Panthers win with Delhomme's new elbow, odd style Jan 4, 2009
He's done it this year with a piece of his left hamstring holding his right elbow together, too, as the highest-profile quarterback to undergo Tommy John reconstructive surgery. Yes, the unorthodox QB with the Cajun accent finds a way to win _ his way. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Hornets beat Trail Blazers Jan 3, 2009
For the second game, Portland was without Brandon Roy, who has been hobbled by a strained right hamstring and averaged 24. 5 points in the first two meetings between the teams this season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Turiaf and Hoiberg put heart into basketball rivalry Jan 2, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009. (01-02) 04:00 PST Minneapolis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A Lot of Heart Jan 2, 2009
Turiaf and Hoiberg put heart into basketball rivalry. Article:Turiaf and Hoiberg put heart into basketball rivalry:/c/a/2009/01/01/SPRS152G85. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Przybilla hurts right wrist Jan 2, 2009
ROY'S STATUS:@ Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, nursing a right hamstring injury, may or may not play against New Orleans on Friday night. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
LT, Gates miss practice Jan 2, 2009
" The Broncos' new boss will need to get right to work addressing needs along the defensive line, at linebacker and in the secondary. He doesn't need to tinker with the offense at all, unless he feels that Ryan Torain (knee) and Peyton Hillis (hamstring) might not return to full health in 2009. Shanahan said the team's offense will soon put the Broncos in the hunt for another championship. But if 2008 proved anything, it's that without a solid defense and a decent running game, Cutler can't... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Spagnuolo, Morris set to interview with Broncos Jan 2, 2009
He doesn't need to tinker with the offense at all, unless he feels that (knee) and (hamstring) might not return to full health in 2009. Shanahan said the team's offense will soon put the Broncos in the hunt for another championship. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
2009 NFL DRAFT: Prospects to watch in final week of bowls Jan 1, 2009
Unfortunately the Clemson ball carrier was slowed in the middle of the season with a hamstring injury and criticisms about his ability to carry the load have blossomed. He's a specialty player who would be effective as a ball carrier, pass catcher and return specialist. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Underdog Tigers’ title run tops 2008 stories Jan 1, 2009
Taylor Geary overcame a hamstring injury to run in the 400 meters and sprint med, while Josie Krings joined the sprint med and Jill Johnson and Megan Birchard filled out the shuttle hurdle relay. Aubrey Pendegraft qualified in the discus throw. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Sooners' Madu works way up depth chart Jan 1, 2009
Murray needed surgery to repair a partially ruptured tendon in his left hamstring, meaning he won't play when No. 2 Oklahoma (12-1) meets No. 1 Florida (12-1) in the BCS championship game on Jan. 8 in Miami. The 6-foot, 196-pound Madu is likely to again share time with Brown. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Titans practice without Haynesworth, Vanden Bosch Jan 1, 2009
He used the chiropractor in 2007 when he strained a hamstring that kept him out three straight games. The 6-foot-6 tackle, listed at 320 pounds, said he hasn't even been asked to run yet. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
West team loaded with talent Dec 31, 2008
" Harris has lined up his first official visit with Oregon for the weekend of January 9th. The Ducks are currently the leader for his signature. While Harris was dominant much of the day, he met his match in wide receiver . Despite being hobbled by a hamstring injury, Randle showed why he is the No. 1 ranked prospect on Rivals.com. "Man. Rueben is big, physical and he is smooth with his routes," Harris said. "He was the only one that caught a touchdown on me today. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Oh, the memories Dec 31, 2008
As souvenirs of the inaugural alumni baseball game celebrating Ranchos proud baseball tradition go, a commemorative button was better than a sore arm or a pulled hamstring. But it was nowhere near as cool as the baseball somebody was going to find some 400 feet from home plate when he came home from work Monday night. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Workload row as trio join injury list Dec 30, 2008
