Judge freezes most assets of La. film studio where Saints players invested in tax credits

NEW ORLEANS — A judge Friday froze most of the assets of a movie studio at the heart of a $1.9 million investment dispute involving members of the New Orleans Saints.

Slain Border Patrol agent remembered in his hometown as outgoing family man

EL CENTRO, Calif. — A Border Patrol agent who was slain in a rugged, remote area along the Mexican border was buried Friday after being remembered as a gregarious family man who dreamed that his 2-year-old son would follow in his footsteps.

USOC board approves deal to add 5 years to commitment to stay in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic Committee moved closer to keeping its headquarters in Colorado Springs on Thursday when the board signed off on revised terms of a deal with the city.

Back to the track: Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body in shape for F1 return

FRANKFURT — Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body in shape for his Formula One comeback next month.

Future of ex-NFL QB McNair’s work helping at-risk teens, hurricane victims is questionable

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair trained thousands of kids at youth football camps and collected truckloads of donations for hurricane relief before he was killed, and it’s unknown whether his foundation can continue similar charity work after his death.

Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body back in shape for return to F1

FRANKFURT — Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body back in shape as he prepares for his Formula One comeback next month.

Federal judges in Ohio consider arguments on reviving Kentucky Speedway lawsuit against NASCAR

CINCINNATI — The former owners of the Kentucky Speedway are asking a federal appeals court for a green flag to pursue their antitrust claim against NASCAR.

F1 driver Felipe Massa already thinking about return to racing, doctor says

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa is already planning a return to racing and joking about keeping Michael Schumacher away from his car as he recovers from a high-speed crash.

From high school lineman to Islamist ‘Sword of God,’ mixed picture emerges of alleged jihadist

RALEIGH, N.C. — When someone in the Raleigh area needed a sheep or goat slaughtered according to Islamic law, Daniel Boyd was the man to see.

Studio head who took $1.9M from Saints players, others settled failed investment for $450k

NEW ORLEANS — A film studio executive who never repaid $1.9 million he took from New Orleans Saints players and others paid $452,000 to settle a dispute over another failed investment, court records show.

7-time champ Michael Schumacher to make F1 comeback to replace injured Ferrari driver Massa

ROME — Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is making a comeback for Ferrari to replace injured driver Felipe Massa.

F1 driver Felipe Massa takes first steps since high-speed crash last weekend

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Formula One driver Felipe Massa took his first steps Wednesday since a high-speed crash last weekend left him near death.

FDA warns consumers about using products labeled with steroid or synthetic steroids

The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory Tuesday, warning consumers to stop using products touted as containing steroids or steroid-like substances, many of which are labeled as dietary supplements.

Felipe Massa alert, answering questions in 3 languages; driver could leave hospital next week

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa’s doctor says the driver is increasingly alert and answering questions in three languages, and the head of the Ferrari team is encouraged about the possibility of the Brazilian returning to the track.

Aung San Suu Kyi trial wraps up with closing statements, Myanmar court sets verdict for Friday

YANGON, Myanmar — The high-profile trial of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi concluded Tuesday with the court announcing it will deliver its verdict at the end of the week, a lawyer said.

Homeland Security chief tours Olympics security center in Washington state ahead of 2010 games

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano got a tour Monday of a $4 million Olympics Coordination center that in six months should be a bustling hub of counterterrorism and security operations for the 2010 Winter Games in nearby British Columbia.

Texas grand jury declines to indict father of Packers WR Donald Driver

HOUSTON — A Harris County grand jury has declined to indict the father of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver, who said three Houston police officers beat him during a traffic stop.

Olympic training: With 3 years to go to London Games, this Javelin hits the mark

LONDON — This Olympic training went so well that the two star British athletes broke out in smiles.

Melee at Portuguese bullfight sparks renewed debate over religious tradition, animal cruelty

THORNTON, Calif. — It was supposed to be a “bloodless bullfight,” a dangerous dance between a pirouetting matador and an enraged bull that would not end in death.

Brazilian driver Felipe Massa now awake, speaking to family; more improvement expected

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Formula One driver Felipe Massa is awake and talking to family members, making significant improvement after his high-speed crash.

Geneva on a budget: Dips in the lake, concerts and free local transportation for visitors

GENEVA — This city on Lake Geneva with a view of snowcapped Mont Blanc is one of the world’s most expensive cities, with famous shops selling exquisite jewelry and luxury watches. But window-shopping is not the only option for those on a budget. Explore the medieval center of “the city of peace,” its parks and the lake. Take advantage of free transit passes offered to visitors. And enjoy the city’s international ambiance, with residents from 180 countries drawn by the U.N. and other organizations.

3 years to go: High-speed train runs on time in test for 2012 London Games

LONDON — With three years to go until the opening ceremony, organizers of the 2012 London Olympics passed an important test Monday: The train ran on time.

Massa’s wife asks Brazilians to pray for husband; accident reminds nation of Senna’s death

RIO DE JANEIRO — The wife of Formula One driver Felipe Massa asked Brazilians to pray for her husband, whose condition improved Monday after a high-speed crash in Hungary left him near death for two days.

Doctor says Massa’s life no longer in danger but F1 future unclear due to injuries

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The neurosurgeon who operated on Felipe Massa said Monday his condition was no longer considered life-threatening, although damage to his eye and other injuries could prevent him from returning to Formula One.

Massa no longer in danger but eye damage from crash could affect F1 future

BUDAPEST, Hungary — A doctor says Felipe Massa’s life is no longer in danger, but that the Ferrari driver sustained an eye injury in his crash which could affect his future in Formula One.

F1 driver Massa communicating ‘passively’ and showing encouragin signs after medical scans

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa’s health was improving Monday after the Formula One driver communicated passively with doctors, and medical scans provided encouraging signs after surgery on multiple skull fractures.

3 Years to go: On time and on budget, London marks countdown to 2012 Olympics

LONDON — With three years to go until the opening ceremony, London organizers have passed an important test with the successful trial run of a high-speed train service to the 2012 Olympic Park.

Australian Will Power wins first IndyCar race at Rexall Edmonton Indy

EDMONTON, Alberta — Will Power led almost the entire way Sunday to capture the Rexall Edmonton Indy in a race marred by a pit fire that burned driver Tony Kanaan’ss hands and face.

Defending F1 champion Hamilton gets 1st win of 2009 at Hungary; Raikkonen 2nd

BUDAPEST, Hungary — McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton won a Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday that was overshadowed by the absence of Felipe Massa.

F1 safety questions continue when Alonso loses tire at Hungary a day after Massa’s crash

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Renault’s Fernando Alonso has retired from the Hungarian Grand Prix after losing a tire, another incident likely to put Formula One safety under the spotlight following Felipe Massa’s crash.

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