Archive for February, 2007

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49ers promote Hostler to replace Turner

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
The San Francisco 49ers promoted quarterbacks coach Jim Hostler to offensive co-ordinator Tuesday, the fifth coach to hold that job in five seasons with the NFL club.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/nfl/news_story.asp?ID=198102

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Redskins restructure QB Brunell s contract

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
The Washington Redskins finished restructuring Mark Brunells contract Wednesday, creating more space under the salary cap while ensuring he will return to the team next season. The team also re-signed offensive lineman Mike Pucillo and released tight end Christian Fauria.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/nfl/news_story.asp?ID=198103

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Celts Szczerbiak done for the season

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Boston Celtics forward Wally Szczerbiak will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ankle Thursday. He has missed 24 games this season, 23 because of various ankle injuries.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/nba/news_story.asp?ID=198060

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Rocket F Walker wins player of the week

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
P.E.I. Rocket forward Geoff Walker was named Canadian Hockey League player of the week on Wednesday.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/chl/news_story.asp?ID=198088

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McCarthy powers Blackburn to Quarter finals

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Substitute Benni McCarthy scored with four minutes remaining to give Blackburn a 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Wednesday and put his side in the last eight of the FA Cup. The South African striker, who came off the bench in the 60th minute of the fifth-round replay, raced down the left and cut inside Gunners defender Philippe Senderos before firing an angled 25-yard shot high inside the far post.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/news_story.asp?ID=198087

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Copa del Rey match abanadoned

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Sevillas Copa del Rey quarter-final with crosstown rival Real Betis was abandoned in the second half Wednesday after Sevilla coach Juande Ramos was knocked unconscious by a plastic bottle thrown from the crowd. Catalan station TV3 showed the bottle, which contained liquid and ice, hitting Ramos on the left side of his head. The coach, who stumbled before falling to the ground, was carried off on a stretcher but regained consciousness soon afterward, Betis doctor Tomas Calero told radio station Cadena SER.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/news_story.asp?ID=198089

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NASCAR fans can get close to the action

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
What sports fan wouldnt love to listen to Peyton Manning in the huddle or talking strategy with his coaches on the sideline? Or stand beside Joe Torre and his infielders and listen as the Yankees manager tells Mike Mussina how he wants to pitch to the guy at the plate? Or see through the eyes of LeBron James as he soars toward the basket for a slam dunk?

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/news_story.asp?ID=198090

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Chisox Jenks leaves with tight shoulder

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
White Sox closer Bobby Jenks threw nine pitches Wednesday in Chicagos opening spring training game before being taken out against Colorado because of tightness in his right shoulder. Jenks, who led the White Sox with 41 saves last year and was an instrumental part of Chicagos late season run to the 2005 World Series, was to be evaluated Thursday.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?ID=198095

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MLB spring training roundup

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Adam Wainwright threw the final pitch of last season and one of the first at spring training this year. Wainwright, who closed out the St. Louis Cardinals World Series win in October, opened his bid for a job in his teams rebuilt rotation with three hitless innings Wednesday in a 6-3 victory over the Florida Marlins.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story.asp?ID=198096

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Dickenson wants CFL to guarantee contracts

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Quarterback Dave Dickenson accepts there are no guarantees in life, but questions why CFL teams wont offer guaranteed contracts to players. Dickenson, who was the most valuable player in the B.C. Lions Grey Cup victory last year, is entering the final year of a contract that pays him $400,000. He also could be released tomorrow and be owed nothing by the club.

Source: http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story.asp?ID=198097

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