Archive for November, 2009

Ex-NBA star promising to repay Vegas casino debt (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has agreed to pay more than $900,000 to settle bad check charges with three Las Vegas casinos and avoid trial on felony criminal charges, a defense lawyer and prosecutor said Monday.

Average MLB salary falls just short of $3 million (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - The average baseball salary fell just short of $3 million this year, with the percentage increase slowing to its lowest level since 2004.

Injured speedskater Celski plans to be at Olympics (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

FILE - This is a Sept. 11, 2009, file photo showing J.R. Celski, right, leading Apolo Anton Ohno, left, and Anthony Lobello Jr. (16) during a 1000-meter final event at the U.S. short track speedskating championships in Marquette, Mich. Celski has no doubts he'll compete at February's Vancouver Olympics now that he's returned to the ice from a deep leg gash. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)AP - Short track speedskater J.R. Celski has no doubts he’ll compete at February’s Vancouver Olympics now that he’s returned to the ice from a deep leg gash.

Falcons’ Ryan to miss at least 1 game with injury (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner is helped to his feet after being injured in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Atlanta, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Atlanta won 20-17. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)AP - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will miss this week's game against Philadelphia with a turf toe injury.


Manning says injury not affecting play (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - Despite the New York Giants' recent slump and his own mediocre performances, quarterback Eli Manning says a stress reaction in his right foot is not affecting his play.

Indy lose tennis legacy (AFP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Gilles Simon of France during the Indianapolis Tennis Championships in 2008. Officials of the Indianapolis Championships will sell off the rights to their ATP Tour event, ending more than eight decades of pro tennis in the city.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Matthew Stockman)AFP - Officials of the Indianapolis Championships will sell off the rights to their ATP Tour event, ending more than eight decades of pro tennis in the city.


Patrick staying on with Andretti Autosport (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

FILE - This is a May 8, 2009, file photo showing IRL driver Danica Patrick, right, and car owner Michael Andretti watching from the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Patrick has signed a three-year extension with Andretti Autosport. Patrick and Andretti Autosport owner Michael Andretti announced the deal Monday, Nov. 30, 2009.  (AP Photo/Tom Strattman, File)AP - Danica Patrick unveiled her splashy new car in New York's Times Square, its bright green, black and orange color scheme right at home with the flashy billboards and lights above.


Irish to vote on bowl while waiting Weis decision (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis walks off the field after Stanford defeated Notre Dame 45-38 in their NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)AP - Notre Dame players have begun arriving for a team meeting while awaiting word on the fate of coach Charlie Weis.


Jackson’s status remains uncertain with concussion (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson (10) lies on the field after suffering a concussion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Eagles' Donovan McNabb (5) and Jamaal Jackson (67) look on. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson's status is uncertain after he sustained a concussion in Sunday's 27-24 win over Washington.


Dayton debuts in women’s AP Top 25; UConn No. 1 (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - Dayton has made the AP's women's basketball rankings for the first time.

Struggling Panthers QB Delhomme has broken finger (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme is sacked by New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace during the third quarter an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. Delhomme was sacked three times as the Jets won 17-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)AP - A broken finger — not coach John Fox — may bench struggling Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme.


Kansas near unanimous No. 1 in AP poll (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - Kansas is within two votes of being a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll the same week a record-tying seven teams moved into the Top 25.

Bowden says announcement on future Tuesday (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden, left, walks the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.  Florida won 37-10. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)AP - Bobby Bowden says there will be an announcement on his coaching future at Florida State on Tuesday.


Indians: Racy Sizemore photos stolen from e-mail (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore has contacted investigators from Major League Baseball to stop publication of steamy photographs that he says were stolen from his girlfriend's e-mail account and then posted online.

John Daly hopes for quick return by Woods (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - John Daly doesn't want to know the reasons behind Tiger Woods' late-night car crash. He just wants Woods healthy and back on the tour.

Woods’ quest for privacy meets its great challenge (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Two vehicles with the Florida Highway Patrol exit the front gate of Isleworth where Tiger Woods lives in Windermere, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 (AP Photo/John Raoux)AP - All anyone needs to know about Tiger Woods off the golf course is what he named his yacht.


Derek Jeter named SI’s sportsman of the year (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

In this image provided by Sports Illustrated, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is shown on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which named him Sportsman of the Year, the magazine announced Monday, Nov. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Gregory Heisler for Sports Illustrated)AP - Derek Jeter posed in his crisp pinstripe uniform, resting a shiny black bat on his shoulder, while a photographer lying on the ground near the entrance to a Bronx subway station snapped pictures of the New York Yankees shortstop from a low angle.


Ireland asks to become team 33 at World Cup (AFP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Irish national football players speak with Swedish referee Martin Hansson after a goal by French defender William Gallas during their World Cup 2010 qualifying football at the Stade de France on November 18. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Ireland have asked to be allowed to compete as a 33rd team in the World Cup.(AFP/File/Franck Fife)AFP - Ireland have asked to be allowed to compete as a 33rd team in the World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Monday.


Young rallies Titans to 20-17 win over Cardinals (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young tosses a 10-yard touchdown pass in the final moments of an NFL football game to beat the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 20-17. From left are Titans offensive tackle David Stewart, Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett (90), Young, and Titans center Kevin Mawae. (AP Photo/John Russell)AP - Steve Breaston walked over to Cardinals teammate Matt Leinart on the sideline early in the Tennessee Titans' final drive and called it deja vu.


You, too? Ireland asks if it can go to Cup as well (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
AP - Ireland has asked FIFA to be allowed into the World Cup as an extra team after Thierry Henry's handball helped France eliminate the Irish in a playoff.