Gators Report: Blog updates Nov 8, 2009
Florida basketball coach ruptures Achilles tendon Posted October 26, 2009 by Scott Butherus Updated Oct 26, 2009 at 06:10 PM ... Butler, who led the Gators to the NCAA tournament last season in her third season, ruptured her left Achilles tendon playing flag football Saturday. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
KP to boost England Nov 8, 2009
Pietersen has been recuperating from surgery to his right Achilles tendon - an injury that forced him to miss the last three Tests of this summer's Ashes - but will link up with the team shortly. During his absence England struggled during the NatWest series against Australia, but improved considerably in the Champions Trophy, where they reached the semi-finals. (iAfrica.com)
The last of the Aussie bonfires Nov 7, 2009
Yes, they could try for a sixth sizzler, but the body would rebel, saying, ''I am simply not going to put up with this suffering one more time, so here is a snapped Achilles tendon to think about, and if you try it again, I'll strain your medial ligament. Good one, isn't it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NFL Notebook: Colts lose 2 key defensive backs Nov 7, 2009
The Indianapolis Colts suddenly have some serious holes in the secondary: Cornerback Marlin Jackson and strong safety Bob Sanders are gone for the season. The team said yesterday that Jackson (left knee) and Sanders (left elbow) have been placed on injured reserve. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
BC’s McGovern keeps it simple Nov 6, 2009
He had to adjust to a new look at linebacker, as Mark Herzlich (cancer) and Mike McLaughlin (Achilles tendon) were missing from the lineup, a fact of life that sped up the insertion of true freshman Luke Kuechly into the mix. He had to factor in a new starter at strong safety as Marcellus Bowman replaced veteran Paul Anderson. (Boston Globe)
CONFERENCE CAPSULES Nov 5, 2009
Previews for all 31 men's Division I basketball conferences - USATODAY.com. Previews for all 31 men's Division I basketball conferences. (USA Today -- Sports)
Spikes ups own suspension Nov 5, 2009
7:07 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Florida increases Brandon Spikes suspension. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Florida increases Spikes' suspension to full game Nov 5, 2009
Florida increases Brandon Spikes' suspension to full game - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 4, 2009 6:51PM; Updated: Wednesday November 4, 2009 7:32PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Florida's Spikes suspended for gouging eyes Nov 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Related Article Links. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Spikes benched for eye-gouge Nov 3, 2009
8:36 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2009. Eye-gouging attempt lands Spikes half-game suspension. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Digital 'Plaster' For Monitoring Vital Signs Undergoes First Clinical Trials Nov 3, 2009
(May 19, 2009) The two ends of a ruptured Achilles tendon are often stitched together before the leg is put in plaster, in order to reduce the risk of the tendon rupturing again. However, new research now suggests. (Science Daily)
Meyer suspends Spikes Nov 3, 2009
Urban Meyersuspends FloridaLB Brandon Spikes for eye-gouging - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 2, 2009 2:32PM; Updated: Monday November 2, 2009 2:39PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Eye-gouging attempt lands Spikes half-game suspension Nov 3, 2009
8:36 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2009. I don't think we did anything in that game that they didn't do,' Gators QB Tebow says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gators suspend Spikes for eye gouge Nov 3, 2009
He missed time early in the season because of an Achilles tendon injury, and sat out most of two games because of a strained groin. He played only a series against Arkansas on Oct. 17 and sat out the entire game the following week. (ESPN -- College Football)
Spikes' eye gouge nets half-game ban Nov 3, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. - Top-ranked Florida will be without linebacker Brandon Spikes for the first half of Saturday's game against Vanderbilt. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Flight plan for Eagles of Boston College seems like a good one Nov 2, 2009
Mike McLaughlin has come back from a ruptured Achilles tendon and provided leadership, and Mike Morrissey, Dominick LeGrande, and Will Thompson have stepped in and done the job. Defensive backs - OK, if not spectacular. (Boston Globe)
Pietersen pads up again as tour of South Africa beckons Nov 1, 2009
KEVIN PIETERSEN has had his first bat since July after surgery to his right Achilles tendon and looked as though he had never been away. Facing man and machine for an hour in the Lord's nets on Friday, Pietersen belted and carved away in typical fashion as he dusted off three months of frustration. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cavsget first win Oct 31, 2009
LeBron, Cavs beat Wolves for first win - NBA- nbcsports. LeBron, Cavs beat Timberwolves for first win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shen/Zhao come back in style at figure skating GP Oct 31, 2009
Shen Xue (top) and Zhao Hongbo of China perform during the pairs short program competition of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2009/2010 in Beijing, China, Oct. 30, 2009. (Xinhua/Wang Jianhua). (Xinhuanet, China)
LeBron's 24 Points Lifts Cavs, 104-87 Over Wolves Oct 31, 2009
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LeBron leads Cavs to first win Oct 31, 2009
LeBron James led the Cavaliers to their first win Friday night. INSIDE THE NBA: 2009-10. (USA Today -- Sports)
Short heels make elite sprinters super speedy Oct 30, 2009
Public release date: 30-Oct-2009. When 100 m sprinters launches themselves from the starting blocks, the race can be won or lost in the first few strides. (EurekAlert!)
