Balsillie offers Glendale $50 million to help clear way in Coyotes bidPHOENIX — Canadian billionaire James Balsillie has offered the city of Glendale $50 million to quiet its objections to his bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and move the franchise to Hamilton, Ontario. Delaware prepares NFL-only sports betting, but game plan and cash potential still uncertainDOVER, Del. — Behind the shiny, granite bar in the new sports book at Dover Downs casino, a baseball glove sits on a shelf. A basketball is perched near a cash register. They won’t matter for bettors in Delaware’s news sports lottery: The only game in town is NFL football. NFL commissioner Goodell says Eagles QB Michael Vick eligible to play in 3rd game of seasonNEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season. Goodell met with Vick for 45 minutes Thursday before announcing his decision. Vick, recently signed by the Eagles, played in last week’s exhibition game and was expected to play against the New York Jets on Thursday night. NFL commissioner Goodell says Michael Vick is eligible to play in 3rd game of regular season.NEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season. Balsillie scheduled to show up as Coyotes bankruptcy saga reaches critical phasePHOENIX — The Phoenix Coyotes saga seems to be stumbling toward a conclusion, and the lead character in the twisted drama finally is scheduled to make an appearance. Wildfire forces Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal to evacuate La Canada Flintridge homeLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal and his wife have been forced to evacuate their home in an area of La Canada Flintridge threatened by the massive Station Fire. Federal appeals court says Delaware sports betting must be limited to parlay bets on NFL gamesDOVER, Del. — A federal appeals court on Monday dealt another body blow to Delaware’s plans for a new sports betting lottery, saying it must be limited to parlay bets on professional football games. Soccer team’s ‘Basques-only’ policy voices a wider creed of uniqueness, fierce loyaltyBILBAO, Spain — Before home soccer games in this Basque city, local fans wearing their team’s red-and-white jersey cram into bars and streets around the San Mames stadium and chant, full-throated, Athletic Bilbao’s traditional call to arms. Sharks deal defensemen Ehrhoff and Lukowich to Vancouver for 2 prospectsThe San Jose Sharks traded veteran defensemen Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich to the Vancouver Canucks on Friday for two prospects in a move to create space under the salary cap. IOC makes unprecedented offer to cover budget deficit for Vancouver Games in economic downturnLONDON — The International Olympic Committee has made an unprecedented offer to help cover any budget deficit of the 2010 Vancouver Games because of the economic downturn. Taming the market: UEFA prepares new rules to control Champions League clubs’ spendingMONACO — The mantra has been repeated for more than a year: Something must be done to stop the spiraling spending by European soccer clubs. As Vick nears Eagles debut, animal advocates want spotlight on dogs, not the dogfighterPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles tailgaters will be out in force long before Michael Vick takes the field on Thursday. So will animal advocates — on the other side of town. Delaware gov. looks at ways to preserve sports betting plan after court rules it violates lawPHILADELPHIA — Delaware’s governor is looking at ways his state can preserve its plan to balance the books by offering sports wagering now that a court has ruled its proposal violates a 1992 federal ban on such bets. Appeals court rules Delaware’s plan to offer sports betting would violate federal banPHILADELPHIA — A federal appeals court ruled Monday that sports betting in Delaware would violate a 1992 federal ban on such wagering, essentially halting the state’s plans to start taking bets next month. Leagues to ask federal appeals court for injunction to halt Del. sports bettingPHILADELPHIA — A federal appeals court in Philadelphia will decide whether sports betting in Delaware should be put on hold until a legal challenge by professional sports leagues and the NCAA is decided. Pro sports leagues ask court to quickly rule on appeal of Del. plan to allow sports bettingDOVER, Del. —Attorneys for professional sports leagues and the NCAA asked a federal appeals court Monday to decide quickly whether Delaware’s plan to allow betting on games should be halted before a trial can be held. La. movie studio involved in dispute with some Saints and other investors put under overseerNEW ORLEANS — A judge decided Friday to place a movie studio involved in an investment dispute with some members of the New Orleans Saints under a special overseer after the studio’s head ignored her order to appear at a hearing. NCAA bans championship tournaments in states that allow betting on single gamesThe NCAA approved a policy Thursday that would ban states, such as Delaware, from hosting championship events if they allow fans to bet on single games. Judge denies request for preliminary injunction against Delaware sports betting lotteryWILMINGTON, Del. — A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request by professional sports leagues and the NCAA to halt Delaware’s planned sports betting lottery until a legal challenge is resolved. Minn. judge halts state action in Vikings suspension case pending federal rulingST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin and Pat Williams still don’t know if they’ll be suspended by the NFL in their dispute over its anti-doping policy, but the fight won’t be in state court any time soon — if at all. Vancouver Canucks president, CEO Zimmerman resigns for family reasonsVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Vancouver Canucks president and chief executive officer Chris Zimmerman is stepping down. NCAA, other leagues say Delaware officials are trying to delay ruling on sports bettingDOVER, Del. — Delaware officials are trying to delay a decision that might stop a sports betting lottery from kicking off in September, an attorney said in court papers Monday. Russian hockey league refiles Jiri Hudler’s contract noting NHL attempts to sign KHL playersDETROIT — Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League completed a contract with Detroit Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler on Thursday. Reinsdorf’s bid to own Coyotes approved by NHL board; Balsillie unanimously rejectedCHICAGO — The NHL Board of Governors approved a bid Wednesday by Jerry Reinsdorf to assume ownership of the financially troubled Phoenix Coyotes, and unanimously rejected an application by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to buy the team. 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. 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. 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. 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. |
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