Continual drumbeat of the deaths of the famous mark summer ‘09NEW YORK — We had been told to expect the deaths of the famous to come in threes, not in the dozens. On day Yale student’s body was found, suspect was playing shortstop in softball gameNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The lab tech suspected of killing a Yale student was playing softball the day the victim’s body was found. Bumps and bruises of economy taking toll on competitors in resurgent roller derby leaguesRALEIGH, N.C. — There are some pretty horrific images in the Carolina Rollergirls’ online injury archive: The purple-black bruise on Kristi Kreme’s thigh; the nasty case of “rink rash” on Shirley Temper’s backside; the X-ray of the shattered shoulder — and cobalt chrome implant — that ended Harlot O’Scara’s roller derby career. Boston Celtics co-owner Pagliuca kicks off campaign with announcement at basketball team arenaBOSTON — Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca said Thursday he wants to jump from the business world to the political arena because he has the background to help solve the nation’s economic problems and lend expertise to the health care debate that was the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s passion. Canadian civil rights watchdog criticizes 2010 Winter Olympic Games controlled protest zonesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — A Canadian civil rights watchdog group says protest zones at the Vancouver Games will increase the chances of Olympic demonstrators clashing with police. Boston Celtics co-owner Pagliuca announces senate campaign at basketball team arenaBOSTON — Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca announced Thursday he is a candidate to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Feds fight to reverse trial court ruling excluding evidence against Barry BondsSAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors urged a federal appellate court to reverse a trial judge and let them present critical evidence they say shows Barry Bonds knowingly used steroids. Flavio Briatore says he quit to save Renault from crash scandalLONDON — Flavio Briatore said he quit as Renault’s leader to “save the team” as it deals with a scandal involving a crash during a race last year. The team, however, could still be thrown out of Formula One. Extensive flood damage will force Kentucky Derby Museum to remain closed for rest of yearLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby Museum will remain closed for the rest of the year as the tourist attraction showcasing the world’s most famous horse race tries to recover from flood damage. Baucus health overhaul would spare insurers gov’t competition, cost less for other businessesWASHINGTON — The latest health overhaul plan circulating on Capitol Hill gives health insurers, drug makers and large employers reasons to heave sighs of relief, sparing them the higher costs and more burdensome rules included in other Democratic-written alternatives. Let’s try that one again, shall we: These days, celebrity apologies come in multiple stagesNEW YORK — A congressman flouts decorum and heckles a president in the House chamber. A tennis player profanely offers to shove a tennis ball down the throat of a line judge. A singer shakes up an awards show by boorishly dissing a young country star. SmackDown! Linda McMahon steps down as World Wrestling CEO and into US Senate raceWASHINGTON — Pro wrestling executive Linda McMahon has never been shy about wading into the ring — and now she’s plotting a smackdown of Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd. Linda McMahon steps down as World Wrestling CEO to run for Dodd’s US Senate seat from Conn.STAMFORD, Conn. — World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., the sports entertainment company behind shows such as “Friday Night SmackDown,” said Wednesday that Linda McMahon has resigned as its CEO to seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Connecticut Democrat Christopher Dodd. Slain Michigan man known for his solitary anti-abortion protests to receive public send-offOWOSSO, Mich. — James Pouillon was gunned down while doing what he had done for years, holding a sign depicting a graphic image as part of a one-man anti-abortion protest in his Michigan hometown. Former coach Billy Gillispie wants UK countersuit against him moved to federal courtLEXINGTON, Ky. — Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie wants a lawsuit the school filed against him moved to federal court. Former F1 driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in car accident, targeting 2012 ParalympicsMILAN — Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi, who lost both legs in a car accident, intends to compete for a place on Italy’s cycling team at the 2012 Paralympics in London. Group of American Indians asks Supreme Court to decide whether Redskins’ name is offensiveWASHINGTON — A group of American Indians who find the Washington Redskins name offensive wants the Supreme Court to take up the matter. CAPITAL CULTURE: Conga line forms here; East Room the nation’s most important all-purpose roomWASHINGTON — Sure, the West Wing gets the glory. But the East Room gets the action. Zabriskie stays in main pack, cruises to victory in what may be final Tour of MissouriKANSAS CITY, Mo. — American David Zabriskie was never challenged in the final stage of the Tour of Missouri, cruising along with the main pack while others made runs toward the front. Montana-UC Davis game delayed with 57 seconds remaining due to power outage at stadiumDAVIS, Calif. — The Montana-UC Davis football game has been delayed due to a power outage. Jets QB Mark Sanchez was shaped by father’s unorthodox learning drillsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Throwing footballs went hand-in-hand with multiplication tables for Mark Sanchez. Red, white and blue more important than pink for Creamer on Sept. 11ROGERS, Ark. — Paula Creamer showed up for the first round of her LPGA event dressed in barely a trace of pink. 8 years after 9/11, nation observes somber rituals and summons a spirit of serviceNEW YORK — The nation marked the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with rain-soaked remembrances and acts of volunteerism honoring those who rushed into danger to help. Families of 17 sailors killed in USS Cole attack want more compensation from SudanNORFOLK, Va. — The families of 17 sailors killed in the 2000 attack on the USS Cole are asking to reopen their lawsuit against Sudan in an effort to seek more money. A persistent question keeps Justine Henin pinned to baseline: Is she coming back to tennis?BRUSSELS — Justine Henin is now a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and says there are more important things to discuss than tennis. Retired Justine Henin leaves open a return to competitive tennisBRUSSELS — Justine Henin has gone from confirming she won’t return to competitive tennis to refusing to discuss her future. Walnut, Calif. city council votes to oppose waivers for NFL stadium proposed nearbyWALNUT, Calif. — The Walnut City Council has voted to oppose state legislation that would ease environmental and planning regulations for a 75,000-seat professional football stadium proposed in the neighboring city of Industry. Damon, demons, Darwin among highlights as Toronto fest showcases fall filmsTORONTO — The cinema smorgasbord of the Toronto International Film Festival has something for all tastes, a place where zombies, demons and vampires share screen time with art films, Hollywood awards contenders and studio crowd-pleasers. LA County supervisors vote down environmental waivers for NFL stadium proposed for IndustryLOS ANGELES — Lobbyists for Los Angeles County are working against state legislation that would ease environmental and planning regulations to make way for a proposed 75,000-seat professional football stadium in the city of Industry. BALCO lawyer released from prison after serving 16 months of 30-month termNEW YORK — The lawyer who leaked confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes to the San Francisco Chronicle five years ago was released from prison after serving 16 months of his 30-month sentence. |
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