Archive for September, 2009

University begins probe into Locksley fight (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
AP - University of New Mexico administrators have opened an investigation into a fight where football coach Mike Locksley struck an assistant, and the first-year coach could face suspension or firing.

Pirates’ Morton shuts down Cubs in 4-0 win (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jason Jaramillo hits a two-run double off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ted Lilly, scoring Garrett Jones and Steve Pearce, during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)AP - Charlie Morton pitched a four-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader.


Red Wings rout Farjestad in final preseason game (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
AP - Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and an assist to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-2 rout of Swedish club Farjestad on Wednesday in their last preseason game.

LeBron, Shaq enjoying honeymoon with Cavaliers (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Cleveland Cavaliers' Shaquille O'Neal walks away from reporters after answering questions during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Independence, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)AP - Mike Brown still can't believe he is coaching two superstars.


Mets SS Reyes feels discomfort in hamstring (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
AP - New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is being evaluated by doctors after feeling discomfort in his injured right hamstring while running.

Giants HB Ahmad Bradshaw wears boot at practice (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
AP - The banged-up New York Giants have another injury to worry about.

Miami, Cal look to rebound in big games (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

In this Oct. 25, 2008, photo, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford drops back to pass during an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan. Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops doesn't know whether Bradford will be ready for Saturday night's game at No. 17 Miami on Oct. 3, but said it won't be a game-time decision. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)AP - This is not the ideal way to bounce back from a loss.


CSKA on song against Besiktas in Moscow (AFP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Milos Krasic(L) of CSKA Moscow vies with Ismail Koybasi of Besiktas JK during their Champions League groupe B football match in Moscow. CSKA won 2-1.(AFP/Yuri Kadobnov)AFP - CSKA Moscow bounced back from defeat to Wolfsburg to record a 2-1 win over Turkish champions Besiktas in their second Champions League Group B game here on Wednesday.


Raiders bring back kick returner Justin Miller (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
AP - The Oakland Raiders brought back kick returner Justin Miller and placed defensive back John Bowie on injured reserve with a knee injury.

Big East vs Big 12 in 2010 bowl at Yankee Stadium (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

A poster depicting how the football field will be situated stands on an easel during a press conference, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Big East and Big 12 NCAA college football conferences and the New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have agreed to a four-year deal to play the first bowl in the Bronx since 1962.(AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)AP - The teams are set, one from the Big East, one from the Big 12. The site: The new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium.


IOC welcomes presidents

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, second left, is greeted by members of the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic bid team, including Pele, left, after arriving at Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009.  Rio de Janeiro is competing with Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote on Friday Oct. 2 in Copenhagen. (AP Photo/POLFOTO, Claus Bjoern Larsen)AP - Senior IOC members suggest the proven winning tactic of bringing top politicians to lobby for Olympic bids could be reaching an end.


Meyer: Tebow Looking ‘Terrific’ After Concussion

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Florida coach Urban Meyer says QB Tim Tebow looking 'terrific' after concussion
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Meyer: Tebow looking ‘terrific’ after concussion (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Florida coach Urban Meyer smiles as he looks at the scoreboard during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.  (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)AP - Florida coach Urban Meyer says quarterback Tim Tebow is improving after sustaining a concussion.


Anderson Back at QB for Browns

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Quinn out: Browns switch back to Derek Anderson at quarterback, Brady Quinn again a backup
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Anderson back at QB for Browns (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson reacts during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)AP - Derek Anderson will replace Brady Quinn and start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday against Cincinnati.


Wedge out as Indians manager at end of season (Reuters)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Reuters - Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge and his coaches will be relieved of their duties at the end of the season, Major League Baseball website mlb.com reported on Wednesday.

Vick to Repay $416,000 to Pension Plan

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
QB Michael Vick agrees to repay $416,000 he's accused of illegally taking from pension plan
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Vick to repay $416,000 to pension plan (AP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick listens during his introduction to speak about dogfighting at Covenant Baptist Church in southwest Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)AP - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has agreed to repay at least $416,000 that he is accused of illegally withdrawing from a pension plan.


Paradorn optimistic after injury absence (AFP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Thai star Paradorn Srichaphan, seen here in 2007, is targetting a return to the ATP Tour after making his comeback from two and a half years out through injury with a doubles defeat at the Thailand Open here on Wednesday.(AFP/File/Dibyangshu Sarkar)AFP - Thai star Paradorn Srichaphan is targetting a return to the ATP Tour after making his comeback from two and a half years out through injury with a doubles defeat at the Thailand Open here on Wednesday.


B-sample confirms Dekker positive drugs test (AFP)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The B-sample requested by Dutch cyclist Thomas Dekker, seen here in 2008, has confirmed his positive drugs test for the banned blood-booster EPO, the ANP news agency reported on Wednesday.(AFP/File/Fabrice Coffrini)AFP - The B-sample requested by Dutch cyclist Thomas Dekker has confirmed his positive drugs test for the banned blood-booster EPO, the ANP news agency reported on Wednesday.