Sports news 27 February 2008

Clemens breezes into camp quietly
MLB.com
By Alyson Footer / MLB.com KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Roger Clemens pulled up to the Osceola County Stadium complex in a black Hummer around 10:45 am ET on Wednesday and breezed past a large group of reporters and photographers who were hoping to hear a few …

Former Steelers broadcaster, Terrible Towel creator Cope dies – NFL
ESPN
AP PITTSBURGH — Myron Cope, the screechy-voiced announcer whose colorful catch phrases and twirling Terrible Towel became symbols of the Pittsburgh Steelers during an unrivaled 35 seasons in the broadcast booth, has died.

Kazmir diagnosed with elbow strain
MLB.com
By Bill Chastain / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG — Scott Kazmir’s MRI results brought good news to the Rays’ camp Wednesday, as the diagnosis for the ace left-hander was a left-elbow strain, which translates to Kazmir being delayed an indefinite period of …

At drugs hearing, committee vows different atmosphere
USA Today
By AJ Perez, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – The leaders of a congressional hearing on drugs in sports said Wednesday they will not take a partisan tone during the broadly-focused hearing looking at the future of drugs in sports.

NBA Roundup: Rockets win but lose Yao to foot injury
San Jose Mercury News
All-Star center Yao Ming is out for the season with a stress fracture in his left foot, a stunning blow to the surging Houston Rockets.

Big deal after all: surprising Penguins add Marian Hossa, Hal Gill
SI.com
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Sidney Crosby lost his roommate and best friend. He gained the star linemate he’s never had – Marian Hossa, a five-time All-Star who is being asked to make a major impact during what could be a short time in Pittsburgh.

Obama Looks to Score Big
Wall Street Journal
He’s not a superdelegate, but Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George aimed to boost Sen. Barack Obama by rallying his Buckeye brethren at an Ohio State University rally this morning.

Vandy Knocks Off Another No. 1
Washington Post
By TERESA M. WALKER AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Volunteers have gotten a taste of just how big a bull’s-eye No. 1 can be.