
Sep 28 - By Courtney Hazlett, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Rehab can be an important part of some celebrities' lives, but these days, some seem to feel that it's just another way of apologizing for some public gaffe.

Sep 16 - By Damian Grass, Associated Press Writer
Burt Reynolds has been released from a drug rehabilitation center where he was being treated for an addiction to painkillers, his manager said Wednesday.
Sep 9 - By Associated Press
A television station is reporting that former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie said he has checked into an alcohol-related rehabilitation program following his arrest on a drunken-driving charge last month.

Jul 31 - By Associated Press
Pedro Martinez allowed five runs — four earned — and three hits in five innings of a rehab start Friday night for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies' top minor league affiliate.
Jul 24 - By Associated Press
New York Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy hopes to pitch in a minor league game this season.

Jul 20 - By Fred Goodall, AP Sports Writer
Pedro Martinez's first minor league rehab start in preparation for a comeback with the Philadelphia Phillies was cut short by rain Sunday.

Jul 1 - By Luke Meredith, AP Sports Writer
When the Texas Rangers sent Josh Hamilton to Triple-A Oklahoma City for rehabilitation, they didn't envision their All-Star slugger getting two games' worth of at-bats in one night.

Jun 29 - By Stephen Hawkins, AP Sports Writer
All-Star center fielder Josh Hamilton expects to return to the Texas Rangers lineup this weekend after a trip to Iowa for at least one more rehab game.

Jun 27 - By Associated Press
Ready or not, Manny Ramirez is headed back to the big leagues.
Jun 6 - By Associated Press
John Smoltz allowed one hit and one run while pitching six innings Saturday for the Pawtucket Red Sox in a rehab start against the Durham Bulls.
May 29 - By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press Writer
Police filed torture charges Friday against a Serbian Orthodox priest who allegedly beat a drug rehab patient with a shovel.
May 28 - By Associated Press
Mariners starter Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in his second minor league rehab outing.

May 26 - By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer
Rehabbing pitcher John Smoltz took another step toward returning to the Boston Red Sox.
May 22 - By Associated Press
A Serbian Orthodox priest was removed as head of a church-backed drug rehabilitation center Wednesday, after a video broadcast on national television showed him beating a patient with a shovel.
May 18 - By Associated Press
J.C. Romero made his season debut with Philadelphia's Triple-A affiliate Monday night, beginning to prepare for his return to the Phillies after a 50-game suspension for flunking a drug test.
May 10 - By Associated Press
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Apr 9 - By Erin Carlson, AP Entertainment Writer
Not so long ago, rapper Lil' Kim perpetuated an X-rated public image that could make even the baddest girls blush.

Feb 11 - By Ree Hines, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
According to “American Idol” newbie judge Kara DioGuardi, when it comes to having a promising pop music career, size matters.

Oct 23 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
Rodney King is swigging a beer as he talks with TV's "Dr. Drew" Pinsky.

Sep 29 - By Jon Krawczynski, AP Sports Writer
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson says he's "feeling wonderful" just a couple weeks after spraining his right knee during a workout with teammates.

Jul 17 - By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer
The crowd began chanting "Papi!" and David Ortiz responded, slamming a 1-2 pitch into the visitors' bullpen in his rehab debut in Pawtucket on Thursday night as he tries to work his way back from a wrist injury that has kept him out of the lineup since May 31.

Jun 27 - By John Carucci, Associated Press Writer
Steven Tyler sought the "safe environment" of rehab last month to recover from more than just surgery — the Aerosmith frontman now says was fighting a dependency on pain and sleep medication.
Jun 16 - By NBC Nightly News
Christopher KnightReality TV’s been good to former “Brady Buncher” Christopher Knight. After a few game show one-offs (“The Weakest Link,” “$100,000 Pyramid,” etc.) Chris landed a coveted spot on celebrity sleaze-fest “The Surreal Life.” That’s where he met his future wife, cycle one “America’s Next Top” model winner and fellow reality TV regular, Adrianne Curry. He and his much younger bride-to-be then went on to star in “My Fair Brady,” wherein the couple played out a totally believable made-for-TV drama about whether or not they should get married. (In short: they should, and they did.) In what one can only hope will round out Chris’ “real” efforts, he’s currently filming “Celebrity Circus.”

May 29 - By Associated Press
Steven Tyler checked into a rehab facility in search of a "safe environment" to recover from several foot surgeries and physical therapy, the Aerosmith frontman said in a statement Thursday.

May 12 - By Associated Press
Tiger Woods is chipping and putting again, and he hopes to play in the Memorial in two weeks. But even if he can't compete until the U.S. Open, he doesn't expect the same result as his last layoff during a season.