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Oct 30, 2008 3:36 AM CDT

Injured Oden Out Up to 4 Weeks

New injury fells Trail Blazers center minutes into his delayed NBA debut

(Newser) - Greg Oden's NBA debut last night lasted just 13 minutes, the Oregonian reports. The Trail Blazers center and top 2007 draft pick—who sat out all last season with a knee injury—injured his foot in the first quarter of the team's 96-76 loss to the Lakers. Oden, still without...

Romo Aims to Play On With Broken Finger

Oct 16, 2008 2:56 AM CDT

Romo Aims to Play On With Broken Finger

Cowboys quarterback hurling practice passes just 3 days after injury

(Newser) - Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn't plan to let a busted pinkie keep him out of the action, the Dallas Morning News reports. The injury was expected to sideline Romo for a month but he tossed some practice passes yesterday and hopes to start against the St. Louis Rams Sunday. Jets...

Broken Pinkie
KOs Romo

Oct 13, 2008 4:04 PM CDT

Broken Pinkie KOs Romo

(Newser) - Cowboys quarterback and Jessica Simpson boytoy Tony Romo will miss 4 weeks after breaking his right pinkie in yesterday's 30-24 loss to the Cardinals, the Dallas Morning News reports. Chike Okeafor sacked Romo on the first play of overtime for a 7-yard—and three-game—loss. Forty-year-old Brad Johnson, who last...

Hurt Volleyballer
Likely on DWTS DL

Oct 5, 2008 12:09 PM CDT

Hurt Volleyballer Likely on DWTS DL

Olympic volleyballer is hurt, could drop out of reality show

(Newser) - Olympic beach volleyball gold-medalist Misty May-Treanor suffered an injury that may knock her out of competition this season—of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, reports People. The athlete, who has cited wearing heels as one of her biggest ballroom challenges, did not break her ankle, but no further details about...

Djokovic Slams Roddick,
—On and Off Court

Sep 5, 2008 7:25 AM CDT

Djokovic Slams Roddick, —On and Off Court

Players lob choice words back and forth as Djokovic moves on to semis

(Newser) - Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick had two competitions going on last night: the quarterfinal match of the US Open, and a volley of complaints and accusations that should not overly surprise followers of the Serbian No. 3. After taking Roddick down 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5), Djokovic lashed out at...

Brady: I'll Be Ready for Opener

Aug 26, 2008 8:46 AM CDT

Brady: I'll Be Ready for Opener

Foot injury won't keep Pats QB out for much longer, he vows

(Newser) - Tom Brady's mysterious right foot injury won't be keeping him sidelined for much longer, the New England Patriot vows. Brady told a local radio station that he wants to play in this Thursday's final exhibition game—but even if he doesn't, he insists there's no way he'll miss the season...

Hurdler
Drops Out,
Stunning
China

Aug 18, 2008 7:05 AM CDT

Hurdler Drops Out, Stunning China

Liu had been one of China's favorite storylines

(Newser) - Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang, whose rock-star status had made him his nation's favorite Olympic storyline, dropped out of his first race today after just two painful steps, the Washington Post reports. Liu had recovered from a hamstring injury since pulling out of a May 31 meet in New York, but...

Chinese Dancer Paralyzed in Fall

OLYMPICS

Aug 14, 2008 7:23 AM CDT

Chinese Dancer Paralyzed in Fall

Liu Yan was rehearsing for opening ceremonies; may never walk again

(Newser) - One of China’s top classical dancers may have been paralyzed for life during rehearsals for the Olympics' opening ceremonies, the New York Times reports. Liu Yan was to perform the show’s only solo number, until she missed a jump to a malfunctioning platform 12 days ago, falling 10...

LaBeouf's Left Hand 'Crushed' in Crash

Aug 1, 2008 8:53 PM CDT

LaBeouf's Left Hand 'Crushed' in Crash

Transformers sequel will be altered to include star's injury

(Newser) - Shia LaBeouf's hand was "crushed" in the wreck that flipped his truck last weekend, and he still runs the risk of infection and other complications after a four-hour surgery, his lawyer said today. The actor has been recovering at a Los Angeles hospital since the surgery and "will...

Sharapova Pulls Out of Beijing

Aug 1, 2008 1:48 PM CDT

Sharapova Pulls Out of Beijing

Shoulder injury dashes Russian's Olympic ambitions

(Newser) - The Olympics lost a bit of its star power today when Maria Sharapova announced that she won't be able to compete because of a shoulder injury, AFP reports. The 21-year-old Russian, ranked third in the world, also will miss the US Open in late August, the AP reports. “The...

