Professional Basketball | Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Ex-NBA star due to admit guilt in killing
NEWARK, N.J. — Former NBA star Jayson Williams today is expected to plead guilty in the fatal shooting in 2002 of a hired driver.
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Professional Football | Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Giants' Lincecum wins second straight Cy Young
SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better.
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Professional Football | Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
QB accepts blame for loss, must move on
PITTSBURGH — He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling him out. He didn't blame the special teams for allowing a third costly kickoff return touchdown in four games.
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Professional Auto Racing | Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
For Hendrick, A 1-2-3 end may be historic
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3.
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Professional Hockey | Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Phillips drives Senators' win
OTTAWA — Chris Phillips waited a long time to reveal his offensive skills.
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Other Professional Sports | Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
Irish decry French 'Hand of Shame'
LONDON — Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly handled the ball to set up the goal that booked France's place at next year's World Cup in South Africa.
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Professional Football | Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
He begs to differ
PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.
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Professional Football | Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Bowe suspension further weakens the 2-7 Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — First, they release their leading running back and now the scruffy Kansas City Chiefs have said so long to their top wide receiver.
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Professional Hockey | Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Crosby takes part in Olympic relay
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Five months after lifting the Stanley Cup, Sidney Crosby carried the Olympic torch as thousands of people lined a downtown street.
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Professional Baseball | Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Kings of the mountain
NEW YORK — Jim Tracy was out of baseball when Clint Hurdle called last October to talk to him about joining Hurdle's staff in Colorado. Tracy was focused on his duties as bench coach for the Rockies when he came to spring training.
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Professional Football | Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Kicked aside
PITTSBURGH — He's watched game tapes, analyzed and criticized, and now coach Mike Tomlin is doing something about the Pittsburgh Steelers' miserable kickoff coverage.
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Professional Baseball | Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Royals ace wins AL Cy Young
NEW YORK — Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly.
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Professional Football | Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Polamalu may miss only 1 contest
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently won't be without injured safety Troy Polamalu for more than one game.
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Professional Football | Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009
Bills tap coordinator to replace fired Jauron
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y — Coordinator Perry Fewell was pegged by Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson to take over as interim coach because of the job he did in holding together the team's ragtag, injury-depleted defense.
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Professional Football | Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Hurry up!
PITTSBURGH — Chad Ochocinco, always the self-promoter, planned to send mustard to the Steelers' defensive backs last week before coach Marvin Lewis halted the condiment giveaway. The Bengals receiver's implied message was that Pittsburgh would be playing catch-up after taking on Cincinnati.
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Professional Hockey | Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Guerin's goal, fight help Penguins throttle Ducks
PITTSBURGH — Bill Guerin still has some goals left in him at age 39. What's surprising is he has a few left jabs and right hooks, too.
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Professional Baseball | Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Young A's, Marlins stars honored
NEW YORK — Andrew Bailey was driving along, talking to his agent on a hands-free cell phone, when another call came in.
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Professional Football | Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009
Ravens rock hapless Browns
CLEVELAND — The Baltimore Ravens hobbled out of Browns Stadium with an unattractive, but much-needed win.
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Professional Football | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Earning stripes
PITTSBURGH — They've beaten the Steelers and Ravens twice apiece. The AFC North is theirs to win. For 20 years, the Cincinnati Bengals experienced almost nothing but losing, and now they keep winning and winning.
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Professional Hockey | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Penguins steal win at home Late heroics net 6-5 OT triumph
PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin returned and woke up the Pittsburgh Penguins' slumbering offense.
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Professional Auto Racing | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Johnson gets victory, nears Sprint Cup title
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Jimmie Johnson won't plan any parties this week, or waste a minute pondering his place in NASCAR history.
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Professional Football | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Prime time stunner at Indy
Trailing by six points and approaching the 2-minute warning, Peyton Manning was on the sideline getting ready to lead the Indianapolis Colts' offense back onto the field.
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Professional Golf | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Watson spot OK for British Open
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Tom Watson's place in the next five British Opens is safe after the Royal & Ancient's decision to change one of its exemption rules.
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Professional Golf | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Woods wins at Aussie Masters
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tiger Woods gave the record crowds at the Australian Masters everything they could have wanted with his victory Sunday, except a definitive answer when he would return.
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Professional Football | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Bengals-Steelers really is a big deal
PITTSBURGH — They've had running backs named Ickey and Rocky, quarterbacks named Bubby and Boomer. A Brown founded the Bengals and an ex-Brown named Chuck Noll forged the Steelers' transformation from a doormat into a dynasty.
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Professional Auto Racing | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Truex rebounds with a pole win
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Martin Truex Jr. bounced back from a midweek NASCAR penalty with a pole-winning run at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Professional Football | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
NFL fines Ochocinco $20,000 for last Sunday's $1 fake bribe
CINCINNATI — Chad Ochocinco's pretend $1 bribe is going to cost him a lot more.
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Professional Golf | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
It's a tough day for Tiger
MELBOURNE, Australia — The tee shot sailed to the right and onto a sandy path. His driver bounced left and into the gallery.
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Professional Football | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Student suspended for Bengals haircut
HAMILTON, Ohio — A young Cincinnati Bengals fan has been penalized for clipping.
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