http://www.mail.com/subjects/432-athlete-injuries.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/432-athlete-injuries.html http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1861022-sharks-beat-oilers-3-2-shootout-to-open-7-0.html SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — After rolling to their first five victories, the San Jose Sharks are showing they can win the tight games, too. Michal Handzus and Dan Boyle scored in the shootout to help the Sharks extend the best start in franchise history with their seventh straight win, 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. "That's what good teams do... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1861022-sharks-beat-oilers-3-2-shootout-to-open-7-0.html 2013-02-01T06:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1860730-union-head-takes-nfl-player-safety-issues.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — So much for labor peace in the NFL. Less than 18 months after the league and players ended a lockout by signing a 10-year collective bargaining agreement, NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith and union president Domonique Foxworth used a Super Bowl news conference to lay out a series of complaints about safety issu... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1860730-union-head-takes-nfl-player-safety-issues.html 2013-02-01T00:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1860168-nfl-expects-to-neurologists-games-2013.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL general counsel Jeff Pash says he expects independent neurological consultants to be on sidelines during games next season to help diagnose and treat concussions. Speaking at a pre-Super Bowl news conference Thursday, Pash explained that the doctors would not be paid by the clubs or hired as team physicians. There could be more than... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1860168-nfl-expects-to-neurologists-games-2013.html 2013-01-31T20:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1857140-lewis-hes-agitated-angry-story.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ray Lewis is "agitated." Not because the Baltimore Ravens linebacker thinks the magazine report linking him to a company that purports to make performance-enhancers will affect his play or that of his teammates against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl — the final game of a 17-year NFL career that most assume will earn him a spo... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1857140-lewis-hes-agitated-angry-story.html 2013-01-31T09:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858560-hot-ticket-players-super-bowl-ticket-grab.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Heading back to his hometown, Jacoby Jones couldn't afford to tell the truth. The All-Pro kick returner for the Baltimore Ravens got 15 tickets for the Super Bowl as a participating player. The demand from family, friends in New Orleans was way beyond that. No Big Easy there. "I told my family before I left (Baltimore) I only got nine,"... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858560-hot-ticket-players-super-bowl-ticket-grab.html 2013-01-31T08:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1857848-latest-a-rod-troubles-team-frustrated.html NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez was speaking on a conference call. "A huge debacle," he said. "Distasteful." That was on Dec. 13, 2007, when he re-signed with the New York Yankees and was discussing his decision 1½ months earlier to become a free agent. Now those words describe how some in the team's front office feel about A-Rod's $275 million, 10-year co... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1857848-latest-a-rod-troubles-team-frustrated.html 2013-01-31T02:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1857940-niners-wr-pr-williams-questions-nfl-sanctions.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kyle Williams can't believe the New York Giants weren't punished by the NFL for targeting him in last year's NFC championship game. The punt returner whose mistakes cost the 49ers a chance to make the last Super Bowl, and who will miss Sunday's game against Baltimore with an injured left knee, said Wednesday he is "shocked" that the Gia... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1857940-niners-wr-pr-williams-questions-nfl-sanctions.html 2013-01-30T23:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1857432-crashes-raise-concerns-winter-x-games.html ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — The image was chilling: Snowmobile rider Caleb Moore, launched over his handlebars on a backflip gone wrong, rolled down the landing hill with his 450-pound machine somersaulting behind him. Run over by his sled, Moore lay on the snow for several minutes before being helped off the course. As of Wednesday, he was hospitalized in critic... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1857432-crashes-raise-concerns-winter-x-games.html 2013-01-30T22:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857650-brook-lopez-replaces-rondo-all-star-game.html NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez has been chosen to replace the injured Rajon Rondo on the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Commissioner David Stern on Wednesday selected Lopez, who is averaging 18.6 points and 7.3 rebounds for the second-place Nets. Rondo, the Boston Celtics point guard who was voted to start the Feb. 17 game in Houston,... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857650-brook-lopez-replaces-rondo-all-star-game.html 2013-01-30T21:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1855704-mckinnies-strange-journey-ends-super-bowl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bryant McKinnie stood in the middle of the Superdome and marveled at the spectacle that surrounded him. Behind the Baltimore Ravens giant left tackle, several of the team's most notable stars were seated individually at raised tables. Each space featured huge name plates and was surrounded by a blockade designed to keep the throng of in... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1855704-mckinnies-strange-journey-ends-super-bowl.html 2013-01-30T07:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1855702-winter-x-contender-crashes-critical-condition.html DENVER (AP) — Caleb Moore grew up racing all-terrain vehicles in Texas but later switched to snowmobiles, learning to do tricks and flips far from the mountain slopes. He was a fast learner, going from beginner to a fierce competitor in action sports in a short time. But his run could end after a crash last week during the Winter X Games left him in criti... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1855702-winter-x-contender-crashes-critical-condition.html 2013-01-30T07:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1855022-ray-lewis-avoids-talk-report-deer-spray.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Of all the topics Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis wanted to talk about at Super Bowl media day, deer-antler spray probably was not on the list. He declined to directly address in any detail Tuesday questions about a Sports Illustrated report that he sought help from a company that makes the unorthodox product to speed his recovery... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1855022-ray-lewis-avoids-talk-report-deer-spray.html 2013-01-30T07:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1855340-ap-source-cavaliers-interested-oden.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Greg Oden's next comeback could be with the Cavaliers. A person with knowledge of Cleveland's interest said the team is exploring the possibility of signing Oden, the former No. 1 overall pick whose NBA career has been sabotaged by injuries. The Cavs are doing their due diligence while looking at Oden, said the person who spoke to The Ass... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1855340-ap-source-cavaliers-interested-oden.html 2013-01-30T02:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1853032-gore-rice-contrasting-styles-mutual-respect.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One guy is a bruiser of a back, just as comfortable running through defenders as around them. The other is more of a slasher, darting this way and that to make people miss, requiring only the slightest opening to bust off a big gain. They may be different in style — Frank Gore of the San Francisco 49ers, Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1853032-gore-rice-contrasting-styles-mutual-respect.html 2013-01-29T08:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1853012-nfl-players-react-to-obamas-opinions-football.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs respects and understands President Barack Obama's opinion about the dangers of football — and hesitation about having a child play. The hard-hitting 2011 Defensive Player of the Year also says that no matter how violent the sport, his 4-year-old son will be allowed to take it up if he wants. "It... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1853012-nfl-players-react-to-obamas-opinions-football.html 2013-01-29T07:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852684-iguodalas-last-second-ft-lifts-nuggets.html DENVER (AP) — Andre Iguodala's defensive stop in the final moments helped the Nuggets survive a nerve-racking finish against the Pacers. Iguodala made a free throw with 0.4 seconds remaining after forcing a turnover to deny a last-second shot by Indiana, and Denver won 102-101 Monday night. "I'll admit I was a little nervous (about) missing those other fr... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852684-iguodalas-last-second-ft-lifts-nuggets.html 2013-01-29T05:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852626-grizzlies-rally-17-to-beat-76ers-103-100.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rudy Gay to Toronto. Rudy Gay to Boston. It's easier to count the teams who don't covet Gay. But as long as he's still with Memphis, Gay is doing what he can to help the Grizzlies win. Gay scored 26 points and scored the winning basket off his own rebound with 13.3 seconds left to lead Memphis to a 103-100 win over the Philadelphia 76e... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852626-grizzlies-rally-17-to-beat-76ers-103-100.html 2013-01-29T02:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1852250-49ers-gore-hope-through-adversity.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ray Rice has known nothing but winning since he came into the NFL. For Frank Gore, it took a while. Two running backs with contrasting styles and story lines will be on display at this Super Bowl, but they have one thing in common — plenty of respect for each other. "To battle through what he's been through? He's a warrior," Rice said M... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1852250-49ers-gore-hope-through-adversity.html 2013-01-29T01:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1852456-ncaa-hopes-sports-science-center-helps-with-safety.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA says it is committed to ensuring the safety of all college athletes and plans to open a national sports science institute to make playing sports safer. The comments came in a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Monday night, the day after President Barack Obama acknowledged that if he had a son, he would have to think... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1852456-ncaa-hopes-sports-science-center-helps-with-safety.html 2013-01-29T00:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1851298-adelman-coaching-timberwolves-3-week-break.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Adelman is back on the court and coaching basketball after three weeks away to help his wife through a health scare. His Minnesota Timberwolves lost nine of 11 games without him to fall behind in the powerful Western Conference playoff race. Adelman helped restore hope in this downtrodden franchise when he came aboard before last s... