Sports
NFL reinstates Cowboy CB Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones
(AP)
20 Nov 2008 at 6:14am
AP - The NFL is giving Adam “Pacman” Jones another chance. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday the suspended cornerback has been reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell, but he must miss two more games — this Sunday and the following game on Thanksgiving. He’ll be back Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh.
Cards decline to consider releasing Edgerrin James
(AP)
19 Nov 2008 at 8:52pm
AP - The Arizona Cardinals declined to consider releasing Edgerrin James when the running back’s agent inquired about the possibility, the team’s general manager said Wednesday.
Iverson scores 23 to push Pistons past Cavs
(AP)
19 Nov 2008 at 10:11pm
AP - The Allen Iverson-led Detroit Pistons have cooled off two of the NBA’s best teams in less than a week.
Wakamatsu hired to manage Mariners
(AP)
19 Nov 2008 at 8:59pm
AP - Don Wakamatsu is proud to be the first Asian-American manager in major league history. He’s also keenly aware of what his grandparents endured, generations before he took over the Seattle Mariners.
Red Sox trade Coco Crisp to Royals for reliever
(AP)
19 Nov 2008 at 9:02pm
AP - The Kansas City Royals picked up the leadoff hitter they had been seeking, acquiring center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez on Wednesday. Kansas City was 12th among 14 AL teams in runs last season and added power last month, obtaining first baseman Mike Jacobs from Florida.
“Pacman” Jones reinstated by league, says Dallas owner
(Reuters)
19 Nov 2008 at 10:37pm
Reuters - Controversial Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones will be available to play again on December 7 after being reinstated by the NFL, according to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Iverson, Billups continue to star for new teams
(AP)
20 Nov 2008 at 3:51am
AP - Allen Iverson has fit in well with the Detroit Pistons. Chauncey Billups has been every bit as good — or better — with the Denver Nuggets.
Girardi: Yankees expect pitcher Mussina to retire
(AP)
19 Nov 2008 at 9:41pm
AP - Desperate for starting pitchers, the New York Yankees expect to enter next season without 20-game winner Mike Mussina. FoxSports.com reported Wednesday that Mussina intends to retire and will make the move official this week. In the report, the Web site cited unidentified major league sources.
Terry header seals England win in Germany
(AFP)
19 Nov 2008 at 9:50pm
AFP - England captain John Terry’s header six minutes from time sealed a 2-1 win over Germany in Wednesday’s friendly at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium as Fabio Capello’s weakened team beat the Euro 2008 runners-up.
Luongo gets best of Lundqvist in top goalie duel
(AP)
20 Nov 2008 at 4:54am
AP - Henrik Lundqvist’s matchup against Roberto Luongo was hard enough. Trying to beat the NHL’s hottest goalie without any help from his teammates was way too much to ask.
Johnson, Teague lead No. 20 Wake to 120-88 win
(AP)
20 Nov 2008 at 4:51am
AP - Dino Gaudio wasn’t afraid to let No. 20 Wake Forest run with a team that had scored 100 points in each of its first two games. Even if that meant the Demon Deacons were going to give up a few more points than the coach would have liked.
Federer beats Blake in Masters Cup tennis
(AFP)
18 Nov 2008 at 3:32pm
AFP - Roger Federer scraped past James Blake Tuesday in a one-set exhibition game, showing no signs of the back strain or stomach bug that hampered him at last week’s season-ending Masters Cup.
Daly shoots 68 in Hong Kong Open
(AP)
20 Nov 2008 at 1:56am
AP - John Daly shot a 2-under 68 on Thursday to finish four strokes behind leader Liang Wen-chong halfway through the first round of the Hong Kong Open.
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