Ankiel solid in rehab start, unsure about future
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More that three years since he threw his last pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals, Ankiel gave up one unearned run and one hit in six innings Sunday for Triple-A Memphis in what could be his final start in the minors.
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Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel says he met earlier this week with baseball officials to answer questions about human growth hormone.
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Joey Harrington is still a starting quarterback. Drew Henson apparently is back to being a future starter. And Chad Hutchinson is looking like a starter by default.
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The on-again, off-again future of Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman still might contain a few games before the end of the season, though there seem to be mixed opinions about whether that's a good idea.
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The star starter and the key reliever for the Mets may seem to have little in common, but both are seeking to defy expectations.
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Once considered a rebuilding project, the Carolina Panthers' offensive line has become a concern as injuries mount.
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Not in a good way. Richardson is hitting a career-worst 65.7 percent at the line. The fourth-year guard is frustrated with his performance because he said he worked hard to improve in the offseason after converting 68.4 percent in 2003-04.
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According to reports in France, Nicolas Anelka has begun discussions over a three-and-a-half year contract with Liverpool. The Manchester City striker is poised to leave Eastlands during the January transfer
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Raef LaFrentz can talk all he wants about how good his surgically repaired right knee feels. He can put all kinds of percentages on his recovery/comeback. He can liken his agility on the court to how it was before the operation.
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Feeling Good: During the early portion of the season, Coleman Collins was still recovering from offseason knee surgery, and his production was severely limited compared with a year ago, when he was the Hokies' best player. As his knee has healed, he has become more explosive, which his five dunks...
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Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett  has a good chance of walking again, but it is too early to know  if he will recover fully from a spinal injury suffered in a  game two weeks ago, doctors said on Monday.
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When reached yesterday in Nairobi, Theo Ratliff said he feels "as strong as ever" and "confident" as he continues rehabilitation from back surgery. Ratliff expects to play next season, though he doesn't know if he'll be playing for the Celtics.
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Artis Hicks sat through the 2002 NFL draft waiting for a phone call that never came. Two years later, he's a full-time starter for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Buffalo Bills reserve tight end Kevin Everett had surgery Sunday after injuring his spine on a kickoff against the Denver Broncos, and there is concern about whether he will be able to walk again.
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ABINGTON Coach: Jim Kelliher (32d year, 145-160-7). Last year's record: 10-3. Playing surface: Grass. Returning starters (6): Ryan Marston, OT/DT, 5-11, 245, Sr.; Joe Gabriele, RB/OL, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Matt McLean, C/DE, 6-1, 185, Sr.; John Creamer, QB/DB, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Tim Wells, WR/DB, 6-1, 175, Sr.; Ronnie Dunn, OT/DT, 6-5, 275, Sr. Strength: Game experience. Concerns: Skill positions. Outlook: ...
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If all goes well with the rest of his rehabilitation assignment, Moises Alou, who has not played since straining his left quadriceps May 12, should rejoin the Mets next week.
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Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett has a good chance of walking again, but it is too early to know if he will recover fully from a spinal injury suffered in a game two weeks ago, doctors said on Monday.