Bengals tag Bulldogs with first-round loss Oct 30, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
PSU could outdraw 'host' Eagles at Qwest Field Oct 30, 2009
Nichols has asked to change his jersey number from 16 to 9 for Saturday s game in honor of teammate Aaron Boyce, a senior wide receiver who will miss the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. In addition, Eastern senior linebacker Makai Borden, who normally wears No. 27, has asked to wear No. 7 in honor of classmate and fellow linebacker Kyle Wilkins, who is out for the year with a knee injury. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Liu Xiang stirs frenzy with post-victory strip Oct 29, 2009
Liu Xiang s win on Sunday was his first since coming back from surgery on an Achilles tendon that kept him from running at last year s Beijing Olympics, where he had been promoted as an icon of Chinese sports. The win and his post-surgery best race time of 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Magic open defense of East title vs. 76ers Oct 29, 2009
Brand, a two-time All-Star, was coming off a ruptured Achilles tendon that cost him most of the 2007-08 season. He didn't look healthy when he took the floor with the Sixers last year and wasn't a good fit for the team's up-tempo running game. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Browns-Packers: Report Card Oct 29, 2009
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Cilic cruises in Vienna opener; Stepanek rolls on Oct 28, 2009
Top-seeded Marin Cilic wins opener in Vienna - Tennis - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday October 27, 2009 6:28PM; Updated: Tuesday October 27, 2009 6:28PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Cilic reaches Bank Austria Trophy second round Oct 28, 2009
"It was tough and I am just happy to be through," said Melzer, who received treatment for an injured Achilles tendon this week. "I am not pain-free and I probably wouldn't carry on if this tournament wasn't in Vienna," he said. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Florida coach Butler ruptures Achilles tendon Oct 27, 2009
Florida Gators coach Amanda Butler ruptures Achilles tendon - ESPN ... Butler ruptures Achilles tendon ... Butler, who led the Gators to the NCAA tournament last season in her third season, ruptured her left Achilles tendon playing flag football Saturday. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Suntree athlete goes beyond game Oct 27, 2009
"(2 of 2)Sargeant has had her share, rupturing an Achilles tendon, having an ACL ligament replaced in her knee, and most recently having shoulder surgery. But she presses ahead through her dedication and attention to detail.It's not lost on those who know her best, including Melbourne's Robin Keener, who is Director of Tennis at Rockledge's Swiss Inn."Pat's in incredible shape, she's an incredible mover around the court," said Keener, a multiple-time champion and national player of the year... (Florida Today)
Inbox: What's Uehara's role in 2010? Oct 27, 2009
He played through a partially torn Achilles tendon for much of last season and should come 000011A8 to Spring Training with that issue completely behind him. Really, the only thing that would force Reimold to first base is a full-fledged breakout from Pie, a problem the Orioles would love to have. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
EWU scores 3 TDs late in win over Montana State Oct 26, 2009
It was the last chance for Nichols and 14 of his fellow classmates to play at Woodward Field, while two others Boyce, who ruptured an Achilles tendon in last weekend's loss to Montana, and linebacker Kyle Wilkins, who suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice this week never got that opportunity. "It was very weird," Nichols said of not having Boyce on the field. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ced Ben's Revenge Oct 26, 2009
com: Just an Embarrassing Effort in Queen City. Just an Embarrassing Effort in Queen City. (BearReport.com)
The buck stops with Buycks Oct 25, 2009
comPosted Oct 24, 2009. Dwight Buycks, the transfer from Indian Hills CC, looks to make an immediate impact in the Golden Eagles' backcourt. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Glint of gold takes Lydia through the pain barrier Oct 25, 2009
