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Sources: MLB likely to rule on Washington Nationals’ Nyjer Morgan on Friday

Buster Olney — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:47:59 +0000

Major League Baseball is likely to hand down a ruling on punishment for Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan on Friday, according to sources.

Terry Bradshaw says Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension should stand at 6 games

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:44:27 +0000

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw said he hopes commissioner Roger Goodell keeps Ben Roethlisberger's suspension at six games, according to a report in the Shreveport Times.

Utley’s slam, six RBIs rally Phillies past Rockies

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:41:34 +0000

Chase Utley drove in six runs and hit a grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning Thursday night as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11.

Joe Warren knockout of Joe Soto at Bellator 27 (Video)

Eduardo Cruz — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:50:41 +0000

Trainer says James Toney back to MMA after IBA title defense, with or without UFC

John Morgan [kingofabuelos] — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0000

James Toney is set to defend his IBA heavyweight title on Nov. 5 in New Orleans, but he's not done with MMA.

Toney made that decision in the locker room of Boston's TD Garden moments after UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture tapped him out with an arm-triangle choke three minutes into his first real taste of the sport at UFC 118.

"They might have won the battle, but the war ain't over yet," recalled John "Pops" Arthur, Toney's trainer of 12 years, of the boxing champion's words after the fight.

Seahawks Fall in Final Preseason Game 27-24 in Oakland

Devon Heinen — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:39:22 +0000

Deon Butler carried Seattle’s offense. Louis Rankin, the team’s special teams. However their efforts weren’t enough to overcome an early 14-point deficit in Oakland Thursday night as the Seahawks lost on the road 27-24.

Getting the start at quarterback for the Seahawks, backup Charlie Whitehurst looked for Butler early and often. The second-year wide receiver out of Penn State was the only player thrown to during the team’s opening possession, hauling in one of his two targets for 11 yards. The next time Whitehurst threw to him, Butler broke a tackle near the left hash mark and scampered 26-yards down the field for the team’s first touchdown of the game. The touchdown and an Olindo Mare extra point cut the Oakland lead to four at 17-13 with 7:43 to go in the first half.

By the time the 5-foot-10 wideout’s night ended in the third quarter, he was the game’s leader in targets (10), receptions (7) and receiving yards (101).

Less than three minutes into the fourth quarter Seattle found itself 11 points behind Oakland, but one play from Louis Rankin changed that. The third-year reserve running back took a Swayze Waters kickoff from near the goal line and bolted up the middle. Nearing the Seattle 40-yard line, Rankin had one man to beat. Getting behind the kicker, Waters, Rankin capped off his 99-yard return with a score.

Looking to get within three points, J.P. Losman successfully found Ruvell Martin for the two-point conversion.

The Seahawks (1-3, preseason) would get just one opportunity to take the lead late in the fourth quarter after the Raiders (3-1, preseason) milked over seven minutes off the game clock.

After getting the ball on their own 2-yard line, Seattle marched 41 yards downfield in two plays. That’s all the team would get on the drive though as Losman wasn’t able to connect on any of his ensuing four passes, resulting in a turnover on downs with 2:17 to go.

The Raiders got out to an early lead and never looked back thanks to backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. Gradkowski threw two touchdowns in the game’s opening quarter, connecting with Manase Tonga and Johnnie Lee Higgins for 32- and 9-yard scores, respectively.

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Packers: Chiefs Game Review

JC — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:05:46 +0000

Jclombardi reviews final Chiefs preseason game.

Guest senior writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com

Summary: Thursday evening, in the final exhibition game, the Packers offense, without QB Rodgers and many starters who didn’t suit up for the final preseason game, struggled getting only one touchdown as the Packers fell to the Chiefs 17-13. Chiefs QBs Cassel and Croyle each led touchdown drives leading the Chiefs past the Packers.

Headlines: Chiefs 17, Packers 13. Several starters sit, offense struggles in loss. McCarthy on roster cuts: Its the worst time of year. Notebook: Flynn Replaces Rodgers. Notebook: Shields gets longer look with Woodson out. Backups get the call in lackluster preseason finale. Last chance for Packers’ bubble players. Trade talk centers on Spitz. Insider: Starters didnt miss much. Packers hardly bother in last exhibition game.

Quick Hits:

1. Rough final exhibition game. Backup QB Flynn played the first three quarters getting good numbers (23-of-37, 304 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions, 88.1 rating), but he didn’t get the offense moving early. Against mostly backups, Flynn went three and out on his first four series and didn’t pick up a first down until the first possession of the second quarter.

2. Swain shines–WR Swain finished the game with six catches for 130 yards including a 77-yarder to set up the Packers’ first touchdown. Also, WR Dillon caught six for 85 yards and WR Williams had five catches for 70 yards.

3. OTs struggle–With Clifton (knees) and Bulaga (hip flexor) both out, the backup left tackles struggled. Lang, who started, gave up a sack to LB Williams. Also, rookie Newhouse also allowed Flynn to get hit by LB Belcher.

4. Havner everywhere–LB Havner played TE on offense, LB on defense, and on special teams.

5. Shields solid–Without Woodson, undrafted rookie CB Shields started and CB/S Bush worked as the third corner in nickel. Shields didn’t have any impact plays, but he generally was solid. Bush missed a number of tackles.

6. Chery returns–Special teams coordinator Slocum, on Chery’s adventures returning kickoffs (16.0-yard average, one fumble) and punt returns (9.0 average, almost a fumble): “He’s definitely got potential.”

7. Blackmon’s status–McCarthy said, “He’s coming off of a major surgery. If you sat in on the doctor meetings, this all falls in the normal protocol, particularly of a perimeter player, that had a significant injury to his knee. He’s going through a tough spot right now.”

8. Crosby solid–Crosby kicked two 41-yard field goals for the Packers.

Lethargic U.S. team dominates Tunisia at worlds

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:28:46 +0000

Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away after a sluggish first half to beat Tunisia 92-57 on Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship.

Baseball Tonight Clubhouse

Doug Glanville — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:19:52 +0000

The big names got teams this far, but with expanded September rosters, it might be the lesser-known player who actually puts a team into the postseason.

Anderson, Leinart limited in Cards’ final tuneup

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:06:16 +0000

With the controversy swirling ahead of him on the Arizona quarterback depth chart, Max Hall wrapped up his preseason with a big night.