In brief: Dolphins ready to cut DE Taylor
The feud between Jason Taylor and Bill Parcells intensified Wednesday, making it likely the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end has played his last game for the Miami Dolphins.
Coach Tony Sparano said Taylor isn’t expected to take part in any team activities through training camp. The revelation came less than 24 hours after Taylor finished second to Kristi Yamaguchi in the finals of “Dancing With the Stars” in Los Angeles.
For weeks the new Dolphins regime, led by Parcells, has fumed while Taylor spent his off-season focused on his budding Hollywood career rather than back in South Florida working out with teammates.
Following a voluntary team practice Wednesday – with only Taylor missing – Sparano said the Dolphins are ready to move on without their top defender.
“Cleveland Browns defensive back Daven Holly could be lost for the season after he injured his left knee while defending a pass during an organized team activity in Berea, Ohio.
“Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Tony McDaniel agreed to a contract extension. Details weren’t released.
“Texas Tech center Stephen Hamby faces an aggravated assault charge for allegedly punching a man in the face twice in March near the Lubbock, Texas, campus.
Steroids
Dealer testifies
Admitted steroids dealer Angel Heredia testified in San Francisco that he set up Marion Jones with a three-drug cocktail of banned substances to boost her bid to win five medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Heredia said track coach Trevor Graham asked him to overnight mail the oxygen-boosting EPO, growth hormone and insulin for Jones’ use. Graham is on trial after pleading not guilty to three charges of lying to federal agents about his relationship with Heredia.
Miscellany
Sharks re-sign Roenick
Jeremy Roenick agreed to a one-year contract to return to the San Jose Sharks. Roenick, a 19-year veteran, had 14 goals and 19 assists for the Sharks after coming out of semi-retirement.
“The American doubles team of Wayne Odesnik and Bobby Reynolds defeated Lucas Arnold and Sebastian Prieto of Argentina 6-3, 6-7 (5), 10-7 at the World Team Cup in Duesseldorf, Germany. They helped the U.S. beat Argentina 2-1 in the Red Group.
“Manchester United beat Chelsea 6-5 in a penalty shootout in Moscow to win the European Champions League men’s soccer title following a 1-1 tie.
“Rosie Jones will come out of retirement to play in the LPGA’s Corning Classic in Corning, N.Y.
“The NCAA women’s Final Four returns to St. Louis next year and ticket applications are available online at www.ncaa.com.
“Humpy Wheeler announced his retirement as president and general manager of Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., ending a 33-year career as one of NASCAR’s top promoters. Wheeler, 69, will step down after Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600.
“Top Greek swimmer Ioannis Drymonakos tested positive for a banned steroid and he will likely miss the Beijing Olympics. Drymonakos is ranked second in the world for the 200-meter butterfly.