Breaking News: Eight Belles euthanized after second place finish at the Derby
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking both front ankles following a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby. Developing story...
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Eight Belles was euthanized after breaking both front ankles following a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby. Developing story...
Report: Carlisle to be named coach of Mavericks
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008Rick Carlisle won't be reunited with former boss Donnie Walsh with the New York Knicks. Sources told The New York Post last night that the former Pacer and Piston coach, who interviewed with Walsh for the Knick coaching job Wednesday, has agreed to terms with the Mavericks to replace Avery Johnson. Johnson, ...
Report: Lakers star Kobe Bryant wins first MVP award
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant has won the NBA's MVP award for the first time, the Los Angeles Times reported on its Web site Friday night, citing anonymous sources familiar with the outcome of voting by media members. The newspaper reported that commissioner David Stern will be in Los Angeles ...
Report: Harrison investigated in shooting outside bar
Friday, May 2nd, 2008Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison is under investigation in his hometown of Philadelphia in a shooting that took place earlier this week, a source close to the investigation told Anthony Gargano of Philadelphia's WIP Radio. The shooting reportedly occurred early Tuesday afternoon outside a North Philadelphia bar owned by Harrison. Harrison ...
Quarterback Ryan Perrilloux is tossed off LSU football team
Friday, May 2nd, 2008BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux, who had legal and disciplinary problems throughout his college career, was kicked off the defending national championship team. Coach Les Miles said Perrilloux "didn't fulfill his obligation as an LSU student-athlete." Perrilloux was a backup to Matt Flynn for the Tigers, who defeated ...
Dennis Rodman arrested for domestic violence: police
Thursday, May 1st, 2008LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Eccentric former basketball star Dennis Rodman has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of domestic violence against a woman, police said Thursday. Rodman, a star member of five NBA Championship winning teams during colorful stints with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls, was detained late Wednesday ...
Plot thickens in Roger Clemens’ legal issues
Thursday, May 1st, 2008As Roger Clemens' personal life continues to come under scrutiny, federal agents are also still making inquiries into whether he lied to Congress about using performance enhancing drugs. Shaun Kelley, the owner of a weight loss center in Houston, told a local television station that he was questioned on Monday ...
Rangers forward Sean Avery hospitalized with lacerated spleen
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008NEW YORK (AP) — New York Rangers forward Sean Avery has been hospitalized after lacerating his spleen during a playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In a statement Wednesday, the team said the noted agitator was taken to St. Vincent's Medical Center after New York's 5-3 loss Tuesday night and was ...
Giants send Zito to the bullpen
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Barry Zito is no longer the highest-paid starting pitcher in the major leagues. He's the highest-paid reliever. In an anticipated but still stunning move, the Giants demoted their $126 million opening-day starter to the bullpen Monday. Left-hander Pat Misch will replace Zito, at least temporarily, in the rotation; Zito will be ...
Riley Steps Down, Spoelstra Named Head Coach
Monday, April 28th, 2008MIAMI, April 28 – Miami HEAT President and Head Coach Pat Riley announced this afternoon that he has decided to step down as Head Coach of the Miami HEAT, but will continue to serve as team President. HEAT Managing General Partner Micky Arison and Riley jointly announced that former Assistant ...