On a day when Michael Vick agreed to plead guilty to dogfighting charges, the Atlanta Falcons were dealing with the loss of another quarterback. Local favorite D.J. Shockley, who was battling for the No. 2 spot behind Vick replacement Joey Harrington, confirmed Monday that he will likely undergo surgery next week for a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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Falcons lose another QB in Shockley
On a day when Michael Vick agreed to plead guilty to dogfighting charges, the Atlanta Falcons were dealing with the loss of another quarterback. Local favorite D.J. Shockley, who was battling for the No. 2 spot behind Vick replacement Joey Harrington, confirmed Monday that he will likely undergo surgery next week for a torn anterior…
Cameron names QB Green Dolphins’ starter
Trent Green was tabbed as the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback Monday, ending a bit of training camp speculation over who would win the job. Green beat out Cleo Lemon, said Dolphins coach Cam Cameron — who insisted throughout camp that a real competition was taking place at quarterback and that the 37-year-old veteran wasn’t being…
Dance Smartly, first Canadian-bred horse to win the Breeders’ Cup in 1991, euthanized at 19
Dance Smartly, the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Breeders’ Cup in 1991, has died after sustaining an injury in her paddock. She was 19. The filly, who won the Eclipse Award as North America’s top 3-year-old in 1991, was euthanized over the weekend because of an irreparable injury related to an arthritic joint in…
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Angels beat Yanks on Budde’s hit in 10th
The firsts just keep on coming for Ryan Budde. Three weeks after making his major league debut, Budde doubled in the winning run in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-6 Monday night, improving their major league-leading home record to 41-17. “It feels great, a dream come true.
Lions DT Rogers activated from PUP list
The Detroit Lions took Shaun Rogers off the physically unable-to-perform list Monday, making one of their best players eligible to practice for the first time this year. Rogers was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2004 and 2005, when the defensive tackle recorded a career-high 5 1/2 sacks. But he enters the season with questions…
Jenks denied record 42nd straight out
Bobby Jenks’ pitch selection got in the way of him setting a remarkable record. Jenks settled for a share of the record when Joey Gathright broke the Chicago closer’s string of 41 straight outs, and then stopped the White Sox’s worst skid in 16 years by saving a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals…
Brewers roll, tie Cubs for Central lead
The Brewers held on to their big lead this time. Prince Fielder homered for the second straight day and Milwaukee beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-0 Monday night to move into a tie for the NL Central lead. “I think that’s the key for us,” Fielder said. “When we score early it helps the whole team.”…
Cards now 3 games out of 1st, beat Cubs
Rick Ankiel showed off the arm that once made him a promising pitcher. His perfect peg from left field in the first inning cut down a runner and got the St. Louis Cardinals headed toward victory Monday. Several innings later, Ankiel demonstrated the power that’s helped him make a remarkable transition with his fourth home…
Lawyer: Vick agrees to plead guilty
Less than a month after saying he looked forward to clearing his name, Michael Vick now acknowledges the heinous acts associated with his name are true. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback said through a lawyer Monday that he will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, an admission that likely will mean prison time.
Lawyer: Vick agrees to plead guilty
Less than a month after saying he looked forward to clearing his name, Michael Vick now acknowledges the heinous acts associated with his name are true. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback said through a lawyer Monday that he will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, an admission that likely will mean prison time.
Bears top Colts, but Grossman struggles
Bad Rex was back at his worst Monday night. Not that the Chicago Bears needed any reminders of what happens when Grossman goes awry — even in the preseason. After struggling for most of Grossman’s 26 plays, the Bears’ backups bailed him out and eventually overcame the miscues to beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in…