The three will join Stuart Clark (elbow), Shaun Tait (hamstring), Ashley Noffke (back) and Phil Jaques (back) as the Cricket Australia-contracted players who will begin 2009 on the injured list, while the uncontracted Bryce McGain (shoulder) is also out of action. Those injuries, with retirements and form concerns, have prompted Australia to field 23 Test players in 2008, six of them debutants. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Where did it all go wrong? Dec 30, 2008
can bat, can bowl, can field and does not have hamstring issues. I believe that wholesale changes are needed starting at the top, these could have been achieved against New Zealand but the lack of vision is now showing through. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Theres faith in the backup QB Dec 30, 2008
Norwood missed time earlier this year due to a hamstring injury. The senior receiver also said he is going to take a crack at the NFL, but hasnt thought too much about it despite Thursday being his final game. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
INSIDE THE GAME Dec 30, 2008
This will be perhaps the strongest rushing attack the Saints face this season, and they might be doing it without starting defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy, who is questionable with a pulled hamstring. Marques Colston: The season began slowly for Colston, who had thumb surgery and just five catches in the eight games before the Saints' bye week. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Norwood recovering from foot injury Dec 30, 2008
Norwood was slowed earlier this season with a hamstring injury. The pulled muscle kept him from playing in Penn State's first two conference games against Illinois and Purdue. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Injury blows for Australian team Dec 30, 2008
Watson's latest injury follows a bad run over the years which includes previous back problems, a shoulder reconstruction and chronic hamstring problems. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald)
This isn't the history the Broncos wanted to make Dec 30, 2008
They rushed for fewer yards than they ever had in the Shanahan Era that began in 1995 and their leading rusher was rookie Peyton Hillis, who gained 343 yards and scored six TDs before a torn hamstring sidelined him for the stretch run. So, quarterback Jay Cutler shouldered the team's chances week in and week out and he set franchise records for passing yards, completions and pass attempts while earning his first Pro Bowl nod. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tribe's hopes for 2008 don't pan out Dec 27, 2008
But the win would come at a cost, as catcher and cleanup hitter Victor Martinez injured his hamstring early in the action -- an ominous sign of things to come. April. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
No hamstring injuries in three years for Jets Dec 27, 2008
In what has to be considered a modern medical miracle, in a sport laden with hamstring injuries, the Jets haven't had one in three years ... According to an upcoming story, the Jets haven't had one hamstring injury in Mangini's entire tenure as Jets coach. (JetsConfidential.com)
New-look Cards prove competitive Dec 27, 2008
And with Pujols diagnosed to miss three weeks with a pulled hamstring, the Cardinals faced an uphill climb. Yet the club still managed a 15-12 record in June. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Angels had strong '08 despite setbacks Dec 27, 2008
500, suffered a left hamstring strain on April 13 that would dog him for the rest of the season. May Injuries continued to surface, with Izturis (lower back strain) and leadoff catalyst Chone Figgins (right hamstring strain) taking trips to the DL. The Angels' superior infield depth would pay off with Brandon Wood and Sean Rodriguez producing in support of Erick Aybar, whose play at shortstop in Izturis' absence was stellar, until he, too, went on the DL on May 21 with a dislocated right pinky... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Gaston's arrival signals change for Jays Dec 27, 2008
Rolen's return to the sideline came on the same day that the Jays activated Wells from his second stint of the season on the DL. A strained left hamstring was the culprit behind Wells' most recent trip to Toronto's list of walking wounded. Wells' various injuries limited him to just 108 games in '08. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Rangers' 2008 a tale of three seasons Dec 27, 2008
Blalock (torn hamstring) would not return until after the All-Star break ... 429 before going down with a pulled hamstring. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Injuries cost Braves promising season Dec 27, 2008
