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. Michigan cuts horse racing schedule because of state budget reductionsLANSING, Mich. — Michigan is eliminating horse racing dates this summer because of the state’s budget problems. Official says Russia’s budget won’t fund preparations for 2014 Sochi Olympics in 2009-2010MOSCOW — The Russian government won’t finance the preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi this year and next because there is enough financial support from private investors, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said Tuesday. Obama puts US in driver’s seat as GM enters bankruptcy, planning huge job and dealer cutsWASHINGTON — In a defining moment for American capitalism, President Barack Obama ushered General Motors Corp. into bankruptcy protection Monday and put the government behind the wheel of the company that once symbolized the nation’s economic muscle. Travel briefs
Travel briefs Film contest on why Orlando makes you smile Hours after losing in the longest game in NCAA history, BC ends season with 4-3 lossAUSTIN, Texas — Hours after losing the longest game in NCAA history, Boston College ended its season by losing 4-3 to Army in the Austin regional on Sunday. Iraqi sports journalist killed in northern Iraq, say policeBAGHDAD — An Iraqi sports broadcaster was killed by a bomb attached to his car in northern Iraq, while two other journalists were wounded in a similar blast in Baghdad, officials said. Veteran Fargo race car driver killed in crash at West Fargo speedwayWEST FARGO, N.D. — A crash during a feature race at the Red River Valley Speedway has killed longtime Fargo race car driver John Schulz. Crash in qualifying will put Castroneves last on Milwaukee Mile starting gridWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has crashed in qualifying at the Milwaukee Mile. Prince Harry visits school, plays on winning team in charity polo match on 2nd day of NYC tripNEW YORK — Prince Harry reminded New Yorkers on Saturday how much his mother had loved their city, then climbed onto a pony for a rousing game of polo to raise money for impoverished children in Africa. Henshaw drives in 3 runs to lead Army to 7-4 victory over Texas StateAUSTIN, Texas — Joey Henshaw drove in three runs and Army rallied for a 7-4 win over second-seeded Texas State in an NCAA baseball regional game on Saturday. Prince Harry visits school, meets VIPs before charity polo match on 2nd day of NYC visitNEW YORK — Prince Harry followed in his mother’s footsteps Saturday by raising money for a charity that supports AIDS orphans as he played polo in a city Princess Diana loved. Prince Harry plays polo in NY to benefit AIDS orphans _ in a city his mother, Diana, lovedNEW YORK — Prince Harry is playing polo in New York and following in his mother’s footsteps by helping raise money for a charity for AIDS orphans. Driver dies after crashing in US Auto Club Midget Nationals race at Iowa’s Knoxville RacewayKNOXVILLE, Iowa — A 34-year-old Kansas driver died on Saturday after injuring his head and neck during a crash in a race at Knoxville Raceway. New Mexico coach faces sexual harassment complaint by former office assistantALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico football coach Mike Locksley, on the job less than six months, has been accused of sexual harassment, age discrimination and retaliation by a former administrative assistant. 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 Brief
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Obituaries in the news Al Alberts PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Veteran TV talent-show host Al Alberts, one in a long line of South Philadelphia crooners, died Friday in Florida, a son said. He was 87. |
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