Bradford Skips Part of Oklahoma Warmups Oct 11, 2009
Bradford has missed Oklahoma's last three games with a sprained AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. Among the concerns is whether his shoulder has enough stamina for a full game. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Agostini: Bettencourt at Del Rio for charity Oct 11, 2009
Bettencourt now wrestles with something more daunting long-term -- a torn AC joint at the top of his left shoulder. Though he still swings fine, he admits to some pain. (Modesto Bee, CA)
College Football Today Oct 11, 2009
Sam Bradford threw for 389 yards and a touchdown after missing the last month with a sprained AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. It was the 14th 300-yard passing game of his career, matching the Oklahoma record set by 2000 Heisman runner-up Josh Heupel. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
'Dogs need a win Oct 10, 2009
Bernardi hurt the AC joint against Cincinnati on Sept. 26. He took snaps with the first team during a walk-through Wednesday. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Bradford will start against Baylor Oct 10, 2009
Bradford suffered a third-degree AC joint sprain in the Sooners' season opener against BYU and has been unable to play since the injury. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback resumed practice with the team last week, but he wasn't able to return until this weekend due to soreness in his shoulder. (Baylor Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tebow: Time will tell Oct 10, 2009
Bradford missed the Sooners last three games after spraining the AC joint in his throwing shoulder in a loss to Brigham Young. Sam has had a great week of practice and is ready to play, coach Bob Stoops said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Sooners delay Bradford decision Oct 9, 2009
Bradford has missed the past three games for No. 19 Oklahoma (2-2) with a sprained AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NOTES Ex-CCSF QB leads Nebraska Oct 9, 2009
Bradford has missed the past three games with a sprained AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. Bryant probe: All-America receiver Dez Bryant played in Oklahoma State's first three games of the season while compliance officials were investigating an apparent meeting with former NFL players Deion Sanders and Omar Stoutmire that Bryant later lied about to the NCAA.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
OU's Stoops to announce Bradford ruling Friday Oct 9, 2009
Bradford has missed the past three games for No. 19 Oklahoma (2-2) with a sprained AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. Redshirt freshman has started in place of Bradford, winning back-to-back shutouts against Idaho State and Tulsa before a 21-20 loss at Miami last week. (ABC News)
Bradford hoping to return; surgery still an option Oct 7, 2009
Bradford has missed Oklahoma's last three games with a sprained AC joint ... Bradford has been frustrated by his recovery from a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his throwing shoulder. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Quartet of Brewers scheduled for surgery Oct 6, 2009
In chronological order: Parra will undergo what a club official stressed was a routine surgery on Tuesday to clean up the AC joint in his left shoulder. The procedure has been planned for some time, and the injury did not prevent Parra from making his final starts of the season for the team. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
No. 19 Sooners lacking clutch plays Oct 5, 2009
Bradford has been out the past three weeks and missed the second half against BYU with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. Jermaine Gresham will miss the entire season after having knee surgery. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bradford not in uniform for Oklahoma Oct 5, 2009
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner sprained the AC joint in his right (throwing) shoulder against BYU nearly a month ago. At that time, the Sooners said Bradford would miss up to four weeks. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Lowell sits finale with sore right thumb Oct 5, 2009
Drew had a cortisone shot for the AC joint of his left shoulder earlier in the week. "I've had that left AC joint that's bothered me all year," said Drew. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Bradford won't start against Miami Oct 3, 2009
Sooners coach Bob Stoops said Thursday that Landry Jones will start for Bradford, who hasn't played since spraining the AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder the first week of the season. "Sam has made daily progress, but we don't feel like he's quite where he needs to be yet," Stoops said in a statement. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
LSU might have the last laugh Oct 3, 2009
Anything less than a completely healed AC joint in his throwing shoulder leaves OU with a multitude of problems. A quarterback who can't make all the throws, and who would be playing to protect his shoulder from further damage (it's only natural). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gonzalez injury could be a shortfall Oct 3, 2009
Drew sits again J.D. Drew got a cortisone shot in the AC joint in his left shoulder Wednesday and missed his second straight game. He expects to be back in the lineup this weekend. (Boston Globe)
Sooners to play Canes without Bradford at QB Oct 2, 2009
Sooners coach Bob Stoops said Thursday that will start for Bradford, who hasn't played since spraining the AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder the first week of the season. Griffin: Wise Decision. (ABC News)
No update on Bradford Oct 1, 2009
