Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson practices and is expected to start Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys Sep 2, 2008
They were running back Jamal Lewis (hamstring), safety Brodney Pool (concussion) and right guard Rex Hadnot (knee) ... Of the three missing starters, Lewis appears to have the best chance of playing Sunday, but the team wanted to give him two more days to heal his hamstring. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Bent bends Spurs' season back into shape Sep 2, 2008
Reds striker Fernando Torres injured his hamstring when he pulled up sharply. The Spanish striker could require surgery that would sideline him for the two-week international break. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Saints eager to return home Sep 2, 2008
Porter, who signed a six-year, $30 million contract in February after eight seasons with the Raiders, had surgery to repair a torn hamstring in July. Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (back injury) returned to practice and expects to start Sunday in Buffalo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Browns' Anderson, Edwards practice, should start Sep 2, 2008
Running back (hamstring) and safety (concussion) were kept indoors and Pro Bowl return specialist (ankle) only took part in special teams walkthrough drills before heading inside with trainers after 25 minutes. Safety (knee) was also back but limited and linebacker (groin) practiced. (ESPN -- Football News)
Bengals' Johnson declares himself ready, focused Sep 2, 2008
In addition to Johnson's shoulder injury, Houshmandzadeh also missed time with a bad hamstring and Palmer suffered a broken nose. Johnson credited Palmer for giving some of the best advice for handling his shoulder subluxation, which will need monitoring all season. (ESPN -- Football News)
Chargers Set Sights on Super Bowl Sep 2, 2008
--WR was slowed by a hamstring injury in camp but looked sharp in the team's third preseason game. Jackson could be on the verge of a breakout season. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Bolts sign Wilson, Forney for depth, cut Pinnock Sep 2, 2008
They also signed eight-year veteran Kynan Forney for depth on the line after placing Cory Withorw on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury suffered in the preseason finale. Wilson (6-foot-2, 251) was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Opener took toll on defensive line Sep 2, 2008
Long said junior tailback Atiyyah Henderson, who did not play Saturday because of a hamstring injury, should resume practicing tomorrow. Junior linebacker Luke Laologi suffered a thigh bruise, but is not expected to miss any practice time. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Nationals Bring Up Five Players from Columbus Sep 2, 2008
Gonzalez had been on the disabled list since August 5 due to a left hamstring strain. The Nationals transferred outfielder Wily Mo Pena from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. (ABC 7 News, DC)
MURRIETA: Review of initiatives not favorable Sep 2, 2008
Murrieta doesn't need to hamstring themselves anymore then we are with initiatives that take our one strength, the power to vote off the table and limit us from hiring the very best employees. But who cares about Republican principles and for that matter what McBush says. (North County Times)
UGA's Owens optimistic about return Sep 2, 2008
Defensive end Neland Ball (hamstring) and defensive back Makiri Pugh (ankle) returned to practice Monday. Meanwhile, neither fullback Brannan Southerland (foot) nor safety Quintin Banks (knee) will likely be back before the sixth game of the season, according to Richt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clemons has been among the missing for Eagles Sep 2, 2008
It didn't appear that Eagles wide receiver Reggie Brown (strained hamstring) was able to practice as he gave a right palm-down when asked just that as trainer Rick Burkholder hustled him through the locker room. Brown last week was targeting this Wednesday for a return. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Roundup: Dodgers activate A. Jones, Young Sep 2, 2008
Gotay went on the 15-day DL on Aug. 17 with a strained left hamstring ... Gonzalez had been on the disabled list since August 5 due to a left hamstring strain. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Nutt press conference transcript Sep 2, 2008
Really proud of both of those guys and with Johnny, who missed a lot of camp due to his hamstring, is really coming along now. Dustin Mouzon, I thought he covered well except for that one play. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Superdome OK, Saints still hoping to host opener Sep 2, 2008
