06/30/06
- [CFL] DeAngelis kicks game-winning field goal on last play of game
- [MLB] NU's Cranston is turning pro
- [New England Patriots] Six with Russ
- [Minors] Shabala to represent Fresno in 2006 Triple-A All-Star Game
- [Carolina Panthers] $5 Glitch Sends Seppo Packing
- [Buffalo Bills] Kelsay Poised to Play Faster
- [CFL] Golden (field) goal (DeAngelis)
06/29/06
- [Coaches] Samuel adds Brian Boerboom to Redhawks Staff
- [NBA] Wilkinson Set for NBA Summer League
06/28/06
- [New England Patriots] Warfield struggled in Patriots camp
- [Carolina Panthers] Paperwork problems plague Seppo
06/25/06
- [Minors] Shabala's blast gives Grizzlies victory over Sky Sox
- [Detroit Lions] Earning respect has never felt so good (Schlesinger)
- [New England Patriots] CB Eric Warfield will be seeking a starting spot in training camp. The Kansas City Chiefs cut Warfield, after eight seasons with the team, March 3.
"Kansas City wanted to go in a different direction, and I have nothing bad to say about their organization, coaches or players," Warfield said Friday. Warfield, who is currently listed as the No. 2 left cornerback for New England, doesn't plan on being a backup.
"I asked them what my role would be, and they said 'Whatever you make it.' That's why I think it I can go out there and show them what I'm capable of doing, then I can earn a starting spot," Warfield said. CB Ellis Hobbs and Warfield (6-0, 190) will likely compete for the starting left cornerback spot.
Warfield has played only corner in his pro career, but says the Patriots have informed him he could be moved to safety if the team needs to move him. Warfield said he will continue offseason workouts until July 7, then get a couple of weeks off before he reports to training camp on July 28. (Texarkana Gazette, KFFL)
06/24/06
- [MLB] Erstad's season in limbo
- [Cincinnati Bengals] Q&A with Kyle Larson
- [Tennessee Titans] Offensive lineman Mike Erickson remains in Birmingham. Ala., awaiting medical clearance (after suffering an injury while playing in NFL Europe). Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said the plan for the NFL Europe players this offseason is simple: Keep 'em fresh. "Years ago we lost players in the middle of camp because they'd been playing ball year round," he said. "We want to give these guys a chance to compete."
06/22/06
- [Philadelphia Eagles] Buckhalter's Road To Recovery
- [Chicago Bears] Bears' Brown the best safety in NFC North
- [Carolina Panthers] Fan Q&A: Mike Minter
- [Minors] Shabala HR beats Sky Sox
- [Track] Merlene Ottey sets masters world record
- [Philadelphia Eagles] A Silent Buckhalter (scroll)
06/21/06
- [Tampa Bay Buccaneers] Fonoti's absense from practice explained
06/19/06
- [Chicago Bears] The Bears released LB TJ Hollowell.
- [Philadelphia Eagles] Head coach Andy Reid also was optimistic that running back Correll Buckhalter (knee) would return from the injury that cost him all last season. Buckhalter has missed three of the past four seasons with injuries, and a healthy return would give the Eagles a big boost in the backfield.
"He is making progress," Reid said. (CourierPostOnline.com)
- Reid doesn't sound like he's counting on big running back Correll Buckhalter, who has been unable to do much after back-to-back knee surgeries. (Delaware County Times)
06/18/06
- Bareheaded bikers pick their poison (Tomich)
- [New Orleans Saints] Football Father's Day (Jay Foreman)
06/16/06
- [New England Patriots] Eric Warfield really struggled. He looked slow and didn’t react well when the ball was in the air. I hate to say it but wearing No. 23, he looked like a taller version of the player who wore that number last season. Just in case you forgot who that player was, it’s not meant to be a compliment. After watching him at mini-camp, I would say Warfield’s roster spot on this team is far from secure. (Patriots.com)
- [Carolina Panthers] Fan Q&A: Mike Rucker
- [Soccer] Tanya Dennis has signed with the Toronto Lady Lynx of the W-League.
06/15/06
- [Baltimore Ravens] One player who really stands out (in camp) is rookie running back Cory Ross out of Nebraska. That happens when you're 5-6 and trying to make an NFL team. (Baltimore Sun)
- Leo Araguz nailed a couple of punts both with and into the wind. Sam Koch’s only attempt was a low, knuckling liner that benefited from a favorable bounce and rolled 60 yards. (Ravens24x7.com)
06/14/06
- [San Diego Chargers] Polk rebounding from injury hex
- [Green Bay Packers] Even Ahman Green is "on the bubble"
- The Sioux City Explorers announced the addition of LHP Aaron Marsden.
