What’s News In Sport

Posted By Robbie on November 18, 2009

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A-Rod confirms that he and agent Boras have split
(AP)

AP – Alex Rodriguez and longtime agent Scott Boras have split.

Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games
(AP)

AP – Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension has been cut from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ star quarterback met with Goodell early Friday and was told he could return on Oct. 17 against Cleveland.

3 more UNC starters not on team flight to Atlanta
(AP)

AP – Three more North Carolina defensive starters are not traveling with the team for Saturday’s game in Atlanta against LSU, meaning the 18th-ranked Tar Heels could be without 15 players amid an ongoing NCAA investigation.

Fahey gets Ireland off the blocks in Yerevan
(AFP)

AFP – Ireland made a flying start to their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a gritty 1-0 win in their Group B opener against Armenia here on Friday.

NFL fines Ndamukong Suh $7,500
(AP)

AP – Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fined $7,500 by the NFL on Friday for his roughing-the-passer penalty on quarterback Jake Delhomme in an exhibition game against the Browns.

US Open play gets going with eyes on hurricane
(AP)

AP – Samantha Stosur defeated Sara Errani, Elena Dementieva eliminated Daniela Hantuchova — and both beat Hurricane Earl with quick victories Friday at the U.S. Open.

Clemens ties for 18th at World Amateur golf event
(AP)

AP – Roger Clemens finished tied for 18th in his group at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.

Texans releasing last original player in PK Brown
(AP)

AP – The last of the original Houston Texans is gone.

Morgan and Volstad suspended after brawl
(Reuters)

Reuters – Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has been handed an eight-game ban and an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball after a series of incidents, including a brawl in Wednesday’s game at the Florida Marlins.

Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics
(AP)

AP – Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.

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