Porter, who signed a six-year, $30 million contract in February, had surgery to repair a torn hamstring in July and missed the preseason. Braylon Edwards, sidelined since Aug. 9 with a severely cut right foot, and Pro Bowl QB Derek Anderson, out for two weeks with a concussion, were both back at Browns practice. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Auburn notebook: Injured receiver Philip Pierre-Louis will miss season with knee injury Sep 2, 2008
--OTHER INJURIES: Quarterback Kodi Burns (cut shin), fullback John Douglas (knee) and linebacker Merrill Johnson (hamstring) were injured Saturday ... Receiver Montez Billings (hamstring) missed Saturday's game, and his return for Game 2 is questionable. (AL.com)
NOTEBOOK: Porter back at practice Sep 2, 2008
4 million contract in February, Porter underwent hamstring surgery in July and missed all of training camp ... "[They're] aiming for [the Week 2] Buffalo [game]. If you have a hamstring pull or tear or whatever, guys want to come back too soon and it [can have the potential to] set them back for twice as long.". (Florida Times-Union)
Dodgers' Kent needs surgery on knee Sep 1, 2008
Track and field Gay, Powell rebound in English meet Showing no signs of the hamstring problems that bothered him at the US track and field trials and left him out of the 100-meter final at the Beijing Games, Tyson Gay won the 200 in 20. 26 seconds at the British Grand Prix in Gateshead, England. (Boston Globe)
McCaw to miss Samoa clash Sep 1, 2008
McCaw (ribs), Sivivatu (ankle) and Thorn (hamstring) are all carrying in jury niggles from the 19-nil win over the Springboks in Cape Town. Afoa hurt a shoulder playing for Auckland last Saturday night and the All Blacks medical staff don't want to risk anything against Samoa who will certainly bring a physical approach to the test. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
We're all just day-to-day Sep 1, 2008
So when a player overcomes them when he decides a tweaked hamstring or shredded ligament won't dictate his or his team's destiny it can inspire awe ... Players won't raise their eyebrows if someone sits out with a concussion, high ankle sprain, pulled groin, pulled hamstring or cracked ribs, so long as only one game is missed. (ESPN -- Football News)
Sunday Sports Page Sep 1, 2008
Francis showed no signs of a hamstring injury that bothered him all summer going up against the much taller Timmons and Reynolds. Francis yielded one score to Timmons when he slipped on a post route. (CollegeInsiders.com)
No More Tennis Elbow Sep 1, 2008
Mishra's current testing is focusing on a wider range of athletes and has expanded to include Achilles heel and hamstring tear injuries, which plague track, football, soccer and baseball players. So far, no elite athlete has publicly undergone PRP treatment. (Forbes)
No takers for Hampton Sep 1, 2008
Ruben Gotay, who s on the disabled list with a hamstring injury, will likely be activated soon after rosters expand. Etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rogers' beat blog Sep 1, 2008
He must have reinhured that hamstring last time out. What s really scary is that there doesn t seem to be any help coming according to Carroll s report. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA's Owens out for season Sep 1, 2008
End Neland Ball (hamstring) is expected back. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, September 01, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Harvin to play against Canes Sep 1, 2008
Montez Billings missed the opener with a hamstring injury and is a little behind Swinton. Spurrier uncertain about QB for Vandy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Trade to bolster infield unlikely Sep 1, 2008
The Angels' depth in the middle infield has become a concern, with hamstring injuries to Howie Kendrick and Erick Aybar and a season-ending injury to shortstop Maicer Izturis ... "How I look at it is if it improves the club and makes sense for us, we'll move forward. But if it doesn't, it's OK to say no and walk away. At the end of the day, we have to have the best interests of this club at heart." Reagins was also confident that Kendrick and Aybar would return soon from their hamstring injuries... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Next step for Tribe's Martinez? Catching Sep 1, 2008
Martinez, who had been battling a left hamstring injury since Opening Day, underwent surgery on his right elbow June 13. He began a Minor League rehab stint earlier this month, playing a total of eight rehab games at Triple-A Buffalo and Double-A Akron. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Eckstein dealt to D-backs by Blue Jays Sep 1, 2008