- [Baltimore Ravens] All RB’s look solid although an accurate assessment can’t be made until August. Mike Anderson has not run from the FB position yet. P.J. Daniels is moving well as are Musa Smith and Cory Ross. Special teams play will decide many roster spots this season. (Ravens24x7.com)
06/13/06
- [Track] Ottey looking to run at Euro Champs
- [St. Louis Rams] Incognito healthy, ready to compete for playing time
- [Track] Merlene Ottey on the track again
- [Baltimore Ravens] B.J. Sams days as an offensive player appear to be over as he continues to wear the defensive white jersey. Last season he was used very sparingly in the secondary... Cory Ross could be someone that might press Sams for a roster spot. While clearly Sams is the incumbent and first on the depth chart, a player's versatility could break a tie of equals in camp... Ross looks good coming out of the backfield as a receiver. (Ravens24x7.com)
06/12/06
- [MLB] Dan Johnson homers twice, helping A's sweep Yankees
06/11/06
- [CFL] Crouch cracks Argos' roster as No. 3 pivot
- [St. Louis Rams] Rams' Incognito healthy, ready to play
- [MLB] Erstad Suffers Seback
06/10/06
- Ex-Saints impressed with Payton (Tyrone Hughes)
- [CFL] Kabongo gets flagged twice- but finished strong
06/09/06
- [St. Louis Rams] Incognito healthy, ready to compete for playing time
- It's notable that Richie Incognito was at [left guard] with the first and second unit, and it appears it could be his job to lose.
- Ottey sets Euro sights
- [Track] Ottey wins 100m in Spain
- [San Diego Chargers] DT Ryon Bingham worked with the first-team defense Friday, while DT Jamal Williams (knee) was out with an injury. (Chargers.com, KFFL)
06/08/06
- [Track] Veteran Ottey claims comeback win
- [CFL] Eric Crouch a quarterback at last in Argos camp
06/07/06
- [Green Bay Packers] QB Brett Favre feels that as long as RB Ahman Green (quad) is healthy, the running game will be able to develop from training camp and throughout the season.
"Of course he's not practicing right now, but he looks as good as I've ever seen him," said Favre. "There's no doubt in my mind that with a one-year contract, he knows what's at stake. When Ahman has been in the lineup he has played as hard and has practiced as hard as any guy that I've ever played with. I don't see that changing."
- [CFL] Pivotal tryout for Crouch
- [Seattle Seahawks] Wistrom recovering, as are Hawks
- [New England Patriots] Hochstein's deal extended through '08
- [CFL] Line Dancing: Kabongo
- [New Orleans Saints] Josh Bullocks saw limited action in mini-camp because of an injury, but could be entrenched as the starter by the end of training camp. (Sun Herald)
- [Detroit Lions] Head coach Rod Marinelli said during his press conference FS Daniel Bullocks was back at practice Wednesday. "We got him back today. He's all squared away and did a good job today," said Marinelli.
- [NBA] Strickland sticks to business with Mavs
06/06/06
- [New England Patriots] Patriots sign OL Hochstein to extension
- [Minors] Gordon selected for Texas League all-star game
- [MLB] Yanks take Chamberlain in first round; Christy picked by Twins
06/05/06
- [Seattle Seahawks] The Associated Press reports Seattle Seahawks DE Grant Wistrom (shoulder surgery) could not practice on Monday. He's not expected back until training camp. (KFFL)
- [Philadelphia Eagles] RB Correll Buckhalter (knee) did not participate in the team's minicamp practice on Monday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Buckhalter is coming off knee surgery. "He's probably a little bit ahead of schedule from where he was from the time before," said Reid. "He's moving around pretty good. He does the conditioning part of the workouts here at the offseason program and he looks like he's getting better and better every time I see him out there doing that. We'll see how he does. It's a big hurdle to overcome, but he's a little bit ahead of schedule." (KFFL)
06/02/06
- [Chicago Bears] Mike Brown bounces back from '05 injury (scroll)
- [New Orleans Saints] Foreman signs with New Orleans
- [Detroit Lions] Fullback Cory Schlesinger's role in the offense will be greatly diminished -- he'll be giving up time to Arlen Harris and Shawn Bryson -- but he'll still be a factor in the offense because of the need for his blocking ability in certain situations. (MLive.com)
Offensive coordinator Mike Martz on the role of fullback Cory Schlesinger-- "When I came in here and watched him, I wasn't sure what Cory was. He's probably one of the better competitors on this team. The consummate professional. Great shape. Intense. Doesn't make mistakes. He's what you're looking for in the NFL now. I really like Cory now." (DetNews.com)
- Rookie safety Daniel Bullocks was excused from practice Thursday to take care of personal business. He is expected back Friday. (DetNews.com)
- [New Orleans Saints] Josh Bullocks (unknown injury) was among those who won't participate or who will be limited in this weekend's minicamp. He is expected to be healed by training camp. (The Times-Picayune)
- Gardner tops Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Inductees