Carson Palmer had better stay healthy. Unhappy with Doug Johnson’s preseason play, the Cincinnati Bengals released their veteran backup quarterback Saturday and obtained Ryan Fitzpatrick from the St. Louis Rams for a conditional draft pick. The move leaves the Bengals with little experience behind Palmer, who made the Pro Bowl last season after recovering from reconstructive surgery on his left…
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Bengals release QB Doug Johnson
Carson Palmer had better stay healthy. Unhappy with Doug Johnson’s preseason play, the Cincinnati Bengals released their veteran backup quarterback Saturday and obtained Ryan Fitzpatrick from the St. Louis Rams for a conditional draft pick. The move leaves the Bengals with little experience behind Palmer, who made the Pro Bowl last season after recovering from…
Redskins TE Cooley inks 6-year extension
Funny that a player nicknamed “Captain Chaos” would be seeking stability. Tight end Chris Cooley got just that Saturday, signing a six-year, $30 million contract extension with the Washington Redskins. The contract includes $14 million in guaranteed money for the player whose colorful outfits and antics are matched only by his reliability and strength as…
Patriots S Harrison suspended 4 games
Rodney Harrison, the frequently fined strong safety who solidified the New England Patriots’ defense through back-to-back Super Bowl victories, will miss the first four games of the NFL season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. “Tomorrow, the commissioner will announce I have been suspended,” a somber Harrison said in a hastily announced conference call…
Nobiz Like Shobiz wins at Delaware Park
Nobiz Like Shobiz is 2-for-2 on the turf. The 3-year-old colt won the $500,000 Kent Stakes at Delaware Park on Saturday, edging Twilight Meteor by a nose to top $1 million in career earnings. Nobiz Like Shobiz, who finished 10th in the Kentucky Derby, won his turf debut Aug. 6 when the son of Albert…
Wise Answer wins Affirmed division of Florida Stallion Stakes at Calder
Wise Answer beat Hey Byrn by 6 3/4 lengths in the $150,000 Affirmed division of the Florida Stallion Stakes at Calder Race Course on Saturday. Wise Answer, ridden by Raymundo Fuentes, ran the seven furlongs in 1:24.17 and paid $5.80, $3 and $2.40. Hey Byrn returned $3.60 and $2.40, and Dynhocracy paid $2.80.
Hamlin wins 12th Busch Series pole, knocking Kahne off the top spot
Denny Hamlin, the last of 42 drivers to make a qualifying attempt, knocked Kasey Kahne off the pole for Saturday night’s Camping World 300 NASCAR Busch Series race at California Speedway.
Kurt Busch takes first pole of season to continue roll to Chase berth
Kurt Busch isn’t taking anything for granted.
Police: Body likely Nelson’s father
Authorities pulled a body from the Delaware River on Saturday and there is a “strong likelihood” it is the missing father of Orlando Magic star Jameer Nelson, police said. Floyd “Pete” Nelson, 57, an employee at a tugboat company, was last seen Thursday working in a dry dock area in the Philadelphia suburb of Chester,…
Nash, Yao to headline Beijing exhibition
Steve Nash, Carmelo Anthony and Greg Oden will be on a team of NBA players that will travel to China this month for an exhibition game against Yao Ming and the Chinese national team. Baron Davis, Leandro Barbosa and Derek Fisher also will play in the Sept. 14 game in Beijing that will raise money…
Redmond, Silva lead Twins past Royals
Mike Redmond has been an invaluable backup catcher for Minnesota over the last three years. Pressed into more playing time with Joe Mauer hurt and fighting persistent pain in his finger, Redmond hasn’t let up. Redmond’s two-run double provided the winning margin for the Twins in a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on…
Giants DE Strahan to play in 2007
Rejecting the urge to retire, Michael Strahan has decided to play a 15th season with the New York Giants, and possibly even more. The seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end had his agent announce Friday that he was ending a 36-day holdout and would report to the Giants early next week. “He went with his heart…
Manning, Palmer watch Bengals top Colts
Peyton Manning and Carson Palmer were spectators for a preseason game that was tough to watch from the sideline — or anywhere else. Neither of the NFL’s Pro Bowl passers got onto the field Friday night, leaving it to the reserves to generate some points and excitement. Neither came easily during the Cincinnati Bengals’ 14-6…