Sports Injuries News Stories

 

Alfonso Soriano Placed on the DL

by Miguel S | April 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
Alfonso Soriano jumps on to the the DL. (AP Images) Alfonso Soriano was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday. The Chicago Cubs outfielder strained his right calf on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds and had to be helped from the field. The injury was a result of the freaky little hop Soriano makes before he catches each ball. He says it … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

NBA Injury News: Ginobili Could Miss Rest of Regular Season

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 11th, 2008 | Add a comment
The Spurs could be missing Manu Ginobili until the NBA playoffs. (AP Images) The San Antonio Express News is reporting that Manu Ginobili has been ruled out for the Spurs Friday matchup with the Seattle Sonics and could miss the rest of the playoffs with a groin injury. “I just don’t want to take any chances with him,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Fantasy Baseball News: Pitcher Francisco Rodriguez Injured

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 9th, 2008 | Add a comment
F-Rod is out with bad ankles (AP Images) As suspected, Los Angeles Angles right handed reliever Francisco Rodriguez will sit out at least three or four days to try and heal his ailing ankles. Rodriguez has seen the velocity on his fastball drop substantially and despite starting the season with three quality saves before giving up three runs against the Cleveland Indians … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Ay Caramba! Pedro Martinez Out Four to Six Weeks

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Martinez will be out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury. (AP Images) Well, this certainly isn’t good news. If you’re a New York Mets fan, that is. Word out of the Big Apple is that former Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez will miss between a month to a month-and-a-half with a left hamstring strain. The Mets have placed Martinez on the 15-day … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Fantasy Baseball Injury Update: Pedro Martinez Likely Out

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Pedro Martinez injured his left hamstring Tuesday. (AP Images) Bye, bye Pedro. Looks like New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez is off to the disabled list after just 57 regular season pitches. Martinez heard a pop in his left hamstring during Tuesday loss to the Florida Marlins and will have an MRI today to determine the extent of the injury. Martinez gave up … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Jake Shields vs. Drew Fickett Fight Cancelled

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
Jake Shields will not fight Drew Fickett for the Elite XC welterweight title. Top ranked 170-pound fighter Jake Shields (20-4-1) has pulled out of his scheduled EliteXC world welterweight title fight against Drew Fickett (32-5-0). According to Proelite.com, Shields is unable to fight due to an injury. The two were scheduled to clash on March 29 in San Jose, Calif. on the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Nowitzki Hurt as Mavericks Lose to Spurs, 88-81

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 23rd, 2008 | Add a comment
Dirk Nowitzki grips his injured left leg after falling awkwardly. (AP Images) Some losses hurt more than others. This one could crush the Dallas Mavericks. Not only did they fall to arch-rival San Antonio on Sunday, the Mavs watched MVP Dirk Nowitzki whimpering on the floor with what could be a serious leg injury. After Nowitzki was hurt, San Antonio went on a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Fisher Drops Out, Aurelio Gets New Opponent For UFC Fight Night

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 18th, 2008 | Add a comment
Spencer Fisher (right) will not fight on April 2 at UFC Fight Night against Marcus Aurelio. (MMAweekly.com Photo) A shoulder injury has forced lightweight Spencer “The King” Fisher (20-4-0) to pull out of his fight against Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio (15-5-0), scheduled for April 2 at UFC Fight Night 13. His replacement will be Ring of Combat lightweight champion Jim Miller (10-1-0). Undefeated … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Worst Bone Breaks in Mixed Martial Arts History

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 5th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Japanese fighter Windy Tomomi suffered a bad ankle break in Costa Rica. Most of the time, mixed martial arts is an incredibly safe sport. Athletes usually leave the ring with nothing more than a black eye or, at worst, a broken nose. But, every now and then, something awful happens. And sometimes, it’s on TV. Of course, it’s important to keep everything … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

"Shogun" Injures Knee Training For Liddell UFC Fight

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 4th, 2008 | Add a comment
Due to a knee injury “Shogun” will not fight Liddell at UFC 85. (MMAweekly.com Photo) Once top-ranked light heavyweight Maurcio “Shogun” Rua (16-3-0) has pulled out of his fight with Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell (21-5-0) due to a knee injury suffered while training for their upcoming fight at UFC 85. Now, instead of stepping into the octagon to face “The Iceman” on … Read More Read More