Ankiel Solid in Rehab Start, Future Unsure
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Rick Ankiel's long journey back to the majors may be nearing its completion. 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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The Anfield manager saw Portsmouth snatch an injury-time leveller last night to scupper hopes of a victory which was in demand after Saturday&#39;s derby slip-up.
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Pro football Kevin Everett will be transferred this morning to a Houston hospital to begin the next phase of his rehabilitation, less than two weeks after the Bills tight end sustained a life-threatening spinal cord injury during a game in Buffalo. And doctors said they believe he will be walking within weeks - perhaps sooner. "Soon they're going to stand ...
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Bill Self doesn't mind that his third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks' path to an 11-0 record has included some bumps on the road.
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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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Kevin Everett was transferred Friday to a Houston hospital to begin the next phase of his rehabilitation, less than two weeks after the Buffalo Bills tight end sustained a life-threatening spinal cord injury.
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With every powerful swing, Rick Ankiel puts his pitching failures further behind him. A novelty no more, now he's the slugger leading St. Louis' playoff charge. He's also the latest athlete accused of receiving human growth hormone.
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After Mike Timlin gave up six hits in a span of eight batters last Tuesday night in Baltimore, including a three-run home run to Ramon Hernandez , it was tempting to conclude that it might be better for the 40-year-old reliever to retire to his Barcalounger than entertain thoughts of returning next season.
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WALTHAM -- He hasn't played since Dec. 20. An injury that initially was diagnosed to keep him out 2-3 weeks is now on week six and likely will stretch to seven before he plays another game. Any wonder Paul Pierce felt a bit isolated as he watched his team drop 20 of 22 games in his absence?
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Kellen Winslow has to make another comeback. The Browns' talented tight end underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee last month, a more extensive procedure than was initially revealed and one that will require a longer recovery.
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So far, football is working out just fine for Joe Anoai. He's starting at Georgia Tech as a sophomore. His team will likely get an invitation to its eighth straight bowl game.
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Tony Womack has his winter planned. The Cardinals second baseman will not only rest following a long season, he will heal.
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Comeback kid Rick Ankiel of the St. Louis Cardinals received a year's supply of human growth hormone in 2004, the Daily News reported Friday.
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A few years ago, the Cardinalsâ Rick Ankiel was one of the best young left-handed pitchers in the major leagues. Now heâs hitting and fielding in the minor leagues.
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The Billsâ tight end has continued to defy doctorsâ early predictions as he recovers from a collision during a game that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.
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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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SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah forward Carlos Boozer's broken leg is healing, but perhaps not quickly enough for him to play in his first All-Star game, the Jazz said.