L.A. is currently without shortstop Maicer Izturies (left thumb) and second baseman Howie Kendrick (left hamstring), and Erick Aybar is day-to-day with a left leg issue as well. The Angels also reportedly showed interest in Scutaro and McDonald, but the Jays were reluctant to part ways with either player -- both regular starters since Gaston's arrival. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
10 easy ball exercises! Sep 1, 2008
You should feel a nice stretch in your hamstring muscles. Montrose cautions against trying advanced exercises on the ball, such as standing on it, without professional guidance, and notes that the best way to ensure correct technique and the best possible result is to work out regularly with a trained instructor and supplement stability ball work with cardiovascular activity. (iAfrica.com)
RBs Herron, Morency among players cut by Packers Aug 31, 2008
The three tackles are Ryan Pickett, who missed all of camp with a hamstring injury; Colin Cole, who started all four preseason games in place of Pickett; and Johnny Jolly, who could be subject to a league suspension in connection with his pending felony drug possession charge in Houston stemming from a July 8 incident ... By releasing Culver, the Packers opted to keep Charlie Peprah, who missed all but the first week of camp with a hamstring injury. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Chiefs release UAlbany's Barksdale Aug 31, 2008
Hamstring problems limited him to nine starts and a 2. 9-yard average last season. (Albany Times Union)
CHARGERS: For Polk, last cut is the hardest (279) Aug 31, 2008
CHARGERS: For Polk, last cut is the hardest : North County Times - Californian. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
Lackluster win Aug 31, 2008
Oh now Knowshon just had cramps instead of a pulled hamstring ya ll at the AJC were so quick to report before finding out for sure. Nice work reporting the facts as always. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Notebook: King gets his time to shine Aug 31, 2008
"I was hoping he (Moreno) wasn't seriously hurt with that hamstring," King said ... But the worry was for naught as Moreno suffered a leg cramp and not an injured hamstring as they might have initially feared ... "When a guy pulls a hamstring he usually doesn't keep running like that. But if anybody was going to do that, it would be Knowshon. If he sees end zone, nothing's going to stop him.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cutdown Day: Eagles' Hunt for lead blocker is over Aug 31, 2008
Wide receivers (6): With Kevin Curtis (sports hernia) and Reggie Brown (hamstring) less than healthy, the Eagles went heavy here with Jackson, Jason Avant, Hank Baskett and Lewis. The names could change in a heartbeat, though. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Buckeyes' Chris Wells hopes to return quickly Aug 31, 2008
" has been stepping up big time, and I think is coming back from a hamstring injury, and has always been consistent, so I think we're going to do some great things and there's not much we're going to change up.". Brandon Castel is a staff writer for BuckeyeGrove. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Galarraga, Tigers look for series win Aug 31, 2008
"We went out to check on him earlier in the night, and his back was kinda tight, legs were kinda tight, hamstring was kinda tight," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "It felt like he was OK to get through it. Some starts, he's pretty good, and other times he's [not].". (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Earwax: Too Much of a Good Thing? Aug 30, 2008
To avoid injury before you hit the gym, personal trainer, Aaron Small, PhD offers these hamstring and calf stretches. Did you know youre sharing the great outdoors with about 150 mosquito species. (WebMD)
Preseason Game Breakdown: 49ers vs. Chargers Aug 30, 2008
Johnson gets in the flow: After missing the first three preseason games with a hamstring injury, returned to the starting lineup Friday and played like he belonged there, recording three receptions for 41 yards in limited playing time during the first half. Moving the football: Regardless of who was in the game, the 49ers were able to move the football throughout the evening, usually stopping themselves instead of being stopped by the San Diego defense. (SFIllustrated.com)
Martinez activated off disabled list Aug 30, 2008
