Month: September 2013

Sep 11, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee (33) delivers to the plate during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Cliff Lee dazzles Padres in 4-2 victory for Phillies

Urijah Faber vs. Michael McDonald set for UFC on FOX 9 co-main event

Seattle Seahawks injury update: Brandon Browner held out, Cliff Avril limited in practice; both possible for Sunday

Miami Marlins ROY candidate Jose Fernandez causes benches to clear with homerun (video)

Grambling State fires famous alum in head coach Doug Williams

Sep 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) reacts after after looking for a pass interference call against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Tennessee Titans won 16-9. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers not in panic mode just yet

Aug 30, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz (17) takes batting practice before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers OF Nelson Cruz begins workouts for possible return

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez hits home run, watches it far too long, benches clear (GIF)

Denver Broncos sign lineman to extension

Sep 11, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets injured third baseman David Wright (5) takes batting practice before a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Mets 3B David Wright runs the bases; could return next week

Sep 11, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Brian Bogusevic (47) is forced out at second base as Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart (2) throws to first to complete a double play in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won 6-0. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Awkward moment in Cincinnati Reds – Chicago Cubs game today

May 20, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans nose tackle Chris Jones (95) during organized team activities at the Methodist Training Center at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots claim DT Chris Jones off waivers

Sept 29, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Martin Scales (25) runs towards Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Maalik Bomar (4) during the first quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Paul Frederiksen-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals still trying to bolster thin linebacker corps

Roger Goodell says Washington Redskins name change up to owner

Sep 8, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Paul Maholm (28) delivers to the plate during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Braves 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Braves pitcher Paul Maholm scratched from next start

August 10, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Brandon Jacobs (45) carries the ball during the first quarter at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Jacobs weighed nearly 300 pounds this offseason

September 18, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) calls for crowd noise to disrupt the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE

Mike Tomlin on Pittsburgh Steelers’ reunion with James Harrison

2014 PG Tyler Ulis announcing college choice Friday

Sep 8, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch for a first down before being tackled by St. Louis Rams free safety T.J. McDonald (25) during the first half at Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

Larry Fitzgerald limited in Arizona Cardinals practice

Sep 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) chases a fumbled ball against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Tennessee Titans won 16-9. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Rookie Report: Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Jarvis Jones

Nov 25, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) talks to umpire Paul King (121) during the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 34-10. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals OT Andrew Whitworth reveals setback in injury rehab

UFC working on developing gloves to prevent eye pokes

Sep 6, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) throws to a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Pirates finish sweep of Rangers with 7-5 win

BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar to coach The Ultimate Fighter 19

Sep 9, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly talks with quarterback Michael Vick (7) during the first half against the Washington Redskins at FedEX Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Not all NFL players are buying the Eagles offense

Dec. 16, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA: Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) defends Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) in the first quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Bruce Arians calls Patrick Peterson the NFL’s best CB

Sep 8, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) looks to pass in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Christian Ponder is not in danger of losing his job

Apr 27, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback and number one overall draft choice Andrew Luck (right) greets owner Jim Irsay to a press conference at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Colts owner Jim Irsay believes the Colts should protect Andrew Luck better