Glavine strained his right hamstring during an April 13 start and was placed on the DL for the first time in his 22-year career ... But it was a decision necessitated by injuries to Jones (left hamstring) and Hudson, who was placed on the DL with right elbow tightness and later underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery after meeting with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Despite hot start, D-backs miss playoffs Dec 27, 2008
While it would not become public until the regular season, outfielder Eric Byrnes tweaked his left hamstring the day before he officially reported for Spring Training. The injury would eventually cost Byrnes more than half the season and rob the D-backs of their biggest basestealing threat. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Running Attack Better Than Advertised? Dec 26, 2008
For his part, Addai hasn't been fully healthy this year either, battling hamstring and shoulder injuries. And, finally, defenses have been playing Indianapolis much differently this year. (ColtsNews.US)
CAPSULES: Game previews for Week 17 Dec 26, 2008
Key Injuries:Rams: LG Jacob Bell (hamstring) said he expects to play, but would be replaced by rookie John Greco ... Bucs: Garcia (calf) and LB Derrick Brooks (hamstring) will play ... Bengals: RT Stacy Andrews (knee) and QB Carson Palmer (elbow) are out; WR Chad Johnson (hamstring) is not expected to play. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mets fall just short in Shea finale Dec 26, 2008
The month started with Martinez being put on the 15-day DL because of a mild left hamstring strain after leaving his first start against the Marlins early. On April 8, reliever Matt Wise was also placed on the 15-day DL because of a bruised right forearm, and Hernandez, while rehabbing in the Minor Leagues, suffered a tendon strain and was forced to wear a boot for a couple of weeks. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Tuesday Coach Haslett Press Conference Dec 26, 2008
(G) was not feeling well and he has the hamstring ... (On if G Jacob Bell had an MRI) Yeah, he had a hamstring (injury) and he has a grade one, whatever that means. (GridIronGateway.com)
Kinnear 'proud' of Magpies Dec 26, 2008
The afternoon had started badly for Newcastle when Jose Enrique tweaked his hamstring in the warm up, while Habib Beye was stretchered off in the first half following a robust challenge from Lee Cattermole. To add to their woes, Sebastien Bassong was then dismissed midway through the second half for hauling down Emile Heskey in the box. (SkySports)
Ravens notebook: Injury ends Barnes' season (277) Dec 26, 2008
Offensive tackle Willie Anderson (foot), wide receiver Derrick Mason (left dislocated shoulder/trapezius), linebacker Jarret Johnson (calf), defensive end Trevor Pryce (illness), free safety Ed Reed (hamstring), cornerback Samari Rolle (ankle), offensive tackle Adam Terry (knee) and cornerback Fabian Washington (toe) didn t practice. Return specialist Yamon Figurs (head) and running back Ray Rice (calf contusion) were limited in practice. (Carroll County Times)
Jaguars find fall guy in personnel chief Harris Dec 25, 2008
Porter missed all of training camp and the preseason following surgery to repair a torn hamstring. He started six games, but finished the season on injured reserve with a groin injury. (ESPN -- Football News)
Anthony banks on rest Dec 25, 2008
Golden State has already been without Monta Ellis (ankle), Corey Maggette (hamstring) and Stephen Jackson (left hand). Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston returned to the starting lineup Tuesday night against Cleveland after missing four games with a strained left hamstring. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Christmas NBA centerpiece not appealing to all Dec 25, 2008
In their finale against the Heat on Tuesday, the Warriors essentially fielded a NBA Development League team with veterans Stephen Jackson (sprained left hand), Corey Maggette (strained hamstring) and Crawford (strained groin) all out. Though it's possible that all three could play Friday against the Celtics in Oakland or Sunday in Los Angeles, the Warriors still have not offered any timetable for the return for any of its injured players - including Monta Ellis, who appears to be a few weeks... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Texas' Shipley awarded 6th season in '09 Dec 23, 2008
Shipley missed the entire 2004 and 2005 seasons because of knee and hamstring injuries. But he regained his health, and he produced a career-best 79 receptions for 982 yards and 11 touchdowns this season to earn third-team All-America honors from The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Sooners promise new attitude for title game Dec 23, 2008
The Sooners will not have starting tailback (hamstring injury) or backup nose tackle DeMarcus Granger (back injury) for the national championship game. will receive additional work in place of Murray after producing career-best totals of 114 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the Big 12 championship game. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Structured Warm-up Exercises May Prevent Up To Half Of Severe Sports Injuries Dec 23, 2008