CLEVELAND -- Victor Martinez's first goal for the remainder of the season is to prove he's fully healthy and recovered from his right elbow and left hamstring problems ... Well, he strained his hamstring on Opening Day, for one. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Jaguars' next task: Cutting roster to 53 players Aug 30, 2008
The decision on Porter will reveal whether the Jaguars think he'll recover from hamstring surgery in time to play sometime in the first six games. "I'm not going to make any predictions,'' Del Rio said. "I'm not talking about any of those roster moves. (Florida Times-Union)
MARINERS IN TOWN Aug 29, 2008
Mariners -- LHP Eric Bedard (left shoulder), RHP Carlos Silva (right biceps tendinitis), OF Willie Bloomquist (right hamstring) and OF Michael Morse (left shoulder) are on the disabled list. Next: The White Sox visit for a three-game series starting Monday. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
MAJOR-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Beckett faces exam Aug 29, 2008
Briefly: Angels' second baseman Howie Kendrick went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. The Dodgers reinstated right-handed relief pitcher Cory Wade, who had been out with inflammation in his right shoulder since Aug. 9, from the DL.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Covering the bases Aug 29, 2008
SHORT HOPS: Second baseman Howie Kendrick, one of the Los Angeles Angels' top hitters this season, went on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a strained left hamstring ... 308, felt tightness in the hamstring running from first to second in the fourth inning and left Wednesday night's game against Oakland, a 6-5 loss. (News & Observer -- Sports)
What's Up With Rudi? Aug 29, 2008
Johnson has not played in any of the teams three preseason games due to a hamstring injury he suffered the first week of training camp ... Wide receiver should play to some extent against the Colts after he, like Rudi Johnson, returned to practice this week following a hamstring injury. (BengalsInsider.com)
Rainiers Eliminated; Jaxx Ready For Playoffs Aug 29, 2008
" -- Manager Jim Riggleman on why he supports the use of TV replay. MEDICAL WATCH: LHP (sore left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 5. He was unable to throw July 21, but an MRI the next day showed the same impingement he has had. He started throwing again in early August, but his throwing program was halted in late August when discomfort returned to his left shoulder. He started throwing again Aug. 22, but it's unlikely that he'll pitch again this season. RHP (right... (Seattle, TheInsiders.com)
Rivera's Double Gives Angels Comeback Victory Aug 29, 2008
On Thursday, the Angels placed second baseman Howie Kendrick on the 15-day disabled list with a tight left hamstring. In a corresponding move, the club recalled infielder Wood from Triple- A Salt Lake. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Angels' Kendrick returns to disabled list Aug 29, 2008
08/28/2008 9:50 PM ET Kendrick returns to disabled list Angels second baseman reinjures hamstring vs. A's By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com ... ANAHEIM -- The Angels placed second baseman Howie Kendrick on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday, a day after he strained his left hamstring against the A's ... 308 before the injury, pulled his hamstring while running the bases during the fourth inning on Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Bears Roar Back to Beat the Browns Aug 29, 2008
Running back (hamstring), wide receiver (foot), kick returner (ankle) and linebacker (groin) were all kept out, along with starting safeties (knee) and (concussion). Crennel was hoping to avoid any more injuries, but the Browns lost wide receiver to a shoulder injury on the opening kickoff and right guard went out with a knee injury in the first quarter. (BearReport.com)
Sports briefs: Breakfast for champions (Today) Aug 29, 2008
Second baseman Howie Kendrick, one of the Los Angeles Angels' top hitters this season, went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. A gray, rectangular box on the wall of the umpires dressing room at Wrigley Field containing a phone and a high definition TV monitor signaled a new era as instant replay arrived in major league baseball for the first time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stairs: Jays trading him to a contender Aug 29, 2008
Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick, one of the team's top hitters, went on the 15-day DL with a strained left hamstring. The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated righthanded reliever Cory Wade from the 15-day disabled list and designated reliever Tanyon Sturtze for assignment. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Prestigiacomo finally back for Magpies Aug 28, 2008
