Eastern Illinois RB Williams sidelined
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08/24/2010 -
Charleston, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Eastern Illinois starting tailback Mon
Williams will miss the team's season opener at Iowa because of a knee injury
suffered in preseason camp.
Williams will miss 2-3 weeks because of a sprained cruciate ligament suffered
during a practice on Aug. 18, the school announced. Williams rushed for 870
yards and nine touchdowns last year in his first season after transferring to
EIU from the University of Florida.
EIU also announced it has added transfer running back Jake Walker from the
University of Toledo. He is a redshirt sophomore who was listed as the No. 3
running back on the Rockets' depth chart prior to making the transfer.
Walker will be eligible to compete for Panthers in the Sept. 4 game against
Iowa.
<< Marseille's Remy can play despite heart problem
Marseille, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Marseille and French striker Loic Remy
was cleared to play Tuesday, just days after the Ligue 1 club discovered the
23-year-old had a heart problem.
Marseille acquired Remy from Nice last week and, a
<< USA Basketball sets roster for Worlds
Athens, Greece (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - USA Basketball announced Tuesday its final
12-man roster for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
The roster is made up entirely of NBA stars and includes: Chauncey Billups
(Denver Nuggets); Tyson Chand
<< Nashville give Hornqvist three-year deal
Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Nashville Predators signed forward
Patric Hornqvist to a three-year deal worth $9.25 million on Tuesday.
Last season, the 23-year-old led the Preds with 30 goals and tied Steve
Sullivan for
<< Bobcats officially sign Kwame Brown
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Charlotte Bobcats made it official on
Tuesday by signing free agent center Kwame Brown, which reunites the former
No. 1 pick and new team owner Michael Jordan.
Terms of the contract were not disclo
<< Wozniacki, Clijsters are top seeds for U.S. Open
Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Last year's runner-up Caroline
Wozniacki has been installed at the top seed for the U.S. Open, which will
commence Monday in New York. Reigning champion Kim Clijsters is the second
seed at
A's shuffle roster yet again >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oakland Athletics called up outfielder
Matt Carson for the fourth time this season on Tuesday and optioned outfielder
Travis Buck back to Triple-A Sacramento.
Carson hit .195 over 16 games during his p
Bengals' Ochocinco reportedly fined for tweeting >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad
Ochocinco has reportedly been fined $25,000 by the NFL for posting Twitter
messages during Friday's preseason contest versus Philadelphia.
Per the league's
Colorado to play at Columbus in 2011 >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ohio State football announced on Tuesday
that it will pay the University of Colorado $1.4 million to play in Columbus
next season.
"This will be a great contest between two outstanding BCS teams that
Vikings WR Rice could miss half the season; Javon Walker signed >>
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl wideout
Sidney Rice could miss half the 2010 season after undergoing hip surgery.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Rice visited the Steadman Clinic in
Vail, Co
Calgary signs DB Carroll >>
Calgary, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Calgary Stampeders agreed to terms with
former NFL defensive back Ahmad Carroll to a contract on Tuesday.
Details of the contract were not disclosed, per team policy.
The 27-year-old was taken with t
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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