(July 8, 2005) Older footballers and those with previous injuries are most likely to suffer hamstring injuries, a Monash University researcher has. (Oct. (Science Daily)
NFL Replay: Sparano-led Dolphins won't fold in the end Dec 23, 2008
He was knocked out of the game with a torn hamstring. Stat of the week. (USA Today -- Sports)
Warriors block out critics Dec 23, 2008
Posted on: Monday, December 22, 2008. High number of sacks a concern, but linemen aren't entirely to blame. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Redskins’ stop at 1-yard line results in 10-3 win Dec 22, 2008
Redskins stop at 1-yard line results in 10-3 win. Finally, after a shower, the Philadelphia Eagles receiver returned to reflect on the play that fell 1 yard short at the end of a 10-3 loss to the Washington Redskins a play that kept his team from having a chance to control its playoff destiny. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Preventing Knee Injuries Dec 22, 2008
The major knee stabilizers include the hamstring muscle group, located in the back of the thigh, and the quadriceps muscle group, in front of the thigh ... In reference to the knee joint, isolation movements target either the hamstring or quadriceps muscle groups. (Suite101.com)
OKLAHOMA: RB Brown ready for any BCS hurdle Dec 22, 2008
Murray is scheduled to undergo surgery today for a partially ruptured hamstring tendon in his left leg. He was hurt returning the opening kickoff in the Sooners' Big 12 title game vs. Missouri. (USA Today -- Sports)
Scolari looks for comfort away from home Dec 22, 2008
Sahas hamstring problems was the least significant of a series of ailments that have seen Ayegbeni Yakubu ruled out for the season with a achilles tendon injury and James Vaughan fly out to the United States for knee surgery. Central to Evertons hopes against Chelsea will be the form of centre-back Phil Jagielka who Moyes and his backroom staff believe should have been called up by England coach Fabio Capello. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
PACKERS NOTES Dec 22, 2008
Davis has missed the last two games with a pulled hamstring but is feeling better. I've come a long way," he said. ``It's feeling pretty good right now. If I can get that little bit extra, to be able to cut and do all the things, and the leg can hold up, I think I should be able to play.". (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Fantasy: Backup boost Dec 21, 2008
He has taken over for Bush and McAllister again with Stecker hamstring out. The good times should continue this week, especially with Bush out for the season and McAllister now a non-factor. (CBS News)
Sounders Midfielder Ljungberg Goes Under The Knife Dec 21, 2008
"As he increased his training intensity, he suffered a mild re-occurrence of the hamstring problems that have occasionally hampered him over the past two years," Hanauer said. "At that point, Freddie and the club wanted to be proactive and we decided to have him see the best hip and hamstring specialists in the country. "It was ultimately determined that the best course of action was to repair a slightly torn labrum, and to shave a very small amount of bone where the hip meets the femur. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sounders' Ljungberg out 10 weeks after surgery Dec 21, 2008
Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer said as Ljungberg increased his training, he started having hamstring problems that have hampered him the past two years. Seattle, the newest Major League Soccer team, will begin training camp on Jan. 21. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Manning, Colts beat Jags to clinch wild card spot Dec 20, 2008
" The Colts won without receiver Marvin Harrison (hamstring), running back Joseph Addai (shoulder) and linebacker Gary Brackett (leg). Dungy said the victory would allow him to rest many starters next week against Tennessee, giving some players as many as 17 days of rest before opening the postseason. The Jaguars (5-10) lost for the seventh time in the past nine games and fell to 2-6 at home this season. This one may have been more emotionally draining than any of the others. Collier, a 6-foot-7... (FOX 11, AZ)
Victoria beat WA, now top one-day table Dec 20, 2008
WA also confirmed Ronchi had torn his hamstring and would be sidelined for the rest of the year, which means a call-up for rookie `keeper Michael Johnson. Voges said WA never really recovered from a bad start. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sports in 2 Minutes Dec 20, 2008
Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray will have surgery to repair a hamstring injury and miss the BCS national championship game against Florida. Murray will undergo surgery on Dec. 22 to repair the tendon in his left leg, Sooners coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pakistan: Militants kill 3 in latest convoy attack Dec 20, 2008
Al-Qaida and Taliban militants have stepped up attacks on the Khyber supply line in an apparent bid to hamstring U.S. and NATO forces, which toppled the hard-line Taliban regime in Afghanistan in 2001 but have been battling a resurgence by the group. Hundreds of vehicles, including Humvees intended for the Afghan army, have been torched in recent weeks in terminals on the Pakistani side of the border, leaving several security guards dead. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Round 16 preview Dec 19, 2008
Josip MAGDIC (ankle season), AMARAL (hamstring season), James ROBINSON (abdomen 2 weeks), Hayden FOXE (leg test), Jamie COYNE (calf 2 weeks). Please note Adelaide United v Queensland Roar match has be re-scheduled to Wednesday 14 January 2009; due to Adelaide United's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Brand injury hurts his owners, but not necessarily the Sixers Dec 19, 2008
Dalembert has knee problems and was nowhere to be found in the two games Brand missed thanks to a hamstring injury earlier this month. But Dalembert has hit some waiver wires of late and is a free agent in 21 percent of ESPN.com standard leagues. (ESPN -- Golf News)
NFL: Colts defeat Jaguars Dec 19, 2008
They won without receiver Marvin Harrison (hamstring), running back Joseph Addai (shoulder) and linebacker Gary Brackett (leg). Coach Tony Dungy said earlier in the week that a victory would allow him to rest many starters next week against Tennessee. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brees focused, but not on record Dec 19, 2008
" Defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy (hamstring) missed practice again Thursday, and tackle Jammal Brown (ankle) was on the injury report but had a full session. The Saints signed center Marvin Philip to the practice squad, replacing guard Cameron Stephenson, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. GETTING CLOSER: It seems that in recent weeks, the 0-14 Lions have been inching closer to their first victory. They lost by four points at home to Minnesota on Dec. 7, then lost 31-21 at Indianapolis... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Boldin, Arrington could miss game Dec 19, 2008
Doucet (hamstring), safety Adrian Wilson (toe), special teams player Sean Morey (shoulder) and linebacker Pago Togafau (knee) were limited in practice on Thursday. PACMAN'S' NECK WAS HURTING BEFORE BIG HIT: Adam "Pacman" Jones says the herniated disk in his neck that forced him to miss Dallas' last game was bothering him even before he took a hard hit. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Our View: Harder to keep on trucking Dec 19, 2008
New emission rules hamstring truckers. December 19, 2008 12:02:00 AM. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Vanden Bosch recovering from surgery Dec 19, 2008
Doucet (hamstring), safety Adrian Wilson (toe), special teams player Sean Morey (shoulder) and linebacker Pago Togafau (knee) were limited in practice on Thursday. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, December 19, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Titans’ challenge? Replacing Haynesworth Dec 19, 2008
Not having Haynesworth for three games because of a strained hamstring hurt Tennessee last season. The team lost each game and gave up an average of 160 yards rushing in each loss. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Glory signs former Dutch international Dec 18, 2008
Sikora, 30, who has represented the Netherlands on six occasions and played for three seasons with Dutch giants Ajax, will replace Brazilian Amaral, who was placed on the Glory's long-term injury list following season-ending surgery on his hamstring. "We have been proactive in our efforts to find quality players and there was an opportunity to bring Victor over and we're delighted that it has worked out for everyone involved," Glory coach Dave Mitchell said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
OU's Granger to miss BCS title game Dec 18, 2008
Murray is out with a hamstring injury and is also scheduled for surgery. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PACMAN RETURNS TO PRACTICE, EXPECTED TO PLAY VS. RAVENS Dec 18, 2008
Fellow starting safety is fighting a variety of injuries, and their only backup, , strained a hamstring in the last game. Quarterback practiced Wednesday despite his back being stiff and sore, but running back sat out because of his dislocated right pinkie toe. (USA Today -- Sports)
