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Stephen Strasburg's Tommy John surgery successful
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg underwent successful Tommy John surgery this morning in Los Angeles, Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo said. Renowned orthopedist Dr. Lewis Youcum and Nationals team doctor Wiemi Douoguih performed the operation, which took three hours. "He came through it with flying colors," Rizzo said. "It went smooth and uneventful." Strasburg's ulnar collateral ligament was replaced by a tendon from his thigh. He will spend the night at the hospital and return home to San Diego tomorrow. His rehab will start at a facility outside San Diego, and Strasburg will miss at ...
Washington Nationals 31 mins agoProjecting the Ravens' 53-man roster
Baltimore Sun — Baltimore Sun reporter Jamison Hensley makes his predictions before the final cut
Baltimore Ravens 1 hour agoRavens Insider: Giants' Rolle fined $7,500 for hit on Clayton
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Baltimore Ravens 1 hour agoNyjer Morgan apparently appealing suspension
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — While nothing formal has been announced, Nyjer Morgan apparently, will appeal his suspension, because he is in center field and leading off for the Nationals. Also, Danny Espinosa - who worked with Jim Riggleman and Pat Listach at second base four hours before the game - is making his first career start. The full lineup: 1. Nyjer Morgan, CF 2. Ian Desmond, SS 3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B 4. Adam Dunn, 1B 5. Michael Morse, RF 6. Ivan Rodriguez, C 7. Justin Maxwell, LF 8. Danny Espinosa, 2B 9. Livan Hernandez, SP Nyjer Morgan - Ian Desmond - Pat Listach - Jim Riggleman - Ryan Zimmerman
Washington Nationals 2 hours agoDid 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 3 hours agoRedskins 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 3 hours agoCousins participates fully in first practice since Aug. 18
Ravens Central | Baltimore Sun — Oniel Cousins said he fully participated in his first meaningful practice since Aug. 18, and the offensive tackle said he intends to continue to work himself back into shape with the goal of playing in the season opener against the New York Jets on Sept. 13. “I felt good today, and I think I’ll feel even better on Monday,” Cousins said after Friday morning’s practice. “We have the weekend off, and it’s a good time to rest my brain and just relax.” Cousins, the team’s third-round pick in 2008, said he still suffers from the occasional headache, but he said the frequency of the headaches has a...
Baltimore Ravens 4 hours agoGiants safety fined for hit on Clayton
Ravens Central | Baltimore Sun — Mark Clayton has said that he won't seek retribution against Antrel Rolle, but the same can't be said for the NFL. Bob Glauber of Newsday wrote on his Twitter account (BobGlauber) Friday afternoon that the league levied the New York Giants safety with a fine of $7,500 for delivering a concussion-inducing hit against the Ravens wide receiver during the teams' third preseason game on Aug. 28. Clayton, who has not practiced since that contest, has said that he harbors no ill will towards Rolle, who called Clayton last Sunday to check on his condition and apologize for the blow. "It's football,...
Baltimore Ravens 4 hours agoHit on Clayton costs Rolle $7,500
Ravens Central | Baltimore Sun — Antrel Rolle's crushing hit on Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton last week delivered a blow to the New York Giants safety's paycheck. The NFL fined Rolle $7,500 on Friday. Rolle's hit to Clayton's head came in Saturday's preseason game at M&T; Bank Stadium and gave Clayton a concussion. Rolle was penalized for hitting a defenseless receiver, since the ball had already sailed past Clayton. That was a point of emphasis in the offseason. A few days later, Clayton said Rolle shouldn't be fined. "It's football, stuff like that happens," Clayton said earlier in the week.
Baltimore Ravens 4 hours agoOrioles Insider: Tillman headed to Baltimore, could start Sunday
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- Bombers keep on rolling, beat Jays 7-3 New York Daily News The Yankees scored five runs in the first three innings en route to a breezy 7-3 victory over the Blue Jays at the Stadium - their season-high tying seventh win in a row. Brett Gardner rapped an RBI triple and scored three runs and Curtis Granderson drove in three runs.
- Bolts hire Thomas as consultant Tampa Tribune Steve Yzerman has turned to an NHL veteran to help guide the Lightning's up-and-comers.
- Texans release Reeves, Booty; plan to sign RB Ward Houston Chronicle Kicker Kris Brown, cornerback Jacques Reeves and quarterback John David Booty were among the players waived by the Texans today.
- Panthers see red Pittsburgh Post-Gazette SALT LAKE CITY -- Dion Lewis needed only two words to summarize the Pitt Panthers' 27-24, overtime loss against Utah Thursday night before a hostile crowd of 45,730 of Rice-Eccles Stadium. "Missed opportunities," Lewis said quietly after the game.
- Rays try to keep pace with Yankees Rays Report | Tampa Tribune By TONY FABRIZIO BALTIMORE The Rays take the field for tonght’s series opener with the Orioles knowing they need to win to stay 1 1/2 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. The Yankees played earlier today and beat…
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- Fantasy Draft Special: 9/3 ESPN Jon Anik, Christopher Harris and Zach Candito wrap up the fantasy draft special podcast with a mock draft, explaining the thought process behind each ...
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- Chasing the perfect Ricky Nolasco season is a fool's errand ESPN I'm searching for the correct words to describe how I feel about Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco. He is obviously talented, but it's no...
- 2010 Draft Prep: Look for Garcon to emerge CBS Sports Who will emerge as Peyton Manning's third-favorite target behind Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark? Jamey Eisenberg likes Pierre Garcon to emerge from a crowded group of talented receivers. Peyton Manning - Reggie Wayne - Pierre Garçon - Indianapolis Colts - Pierre Garcon