… of Steele, who was living in Florida. The Detroit native had tweeted and blogged in recent months about his declining health. He dealt with the digestive disorder Crohn’s disease for several years. Sporting a bald head, hairy back and green tongue, …
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Kendrick, Hall see opportunity for D-backs to bounce back
“I think the players themselves were pretty disappointed in the outcome last year as all of us were,” the team’s managing general partner said Friday, “and we do have a history here of rebounding from bad seasons. You’d like to think the core is there.
Diamondbacks announce interim bench coach: Reno Aces manager Jerry Narron
When the announcement that bench coach Ron Gardenhire would be undergoing surgery to treat prostate cancer, the first question was who would replace him? That question now has an answer as the Diamondbacks announced an interim replacement while Gardenhire recovers from the surgery. Torey Lovullo announces Jerry Narron will step in as interim bench coach when Ron Gardenhire takes his leave of absence.
Brain damage in former soccer players fuels fears about heading
… said the danger of head injuries had to be weighed against the game’s known benefits in improving cardiovascular health, which actually reduces the likelihood of developing dementia. The study, published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica on …
Go Team! Westchester Native Figures Out A Better Face Paint Solution
Sound too good to be true? Connecticut Art Teacher Adrienne Austermann — despite not having a business background or skincare experience — has you covered. Her new product, FanMasque , allows fans to wear their team’s favorite shades — on their face — and not worry about breakouts or stains.
OU men’s basketball journal: McGusty comes up big defensively in Sooners win
Oklahoma’s Jordan Woodard stands during a timeout in OU’s game against Texas at Lloyd Noble Center on Tuesday. [PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN] Kameron McGusty’s offense has gotten plenty of attention as he extended his streak of scoring in double figures to 13 games in Tuesday’s 70-66 win over Texas.
Marcus Stroman wins arbitration case with Blue Jays
Stroman asked for a raise from $525,900 to $3.4 million, and Toronto argued for a $3.1-million salary. ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.-Toronto’s Marcus Stroman, Houston’s Collin McHugh and Tampa Bay’s Jake Odorizzi have won their salary arbitration cases, and St. Louis’ Michael Wacha, Milwaukee’s Chase Anderson and Arizona’s Taijuan Walker have lost.
Snyder diagnosed with cancer
Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder has been diagnosed with throat cancer, though treatments are going well and he expects to be on the field when Kansas State begins spring practice next month. The 77-year-old Snyder addressed his health in a statement Monday, shortly after rumors began to circulate that he was seeking treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Wilson Ramos Injury: Updates on Rays Catcher’s Recovery from Knee Surgery
… to make an impact. We’re not going to hold him back, we just don’t want to do anything that’s going to jeopardize his health.” Ramos played seven games for the Minnesota Twins in 2010 and was a member of the Washington Nationals up until Dec. 2016. …
Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder diagnosed with cancer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder has been diagnosed with throat cancer, though treatments are going well and he expects to be on the field when Kansas State begins spring practice next month.The 77-year-old Snyder addressed his health in a statement Monday, shortly after rumors began to circulate that he was seeking treatment for an undisclosed illness.
NESN’s Boston Red Sox color analyst Jerry Remy treated for relapse of lung cancer
… ti-year contract extension with the network and was expected to call 115 games this season. The latest news on Remy’s health, however, makes it uncertain how his schedule will be effected.
Running Doc’s tips for getting back to action faster after ACL
… free to write. Lewis G. Maharam, MD, FACSM is one of the world’s most extensively credentialed and well-known sports health experts. Better known as Running Doca , Maharam is author of Running Doc’s Guide to Healthy Running and past medical director …
Derrick Jones Jr Will Win The Dunk Contest
Phoenix Suns rookie Derrick Jones Jr has played in 6 career NBA games for a total of 20 minutes. He’s also going to be the 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Champion.
