Friday, September 3, 2010

Sporting News

ESPN Top Headlines

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger suspension cut to 4 games - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Ben Roethlisberger's suspension cut from six to four games by the NFL.

Dallas Cowboys trade Patrick Crayton to San Diego Chargers - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
The Dallas Cowboys have traded wide receiver Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers on Friday.

Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan suspended for 8 games - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins.

Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli eligible for 2010 - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who was told he wouldn't be eligibile until the 2011 season earlier this week, has been cleared to play immediately, a school source told ESPN's Joe Schad.

Ilya Kovalchuk deal to be approved as part of NHL, union CBA amendment - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Byron Leftwich suffers MCL sprain, sources say - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich has a second-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen on Friday.

U.S. Open: Kim Cljisters, Elena Dementieva, Samantha Stosur advance - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Kim Clijsters beat Petra Kvitova and Hurricane Earl with a quick victory at the U.S. Open.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. rips Manny Pacquiao in racist video rant - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Floyd Mayweather Jr., who has steadfastly refused to answer questions about the most recent round of failed negotiations for a fight with Manny Pacquiao, has unleashed a racist and homophobic rant against the Filipino star.

Zach Johnson, Jason Day go low to lead at Deutsche Bank - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Zach Johnson strengthened his case as a Ryder Cup pick Friday by rolling in putts from everywhere in easy scoring conditions ahead of Hurricane Earl, giving him an 8-under 63 to share the early lead with Jason Day at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Ndamukong Suh of Detroit Lions fined $7,500 for hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme - Fri, 3 Sep 2010
The NFL has fined Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh $7,500 for slamming down Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme last week during a preseason game.