Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE
It would be safe to assume that NBA rookies, whether drafted or undrafted, would have a number of concerns mostly centered around learning a new system, getting to know new teammates, impressing coaches and making the roster. That’s not the case any more. Last week the NBA had its annual Rookie Transition Program and one [...]
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Brett Davis-US PRESSWIRE
Today marked the day when NFL rosters got trimmed and a number of roster decisions became necessary. For the San Francisco 49ers, the team cut 12 players to reach the mandated 75-player mark. Among the 49ers’ cuts: FB Cameron Bell, OLB Kourtnei Brown, DL Patrick Butrym, WR Ben Hannula, WR Joe Hastings, DL Matthew Masifilo, DB Cory Nelms, DB Deante’ Purvis, TE Joe Sawyer, OL Jason Slowey, K Giorgio Tavecchio and WR Brian Tyms. One surprising name that wasn’t on the list was third-year cornerback Tramaine Brock, who [...]
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Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE
The Golden State Warriors made a change at the small forward position over the summer as starter Dorell Wright was part of a three-team trade that sent him to the Philadelphia 76ers. For head coach Mark Jackson the move means he’ll need to decide between Richard Jefferson, Brandon Rush or first round draft choice Harrison Barnes. For Rush he was one of the biggest steals [...]
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Jennifer Stewart-US PRESSWIRE
The Oakland Athletics entered tonight’s game 10 games over .500 and are in the thick of the wild card race. With the struggles offensively of short stop Cliff Pennington the A’s needed to make a move and that led to a the belief was that it was going to happen during the trade deadline. Yet, no moves came until [...]
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Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE
The San Francisco 49ers made it a point during the offseason to add depth to the running back position and that seemed like that was going to be tested after game number tw0 of the preseason. Brandon Jacobs hurt his left knee in the first quarter after Kareem Jackson the Houston Texans cornerback helmet struck his left knee as Jackson made the tackle. The impact was so severe that [...]
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Richard Rowe-US PRESSWIRE
Last season was a year to forget for Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry who managed to play in just 26 games due to a sprained right ankle. He has worked hard on rehabbing the ankle and says “we’re being patient with it, so that by Oct. 31 I am playing without any restrictions and no hesitation.” The problem after [...]
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Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE
If the NFL is going to take head injuries seriously, the hit that Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie put on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich should have been more severe than a $21,000 fine. Regardless whether it was a presason game or not, a suspension was deserved, and with many lawsuits filed by former players the question is, why was the punishment [...]
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Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE
In the first part of the season the Oakland Athletics struggled to score. The only glimmer of hope came from the bat of Josh Reddick who entrenched himself in the no.3 spot in the lineup. Yet, as the season has progressed the offense he provided has steadily declined to the point where manager Bob Melvin should move him down in the [...]
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Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE
The San Francisco 49ers ran early and often against the Minnesota Vikings in both teams first preseason game of the season at Candlestick Park on Friday night. New acquisitions Brandon Jacobs and Rock Cartwright led the way with a combined 12 carries and 75 yards and in the second half Anthony Dixon who is on [...]
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