Saturday, June 16, 2012

Sports Shorts

mls: Henry, Marquez to miss Red Bulls trip

Thierry Henry and Rafa Marquez won’t fly with the Red Bulls on their two-game road trip. They will miss tomorrow’s game at Chicago and Wednesday’s match at Vancouver, though both are expected back for the June 24 home clash against rival D.C. United.

Henry missed the two U.S. Open Cup games to rest his hamstring, and now will miss the next two MLS contests with a calf injury, not shocking considering his disdain for artificial turf. Marquez sustained a leg injury while playing with the Mexican National Team. —Brian Lewis

NCAA: Rutgers secures top QB prospect

Chris Laviano verbally committed yesterday to attend Rutgers. The Holy Trinity star, who just completed his junior year, is the second-ranked prospect in New York State, and No. 10 overall for pocket passers, according to ESPN.com. —Joseph Staszewski

nfl: League turns over bounty evidence

The NFL turned over some evidence to the four players suspended for the Saints bounty program, but lawyers for the players said they are seeking more information.

Current Saints LB Jonathan Vilma and DE Will Smith, Green Bay DE Anthony Hargrove and Cleveland LB Scott Fujita will have their appeals heard Monday by commissioner Roger Goodell.

Bengals CB Adam “Pacman” Jones must pay $11 million in damages to two Las Vegas strip club employees injured in 2007 when a gunman claiming he was doing Jones’ bidding opened fire outside the club.

ETC.: Sun drop Liberty in historic blowout

Tina Charles scored 20 points and the Connecticut Sun had a record-setting first half en route to a 97-55 victory over the Liberty. Connecticut led 61-27 at halftime to set the league record for the largest lead at the intermission.

Manny Ramirez is a free agent again after he asked the Athletics to release him and the team granted his request. ... Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was hospitalized with an intestinal virus early yesterday morning and is expected to miss at least two games.

Rafa Marquez, Red Bulls, Mexican National Team, Marquez, Jonathan Vilma, Anthony Hargrove ebook download, Rutgers, Scott Fujita, Henry, CB Adam “Pacman” Jones, DE Will Smith

Nypost.com

No comments:

Post a Comment