday broke his silence after Brazil’s disappointing performance in the Americas Olympic qualifying tournament. Barbosa denied he was “unhappy or upset” during last week’s competition in Las Vegas, instead saying he kept quiet in order to stay focused and give his best for Brazil.
Nowitzki, Germany win at Euro tourney
Dirk Nowitzki had 35 points and 11 rebounds in Germany’s 83-78 overtime victory against the Czech Republic on the opening day of the European basketball championships Monday. In Alicante, Tony Parker scored 16 and France held off Poland 74-66, and a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Jaka Lakovic lifted Slovenia past Olympic runner-up Italy 69-68 in Group…
Panthers D Bouwmeester pleads guilty
Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester pleaded guilty to one count of impaired driving. Judge Michael Allen fined the player $1,000 Tuesday and banned him from driving for a year. The 23-year-old Bouwmeester, who makes $2.25 million this year, was arrested during the summer of 2006 near a popular nightclub area in Edmonton.
Roenick doesn’t retire, joins Sharks
Center Jeremy Roenick signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, postponing retirement for another shot at a Stanley Cup. The nine-time All-Star’s career seemed over after he scored only 28 points in 70 games with the Phoenix Coyotes last season. The 37-year-old center has 495 goals and 675 assists in an…
Texans CB Robinson has house broken into
Police are investigating a weekend break-in at the suburban home of Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson, in which an occupant was bound and jewelry was stolen. The robbery occurred Saturday night when two men got into the house through an unlocked door, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department.
Governor recommends NYRA to run NY thoroughbred racing
Gov. Eliot Spitzer wants the New York Racing Association to keep running thoroughbred racing in New York under a deal that could extend 30 years. The recommendation Tuesday now goes to the Legislature, where Spitzer’s choice faces an uncertain future because political discord has stalled negotiations.
Mears to drive No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick in 2008
The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season is starting to take shape for Hendrick Motorsports.