The Heisman Trophy winner has missed No. 8 Oklahoma's last two games after spraining an AC joint in his right shoulder in the season-opening loss to BYU.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Judge rejects both bids for Coyotes Oct 1, 2009
The Heisman Trophy winner has missed the last two games after spraining an AC joint in his right shoulder. Daniel Porter ran for 160 yards and two touchdowns and Louisiana Tech snapped visiting Hawaii s touchdown streak at 62 games with a 27-6 win. (Boston Globe)
Weekend breakdown of the Big 12 Sep 25, 2009
Oklahoma QB , out for two weeks with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, threw short passes in practice early this week, but his status for the Sooners' Oct. 3 game at Miami remains in question. Texas Tech freshman RB set a school record with 182 yards in kickoff returns in last week's loss to Texas. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coach wants even more from Sooners defense Sep 24, 2009
Stoops didn't want to talk about the status of Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford, who has missed the past two games with a sprained AC joint in his right throwing shoulder. The quarterback was hurt just before halftime in Oklahoma's 14-13 loss to BYU in the season opener. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Oklahoma's Sam Bradford Resumes Throwing Sep 22, 2009
Bradford has missed the last two games for the Sooners (2-1)after spraining the AC joint in his throwing shoulder just beforehalftime in the team's season-opening loss to BYU.. Oklahoma's next game is at ninth-ranked Miami on Oct. 3. (KWTX.com, TX)
Monday's Sports In Brief Sep 22, 2009
Bradford has missed the last two games for the No. 10 Sooners (2-1) after spraining the AC joint in his throwing shoulder just before halftime in the team's season-opening loss to BYU.. Coach Bob Stoops has said Bradford would be out two to four weeks, putting the timeframe for his return at approximately the same time as Oklahoma's next game at ninth-ranked Miami (2-0) on Oct. 3. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
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Bradford, according to coaches and teammates, began throwing footballs for the first time since suffering a sprained AC Joint just before halftime of OU's season opener against BYU.. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bradford tests out shoulder at Sooners' practice Sep 22, 2009
"Bradford has missed the last two games for the No. 10 Sooners (2-1) after spraining the AC joint in his throwing shoulder just before halftime in the team's season-opening loss to BYU. Coach Bob Stoops has said Bradford would be out two to four weeks, putting the timeframe for his return at approximately the same time as Oklahoma's next game at ninth-ranked Miami (2-0) on Oct. 3.Bradford's teammates said he went through team drills for the first time since he was hurt on Sept. 5, but his... (ABC News)
Bradford throws again Sep 22, 2009
Sam Bradford has missed the last two games for the Sooners (2-1) after spraining the AC joint in his throwing shoulder just before halftime in the teams season-opening loss to BYU. ... Bradford has missed the last two games for the No. 10 Sooners (2-1) after spraining the AC joint in his throwing shoulder just before halftime in the teams season-opening loss to BYU. Coach Bob Stoops has said Bradford would be out two to four weeks, putting the timeframe for his return at approximately the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tuesday's UNC Links Sep 16, 2009
Holtz lists Lindsay as doubtful and says the senior will have an MRI on the AC joint in his shoulder. The News and Observer. (InsideCarolina.com)
Rivera sets sights on postseason run Sep 16, 2009
" Rivera is having a stellar year, especially coming off of arthroscopic surgery in the offseason to shave an AC joint in his right shoulder. He's logged 40 saves so far and has an ERA of 1.69 in 58 appearances. The veteran began receiving treatment after complaining of tightness in his left groin in August and was given an opportunity to rest earlier this month because of the injury. All seems to be well now, however, as Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he does not foresee limiting his use of... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Giants' Renteria copes with shoulder woes Sep 16, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO -- Shortstop Edgar Renteria hopes to rejoin the starting lineup Wednesday, despite being diagnosed with a mild strain in the AC joint of his left (non-throwing) shoulder and biceps tendinitis. Renteria's shoulder has pained him for about four months, but he didn't undergo an MRI until Tuesday, when he was out of the lineup for the third game in a row. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Miller done for season, Johnson activated Sep 16, 2009
Renteria's injury: Shortstop Edgar Renteria said he might get an injection in his left shoulder Thursday after an MRI exam revealed a sprained AC joint and biceps tendinitis. Renteria has had pain in both shoulders to go with bone chips in his right elbow that will require offseason surgery. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lindsay doubtful vs. UNC Sep 15, 2009
Holtz lists Lindsay as doubtful and says the senior will have an MRI on the AC joint in his shoulder. Lindsay was injured at WVU. - PHOTO BY EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSIT. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jones fills Bradford's shoes as Sooners crush Idaho State Sep 14, 2009
