The Denver Broncos deactivated leading rusher Travis Henry for the game Monday night against Green Bay because of sore ribs. Henry hurt his ribs in the third quarter against Pittsburgh in last week’s 31-28 win. Henry has also been hampered by right ankle and knee ailments this season. He has 549 yards on 119 carries this season.
Tony Romo didn’t have to wait until the offseason to get his big payday from the Dallas Cowboys after all. Romo has agreed to a six-year, $67 million deal that will be announced Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the deal who requested anonymity because the contact has not been announced. The contract, which will become effective this week and provides salary cap relief for Dallas,…
The Seattle SuperSonics may not try to escape their lease at KeyArena through arbitration, a federal judge said Monday. Judge Ricardo S. Martinez called the team’s interpretation of the contract “as errant as a typical Shaquille O’Neal free throw.” The decision was a victory for the city and means officials may continue to seek a court order forcing the Sonics to play the next three seasons at the…
Dejected over not getting to play in Minnesota with Kevin Garnett, Juwan Howard could end up a teammate of another superstar: LeBron James. Howard, a 13-year veteran forward whose contract was bought out by the Timberwolves on Monday, would fit nicely with James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are desperate for experienced frontline help.
The Minnesota Timberwolves did some wheeling and dealing on Monday, reaching a buyout with veteran Juwan Howard and making a trade with San Antonio to get to the 15-man roster limit before the deadline. The Timberwolves sent a protected 2008 second-round pick to the Spurs for cash considerations and guard Beno Udrih, whom the Wolves immediately waived.
NASCAR conceded Monday that water got into the fuel supply of more than two cars during the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, apparently leading to a crash that took out several top contenders in the closing laps.
Miikka Kiprusoff agreed to a $35-million, six-year extension with the Flames on Monday that will keep the star goalie him in Calgary through the 2013-14 season. The 2006 Vezina Trophy winner, who would have been an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, was the last of a core of key players — along with Captain Jarome Iginla and defenseman Robyn Regehr — to recently agree to…
The Detroit Tigers made the first splash in baseball’s offseason as they addressed a pressing priority. Again. Detroit filled its No. 1 void Monday, acquiring shortstop Edgar Renteria and cash from the Atlanta Braves for two prospects. Shortly after reaching the World Series last season, the Tigers pulled off the first major move when they traded for Gary Sheffield.
Rod Marinelli spread praise to each unit Monday, explaining why the Detroit Lions beat Chicago and improved to 5-2 overall and an NFC-best 3-0 in their division. — Running back Kevin Jones has provided a boost for the offense. — Each part of the defense is contributing. — Placekicker Jason Hanson and the rest of the special teams have been solid.
Tony Dungy welcomed the three-ring circus back to Indianapolis on Monday. With more reporters, more hype and more debate than a regular-season game typically merits, Dungy instructed his Colts to have fun as they prepare for another high-wire act: Playing the dreaded Patriots. “I really think that’s why you’re in the league, for games like this,” the Indy coach said Monday.
