4:23 PM ET, Fri September 03, 2010

Did Justin Tryon do enough to make the Redskins' final roster?

Redskins Insider | Washington Post — Third-year cornerback Justin Tryon intercepted a pass and broke up another Thursday night in a 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. But did Tryon do enough? Before his performance in the preseason finale, Tryon was on shaky ground to make the opening 53-man roster, according to people with knowledge of the situation. And it's doubtful he could have done enough in the last preseason game to effect a major change in his situation. "I think Justin can play in the league," defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said after the game. Tryon, a fourth-round pick in 2008, was a major contributor last season...

Washington Redskins 1 min ago

Redskins unveil week of festivities for opener vs. Dallas

Redskins Insider | Washington Post — In case you forgot, the Redskins' season opens next week with a little game against the Dallas Cowboys. To make sure no one takes this lightly, the team has planned a series of events for next week to help fans prepare for one of the most anticipated season openers in recent years. The Redskins are calling the week the largest pregame tailgate party in team history. On gameday, fans can start filling the parking lots at noon -- eight hours before kickoff. The team will have five videoboards spread throughout the parking lots so fans won't miss any other NFL action. "We want this to be a gameda...

Washington Redskins 1 min ago

Former UC basketball coach dies

Cincinnati Enquirer — Former UC women's basketball coach J. Kelley Hall passed away Thursday of an apparent heart attack at his home in Myrtle Beach, S.C., according to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser.

Cincinnati Bearcats 1 min ago

NHL and NHLPA reach agreement, Kovalchuk deal to be approved (confirmed)

Fire & Ice | Bergen Record — The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have reached an agreement on guidelines for future long-term contracts and the official paperwork is being worked on with the aim of completing it before today’s 5 p.m. deadline, multiple sources have confirmed to me. As part of the agreement, the 15-year, $100 million contract Ilya Kovalchuk signed with the Devils a week ago will be approved. The news that an agreement had been reached was first reported by ESPN and TSN. A source said the new guidelines include stipulations about how the salary cap hit would be calculated for long-term deals that go...

New Jersey Devils 2 mins ago

Coughlin "surprised" by Jacobs' outburst

The Blue Screen | New York Daily News — Tom Coughlin was admittedly “surprised” when he heard this morning that Brandon Jacobs finally let his frustration boil over. And not surprisingly, Coughlin sought out Jacobs for a little chat....

New York Giants 2 mins ago

Arsenal's Tom Cruise gunning for loan move because first team spot is Mission Impossible

Daily Mail — Arsenal defender Tom Cruise, 19, made his first team debut in December last year but has been put back in the reserves for the beginning of this campaign and he will ask manager Arsene Wenger for a loan move.

Arsenal 2 mins ago

Ron Washington on staying healthy

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — Rangers manager Ron Washington joins Ben and Skin to talk about how important the upcoming series against Minnesota is, and how to balance team health while keeping players sharp.  

Texas Rangers 2 mins ago

Roster report: Nippert, Teagarden return

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — MINNEAPOLIS -- The Rangers made a handful of roster moves today. Among them: * RHP Dustin Nippert was reinstated off 15-day disabled list. * C Taylor Teagarden was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, giving the Rangers a third catcher. * LHP Clay Rapada's contract was purchased from Triple-A Oklahoma City, adding another lefty to the Rangers bullpen. * RHP Omar Beltre recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed on 60-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain. * OF Brandon Boggs cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Rangers were expected to get Teagarden ...

Texas Rangers 2 mins ago

Matchup: Derek Holland-Matt Fox

Texas Rangers Blog | ESPN Dallas — MINNEAPOLIS -- The Rangers open a three-game series with the Twins tonight with LHP Derek Holland taking on RHP Nick Blackburn. Here's a quick look at the matchup: Holland (2-2, 4.76 ERA): This is the 8th appearance (sixth start) of the season for the 23-year-old in his third stint with the Rangers in 2010. His last outing was out of the bullpen on Saturday against the A's. Holland allowed one run on three hits in 4 2/3 innings with three walks and two strikeouts. His last started was Aug. 18 at Tampa Bay and he allowed five earned runs on six hits with four walks and eight strikeouts in 4 1/...

Texas Rangers 2 mins ago

Dumping Patrick Crayton proves money is priority

Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — ARLINGTON, Texas – Why the heck would finances influence the Cowboys’ 53-man roster decisions in an uncapped season that will end with a Super Bowl in Jerry Jones’ $1.2 million football palace? I asked that question to Jerry this afternoon as he stood in his jewel of a stadium. “Well, I don’t know that it does, first of all,” Jerry said. “That’s a given that I’m not ready to say does.” OK, but let’s be honest. The Cowboys just traded Patrick Crayton, a productive player owed $2 million this season, to San Diego for a seventh-...

Dallas Cowboys 2 mins ago

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