Pro sports leagues, NCAA seek injunction against Delaware betting planWASHINGTON — The four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA asked a federal judge Tuesday for a preliminary injunction to prevent Delaware from implementing its sports betting plan. Delaware legislator calls betting lawsuit by NFL, other leagues hypocriticalWASHINGTON — Delaware’s House majority leader said Tuesday that the NFL and other leagues were engaging in “blatant hypocrisy” by suing to block sports betting in the state. BigBelly blitz: Philly completes world’s largest rollout of solar-powered trash compactorsPHILADELPHIA — Is it any surprise that a city known for its love of cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and cannolis would embrace a solar-powered trash compactor called a BigBelly? Son of former New York Yankees star Don Mattingly accused of spitting in mother’s face in Ind.INDIANAPOLIS — The son of former New York Yankees star first baseman Don Mattingly was arraigned Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of shoving his mother and spitting in her face after she allegedly sent him an insulting text message. Army announces 3 more games at Yankee Stadium against Rutgers, Air Force, Boston CollegeNEW YORK — The Army football team will play Rutgers, Air Force and Boston College at Yankee Stadium in addition to the Black Knights’ matchup there against Notre Dame. Notre Dame and Army to play 1st football game at new Yankee Stadium in November 2010NEW YORK — Charlie Weis remembered when he met with George Steinbrenner at Legends Field during spring training two years ago. 3 months after fatal crash, survivor remembers Nick Adenhart, throws 1st pitch to SuzukiOAKLAND, Calif. — Jon Wilhite survived a horrific car crash and three grueling months of rehabilitation to reach the Coliseum mound on Saturday. His ceremonial first pitch sailed high and true to Kurt Suzuki, the former college teammate who has become Wilhite’s biggest fan. Notre Dame, Army to play first football game at new Yankee Stadium in 2010NEW YORK — Notre Dame and Army will play the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium next year, rekindling a tradition that took off after Knute Rockne’s “Win one for the Gipper” speech more than 80 years ago. Report: Deal in place for Notre Dame, Army to play first football game at new Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — Notre Dame and Army have reportedly agreed to play the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium next year. Judge: Leyritz ‘entitled’ to bond; Ex-major leaguer released from custody Monday nightFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was released on bond Monday, hours after a judge ruled he would not have to await his upcoming DUI manslaughter trial in custody. Judge: ex-major leaguer Leyritz ‘entitled’ to post bond while awaiting DUI manslaughter trialFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz, jailed earlier this month on a charge of domestic battery against his ex-wife, will be allowed to await his upcoming DUI manslaughter trial on bond, a judge ruled Monday. Communist Cuba acknowledges top left-handed pitcher’s desertionHAVANA — Cuba has acknowledged the defection of pitcher Aroldis Chapman, a week after he walked away from a tournament in the Netherlands. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa drops lawsuit against Twitter prompted by impersonator’s postsST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has quietly dropped his lawsuit against the social networking site Twitter Inc. Judge schedules Thursday hearing on bond revocation for major leaguer Jim LeyritzFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida judge has scheduled a hearing later this week on whether former major leaguer Jim Leyritz should be jailed until his upcoming DUI manslaughter trial. Judge to decide whether to release former major leaguer Jim Leyritz until DUI trialFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A South Florida judge is expected to decide whether former New York Yankees World Series star Jim Leyritz will await his upcoming DUI manslaughter trial in jail. Major League Baseball pays tribute to Lou Gehrig on 70th anniversary of luckiest man speechNEW YORK — Derek Jeter helped Major League Baseball commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s luckiest man speech Saturday, reading the famous line from the icon’s stirring words during a video tribute before the New York Yankees’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Les Otten, former part owner of Red Sox, considers Maine gubernatorial bidSOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Les Otten, a former part owner of the Boston Red Sox, says he is considering a Republican bid for Maine governor in 2010. Padres hold off furious late inning rally to defeat MarinersSEATTLE — Chad Gaudin tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts and allowed only two runs over seven innings, and the San Diego Padres survived a furious late rally to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-7 on Tuesday night. Visiting Portland and southern Maine won’t cost you a tail and a clawPORTLAND, Maine — Maine is well-known for its lobsters, but it won’t cost you a claw and a tail to visit Portland and the state’s southern coast. Ramirez hits last of 4 White Sox homers, setting up 10-8 win over Reds in Civil Rights GameCINCINNATI — Hammerin’ Hank had to like this one. Clinton calls for continuing push for racial equality in sports and everyday lifeCINCINNATI — The push for racial equality is far from over, in sports and in everyday life, former President Bill Clinton told a crowd at Major League Baseball’s Beacon Awards on Saturday, part of its Civil Rights Game. Bill Clinton says in Ohio speech that civil rights struggle far from overCINCINNATI — Former President Bill Clinton says the need to push for racial equality is far from over. Brandon Phillips homers, drives in 3 runs as Reds beat White Sox 4-3 to end interleague slumpCINCINNATI — No special celebration when Brandon Phillips ended his power slump. He flipped the bat, dropped his head and started rounding the bases without fanfare. Aaron urges MLB to do more to increase black participation in game at Civil Rights Game forumCINCINNATI — Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron called on Major League Baseball on Friday to do more to increase participation by blacks in the game. Brewers’ Miller Park damaged by flooding after strong storms in MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers’ ballpark sustained significant flood damage during a strong storm early Friday morning, but team officials expect cleanup to be completed in time for the team’s homestand next week. MLB’s Civil Rights weekend activities in Cincinnati at a glanceSome highlights of Major League Baseball’s Civil Rights Game weekend events in Cincinnati: 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. Report: Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Sammy Sosa became the latest in a string of baseball stars implicated in the sport’s steroids scandal of the past decade when The New York Times reported that he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003. Ex-Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa reportedly tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site, the latest in a string of baseball stars implicated in the sport’s steroids scandal of the past decade. The Times said Sosa is one of 104 players who tested positive in baseball’s anonymous 2003 survey, which has been the subject of a protracted court fight. The paper did not identify the drug. Report: Former star Sammy Sosa tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003NEW YORK — Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site, the latest in a string of baseball stars implicated in the sport’s steroids scandal of the past decade. |
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