Archive for November 13th, 2008

Cubs: Wood won’t be back after trade for Gregg

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Kevin Gregg from the Florida Marlins on Thursday, a move than means closer Kerry Wood won't return....

 

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Kevin Gregg from the Florida Marlins on Thursday, a move than means closer Kerry Wood won’t return.

Jones: Cowboys ‘absolutely’ will make playoffs

 

Jerry Jones “absolutely” believes the Dallas Cowboys will make the playoffs, would welcome Adam “Pacman” Jones back to the team if he’s reinstated and isn’t considering a coaching change.

Without deal, Randy Johnson files for free agency

 

Randy Johnson has filed for free agency after failing to reach a deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Yankees acquire Swisher, send three to ChiSox

 

The New York Yankees have acquired center fielder-first baseman Nick Swisher in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, a baseball source tells ESPN.com.

Rams’ Jackson doesn’t practice, might not play

 

Steven Jackson was on the sideline for the start of the Rams’ practice Thursday and after a few minutes went inside, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on its Web site.

Redskins RB Portis unlikely to play vs. Cowboys

 

Clinton Portis’ sprained knee showed no improvement, and the Redskins running back appears unlikely to play in Sunday night’s game against the Cowboys.

Kings coach Theus fined $25,000 for ref comments

 

The NBA has fined Kings coach Reggie Theus ,000 for comments he made about the officiating following a loss to Detroit.

Ocho Cinco credits McNabb for attitude adjustment

 

Chad Ocho Cinco is crediting Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb with helping him adjust his attitude at the start of training camp.

Roll tape: GM Savage says Browns aren’t quitters

 

With the incessant talk of quitting surrounding the Cleveland Browns this week, general manager Phil Savage chimed in on the issue Thursday.

Sheridan: Hawks and Celtics duel as if playoffs hadn’t ended

 

Paul Pierce’s 34 points included the game winner against the Hawks, who showed they are worthy East foes, Chris Sheridan writes.