Archive for June, 2009

Johnson, Gibson know Bulls history (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - James Johnson played point guard in high school and he's aware that a legendary forward who helped the Chicago Bulls win six championships did the same thing.

Sharks move to cut ties with 3 forwards (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - The San Jose Sharks are beginning a roster makeover by declining to make qualifying offers to forwards Marcel Goc, Tomas Plihal and Lukas Kaspar.

Texas LB Treated for Concussion After Crash

Monday, June 29th, 2009
Texas LB Kindle treated for concussion after crashing car into apartment, lawyer says
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Texas LB treated for concussion after crash (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - An attorney for Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle says the senior was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week.

Bucks Make Offer to Sessions but Not Villanueva

Monday, June 29th, 2009
Bucks make qualifying offers to Sessions, Ilyasova but let Villanueva walk
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Top court agrees to hear case on NFL licensing (Reuters)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
Reuters - The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide whether the National Football League should be treated as a single entity under federal antitrust law in a dispute over an exclusive license to make caps and other headgear.

Williams sisters surge into Wimbledon quarter-finals (AFP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009

US Serena Williams returns a ball to Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova during their match on Day 7 at the 2009 Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Club. Serena won 6-3, 6-1.(AFP/Glyn Kirk)AFP - Venus and Serena Williams remained on course for a fourth Wimbledon final clash as they powered through to Tuesday's quarter-finals.


In The Pits: Mayfield’s last chance for resolution (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009

FILE -- This is a Feb. 17, 2008 file photo showing NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield adjusting his cap on pit road prior to the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. This may be Jeremy Mayfield's last shot at racing again this season. He wants to be reinstated and race this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. But with his finances in flux and sponsors unwilling to work with him, it's not clear what Mayfield will return to. (AP Photo/Paul Kizzle, File)AP - Jeremy Mayfield will go head-to-head with NASCAR this week in what very well may be his last shot at racing again this season.


Kentucky seeks to move Billy Gillispie lawsuit (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place.

Rockets enter partnership with D-League’s Vipers (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - The Houston Rockets are taking over basketball operations of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in what it says is the first partnership of its kind with an NBA Developmental League team.

Arkansas linebacker dismissed after DUI arrest (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been dismissed from the team after a weekend arrest on a charge of driving under the influence.

US send Roddick, Blake, Bryans to quarter-final at Croatia (AFP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Sixth-ranked Andy Roddick, pictured on June 27, 2009, James Blake and top-ranked doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan will represent the United States in July's Davis Cup quarter-final in Croatia, US captain Pat McEnroe said on Monday.(AFP/File/Glyn Kirk)AFP - Sixth-ranked Andy Roddick, James Blake and top-ranked doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan will represent the United States in July's Davis Cup quarter-final in Croatia, US captain Pat McEnroe said on Monday.


Ramirez Drops to Seventh in NL All-Star Voting

Monday, June 29th, 2009
Manny Ramirez drops to seventh place in NL All-Star voting
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Ramirez drops to seventh in NL All-Star voting (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - Manny Ramirez dropped one spot to seventh place in All-Star voting among NL outfielders with four days remaining in balloting for starters.

Nets pick up option on F Jarvis Hayes. (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - The New Jersey Nets are picking up the $2.06 million contract option on forward Jarvis Hayes for next season.

Pacers Let G Daniels Become Free Agent

Monday, June 29th, 2009
Pacers let G Marquis Daniels become free unrestricted agent
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Wimbledon Roof Closes for 1st Time

Monday, June 29th, 2009
Fans applaud and umbrellas close as Wimbledon goes indoors with roof shutting for 1st time
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Pacers let G Daniels become free agent (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - The Indiana Pacers will not exercise their team option on guard Marquis Daniels.

Tortorella, Gordon join US Olympic coach staff (AP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009
AP - Ron Wilson's coaching staff for the U.S. Olympic hockey team is complete, with the addition of assistants John Tortorella and Scott Gordon.

Lisicki inspired by Armstrong survival battle (AFP)

Monday, June 29th, 2009

German teenager Sabine Lisicki, seen here on June 26, 2009, reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday and revealed her inspiration is seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.(AFP/File/Chris Ratcliffe)AFP - German teenager Sabine Lisicki reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday and revealed her inspiration is seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.