Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Feds unveil new indictment against Barry Bonds

Federal prosecutors have filed a new indictment against Barry Bonds, charging the home run king with 14 counts of lying to a grand jury and one count of obstruction when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs....(more)

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Fallout from Molina's tantrum worries Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are expecting Yadier Molina to be disciplined for his antics....(more)

America's Cup champ Alinghi appeals dates

A New York appeals court agreed Tuesday to hear a request by two-time defending America's Cup champion Alinghi to push back the start of its showdown against American challenger BMW Oracle Racing....(more)

Top stallion Storm Cat retires from breeding

Storm Cat, one of the top stallions in thoroughbred racing history, has been retired as a breeder....(more)

Kobe's back much better, says he'll play in Game 5

Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters Tuesday, remaining on his feet since sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back....(more)

Sorenstam to make this her last year on LPGA Tour

Annika Sorenstam ignored her notes and spoke from the heart. One of golf's greatest players was leaving the game, and she handled her retirement announcement the way she would a 10-foot birdie putt with a tournament on the line. With command and composure....(more)

Ex-Patriots video assistant meets Goodell, Specter

A murmur rippled across the room as the NFL revealed the tapes provided by former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh. The cause was not some new revelation of wrongdoing by New England, which was caught last September recording opposing coaches' signals in violation of league rules....(more)

Francona out 2 games after mother-in-law's death

Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona left the team and will miss the first two games of his team's series at Baltimore following the death of his mother-in-law....(more)

Magic's Jameer Nelson sticks by guarantee again

Jameer Nelson is sticking to his guarantee. The Detroit Pistons don't blame him. Shortly after going down 3-1 in the second round, Orlando's point guard said the Magic would go on the road and beat Detroit to extend the series....(more)

Pistons' Billups not expected to play in Game 5

Chauncey Billups doesn't do interviews before he plays, so when he spoke to reporters, that provided the update of the night....(more)

Injured Indy 500 crewman released from hospital

Charles Buckman, a crewman for Dale Coyne Racing, has been released from Methodist Hospital four days after being struck by Danica Patrick's race car during practice for the Indianapolis 500....(more)

Bills release Everett, clearing way for benefits

The Buffalo Bills released Kevin Everett on Tuesday, clearing the way for the former tight end to receive disability benefits for the spinal cord injury that ended his career....(more)

IU responds to allegations of NCAA recruiting violations

Indiana University told the NCAA on Monday that its own self-imposed penalties should be enough to keep the organization from having to punish the school for improper phone calls made by Kelvin Sampson before he resigned as basketball coach....(more)

Hornets look to regroup at home

Tyson Chandler had a rare game without a basket, Peja Stojakovic didn't hit one 3-pointer and David West had an awful shooting night while turning the ball over three times....(more)

Aaron to receive honorary degree, address students

Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron will receive an honorary law degree from Concordia University in Wisconsin. The former home-run king also will deliver the commencement speech on Saturday....(more)

Agency representing Mayo denies illegal activity

The head of the sports agency representing O.J. Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN reported Bill Duffy Associates gave cash to an event promoter who provided gifts....(more)

Ex-NFL player Hambrick gets 5 years for drug sales

A Tampa judge has sentenced former NFL running back Troy Hambrick to five years in prison for selling crack cocaine. The former Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals player was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday....(more)

Gayego joins Preakness lineup

Looks like Big Brown won't be the lone Kentucky Derby horse in the Preakness after all....(more)

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Monday, May 12, 2008

• Lance Berkman's 3 hits lead Astros past Giants 7-3

• Guerrero's HR and 4 RBIs lead Angels over Chisox 10-7

• Vazquez homers in 10th as Rangers rally past M's

• Manny returns to lineup with 498th career homer

• Perez wins for 1st time in 9 starts to lift Nats

• Braun homers twice again as Brewers beat Cards

Knicks introduce Mike D'Antoni as new head coach

Mike D'Antoni is bringing his high-scoring brand of basketball to a Knicks team that seems ill-suited to run it. No matter. The former Phoenix Suns coach figures he'll come up with something that works....(more)

• Zambrano wins 5th straight decision for Cubs

• Garza outpitches Pettitte as Rays beat Yankees 7-1

• Harang gets long-awaited win; Reds top Marlins 8-7

• Livan Hernandez pitches Twins past Red Sox 7-3

• Indians' Cabrera turns rare unassisted triple play

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