Applauding embrace of green power, a healthy debate on fluoride
… Additionally, the program acquired renewable energy from four Massachusetts farms. In October, the Community Health Center of Franklin County suggested the town consider adding fluoride to its public water after a dental hygienist found a …
Applauding embrace of green power, a healthy debate on fluoride
… Additionally, the program acquired renewable energy from four Massachusetts farms. In October, the Community Health Center of Franklin County suggested the town consider adding fluoride to its public water after a dental hygienist found a …
Nanobubbles isn’t a punchline, it’s actual science: A…
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Why Dolan’s return to spotlight is bad news for Phil Jackson
Considering recent events, can you imagine the consequences for any paying customer who dared heckle JD & The Straight Shot, the band fronted by James Dolan? Seriously though, Dolan’s return to the spotlight, after he stuck MSG security on Charles Oakley is terrible news for Phil Jackson. If nothing else, Jackson had been earning his $12 million per by becoming a media target, deflecting all the heat away from Dolan, who prefers the obscure side of town.
Football: Sumner’s passion for the game never faltered
… to this day. We don’t see each other as often as we used to but it’s still there when we do.” Despite his fragile health, his recall was as lucid as ever. He talked of the scenes in the dressing room before the game, as coach John Adshead steeled …
DeSales’ Maureen Cummings fought back to become swimming standout after spinal surgery
The 5-pound, blue-and-white contraption constructed of hard plastic, elastic and Velcro that Maureen Cummins wore 23 hours a day for two years sits in a corner of her bedroom like a museum piece. The back brace is custom-made and cannot be handed down or donated, so she hangs on to it as a reminder of the bad old days.
Auburn football: Malzahn expects cancer survivors Manning, Hamm to be ready for spring ball
Auburn coaches are more than hopeful to have a pair of lineman join the roster for spring practice after battling cancer. Defensive lineman Tashawn Manning and offensive lineman Brodarious Hamm, both of whom have been battling the disease, are expected to be active for spring practices.
Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Jets contract voided, now a free agent
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Miami Dolphins employee’s life is saved by a Brain Tumor
Miami Dolphins employee’s life is saved by a BRAIN TUMOR: Doctors found Hodgkin’s lymphoma in his chest when removing benign growth in his head An MRI ordered by his doctor showed a benign tumor attached to his brain that needed to be surgically removed Adams, 29, had complained to a doctor that he was experiencing hearing trouble out of his right ear, according to the Miami Herald . Adams, 29, had complained to a doctor that he was experiencing hearing trouble out of his right ear.
Falcons shaking up defensive staff after Super Bowl collapse
Former AlaBAMa offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, now the Atlanta Falcons’ OC, says alcoholism is a daily battle. The 42-year-old coach sought treatment for alcoholism and continues to be involved in the program.
Human will lay off 260 Tampa Bay employees
… on Friday confirmed it is laying off 260 Tampa Bay employees tied to the Humana at Home program. [BRENDAN FITTERER Health insurance giant Humana Inc. is laying off 260 Tampa Bay employees and another 68 around Florida less than three weeks after a …
Colon, Dickey among new Braves to watch
For next week’s start of spring training, however, the Braves’ new kids to watch will be 40-something right-handers Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey. Colon, 43, and Dickey, 42, were signed to one-year deals in November to serve as placeholders for the young pitchers.
Bucks star suffers second ACL injury of career
NBA: The topsy-turvy third year of Dante Exum appears to be on a strong upward turn with the lengthy guard making the most of his 23 minutes against the Pelicans. The Milwaukee Bucks star Jabari Parker has suffered a season-ending left ACL injury for the second time in three years.
Jabari Parker out for 12 months with torn ACL
Jabari Parker out for 12 months with torn ACL Bucks forward suffered a torn ACL for the second time in his career on Wednesday night. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kTFbsp
Athletic Bilbao renews Yeray Alvarez contract until 2022
Bilbao , Feb 9 – Athletic Bilbao renewed the contract of defender Yeray Alvarez until June 2022, adding a buy-out clause of 30 million euros , the club announced on Thursday. Alvarez began his career in the youth team of Athletic Bilbao and was promoted this season to the first team, earning a regular place in the starting line-up as a centre-back, next to Aymeric Laporte,reports Efe.
