News & Notes

MLB

- The Chicago Cubs have suspended OF Milton Bradley for the remainder of the 2009 season. The suspension came one day after Bradley had criticized his team and admitted he wasn't enjoying his tenure in Chicago. Bradley was disciplined for conduct detrimental to the team. After pulling himself from the lineup Saturday, Bradley told reporters, "you understand why they haven't won in 100 years". The Cubs will try to move Bradley this off-season but his poor attitude and back-loaded contract will make that a difficult task.
- Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede will have surgery on his back this week. For Crede, who is out for the season, this will be his third back surgery. It will take approximately two months to recover from this kind of procedure.
- The Houston Astros have dismissed manager Cecil Cooper on Monday afternoon. Third base coach Dave Clark will serve as interim manager for the remainder of the season. The Astros will begin a search for a new manager once the off-season begins.

NBA

- Free agent F Antoine Walker expects to get a non-guaranteed invite to training camp. He told Sports Illustrated over the weekend that he has received interest from four NBA teams.
- Spain won the Euro Basket tournament over the weekend defeating Serbia in the gold medal game. Greece also beat Slovenia to take the Bronze. All four teams have qualified for the World Championships in Turkey next year.
- Charlotte Bobcats F Boris Diaw sprained his ankle over the weekend playing for his native, France. Charlotte coach Larry Brown said the injury isn't serious and he should return to camp within the next two weeks.

NFL

- The San Francisco 49ers have filed tampering charges against the New York Jets involving unsigned first-round pick Michael Crabtree. The 49ers have been unable to come to a contract with Crabtree as he is seeking more money. The story was reported by the New York Daily News and details were not revealed.
- Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck broke a rib in Sundays game and will probably be out of action for at least a week.
- Buffalo Bills RT Brad Butler is done for the season after suffering a knee injury in Sundays win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will have surgery this week.
- Atlanta Falcons rookie DT Peria Jerry suffered a season-ending knee injury in Atlanta's victory over Carolina on Sunday.

NHL

- Free Agent RW Theo Fleury has played well in the pre-season and has made a case for a spot on the Calgary Flames roster. The 41-year-old has scored two goals so far on his comeback trail to the NHL. It will be interesting to see if he gets a shot.
- James Cybulski of TSN is reporting that trouble is already starting to brew in Philadelphia with regards to newly acquired G Ray Emery. This wouldn't come as a surprise as it was his history of trouble that lead to his departure in Ottawa.
- Check out the rumours section. There has been a lot of talk over the weekend in the NHL.

MMA

- Former Dallas Cowboy RB and Heisman Trophy winner, Herschel Walker, has signed with Srikeforce as he starts his MMA career. The 47-year-old, Walker is a sixth-degree black belt in tae kwon do.