AP NewsBreak: Sports leagues suing on Fri. to block Delaware’s sports bettingWASHINGTON — The four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA sued Delaware Friday, seeking to block the state from implementing sports betting. NFL players’ union helps Obama promote White House public service initiativeWASHINGTON — The NFL players’ union is joining President Barack Obama’s national service initiative. Homes may be tough to find for hundreds of pit bulls seized in nationwide dogfighting raidsST. LOUIS — As teams begin evaluating hundreds of pit bulls seized in the largest U.S. raid on dogfighters, the Humane Society of Missouri has issued an urgent call to rescue groups to help find homes for the dogs deemed eligible for adoption. Judge expected to rule by Aug. 7 in NFL drug policy case against 2 Vikings linemenMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams will have to wait a bit longer to find out if they will be going to trial before the season begins. Former quarterback Michael Vick ends federal dogfighting term, free to lobby for NFL returnHAMPTON, Va. — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick ended his federal dogfighting sentence Monday, freeing him to lobby for a return to the field. OJ Simpson getting unusual shot at winning release from Nevada high courtLAS VEGAS — Few in Nevada legal circles believe O.J. Simpson has any real chance at freedom when the state’s Supreme Court justices consider letting him trade a prison cell in rural northern Nevada for a golf course in Miami while he appeals his conviction in a gunpoint hotel room heist. Feds arrest convicted murderer for selling gun in Steve McNair killingNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal prosecutors announced gun charges Friday against a convicted murderer who admitted he sold the pistol that was used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair. AP Sources: Feds arrest felon over gun used in Steve McNair killingWASHINGTON — Federal agents have arrested a convicted felon for allegedly providing the gun later used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair, The Associated Press learned Friday. Ex-NFL running back Travis Henry gets 3 years in federal prison for cocaine traffickingBILLINGS, Mont. — A federal judge Wednesday sentenced former NFL player Travis Henry to three years in prison for financing a drug ring that moved cocaine between Colorado and Montana. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Amid looming lockout threat, NFL players hope for victory on Capitol HillWASHINGTON — Pro football players swept across Capitol Hill on Wednesday and asked lawmakers to take a tough look at owners’ profits as the two sides prepare to decide how to divide their big pot of TV money and other revenues. THE INFLUENCE GAME: With threat of lockout looming, NFL players to lobby Capitol HillWASHINGTON — NFL players are blitzing Capitol Hill, meeting with about a dozen members of Congress, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to build political support in a possible labor showdown with team owners. THE INFLUENCE GAME: With threat of lockout looming, NFL players lobby Capitol HillWASHINGTON — NFL players swarmed Capitol Hill Wednesday, asking key lawmakers to take a tough look at team owners’ profits as delicate talks begin over how the two sides will divide millions in television revenue. With threat of lockout looming, NFL players to make union’s case on Capitol HillWASHINGTON — As NFL owners and players resume talks on a new collective bargaining agreement, the new union chief and 20 current and retired players plan to meet with members of Congress Wednesday in hopes of building political support to head off a lockout. NASCAR backs drug-testing policy that banned driver Mayfield, while outside experts see flawsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Although NASCAR contends it has the best anti-doping procedures in sports, some experts see flaws in the policy and question whether drivers are getting a fair shake in the lab or a safe ride on the track. Arrests of Little League coach, nurse and teacher in raids show dogfighting is alive and wellST. LOUIS — The arrests this week of a Little League coach, a registered nurse and a teacher during the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S. history confirm the shadowy blood sport is alive and well despite tough laws across the country. OJ Simpson argues in follow-up bail request he’s no flight risk or danger to communityLAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson is promising not to disappear or endanger the community if he’s freed from prison pending his appeal in an armed hotel room heist, his lawyers told the Nevada Supreme Court. Suspended NFL star Vick meets deadline for filing revised bankruptcy plan in Va. courtRICHMOND, Va. — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick would keep one vehicle, one home and a large assortment of furniture and personal items if his creditors and the judge who rejected his previous bankruptcy plan approve a revised one filed Thursday. Fla. judge says no to releasing video of Stallworth drunk-driving crash, cites victim privacyMIAMI — A judge refused Thursday to release surveillance video depicting the moment a car driven by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian in a drunk-driving crash. Supreme Court will referee antitrust dispute involving NFL and sale of team jerseys, gearWASHINGTON — In taking a case involving the National Football League’s exclusive licensing deal for sports merchandise, the Supreme Court could go beyond caps and give leagues more leeway in areas such as team relocation, legal scholars said Monday. NFL goes to Supreme Court for bigger legal victory in antitrust case involving merchandiseWASHINGTON — In the legal equivalent of running up the score, the National Football League is going to the Supreme Court in search of a bigger victory in an antitrust tussle over team merchandise than it already won from a lower court. Supreme Court gave baseball a free pass from antitrust laws nearly 90 years agoWASHINGTON — Football may be the nation’s most popular sport, but baseball is the favored game with the Supreme Court, which gave the national pastime an exemption from antitrust laws in 1922. NFL wants court to grant it wider latitude in antitrust matters concerning league merchandiseWASHINGTON — In the legal equivalent of running up the score, the National Football League is going to the Supreme Court in search of a bigger victory in an antitrust tussle over team merchandise than it already won from a lower court. Public, not private money driving slow New Orleans downtownNEW ORLEANS — A deal approved this week to fill up an empty skyscraper and keep the city’s pro football team raises the bill of taxpayer funded redevelopment projects in downtown New Orleans to $300 million. Louisiana governor’s deal to keep New Orleans Saints through 2025 wins legislative approvalBATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. Bobby Jindal’s deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana throughout 2025 gained legislative approval Thursday and is close to completion. La. governor’s proposed deal with the New Orleans Saints wins approval from state legislatureBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s deal to keep the New Orleans Saints from moving through 2025 has won final legislative approval. AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to US hoop teams in hopes of a better lifeMARIETTA, Ga. — Growing up in Nigeria, Robert Ojeah fretted over the demands of everyday life, the sort of things that shouldn’t be a burden to a child. La. state government would lease office space from Saints owner in deal to keep team in stateBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s government would lease office space from the owner of the New Orleans Saints as part of a deal to keep the team in the state. Ali, Aaron, Clinton, Cosby highlight baseball’s expanded civil rights tributeCINCINNATI — Major League Baseball is fielding a star-filled lineup to spotlight the first regular-season Civil Rights Game. Private donors will cover most of Los Angeles’ public costs for Lakers’ victory paradeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it’s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures. Private donors will cover all of Los Angeles’ public costs for Lakers’ victory paradeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it’s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures. |
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