Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Raiders announced Wednesday that starting left tackle Jared Veldheer will need surgery to repair a torn left triceps. There is no timetable for his return. The underrated fourth-year pro from Hillsdale College is […]
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) – The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached an agreement in principle on a contract with center Nikola Pekovic. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed by the team, but the Star-Tribune reported that it’s a five-year, $60 […]
Columbia, SC (Sports Network) – South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said Wednesday that star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will play in the team’s season opener on Aug. 29 against North Carolina. Clowney returned to practice Tuesday after missing Monday’s session […]
Arlington Heights, IL (Sports Network) – Little Mike will take on 12 challengers Saturday as he defends his 2012 victory in this year’s Arlington Million XXXI at Arlington Park. Six runners are shipping in from Europe. The 1 1/4-mile turf […]
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) – The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Colby Rasmus on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain, retroactive to Monday. Rasmus suffered the injury while checking his swing during an at-bat against Oakland’s A.J. […]
Arlington, TX (Sports Network) – The Texas Rangers have acquired left-handed pitcher Travis Blackley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations. Blackley, who was outrighted by the Astros on Saturday, went 1-1 with a 4.89 ERA in 42 […]
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – The Kansas City Royals have acquired veteran infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. Bonifacio hit .218 with 16 doubles, three homers, […]
Washington, DC (Sports Network) – The Washington Wizards signed veteran forward Al Harrington on Wednesday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. “Al’s all-around game and reputation as a leader make him a solid fit with our […]
Richmond, VA (Sports Network) – The Washington Redskins terminated the contract of wide receiver Devery Henderson. Henderson, who signed with the Redskins in the offseason, spent the first nine years of his career with the New Orleans Saints, catching 245 […]
New York, NY (Sports Network) – The United States Tennis Association has decided to add a retractable roof to Arthur Ashe Stadium as part of renovations to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. A Thursday news conference will […]