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This Week in Sports :: September 15-19, 2008 5g445v

Sep 18, 2008

Josh Howard can't seem to do anything right this summer. This time the Dallas Mavericks star makes a disrespectful remark about the national anthem.

Josh Howard Screws Up Again 3b6xk

It has been a long summer for the Dallas Mavericks' Josh Howard. At the end of last season, Howard was criticized for itting flag football game. In the video, Josh said he doesn't celebrate the national anthem because he's black. His comments have not been received well by the public and media. It's hard to believe that just a few years ago, Josh was one of the most popular players in the league.

Rough Start for Chargers 2nw43

Before the quarterback Jay Cutler fumbled the ball during a critical play late in the fourth quarter. Because of the error, the Broncos got another chance and scored a touchdown to steal the game. The Chargers are looking to get their first win on Sunday as they host Brett Favre and the New York Jets.

Boxer Comes Out of Coma 3p5p6h

Two months ago, welterweight boxer Oscar Diaz suffered a devastating brain injury from a fight against Delvin Rodriguez. The injury, the 25-year-old fighter was 26-3 with 12 KOs. He collapsed in his corner following the 10th round of a TKO loss to Delvin Rodriguez on a nationally televised fight on July 16.

Notes Around the Sports World 1v6q5x

  • After missing the majority of last season, Gilbert Arenas will end up missing the first two months of the 2008-'09 NBA season due to a knee injury. Over the offseason, Arenas signed a long term, $111 million contract with the Wizards.
  • The race for the NL East is in full gear as the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets have identical records coming into the final stretch. As of Friday, The Phillies are 86-67 and the Mets are 85-67.
  • The University of Colorado's football team upset the 21-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers 17-14 at their home stadium on Thursday. The Buffalos are now 3-0 to start the season.
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