Rockies' Taveras wants everyday role Sep 24, 2008
"I want to be in Colorado next year, but I want to play every day," said Taveras, who has started 100 of the team's first 157 games after making 85 starts last year but doing one disabled-list stint, being held out of the lineup for leg and finger injuries and not playing in any of the last 21 regular-season games because of a sore right quadriceps. "It's hard when you don't have a good game and you're not playing the next day. "I got traded over here to play every day. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Fall Instructional League Set To Open Sep 21, 2008
The reasoning is that possibly throwing 20-25 pitches every couple days rather than gearing up and throwing 100 pitches every five days as a starter will reduce the wear and tear on Miller, who has had elbow, wrist and finger injuries. Miller is expected to participate in drills in Arizona, then play winter ball in the Dominican Republic. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Monday Notes: Griese's the guy ... for now Sep 16, 2008
Garcia was benched because of ankle, calf and finger injuries. But it was his rift with Gruden that he apparently can't overcome. (BucsInsiders.com)
Cuddyer hopeful of returning in '08 Aug 12, 2008
Having played in just 62 games this season due to two index finger injuries and now with the freak injury to his foot threatening the rest of his season, Cuddyer was asked if he feels cursed. "Yeah, I do a little bit," he said. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Twins unsure if Casilla will need surgery Jul 31, 2008
It's one of a handful of finger injuries that the Twins have suffered already this season, and quite a few of those have occurred due to players sliding into bases. Gardenhire was asked if there is anything the club c 00000865 an do to try to prevent these kinds of injuries. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
DL still a possibility for Twins' Punto Jul 20, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS -- There wasn't much change in regards to the finger injuries of either Twins infielder Nick Punto or outfielder Michael Cuddyer on Saturday. Punto received a cortisone shot in the knuckle of his sore left ring finger on Thursday night. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Sore fingers bench Twins' Punto, Cuddyer Jul 19, 2008
07/18/2008 8:10 PM ET Finger injuries keep Punto, Cuddyer out Infielder will miss weekend series; outfielder disabled longer By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com ... The hope for Gardenhire is that the influx of finger injuries that Minnesota has endured this season will finally subside and his team can get back to having its full lineup intact. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Twins midterm report Jul 17, 2008
OF Cuddyer -- Two trips to the disabled list with separate index finger injuries have cost him about six weeks. RHP Neshek -- A tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his right pitching elbow shut down the setup man's season in early May. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Finger injury pushes back Slowey's start Jul 14, 2008
DETROIT -- The finger injuries just keep piling up for the Twins ... The Twins have endured a total of six finger injuries this season, including those of Slowey, Punto and Casilla. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Australia haven't mastered the bold switcheroo trick Jun 20, 2008
Australia are likely to be without Symonds and Brad Haddin for the Twenty20 international, due to back and finger injuries respectively. They aren't expected to miss the five-game limited-overs series, although Haddin may require further pain-killing injections to his broken right ring finger. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Chris MannixINSIDE THE NBA May 25, 2008
Ginobili (2-of-8 overall) is struggling to play through ankle and finger injuries that are serious enough that Spurs coach Gregg Popovich considered sitting the Sixth Man award winner Friday. "We knew it would catch up this game, not last game," said Popovich. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Granderson getting in game shape Apr 21, 2008
Curtis Granderson is 5-for-13 through three games of his Minor League rehab assignment. Rela 00004000 ted Links. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Pough not happy with SCSU's Wednesday practice Apr 10, 2008
"While McFadden may be moving into a linebacker slot, Wilkerson may be in a bit of limbo after injuring his finger Wednesday. Pough said the hope is the injury will only sideline him for a couple of days, but as of Wednesday night he had not seen a medical report on the projected starting linebacker."He couldn't get (his finger) back into play and they had to take him into surgery," Pough said."The game is played so much with the hands these days," he added. "You see a lot of ugly finger... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Kendrick maturing into big hitter for Halos Apr 7, 2008
The third-year pro spent 67 games on the disabled list in 2007 because of finger injuries, but is making up for lost time quickly. Kendrick, who entered Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers fourth in the American League in hitting at. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Sonics depleted with Wilcox, Watson sitting out Mar 25, 2008
Watson missed his fourth game of the season, being bothered of late by calf and finger injuries. Wilcox is Seattle's second-leading scorer at 13. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Armed man yields in standoffAfter three-hour confrontation with police, city man surrenders Dec 29, 2007
Officers were told Tapia had pushed a table twice into the woman, causing finger injuries. A thrown chair had hit her back. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Notes: Jenkins' future still up in air Sep 30, 2007