A year since Bosh’s last game, his future is still unclear
” It was 10:29 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2016. Miami was trailing San Antonio by 22 points late in the fourth quarter.
Jabari Parker exits Heat game with left knee injury
Doing the same thing he’d done all season, Jabari Parker went down favoring his left knee in the third quarter while trying to drive on Luke Babbitt. It appeared to be a minimal to non-contact injury, but Parker had to be helped off the court by teammates Thon Maker and Michael Beasley .
Prep Athlete of the Week: Holloway holds down defense for Pleasant Valley High basketball team
The junior on the Pleasant Valley High basketball team suffered a torn ACL her freshman year, leaving her contemplating if she’d be ready to play again. “That was a big obstacle for me.
Wirral Olympian Sam Quek needs your support for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity’s new hospital appeal
Andrew Cannell, Jamie Carragher, Sam Quek, Reece Holt, Graeme Sharp and Ian Snodin launch The New Cancer Hospital Appeal at the site of the new Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool WIRRAL Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek has urged Globe readers to support Clatterbridge Cancer Charity’s A 15million appeal to build a new cancer hospital in Liverpool. The sportswoman and reality TV star – who was part of the GB Hockey team in last year’s Rio Olympics and awarded the MBE in the New Year’s Honours – joined former Liverpool and Everton footballers Jamie Carragher, Graeme Sharp and Ian Snodin and Clatterbridge fundraisers at the site of the new site in Liverpool this afternoon.
Lady Gaga tells bodyshamers ‘I’m proud of my body’
Lady Gaga hit back at cyber bullies who made fun of her body during her spectacular halftime show at Sunday’s Super Bowl. FILE PHOTO — Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Lady Gaga performs during halftime between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
2008 Olympic hurdles champ Dawn Harper-Nelson suspended after positive test read comments
Olympic hurdles gold medallist Dawn Harper-Nelson has been suspended for three months after testing positive for a banned substance. USADA says the 32-year-old Harper-Nelson tested positive for the prohibited substance hydrochlorothiazide and related metabolites in an out-of-competition sample.
Watch Former WNBA Player Tamika Catchings’ Inspiring Life Story
ICYMI, American women are spreading some serious female power in 2017-did you see the incredible turnout and inspiring signs at the Women’s March in January after the inauguration? They’re standing up for what’s right, making their presence known, and voicing their opinions loud and clear. While there’s been a surge his movement certainly didn’t start overnight.
NFL icon from ‘Music City Miracle’: CTE is ruining me 0:0
… way for a stunning touchdown. While Wycheck said he “wouldn’t change a thing” about his life, he is worried about his health – there is no known treatment for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, which only can be diagnosed post-mortem – and angry at …
Tom Brady: How the greatest quarterback of all time makes and spends his millions
With a dramatic come-from-behind win in Super Bowl LI over the Atlanta Falcons, Brady now has now won five championships. He is also as good as ever at 39 years old, an age when most football players are already retired.
At 16, My Mom Flew to Japan Alone to Have an Abortion
… you could protect your mom from something that happened so many years ago. But as aggressive rollbacks on women’s health care ensue, with Trump reinstating the Global Gag Rule and nominating a judge to the Supreme Court who could pose a severe risk …
How athletes can avoid — or at least minimize — cramps
Cramps are terrible. Even the word is displeasing – it’s dismal and clunky – so it’s kind of a perfect descriptor for when your muscles tighten but don’t have enough fuel or spirit to relax back to their original happy state.
“Fighting Words” – David: A Price That Can’t Stop Dropping
Harrison and Price fought in 2012. Harrison, the 2000 Olympic gold medalist representing Great Britain, had long since been a disappointment, alternately derided as “Fraudley” by some, while others changed his “A-Force” nickname to the more apt “A-Farce.”