In brief: U.S. soccer’s Davies hurt in auto accident
Soccer: U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies had several broken bones and a lacerated bladder after a one-vehicle accident Tuesday in which another person was killed in Arlington, Va.
Davies underwent several hours of surgery at Washington Hospital Center Medstar, where he was listed in serious but stable condition. The injuries make it unlikely Davis will play in next year’s World Cup.
The tibia and femur in Davies’ right leg were broken. He also sustained facial fractures and a fracture in his left elbow in the accident, which took place at about 3:15 a.m. in the suburbs of the nation’s capital.
Davies will be hospitalized for at least a week and additional operations will be required to stabilize his broken elbow and possibly the facial fractures.
“Injuries of this nature usually require a recovery period of six to 12 months and extensive rehabilitation,” said Dr. Dan Kalbac, a U.S. team doctor who collaborated with the doctors at the hospital. “Due to Charlie’s fitness level, his prognosis for recovery and his ability to resume high-level competition is substantially improved.”
The 23-year-old Davies has four goals in 17 international appearances.
Seau will return to Patriots again
NFL: Junior Seau is back with the New England Patriots, coming out of retirement for a third time to sign a contract for a 20th season as an NFL linebacker.
The signing of the 12-time Pro Bowl player was announced by Versus, the television network on which Seau has a show. The Patriots have not announced the signing, which had been expected, although the team said he had a physical and a workout last week.
Seau, 40, came out of retirement last year to play the final four games with the Patriots after playing 27 games with them in 2006 and 2007.
•NFL may discipline Cable for alleged attack: Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable will be subject to NFL discipline if he is implicated by police in their investigation of an alleged assault on an assistant coach.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said that workplace violence is specifically identified in the league’s personal conduct policy, and if Cable is charged with any crimes, he could be punished by the NFL.
Defensive assistant Randy Hanson has alleged that he was punched by Cable at training camp and his jaw was broken.
•Resistance to Limbaugh bid emerges: Rush Limbaugh’s bid to buy the St. Louis Rams ran into opposition within the NFL when Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay vowed to vote against him and commissioner Roger Goodell said the conservative commentator’s “divisive” comments would not be tolerated from any NFL insider.
Oklahoma State’s Bryant apologizes
NCAA Football: Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant claims he was worried he had done something wrong when he “panicked” and lied to the NCAA about a meeting with ex-NFL player Deion Sanders at a Texas athletics center.
In his written apology to the NCAA, Bryant said that he is “very, very sorry” and “made a terrible mistake” when he lied to Marcus M. Wilson, the NCAA’s assistant director of agent, gambling and amateurism activities, in July.
The All-American was declared ineligible by Oklahoma State last week and is expected to go through a follow-up interview with the NCAA.
•Holiday Bowl deal extended: The Holiday Bowl has extended agreements with the Pacific-10 and Big 12 conferences through 2013.
The bowl’s Pac-10/Big 12 matchup began in 1998.
•Cotton Bowl to become The Dallas Football Classic: Cotton Bowl Stadium has found a replacement for the namesake game that is moving to the new Cowboys Stadium.
The Dallas Football Classic at the 77-year-old Fair Park venue will debut on New Year’s Day after the 2010 season.
Gillespie, Kentucky settle on firing
Miscellany: Former men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie and the University of Kentucky have settled their cases over his firing for nearly $3 million, the school said.
Gillispie was dismissed earlier this year and sued for breach of contract and fraud in May, seeking at least $6 million.
•Bochy, Sabean to stay with Giants: Manager Bruce Bochy and general manager Brian Sabean are staying with the San Francisco Giants.
Bochy and Sabean each received two-year contract extensions with a club option after meeting with managing general partner Bill Neukom.
•American McNeill third at gymnastics championships: American Tim McNeill made an impressive debut at his first major international competition, finishing third in qualifying at the world gymnastics championships in London, and setting the tone for the up-and-coming Americans. Fellow American Jonathan Horton, a double medalist at last summer’s Beijing Olympics, was fifth after a fall on pommel horse.