Bradford suffered a strained AC joint in his right shoulder during the waning moments of the first half and will be sidelined 2-to-4 weeks, grudgingly handing the starting duties over to Jones, who completed 18-of-32 passes for 286 yards and one interception. "I was just overall pleased with our guys' fundamental play," Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
No Bradford, no problem for No. 13 Oklahoma Sep 13, 2009
Jones came in against Brigham Young after Bradford went down with a sprained AC joint in his right (throwing) shoulder late in the first half of the 14-13 loss. Bradford will be out for two to four weeks. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The top 10 storylines to watch this Saturday Sep 12, 2009
Plus, most kids want to be the hero, not the guy tasked with replacing the hero after he sprains his AC Joint. The icing on the cake. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Long wait for Storm-damaged Eagles Sep 12, 2009
I think Jamie has injured that same AC joint ... However, the injury that sidelined him last night was a torn muscle near the AC joint and Manly medical staff ruled out giving him another needle so he could return after half-time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
It's Gametime! OU vs. Idaho St. Sep 12, 2009
OU lost the services of quarterback late in the second quarter when he suffered a strained AC joint in his right shoulder. He was replaced by redshirt freshman , who completed 6-of-12 passes for 51 yards. (OUInsider.com)
Texas' McCoy undaunted by prospect of injuries Sep 11, 2009
Bradford sprained the AC joint in his throwing (right) shoulder when a BYU defender hit him and he fell on his right side. "That's one of the worst ways you can get hit, when you're falling on your shoulder and you can't do anything about it" McCoy said. (ESPN -- College Football)
Manly let Lyon out of the bag with training run Sep 11, 2009
The damage Lyon has done to his AC joint, while it could possibly require an operation to fix at the end of the season, is apparently something he is unlikely to make any worse by playing ... I'd imagine that AC joint, they'll put a couple of needles in it and he'll be fine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Crede slowly easing his way back Sep 10, 2009
Thanks to various freak injuries including a bruised knee from a foul ball, a bruised hand from a hit-by-pitch and a separated AC joint in his shoulder, Crede has played just 88 contests for the Twins this season. It's far less than both Crede and the club had hoped he would play when he signed a one-year deal with Minnesota as a free agent in February. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
GeneMenezHeisman Watch Sam Bradford's injury changed the shape of the Heisman race. Sep 9, 2009
What many expected to be the most interesting Heisman race in history took a major hit Saturday when reigning winner Sam Bradford suffered a shoulder injury -- and a loss -- against BYU. Bradford will not need surgery to repair the sprained AC joint in his right (throwing) shoulder, but will miss two to four weeks. Now, the question is: Can Bradford still repeat if he returns healthy and the Sooners win out. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stoops: Bradford Prognosis 1-2 Weeks Away Sep 8, 2009
Stoops said Monday on the Big 12 coaches' conference call that the quarterback has either a Grade 2 or Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his right, throwing shoulder. "A lot of it depends on how he heals and how he feels as he's healing here through the week," Stoops said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Georgia must get better play at quarterback Sep 8, 2009
Bradford suffered a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder during Saturday night s 14-13 loss to BYU. He was scheduled to have an MRI on Sunday to determine the real extent of the damage. He might get back for the Texas game on Oct. 17. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Surgery unlikely for QB Sep 8, 2009
Stoops said the initial evaluations by doctors showed that Bradford did not suffer any damage to his collarbone, rotator cuff or other parts of his shoulder when he sprained his AC joint just before halftime in Oklahoma's 14-13 loss to No. 20 BYU on Saturday. Those evaluations also did not suggest surgery, although another doctor's opinion is due in today. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Miami pulls upset of Florida State Sep 8, 2009
Stoops said Bradford did not suffer any damage to his collarbone, rotator cuff, or other parts of his shoulder when he sprained his AC joint in the 14-13 loss to BYU. Boise State coach Chris Petersen defended his decision not to suspend defensive end Byron Hout for his taunting that led to Oregon s LeGarrette Blount s punch after the Broncos victory Thursday. (Boston Globe)
Oklahoma's Sam Bradford diagnosed with Grade 2 or 3 sprain Sep 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - Oklahoma quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford has a Grade 2 or 3 sprain of the AC joint in his throwing shoulder, Sooners head coach Bob Stoops confirmed to The Oklahoman on Monday. Stoops added that a timetable for Bradford's return wouldn't be known for at least a week or two. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Campus Rivalry: Sooners try to pick up pieces after Bradford's injury Sep 7, 2009
The injury to Bradford's right, throwing shoulder has been called a sprained AC joint. An MRI was planned for Sunday to determine if the damage was more extensive. (USA Today -- Sports)
Oklahoma has no timetable for Bradford's return Sep 7, 2009
Sam Bradford suffered a sprained AC joint to his throwing shoulder in the Sooners' loss to BYU.AP ... The injury to Bradford's right, throwing shoulder has been called a sprained AC joint. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
GAME REPORT: Brigham Young 14, Oklahoma 13 Sep 6, 2009
