NFL upholds Cushing's suspension
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08/19/2010 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has decided he will not alter the suspension of Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing, the league announced Thursday.
"At the request of Texans owner Bob McNair, Commissioner Goodell reviewed additional medical information presented on behalf of Brian Cushing," the league said in a statement. "The club and Cushing were notified today that after carefully considering all the information, including a review by outside medical experts, the commissioner finds no basis for changing the decision and that Mr. Cushing's suspension for the first four games of the regular season remains in place."
McNair met with Goodell and the league's medical staff August 9 in an attempt to try and reduce or overturn the suspension. Cushing, who was voted the league's defensive rookie of the year, said his positive test for HCG, which is banned by the league because it can disguise steroid use, came due to overtraining.
Cushing insists he never took HCG, but with the suspension upheld, he will not be eligible to play until Houston's October 10 game against the New York Giants.
Cushing, 23, started all 16 games for the Texans last season and led the team with 133 tackles. He also totaled four sacks, four interceptions, one safety and two forced fumbles in helping the Texans record their first-ever winning season at 9-7.
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Nats put Willingham on DL, activate Morgan >>
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Josh
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Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game
How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.
Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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