(SportsNetwork.com) – Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has returned home after a nine-month hospital stay caused by a near-fatal skiing accident, his manager announced in a statement released Tuesday. Sabine Kehm said that the retired auto racing legend is continuing his recovery from a serious head injury at his …
Read More »2014-15 Miami Heat Preview
– Two and counting… – (SportsNetwork.com) – Changes are coming to the Miami Heat. Of course, the reigning four-time Eastern Conference champions lost the best player in the world, LeBron James. The man who led the Heat to two championships and four NBA Finals appearances allowed his heart to take …
Read More »Bears aim to continue road success against Panthers
(SportsNetwork.com) – If home is where the heart is, the Chicago Bears aren’t pining for the Windy City these days. The Bears will attempt to stay perfect on the road this weekend when they visit Cam Newton and the reeling Carolina Panthers. It’s been a bit of a Bizarro World …
Read More »Tigers, Twins play two in Minnesota
(SportsNetwork.com) – Getting together for a pair of games on Saturday, the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins hope to create some more exciting American League Central baseball at Target Field. On Friday the Twins opened the four-game set with a mind-numbing 20-6 win, an offensive explosion the likes of …
Read More »Kings to retire Blake's No. 4
Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Kings announced Monday that the team will retire the No. 4 jersey of former defenseman Rob Blake this coming season. The ceremony will take place prior to the Kings’ January 17 game against Anaheim. Blake, a member of the 2014 class bound …
Read More »Marco Andretti fined $2,500 for ignoring order from IndyCar race control
HOUSTON – IndyCar has fined Marco Andretti $2,500 for failing to heed to an order from race control during Saturday’s race at the Grand Prix of Houston. Andretti ignored a blue flag to give way to leader Takuma Sato as Andretti tried to stay on the lead lap. Race control …
Read More »Pacers hoping Hibbert comes up big in Game 2 with Wizards after another disappearing act
INDIANAPOLIS – Roy Hibbert’s ragged season is catching up to the Indiana Pacers. Their All-Star center has played like anything but the dominant big man who led them to the Eastern Conference finals last spring. And this year’s runner-up for the defensive player of the year award hasn’t even been …
Read More »Shouldering the load _ if the shoulders hold up _ Robinson takes Fletcher's spot with Redskins
ASHBURN, Va. – Here’s one way for Keenan Robinson to look at it: He’s running out of pectoral muscles to tear. The Washington Redskins linebacker tore one on the right side, severing a vital link between upper chest and shoulder, when he was a rookie two years ago in a …
Read More »Chelsea signs Drogba on one-year deal
London, England (SportsNetwork.com) – Chelsea confirmed Friday that the club has signed former Blues striker Didier Drogba on a one-year deal. Drogba initially joined the club in 2004 at the start of Jose Mourinho’s first stint as Chelsea manager. He went on to score 157 goals in 342 appearances for …
Read More »Dominant again, Johnson aims for 3-race winning streak in the mountains at Pocono Raceway
LONG POND, Pa. – Matt Kenseth furrowed his brow at the mere suggestion Jimmie Johnson had spiraled toward a slump. Only a chump would count out the champ after an 0 for 11 start. “I don’t think anybody else was really being like, ‘Oh man, Jimmie’s finally not winning. This …
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