The leader of last year's team was the Heisman Trophy winner in Bradford, but he suffered a sprain to the AC joint in his right shoulder during the waning moments of the first half and did not return. "It was all on us," said Oklahoma running back Chris Brown. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bradford injured Sep 6, 2009
The injury was announced as a sprained AC joint. The team said Bradford's return was questionable. (ESPN -- College Football News)
BYU Upsets Oklahoma in 2009 Season ... Sep 6, 2009
BYU linebacker Coleby Clawson delivered a raw, clean hit to Bradford in the closing seconds of the second quarter that ultimately sidelined the Sooners explosive quarterback with a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder. Sam Bradford could do nothing more than be a mere spectator as he witnessed the game slowly slip away. (Suite101.com)
Bradford Suffers AC Sprain Sep 6, 2009
Nanoseconds after he released the ball he was buried in to the turf, suffering what has been described to us in the press box as an AC Joint Sprain ... The AC joint is short for the acromioclavicular joint. (OUInsider.com)
CAMPUS RIVALRY: Bradford to miss time with injured shoulder Sep 6, 2009
ABC reporter Heather Cox said during the broadcast that X-rays were negative, and Bradford had a sprain of the AC joint in his arm. He would not return to action. (USA Today -- Sports)
Thrown into fast lane, Walter gets up to speed Sep 2, 2009
It started with the devastating injury to his shoulder (AC joint). Because of that, I wasn t able to do the Senior Bowl, combine, Pro Day, any of that stuff. (Boston Globe)
Ozzie wary of September callups Aug 31, 2009
" A few obvious choices will be joining the White Sox in Minneapolis. Second baseman Chris Getz, whose absence has been truly noticeable, given the team's less-than-stellar recent results, will return from a Minor League rehab assignment with outfielder Dewayne Wise on Tuesday. Getz has been out since Aug. 12 with a strained right oblique, while Wise has been sidelined since Aug. 15, due to a strained right AC joint. Other names Guillen said were talked about include catcher Tyler Flowers, third... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Rios trying to cast frustration aside Aug 26, 2009
The Official Site of the Chicago White Sox. Chicago (63-63) at Boston (72-53), 6:10 p.m. CT. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Hawks' battling win Aug 23, 2009
INJURIES Richmond: Thursfield (AC joint), Cousins (concussion), Jackson (foot), Newman (knee). UMPIRES Kennedy, Nicholls, Hendrie. (The Age, Australia)
Batch starts as Ben Roethlisberger sits out loss Aug 23, 2009
No. 3 Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon, however, was not so lucky because he left in the fourth quarter with what Tomlin described as an AC joint injury to his right shoulder. In layman's terms, that is a separated shoulder, something Roethlisberger had last season but which caused him to miss no games. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pierzynski exceeding expectations in '09 Aug 19, 2009
Outfielder Dewayne Wise was placed on the 15-day disabled with a strained AC joint in his right shoulder to make room for Freddy Garcia. "It's just, every time he swings, this thing bothers him," manager Ozzie Guillen said. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
A-Rod unavailable for Seattle opener Aug 14, 2009
It was last season that Girardi talked about Rivera's shoulder in the same term, "cranky," and he required surgery to shave down an arthritic AC joint in the right shoulder. But that discomfort was atop the shoulder, and Rivera said he has been feeling normal muscle soreness in the back of the shoulder. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Twins to be without Crede for series Aug 8, 2009
DETROIT -- Twins third baseman Joe Crede is expected to miss the entire series against the Tigers this weekend, as he will undergo a second cortisone shot in the AC joint of his right shoulder ... "It's really stiff, and there are sharp pains in the AC joint," Crede said. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Swarzak aims to stay unbeaten on road Aug 7, 2009
Tidbits Joe Crede tweaked the AC joint in his right shoulder on a swing during his at-bat in the eighth inning. Manager Ron Gardenhire said after the game that Crede was fine and he was just fighting through it. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Chief speedster on Waratahs' radar Aug 5, 2009
" Anesi is just happy to be getting regular rugby again after a frustrating Super 14 where he struggled with injuries (a hamstring, then an AC joint) as well as the lack of opportunities when the big three were all fit. "I felt I was running quite well, and we had a good preparation, but we didn't put it on the park," he said of the Southland defeat. "We've got to make sure we front up this week and put away Manawatu. "We want to win the Air NZ Cup this year, but to do that we've got to make... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rivera fully recovered and riding high Aug 3, 2009
The 39-year-old Rivera appears to be all the way back from offseason arthroscopic surgery to shave down an AC joint in his right shoulder, as he iced the White Sox to reach the 30-save plateau for the seventh straight season, tying Trevor Hoffman for the most, all-time. "Thank God that I've been able to do that," Rivera said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Buehrles record night spoiled by Twins rally Jul 29, 2009
Joe Crede returned to the lineup at DH for the Twins after missing the previous six games with an inflamed AC joint in his right shoulder. In the final season indoors, the Twins announced their All-Metrodome team. (MSNBC -- Sports)