Well before she retired from gymnastics, took up a career as an aerial skier, snapped her knee just one jump away from the gold medal round while the favourite at the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics or had a dead man's achilles tendon grafted onto her knee, Lydia Lassila contemplated joining the circus. I retired from gymnastics in 1998 and didn't want to stop being an athlete. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Liu Xiang takes it easy to reach 110m hurdles final Oct 25, 2009
It was Liu Xiangs second race since undergoing surgery on his Achilles tendon after he was forced out of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Todays final will also contain Chinas other top hurdler, Shi Dongpeng, who won his heat in 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hampton game a homecoming for SCSUs Markus James Oct 24, 2009
Recently, James has had to contend with an ankle sprain and Achilles tendon strain which kept him out of the contest against Norfolk State. For the Bulldogs return trip to the Tidewater area, James was determined not to miss his true homecoming. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Acquistion of Tyler gives Panthers options at DT Oct 24, 2009
Likewise, Kemoeatu, at 30 years old and somewhere north of 360 pounds coming off a torn Achilles tendon might not be well enough to continue. Either way, a possible rotation that only included Lewis, Leonard, Tyler and Irvin would be better than anything the Panthers have walked into a season with since 2006. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Game Scout: Bills/Panthers Oct 24, 2009
--RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles tendon) returned to practice Thursday and should be ready this week for Buffalo. He's coming off his first 100-yard game of the season against Tampa Bay. (BillsReport.com)
Coach orders Liu Xiang to play it safe Oct 24, 2009
The 2004 Olympic 110m hurdles champion returned to competition following Achilles tendon surgery at last months Shanghai Golden Grand Prix. Liu Xiang, who hobbled out of the heats in tears at last years Beijing Olympics, clocked a wind-assisted 13. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ex-Jacket Johnson filling Bengals' void Oct 24, 2009
However, starting defensive end Antwan Odom was placed on injured reserve Monday with a torn Achilles tendon. He took his eight sacks, second in the NFL, with him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Injury Report Analysis Oct 24, 2009
com: Noots' Notes: Week 7 Injury Analysis. Noots' Notes: Week 7 Injury Analysis. (BearReport.com)
They’re way off when away Oct 22, 2009
It seems that one of the linemen grabbed his right ankle - the foot in which he had the torn Achilles tendon - and twisted it, which sent McLaughlin over the edge. With an injury to returner Chris Fox, BC will use Smith and linebacker Dominick LeGrande on kickoffs. (Boston Globe)
Vols must overcome Tide’s size advantage Oct 22, 2009
His twin brother, Cory Sullins, has lined up there for much of the season, but senior Vladimir Richard expects to be ready to play after several weeks of recovering from injuries to his knee and Achilles tendon. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Richard adds an extra 30 pounds to the Vols offensive line. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Making sense of trade deadline moves Oct 21, 2009
Wesseling: Making sense of NFLs trade deadline moves - NFL- nbcsports. Making sense of NFLs trade deadline moves. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tyler Traded to Carolina Oct 21, 2009
By Fox SportsPosted Oct 20, 2009. The Carolina Panthers have bolstered their defensive line before Tuesday's NFL trading deadline by adding former NC State standout Tank Tyler. (StateFans.com)
NFL Notebook: Redskins stick with Campbell Oct 21, 2009
Washington's embattled coach, Jim Zorn, said yesterday that Jason Campbell will remain the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback at least for the game Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Campbell was benched at halftime of the 14-6 loss Sunday to the Kansas City Chiefs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
T-wolves star Jefferson has sore Achilles' tendon Oct 21, 2009
updated 4:34 p.m. ET Oct. 20, 2009. MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota's Al Jefferson is still bothered by Achilles' tendinitis. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jefferson has sore Achilles' tendon Oct 21, 2009
Posted: Tuesday October 20, 2009 4:23PM; Updated: Tuesday October 20, 2009 4:23PM. Al Jefferson didn't participate in Tuesday's shootaround. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Former Olympic champion Xing Huina withdraws from National Games Oct 21, 2009
