Avalanche make sweeping changes, hire Greg Sherman as GM and fire coach Tony GranatoDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche promoted Greg Sherman to general manager and fired coach Tony Granato and five others in a sweeping shakeup Wednesday. Soccer’s governing body thriving in economic crisis, nets $184M profit in 2008NASSAU, Bahamas — The global economic downturn is not hurting soccer’s governing body. Lawsuit challenging suspensions of Vikings Kevin and Pat Williams moves back to state courtMINNEAPOLIS — A judge says he’ll move quickly but carefully as he takes up a lawsuit by Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, who are fighting their four-game suspensions for their use of a banned substance. Swimsuit flap headed to trial after federal judge dismisses attempt to throw out the caseA federal judge in California turned back an attempt to dismiss TYR Sport’s antitrust lawsuit against swimsuit rival Speedo and USA Swimming, allowing the case to go to trial next year. NCAA looking at Montana’s fantasy sports betting in light of stance against gamblingHELENA, Mont. — State and university officials are working to prove a Montana law that allows fantasy sports leagues does not violate the NCAA’s stance against gambling on sporting events. AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Judges denies NFLPA request to hold off suspensions of Vikings, Saints players during appealMINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge denied on Friday a request by the NFL Players Association to put the suspensions of five players on hold while the case over use of a banned substance is being appealed. Indians sign free agent pitcher Luis Vizcaino to help struggling bullpenCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have signed free agent pitcher Luis Vizcaino. Delaware becomes 1st eastern state to allow sports betting after governor signs bill into lawNEWARK, Del. — Delaware becomes the only state east of the Mississippi River to allow betting on sports after the governor signed the legislation. Sports court cuts French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt’s ban for betting on matchesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt’s suspension for betting on matches has been reduced from eight to five weeks. LB Jason Taylor rejoins Miami Dolphins after 1 season with WashingtonMIAMI — Jason Taylor’s newest dance step has him back where he started. AP NewsBreak: LB Jason Taylor rejoins Miami Dolphins after 1 season with WashingtonMIAMI — Jason Taylor has rejoined the Miami Dolphins. Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson agrees to contract extensionORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills backup running back Fred Jackson has agreed to a contract extension. David Ortiz says he was ’shocked’ to learn about ex-teammate Manny Ramirez’s 50-game suspensionANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was “shocked” when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez’s 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test. “This situation has shocked me. That’s not the guy that I know,” the Boston Red Sox designated hitter said before Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. “The only thing I know about him is that he’s a guy who works hard every day and gets prepared to play the game.” David Ortiz says he was ’shocked’ to learn about ex-teammate Manny Ramirez’s 50-game suspensionANAHEIM, Calif. — David Ortiz was “shocked” when he learned about former teammate Manny Ramirez’s 50-game suspension after he failed a drug test. “This situation has shocked me. That’s not the guy that I know,” the Boston Red Sox designated hitter said before Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. “The only thing I know about him is that he’s a guy who works hard every day and gets prepared to play the game.” Mazzei, Pele’s confidant and former Cosmos coach, dies in Brazil at 78SAO PAULO — Julio Mazzei, who helped persuade Pele to play in the United States and coached the Cosmos to a North American Soccer League title in 1982, has died. He was 78. Seat shopping: You can still catch baseball for mere bucks, and the game’s the sameBALTIMORE — The crowd at Oriole Park at Camden Yards was so sparse on a recent weeknight, its murmur so low, that you could hear clear across the field when a fan let out a disappointed wail at first pitch: “Where IS everybody?” New NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith says contract is completeEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — New NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith says his contract has been completed. Premier League to address British government concerns by enforcing new financial rulesLONDON — England’s Premier League will address British government concerns over the finances and ownership of top clubs by enforcing new rules, including a more stringent examination of those running teams. Warriors finally cut ties with top executive Chris Mullin after lengthy power struggleOAKLAND, Calif. — Although Chris Mullin apparently stopped running the Golden State Warriors several months ago, this confusing NBA club didn’t bother to make it official until Monday. With players citing confusion, NBA says more education may be necessary on flagrant foulsNEW YORK — After preseason lessons and season-long dialogue with team officials, the man in charge of discipline for the NBA believes players should have an understanding of the league’s flagrant foul rules. Thrashers owner says ‘no truth to the rumor’ team considering move from Atlanta to HamiltonATLANTA — One of the Thrashers’ owners says the team has “several inquiries” from possible investors but adds the talks do not include moving the team from Atlanta. Lance Armstrong’s crisis-hit Astana team given May 31 deadline to straighten out financesVALDOBBIADENE, Italy — Lance Armstrong’s Astana team must straighten out its financial crisis by May 31 or risk being suspended. No suspension for Hurricanes RW Scott Walker for punching Boston’s Aaron WardRALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker will not be suspended but was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Monday for throwing a punch that may have broken a bone in Boston defenseman Aaron Ward’s face. Antoine Winfield’s agent says talks with Vikings on new contract for cornerback have haltedMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings and Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield are no longer talking about a new contract. Toronto Raptors drop interim label, sign coach Jay Triano to 3-year dealTORONTO — Jay Triano signed a three-year contract Monday to coach the Toronto Raptors, dropping the interim tag after taking over the team during the season. Giants beat Dodgers 7-5 in 13, Winn delivers tiebreaking two-run single.LOS ANGELES — Randy Winn hit a tiebreaking two-run single with the bases loaded in the 13th inning and finished with four hits, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Manny meets with Dodgers owner McCourt about suspension, could face teammates soonLOS ANGELES — Frank McCourt is counting on Manny being man enough to apologize to his teammates for the awkward position he put them in last week — and the sooner, the better. Chuck Daly, who led US Olympic team to gold and won 2 NBA titles with Pistons, dies at 78DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons made plenty of enemies while winning titles and throwing blows two decades ago. Chuck Daly, though, was universally admired for his class and coaching acumen. A biographical look at pro sports owner Tom HicksA biographical look at pro sports owner Tom Hicks: |
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