Kidnap suspect’s teenage shift to music scene, drug use preceded alleged predatory behaviorSAN FRANCISCO — Attending high school in a rural suburb east of San Francisco, Phillip Garrido stood apart from the crowd that studied hard, played sports, basked in popularity and set sights on college. Prepared text of President Barack Obama’s speech to school students on TuesdayThe prepared text of President Barack Obama’s back-to-school address scheduled for Tuesdays, as released in advance by the White House: Auburn’s short list of proven offensive playmakers grows after openerAUBURN, Ala. — Auburn’s new offense wasn’t necessarily predictable, mixing up runs and passes and frequently using the Wildcat offense to keep Louisiana Tech off-balance much of the game. Safety reforms show no instant impact at curbing racehorse deaths; 1,200 fatalities in ‘08LEXINGTON, Ky. — The rush to improve safety since Eight Belles was euthanized at last year’s Kentucky Derby did little to curb the number of horses dying at American racetracks in 2008, The Associated Press found in a national count. Pittsburgh firms launch Web sites, blogs, foreign-language links to try to capitalize on G-20PITTSBURGH — Some Pittsburgh companies will not be satisfied with just having the world come to their doorstep in September when an economic summit convenes in the Steel City. Remainder of Roger Clemens’ defamation suit against Brian McNamee in Texas dismissedNEW YORK — The remainder of Roger Clemens’ defamation suit against Brian McNamee in Texas has been dismissed, leaving the pair to fight their legal battle in New York. Former Tennessee Titans, Vols DT Jesse Mahelona dies in car wreck in HawaiiKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona has died after being involved in a car accident. He was 26. 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. Mother of Ky. player who died testifies ex-football coach told her he pushed team hardLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Michelle Crockett dabbed her eyes. Her voice cracked with emotion. Mother of player who died says ex-football coach told her he pushed team hard before collapseLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The mother of a high school football player who died after collapsing at practice said Friday the coach told her in the hospital that he had pushed the team hard. Austen Arnaud throws for 227 yards, 2 TDs as Iowa St. beats North Dakota St. 34-17AMES, Iowa — Austen Arnaud threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, both to Marquis Hamilton, and Iowa State beat North Dakota State 34-17 Thursday night to make coach Paul Rhoads a winner in his debut. Prosecutors: Football player who later died was ignored after collapse during running drillLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Prosecutors say that a former Kentucky high school football coach charged with reckless homicide ignored a player who collapsed in running drills and later died. Despite nearby wildfire, UCLA to go ahead with season opener at Rose BowlLOS ANGELES — UCLA will go ahead with its season-opening game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday despite the wildfire in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains. UCLA will play Saturday game at Rose Bowl despite smoke from huge wildfireLOS ANGELES — UCLA plans to play its scheduled game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday despite the giant wildfire burning to the north in the Angeles National Forest. Former Patriots RB John M. Stephens, 1988 Offensive Rookie of Year, killed in auto crashSHREVEPORT, La. — John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday. Former Patriots running back John N, Stephens killed in crash near ShreveportSHREVEPORT, La. — John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday. Repeat offender Pfizer paying record $2.3B settlement for illegal drug promotionsWASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors hit Pfizer Inc. with a record-breaking $2.3 billion in fines Wednesday and called the world’s largest drugmaker a repeating corporate cheat for illegal drug promotions that plied doctors with free golf, massages, and resort junkets. Jackie Chan, Jet Li add star power to Chinese propaganda film as officials try to woo youngHONG KONG — China’s staid cultural commissars are turning to the likes of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, hoping that an injection of star power into a state-funded movie about the Communist revolution will attract young Chinese normally turned off by government propaganda. Federal government asks appeals court to stay decision in baseball drug list caseNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors have asked an appeals court to stay its decision that government agents illegally seized the drug testing records and samples of more than 100 baseball players. Video shows Wisconsin state lawmaker running red light and smashing into a bicyclistMADISON, Wis. — Video taken from inside a city bus shows a Wisconsin state lawmaker running a red light and smashing into a bicyclist. IRS alleges retired Hall of Fame Steeler Mel Blount owes more than $631K in back taxesPITTSBURGH — The Internal Revenue Service is alleging that a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer owes more than half-a-million dollars in back income taxes. Kenny Wallace thanks fans, but it’s business as usual for the No. 28 Border Patrol carMONTREAL — The back bumper of Kenny Wallace’s No. 28 had “Merci Fans!” emblazoned across it on Saturday and thousands of names in tiny black letters were all over the bright red Border Patrol Chevy. Ky. coroner report called H.S. football death an accident, was completed before charges filedLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A coroner’s report completed months before a high school football coach was charged with reckless homicide in a player’s death declared the death an accident. Wozniacki beats Pennetta, Mauresmo upset in semifinal matches moved indoorsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki waited most of Friday, then moved back into the finals of the Pilot Pen, beating Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-4, 6-1 in a match that was moved from a 13,000-seat stadium to an indoor college court. Wozniacki beats Pennetta in semifinal match moved indoorsNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki waited most of Friday, then moved back into the finals of the Pilot Pen, beating Flavia Pennetta of Italy 6-4, 6-1 in a match that was moved from a 13,000-seat stadium to an indoor college court. Dutch court puts 13-year-old girl under guardianship to delay her solo world sailing tripUTRECHT, Netherlands — A Dutch court ordered authorities to take temporary guardianship of a 13-year-old girl on Friday, delaying her plan to sail solo around the world until psychologists can assess her capacity to undertake such a risky voyage. Dutch court oredress state care for 13-year-old girl to delay her solo world sailing tripUTRECHT, Netherlands — A 13-year-old Dutch girl who hoped to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world was put under state care for two months Friday while psychologists assess her capacity to undertake the risky voyage. Sergio Garcia continues resurgence, ties Paul Goydos and Steve Marino for Barclays leadJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Not many players would have imagined the most pleasing view at Liberty National being the scorecard. Kennedy lived life on a big stage, but constituents say he never forgot the little guyBOSTON — The world remembers Sen. Edward Kennedy for his passionate liberalism, legislative skill and stewardship of a political dynasty. 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. |
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