Liu, who won the Athens Olympic hurdles champion on the same day as Xing, just returned to competition in September in the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix after a surgery on his right Achilles tendon in the United States last December. Xing failed to qualify for last year's Beijing Olympics while Liu pulled out in the semifinals at the Bird's Nest stadium, shocking the whole country. (Xinhuanet, China)
Healthy Brand ready to lend hand to 76ers, stay on court Oct 21, 2009
" In 2006, Brand played 12 playoff games for the , averaging 25.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2.6 blocks. Two seasons later he missed all but eight games for the because of a ruptured Achilles tendon. Jordan warns Philly fans to be patient, because it will take time to fully learn the nuances of his attack. "These guys are babies in this offense," he said. "Hey, it took two-and-a-half years to understand the triangle offense. " Although the Achilles injury might have cost Brand some... (USA Today -- Sports)
Redskins coach Zorn makes call at QB: It’ll be Campbell Oct 21, 2009
The Bengals signed defensive tackle Orien Harris to take the open roster spot after defensive end Antwan Odom tore his right Achilles tendon. Harris played in 16 games for the Bengals last season. (Boston Globe)
Mavs send big man Jawai to Wolves for pick Oct 21, 2009
Love is out six to eight weeks with a broken hand and Jefferson -- who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season -- has been plagued by a sore Achilles tendon. The Mavericks' roster now stands at 16 players, but they would need to either trade or buy out the $2. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Jenkins, Williams, Odom out for season Oct 20, 2009
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Panthers trade for DT Tyler Oct 20, 2009
Carolina Panthers land DT Tank Tyler in trade with Chiefs - NFL - SI.com. Posted: Monday October 19, 2009 9:44PM; Updated: Monday October 19, 2009 10:44PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Achilles ends season for Bengals' Odom Oct 20, 2009
CINCINNATI -- had surgery for a torn Achilles tendon on Monday, ending his season and leaving the with a big hole on their defensive line ... He hurt his right Achilles tendon during a 28-17 loss to Houston on Sunday ... The Bengals lost their top two tight ends for the season when tore an Achilles tendon and suffered a major concussion during training camp. (ESPN -- Football)
Texans Beat Bengals 28-17; Schaub Big Day Oct 20, 2009
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NOTES Defensive standouts out for year Oct 20, 2009
Odom had surgery for a torn right Achilles tendon Monday. Tatupu better: One player whose prognosis improved overnight was Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The hits keep coming for Jets Oct 20, 2009
Defensive end Antwan Odom, who is second in the NFL with eight sacks, will miss the rest of the season because of a torn Achilles tendon, costing the Bengals their top pass rusher. He got hurt during the first quarter of a 28-17 loss to Houston Sunday that dropped Cincinnati to 4-2. (Boston Globe)
Panthers send 5th-rounder to Chiefs for DT Tyler Oct 20, 2009
You are not logged in. The Carolina Panthers added depth at their weakest position Monday, sending a 2010 fifth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for defensive tackle Tank Tyler. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Raiders gain some respect Oct 19, 2009
The Bengals pass rush took a big hit in the first quarter when defensive end Antwan Odom hurt his right Achilles tendon and didn t return. Steelers 27, Browns 14 Ben Roethlisberger threw for 417 yards and two TDs to help host Pittsburgh (4-2) overcome a sloppy performance and beat Cleveland for the 12th consecutive time. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bengals DE Odom hurt Oct 19, 2009
com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Posted: Sunday, October 18, 2009 1:46 PM EST Updated: Sunday, October 18, 2009 1:46 PM EST. (FOX19.com, OH)
Houston, The Bengals Have A Problem Oct 19, 2009
By PublisherPosted Oct 18, 2009. The only drama for the Cardiac Cats on Sunday following their second loss in as many years to the Texans was how long Antwan Odom and Domata Peko will be lost after leaving Sunday's game with injuries. (BengalsInsider.com)
Texans, Schaub's 4 TDs eliminate the drama for Bengals Oct 19, 2009
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