Essendon have lost Adam McPhee (ankle) and Andrew Welsh (hamstring) for Sunday's Telstra Dome clash with St Kilda, with the Saints yet to make any cuts from their squad. 2008 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Steelers won’t see much of Panthers starters Aug 28, 2008
With the regular season starting in little more than a week, neither team wants any injuries, one reason the starters won t go very long. The Steelers do plan to get Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu on the field for a few plays after a hamstring injury sidelined him for their first three exhibition games. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will go a quarter or less, which means a lot of snaps for new backup Byron Leftwich, who is replacing the injured Charlie Batch (broken collarbone), and... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Merriman visits another specialist Aug 28, 2008
Turner would like Vincent Jackson (hamstring) and Jamal Williams (knees) to play. Said Turner: There are certain guys we need to protect, and there are certain guys we need to get ready to play in the opener. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ky. Busch, Edwards put on probation Aug 28, 2008
College football One day after announcing that starting quarterback Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada would miss the season opener because of a hamstring injury, Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo expressed confidence in senior Jarod Bryant. "Not only did he practice in the spring, but he's been in games, in some pressure situations," Niumatalolo said of Bryant. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Commercial life for Richt Aug 28, 2008
Meanwhile, Richt said reserve defensive end Neland Ball is also out for Saturday with a hamstring injury. He said Ball could return to practice on Monday, but Richt is uncertain if he'll be ready for game two. (Athens Banner-Herald)
McClaren knows his Twente side have been hit for schix - in any ... Aug 28, 2008
But it was the class of the Spanish Euro 2008 winner, back from a hamstring strain, who restored the usual authority to the Arsenal midfield. And although Fabregas looked exhausted when he was subbed after 68 minutes, Wenger said: "I think he was more disappointed they didn't have a go at us. Cesc likes to play.". (Mirror.co.uk)
Brown's HR, 3 RBIs lead A's past Angels 6-5 Aug 28, 2008
Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick came out after feeling tightness in his left hamstring advancing to second on Teixeira's hit. Sean Rodriguez replaced him and struck out with two runners in scoring position in the fifth, after Aybar's RBI single trimmed Oakland's lead to 6-5. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pritchard passes test: He's No. 1 Aug 28, 2008
Gerhart has been resting a hamstring injury much of the week but is expected to play Thursday. The same is true of wide receiver Richard Sherman, who has had a nagging knee injury. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Johnson, Baas trying to work their way into lineup Aug 27, 2008
He was back at practice for the first time since he strained a hamstring Aug. 4. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Merriman Mulls Over His Options Aug 27, 2008
" PLAYER NOTES --LT Marcus McNeill is still bothered by a stinger in his neck; he hopes to return to practice this week. --FB is getting back into game-mode -- finally -- after offseason microfracture knee surgery. --WR is back working after skipping a significant number of practices with a tender hamstring. The team has said it is merely being cautious with its No. 2 wide receiver. --OL has returned to practice after suffering a foot injury. He is a critical backup on a line that has been hit... (ChargersUpdate.com)
Braves have a chance vs. Fredi's Fish Aug 27, 2008
Acosta-Pulled a hamstring running to first. Hudson-Never inured under McDowell s tenure before now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Steelers still prepping Leftwich for season Aug 27, 2008
Polamalu hasn't played in the preseason due to a hamstring injury that occurred before training camp, but wants to get on the field for something other than practice before the Sept. 7 opener against Houston. "Troy is going to play with the first unit defense," Tomlin said. (International Herald Tribune)
Messenger Joins M's; Beltre Belts Walk-off Aug 27, 2008
INF/OF (strained right hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 10. RF Mike Morse (dislocated left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list April 14. (Seattle, TheInsiders.com)
