Police have detained at least three people in the Fort Myers area for questioning in the death of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor. A law enforcement official in Lee County confirmed for The Associated Press that the men were in custody, but requested anonymity because the investigation is being handled by Miami-Dade County police.
Police have detained at least three people in the Fort Myers area for questioning in the death of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor. A law enforcement official in Lee County confirmed for The Associated Press that the men were in custody, but requested anonymity because the investigation is being handled by Miami-Dade County police.
In a Nov. 29 story about a game between Oregon and Kansas State, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Oregon had never faced a ranked nonconference opponent on the road. Oregon played No. 18 Georgetown on the road last season.
In a Nov. 29 story about a game between Oregon and Kansas State, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Oregon had never faced a ranked nonconference opponent on the road. Oregon played No. 18 Georgetown on the road last season.
Catcher Brian Schneider and outfielder Ryan Church were traded to the New York Mets by the Washington Nationals on Friday for outfielder Lastings Milledge. In Schneider, the Mets add yet another catcher, following their trade for Johnny Estrada last week. In Milledge, the Nationals pick up a talented young player they hope can avoid the sorts of missteps that marked his Mets career and be a key…
Catcher Brian Schneider and outfielder Ryan Church were traded to the New York Mets by the Washington Nationals on Friday for outfielder Lastings Milledge. In Schneider, the Mets add yet another catcher, following their trade for Johnny Estrada last week. In Milledge, the Nationals pick up a talented young player they hope can avoid the sorts of missteps that marked his Mets career and be a key…
The Tampa Bay Rays signed reliever Troy Percival to a two-year contract Friday, addressing a pressing need to improve one of the worst bullpens in the major leagues. The 38-year-old right-hander, who came out of retirement to go 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA in 34 appearances for St. Louis in 2007, will make $8 million during the next two seasons.
Kenny Rogers is staying right where he is. The 43-year-old left-hander ended his free agency Friday and will return to the Detroit Tigers for a third season. Rogers agreed to a one-year deal, representing himself in contract negotiations. “Kenny is a veteran presence that stabilizes our starting rotation,” team president Dave Dombrowski said in a statement.
Two of fallen NFL star Michael Vick’s co-defendants were sentenced Friday to 18 months and 21 months in prison on federal dogfighting conspiracy charges. Quanis Phillips of Atlanta and Purnell Peace of Virginia Beach could have received up to five years in prison — the same maximum Vick faces when he is sentenced Dec.
Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension believed to be worth about $24 million, putting him under contract through the 2009-10 season. The Hall of Fame coach announced his decision and discussed his contract situation before Thursday night’s victory over Denver.