82 ERA this season but was limited to 24 starts this season and suffered groin and finger injuries in addition to the hamstring. He is heading into the final season of a four-year contract. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Notes: Sheets hopeful for Sunday start Sep 22, 2007
Sheets, who has already battled groin and finger injuries this season, now is questionable for Sunday's start because of a strained left hamstring. "This isn't, like, a major world event," Yost joked. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Defensive strategy catching for linebacker Morrison Sep 20, 2007
" McCown update: Starting quarterback Josh McCown ditched the protective boot and practiced on his sprained right foot. Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, for one, thought McCown was a gamer for playing with the foot and finger injuries Sunday. "I knew the player had a fractured finger because I could see him wince when he threw it," Shanahan said Monday. "So he has to be a pretty tough guy. " - David White This article appeared on page D - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments FromBritish Motor... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Broncos Dre' Bly Makes Up For Mistake Sep 17, 2007
Doubting Josh: Watching Raiders quarterback Josh McCown scramble for 28 yards on two carries Sunday surprised some Broncos, who saw McCown listed as doubtful on Oakland's injury report with foot and finger injuries. "I saw him scramble with no problem," linebacker Nate Webster said. (CBS 4, CO)
Hansen, Judd likely to miss final-round match Aug 27, 2007
Crucial to the Eagles' structure and their hopes of defending last season's flag, Hansen has missed eight matches this year because of groin and finger injuries and faces a race against time to be at peak fitness for the finals. It is a luxury that won't be afforded to Judd, who will have surgery for his injury after the season and has even taken to speaking to St Kilda midfielder Luke Ball, who has battled osteitis pubis and its complications for the best part of his career, for advice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stoner captures pole for US Grand Prix Jul 23, 2007
683 after an earlier spill left with shoulder and finger injuries. Qualifying was delayed for 10 minutes early in the session when Italy's Marco Melandri crashed into the dirt infield after clipping American rider Kurtis Roberts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
It's finders keepers: our true blue Pom Jul 22, 2007
Ambrose became eligible for England in 2004, but back and finger injuries stopped him cold. His understudy at Sussex, Matt Prior, was given a chance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Quick Money Sunflashes Jul 22, 2007
About a million Easy-Bake Ovens -- less than 100 in Canada -- are being recalled because hundreds of children have suffered injuries while using them, including burns and finger injuries. Consumers can call Easy-Bake at 1-800-601-8418 for instructions on how to return the iconic toy for a voucher toward the purchase of another Hasbro product. (Edmonton Sun)
Fourth featured hot weather, food and fun mixed with some fires and accidents Jul 12, 2007
Fireworks caused numerous injuries according to the department, mainly burns along with eye and finger injuries. According to East Pierce, one man was severely injured when a mortar-type device burned his thigh and a woman received burns to her face when a misguided firework struck her in the mouth. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Oilers sign Garon, Canucks add forwards Jul 4, 2007
The 29-year-old was hampered by groin and finger injuries but rebounded to finish the season strong, winning five of his last seven starts for a club that missed the playoffs. Hestarted63 games for the Kings the previous season. (CBC News)
Health Highlights: June 19, 2007 Jun 20, 2007
Of the two percent admitted to hospital for additional treatment, most had head, hand, or finger injuries. More On This Topic. (Forbes)
World's oldest man is 111 Jun 20, 2007
As the elevator doors close mothers may not realize the vulnerability of babies in strollers or in their arms," lead author Dr. Joseph O'Neil, assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine, said in a prepared statement. Overall, 98 percent of children with elevator-related injuries were treated and released from the emergency department. Of the two percent admitted to hospital for additional treatment, most had head, hand, or finger injuries. ----- Women... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Teen's finger injury highlights dearth of specialists in Palm Beach County Jun 3, 2007
"To do a really good job on finger injuries -- and it happens so rarely -- it's better to send them to a place that has the equipment and specialists," Robbins said. Martin Memorial's hospitals also don't have pediatric specialists, so children also are transferred out of the county. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Flintoff 'axed' as captain May 14, 2007
"The thing with broken finger injuries is suddenly you can turn a corner with them and at the present stage he can get his hand in the glove and he's doing really well," Graveney added. "We just thought it wasn't worth taking the risk. We've cut corners before and this time we just want to take a little more time to get Michael fully fit. "We don't see it as much of a problem that he hasn't had much cricket and if he is fit he will return at Headingley, but that Test is coming around very... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
World Cup: New Zealand wins toss, opts to field Mar 16, 2007