LeBron Sprain
Rattles Team USA

Jul 23, 2008 2:12 AM CDT

LeBron Sprain Rattles Team USA

Forward leaves Olympic practice after injuring right ankle

(Newser) - Team USA got a shock last night when LeBron James sprained his right ankle in a practice scrimmage in a high school gym, reports the Los Angeles Times. Team officials said it was a minor injury, but the star will be carefully evaluated today. His Beijing-bound teammates were optimistic James...

Cramp Fells Tyson Gay in 200m Trials

Jul 6, 2008 5:55 AM CDT

Cramp Fells Tyson Gay in 200m Trials

Injury a jolting reminder that talent isn't always enough

(Newser) - America's best-known hopeful for the Olympic track team is still going to Beijing—but won't be defending his world championship title in the 200-meter sprint. In a stunning twist, super runner Tyson Gay suffered a leg cramp that felled him during his key event in the quarterfinals of the Olympic...

A Simple Fix
for Flying Bats:
Better Maple

Jun 13, 2008 9:45 AM CDT

A Simple Fix for Flying Bats: Better Maple

Bats won't shatter if wood is dried correctly, bat-maker says

(Newser) - After steroids, shattering maple bats may be baseball's top-priority issue right now, one that promises to be a sticky problem, writes the New York Times. But Sam Holman, the founder of the first company to supply maple bats to the majors, thinks the answer may be a simple one: crack...

Broken Glass Lands Cheeky Mooner in Hospital

Jun 4, 2008 1:39 PM CDT

Broken Glass Lands Cheeky Mooner in Hospital

Flashing Dutchman the butt of his own joke

(Newser) - A Dutchman is recovering in a hospital after a mooning backfired, the AP reports. The 21-year-old prankster and two friends were running around the streets of Utrecht with their pants pulled down at the back, police said. The cheeky ringleader pushed his butt up against the glass of a restaurant...

MLB's Next Crackdown May Be Maple Bats

Jun 3, 2008 3:10 PM CDT

MLB's Next Crackdown May Be Maple Bats

Harder wood splits easily, sending shrapnel into stands

(Newser) - Barry Bonds may soon be the face of another Major League Baseball investigation: into the dangers of maple bats. The slugger's choice of wood has a growing following among players, but incidents of flying shards injuring fans and coaches have sparked a movement to ban the bats, USA Today reports....

Big Brown Back on Track

May 29, 2008 7:55 AM CDT

Big Brown Back on Track

Belmont fave does 9 furlongs easily after hoof crack sidelined him

(Newser) - Triple Crown hopeful Big Brown looked to be on the mend from his foot injury yesterday, making his longest practice run yet at the Belmont track. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner galloped 1 1/8 mile under the careful supervision of an exercise rider, ESPN reports. A crack in his...

Rodriguez Goes on DL

May 1, 2008 12:27 AM CDT

Rodriguez Goes on DL

(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right quadriceps. Rodriguez hurt his leg April 20 in Baltimore and missed three games last week before returning for a four-game series at Cleveland. But he was removed from Monday night's 5-2 win over the Indians and...

Idol Idled by Vocal Injury

Apr 22, 2008 9:00 AM CDT

Idol Idled by Vocal Injury

Jordin Sparks cancels tour start, expects full recovery

(Newser) - "American Idol" champ Jordin Sparks has been forced to cancel April concert dates with Alicia Keys because of dangerous vocal-cord hemorrhaging, the New York Post reports. Even a sneeze could permanently damage the 18-year-old chart-topper, who has been singing nonstop since winning "Idol" last year. However, her handlers...

Houston's Yao Out for Season

Feb 26, 2008 10:15 PM CST

Houston's Yao Out for Season

Center has stress fracture in left foot, should return for Olympics

(Newser) - The Houston Rockets were dealt a crushing blow when it was revealed today that Yao Ming will miss the rest of the season and post-season with a stress fracture in his left foot. The 7-foot-6-inch, Chinese center’s foot had been sore for several weeks before the diagnosis. This...

Maurice Green Retires From Sprinting

Feb 4, 2008 4:15 AM CST

Maurice Green Retires From Sprinting

Former world champ and Olympic medalist dogged by injuries

(Newser) - Decorated sprinter Maurice Greene announced his retirement yesterday, ending a career that included two Olympic gold medals and several world titles. "It's a little sad for me, but I've had a great career. Because of my injuries, it's better to call it quits," said Greene. The decision leaves...