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1851298-adelman-coaching-timberwolves-3-week-break.html 2013-01-28T21:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1851282-jeter-field-1st-time-breaking-ankle.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Derek Jeter worked out on a baseball field Monday for the first time since breaking his left ankle last October. The 38-year-old New York Yankees captain fielded 55 grounders on the grass in front of the infield dirt at shortstop at the team's minor league complex. He also hit in a batting cage. "Everything went well," Jeter said as he ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1851282-jeter-field-1st-time-breaking-ankle.html 2013-01-28T20:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1851124-pavano-hospitalized-spleen-removal.html Carl Pavano's spleen was removed last week after the pitcher was injured when he fell in the snow. The 37-year-old right-hander was hurt in mid-January at his home in Vermont and has been in a Connecticut hospital for nearly two weeks. "He lost a lot of blood. It was very, very serious," agent David Pepe said Monday. ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1851124-pavano-hospitalized-spleen-removal.html 2013-01-28T15:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1850450-ravens-d-coordinator-pees-success.html OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — When it comes to running the Baltimore Ravens defense, Dean Pees has no regard for history, tradition or statistics. Pees doesn't give a hoot about following in a long line of brilliant defensive coordinators such as Marvin Lewis, Rex Ryan, Mike Nolan and Chuck Pagano — all of whom used their work in Baltimore to become NFL head c... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1850450-ravens-d-coordinator-pees-success.html 2013-01-28T07:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1850164-blackhawks-improve-to-6-0-with-win-red-wings.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks are off to the best start in their 85-year history, despite not being in charge for much of their game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. Thanks to Nick Leddy's goal at 2:45 of overtime and a zoned-in, 29-save effort from Corey Crawford, the Blackhawks defeated the Red Wings 2-1 and improved to 6-0. After ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1850164-blackhawks-improve-to-6-0-with-win-red-wings.html 2013-01-28T03:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849662-celtics-rondo-tears-acl-season.html BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The news came during Boston's 100-98 double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Sunday in which Ray Allen returned to his old home court for the first time. "New guys are going to get an opportunity now," Bos... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849662-celtics-rondo-tears-acl-season.html 2013-01-27T23:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1847318-parker-cut-returns-to-lead-spurs-mavs.html DALLAS (AP) — Tony Parker writhed in pain alone under the basket, his hand covering the same left eye that was seriously injured last summer when the San Antonio guard was a bystander in a bottle-throwing melee at a nightclub. He stayed down the entire 20 seconds of a Dallas possession on the other end because no foul was called, and he had to be pulled a... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1847318-parker-cut-returns-to-lead-spurs-mavs.html 2013-01-26T04:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1846606-injured-venus-williams-paris-fed-cup.html PARIS (AP) — Venus Williams has pulled out of next week's Open GDF Suez tournament and the upcoming Fed Cup against Italy because of a back injury. The 26th-ranked Williams said in a statement Friday that she had hoped to take part in the WTA tournament in order to improve her ranking, but that "unfortunately I have a pain in my back which obliges me to r... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1846606-injured-venus-williams-paris-fed-cup.html 2013-01-25T19:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1846586-delonte-west-joins-dallas-d-league-affiliate.html FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Guard Delonte West was acquired by the Texas Legends on Friday, setting him up in the NBA Development League three months after Dallas released him following a pair of suspensions. West can sign with any NBA team while playing for the Legends, just as he could have as a free agent after the Mavericks let him go. The Legends acquired h... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1846586-delonte-west-joins-dallas-d-league-affiliate.html 2013-01-25T19:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844510-rubio-works-through-frustration-comeback.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ricky Rubio swiped the pass in the open court and darted down the lane with Derrick Williams on his wing. Rubio zipped the kind of behind-the-back pass that made him a sensation in Minnesota during his rookie season, the kind of flashy play that put rear ends in the seats at Target Center and made the Timberwolves one of the most exciti... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844510-rubio-works-through-frustration-comeback.html 2013-01-24T22:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844010-marshall-no-20-wichita-flying-high.html WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — There are some coaches in college basketball who always seem composed. They may be churning below the surface, but outwardly they're calm, keeping everything bottled up until a player makes an errant pass or an official's call goes the other way. Gregg Marshall is not one of those coaches. The sixth-year coach of Wichita State is the ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844010-marshall-no-20-wichita-flying-high.html 2013-01-24T19:11:00Z