Both were in doubt until the eve of the match with toe and finger injuries. Jimmy Anderson was cleared to play for England and won one of the two specialist seamer spots ahead of Jon Lewis. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Jays open tourney against Nevada Mar 12, 2007
Dotzler got off to a late start after having offseason knee surgery, and he was set back by two finger injuries at midseason. Funk, who averaged 22 points in the MVC tournament and a conference-leading 17. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
World Series matchup Oct 22, 2006
Gritty as they come, he has been playing through nagging toe and finger injuries. Guillen hit. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Visitors' defense draws respect, but not awe Oct 15, 2006
Larry Allen probably will return after next week's bye, while Jonas Jennings is sidelined with wrist and finger injuries. Looking at San Diego's 3-4, right guard Justin Smiley said, "They have the personnel to run it. They're more successful at it than most teams that run it. They play very well as a group. That's the reason they're so successful. We have to have a physical mindset and we've got to do anything it takes to get those yards for Frank.'' NFL rushing co-leader Frank Gore would... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Exclusive video of Heisman hopefuls Aug 25, 2006
He did all of that despite hand and finger injuries that forced him out of most or all of potential huge stat games against Washington, Illinois and New Mexico State. He posted seven 100-yard rushing games, including 189 against Oregon's sound defense. (Baylor Sports -- Rivals.com)
The best is back Aug 11, 2006
California, Jr., 5-11, 215 Fast and powerful, the 5-11, 215-pounder rushed for 1,246 yards and 10 touchdowns last season despite missing two games and most of a third with hand and finger injuries. He can run inside for tough yardage, but makes excellent cuts and has big-play ability. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hot day at the ballyard ... where's everybody? Aug 10, 2006
jimmy smith remembers when braves pitchers would put their fingers in pickle brine - and there were no sissy finger injuries. sure, the player smelled funny for awhile but the finger remained sound. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Inkster stays ahead at Women's British Open; Pak withdraws Aug 5, 2006
Pak, who won two majors in her first season on the LPGA Tour in 1998, has been dogged by neck, shoulder, lower back and finger injuries in the past year. Last year at Royal Birkdale, she pulled out with the finger injury in the first round after playing nine holes. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Neck injuryforces Pak out ofBritish Open Aug 5, 2006
Pak, who won the LPGA Championship in June, has been bothered by neck, shoulder, lower back and finger injuries in the past year. She failed to complete the first round of last year's British Open because of a finger injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Golf)
Dunbar and Tedford working on magical mix Jul 24, 2006
com preseason All-American rushed for 1,246 yards as a sophomore last year despite missing almost three entire games with hand and finger injuries. Lynch also had 15 receptions for 125 yards last fall. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Posada showing his gritty side Jun 13, 2006
Jason Giambi missed Sunday's game and Derek Jeter had to DH because of wrist and finger injuries. Johnny Damon is battling a cracked bone in his foot. (Newsday -- Sports)
Shredders pose danger to toddlers May 25, 2006
Between January 2000 and September 2005, the Consumer Product Safety Commission received 50 reports of finger injuries including lacerations and amputations from home paper shredders. The majority of those injured were children under the age of 5. (MSNBC -- Business)
Communications overload carries drawbacks Apr 23, 2006
When computers first surfaced, the number of wrist and finger injuries skyrocketed. When you saw someone with an elastic support bandage around their hand and wrist, you knew that a carpal tunnel injury was most likely the culprit. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Marbury sidelined with shoulder injury Jan 19, 2006
ESPN.com - NBA - Marbury sidelined by injury; 280-game streak ends. 0) { ES_showBox(); };ES_searchKeyPress( this. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Finger Hoax Puts Pair In Prison Jan 19, 2006
" The two pleaded guilty in September to conspiracy to file a false insurance claim and attempted grand theft with damages exceeding $2.5 million. Although authorities suspected a hoax - in part because the finger was not cooked - word of the stomach-turning find quickly spread around the world. The Dublin, Ohio-based fast-food chain said it lost $2.5 million in sales because of the bad publicity, and dozens of workers at the company's Northern California franchises were laid off. Denny Lynch,... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Marbury doubtful for Knicks' game at Chicago Jan 18, 2006
" Marbury hasn't missed a game because of injury since the 2000-01 season, when he sat out 15 games while playing for New Jersey because of ankle, hip and finger injuries. Marbury was hurt midway through the fourth quarter when he collided with Minnesota's while trying to fight through a pick. Marbury called it "dirty" after the game, and still maintained Tuesday that the play was unnecessary. "You just don't lean in on picks. That's just something that you don't do," Marbury said. "When you set... (ESPN -- Basketball)
Marbury's streak in jeopardy after 'dirty' pick Jan 18, 2006
Marbury hasn't missed a game because of injury since the 2000-01 season, when he sat out 15 games while playing for New Jersey because of ankle, hip and finger injuries. Marbury was hurt midway through the fourth quarter when he collided with Minnesota's while trying to fight through a pick. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
