Jyles to replace injured Bombers QB Pierce
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09/08/2010 - Winnipeg, MB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steven Jyles will replace injured Winnipeg quarterback Buck Pierce for the foreseeable future, and possibly the remainder of the season.
Pierce dislocated his right elbow during Sunday's 27-23 loss at Saskatchewan. He suffered the injury when he was knocked to ground and landed on his right hand while bracing his fall. It's not known if he'll require surgery.
So far this season, Pierce has completed 80-of-120 passes for 1,080 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions. Jyles is 1-3 as a starter this year and has connected on 93-of-148 throws for 1,322 yards with eight scores and two picks.
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four-game suspension because he sold his Independence Bowl game jersey to an
individual who meets the NCAA definition of an agent.
The NCAA's student-athlete
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Yanks' Posada hurt, may have concussion >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada did
not play in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Baltimore, and may have a concussion
after a foul ball struck him during Tuesday's game.
"He got a foul tip, somewhat,
Djokovic reaches fourth straight U.S. Open semi >>
Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former runner-up Novak Djokovic was
an easy quarterfinal winner Wednesday at the U.S. Open.
The third-seeded Djokovic handled 17th-seeded Frenchman Gael Monfils 7-6
(7-2), 6-1, 6-2 at the USTA Billi
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September 11. Race: Air Guard 400. Site: Richmond International Raceway.
Track:0.75-mile oval. Start time: 7:30 p.m. (et). Laps: 400. Miles: 300. 2009
winner: Denny Haml
New Nationwide car running its first short-track race >>
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September 10. Race: Virginia 529 College Savings 250. Site: Richmond
International Raceway. Track: 0.75-mile oval. Start time: 7:30 p.m. (et).
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Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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