Stars sign defenseman Stephane Robidas to $13.2M, four-year extension through 2013-14 seasonFRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Stephane Robidas to a $13.2 million, four-year contract extension, through the 2013-14 season. Lester sharp in start following injury, Red Sox beat Indians 3-0BOSTON — Jon Lester showed no ill effects from his injury last week and was splendid in a final tuneup for the playoffs, pitching into the seventh inning and leading the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night. Atlanta’s Meadors WNBA coach of the year after leading Dream turnaroundPHOENIX — Marynell Meadors was honored Thursday as the WNBA coach of the year after leading the Atlanta Dream to a remarkable turnaround in the franchise’s second season. Pairing of Knicks and Darko Milicic could give both what they needSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Knicks are desperate for someone to bolster the worst interior defense in the NBA. To Marinelli, Bears’ game against Lions is no different from any other though ‘I failed’LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rod Marinelli might not recognize the guys on the other side when the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. AP source: San Francisco close to finalizing deals to retain Bochy, SabeanSAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants are close to finalizing new deals for general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Rangers seek success with Tortorella and Gaborik entering New York mix
Can’t keep ‘em away: Sports fans still find time, money for games in bad economySports fans are familiar with pain that’s supposed to end their love affair with the game. There are the labor spats between billionaire team owners and millionaire athletes. The off-field antics that land players in handcuffs. The losing seasons. Favre says he’s not out for revenge, backpedals from comments about Packers GMGREEN BAY, Wis. — One minute, Brett Favre sternly insists he isn’t out for revenge against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. The next, he says it’s only human for him to feel like he has something to prove to the team that traded him. Nike: No ‘contractual relationship’ with Michael Vick, just supplying productNEW YORK — Nike said Thursday it does not have a “contractual relationship” with Michael Vick, a day after the quarterback’s agent announced a deal with the manufacturer. With regular referees locked out, NBA confident starting season with 62 replacementsWith its regular referees locked out, the NBA is confident in its roster of replacements — even the two it previously fired. Nike: No endorsement deal with Michael Vick, just suppliesNike says it does not have a “contractual relationship” with Michael Vick, a day after the quarterback’s agent announced a deal with the manufacturer. Stars aligned with Crawford? Dallas and its new coach out to prove last season was aberrationDALLAS — Marc Crawford wants to show that his last coaching stop was an aberration. Bears QB Jay Cutler meets expectations after rough start, but running game is strugglingLAKE FOREST, Ill. — The audio in his helmet went out and the roar from the crowd was deafening — not that it stopped Jay Cutler. Pirates outpitch Cubs to sweep doubleheader at Wrigley for first time in 26 yearsCHICAGO — Ryan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep. Splitsville: Indians split doubleheader with White Sox on day when manager Eric Wedge is firedCLEVELAND — Eric Wedge’s final home game was like so many others this season: empty seats, a young lineup and a loss. Agent: Nike re-signs Michael Vick; company had severed ties in 2007 over dogfighting chargesNEW YORK — Michael Vick is back with Nike two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback’s involvement in a dogfighting ring. Puerto Rico police say shortstop signed by Florida Marlins wounded in drive-by shootingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Police in Puerto Rico say a 21-year-old shortstop signed by the Florida Marlins has been shot several times in a drive-by attack. Welcome to T.O. version 2.0: Bills receiver avoids saying anything disruptiveORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — If Terrell Owens has any concerns about the Buffalo Bills’ offense and his lack of a big-play role in it three weeks into the season, he’s going to keep it to himself. Agency: Nike re-signs Michael Vick more than 2 years after severing ties over dogfightingNEW YORK — Michael Vick is back with Nike more than two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback’s involvement in a dogfighting ring. Victory lap: Fired Wedge gets another win as Indians beat White Sox 5-1 in doubleheader openerCLEVELAND — Eric Wedge added another win to his managerial resume. He’ll be sending it out soon. D’Antoni says he’ll stay patient and positive, even if Knicks loseSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Mike D’Antoni could be forgiven if he sometimes catches himself daydreaming of Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire executing the perfect pick-and-roll. Bankruptcy judge rejects both bids to buy Coyotes, leaves door open to NHLPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has rejected both bids to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. T-ball to semi-pro, local sports teams are marketing opportunities for small businessesNEW YORK — On football and soccer fields across the nation, small business owners are taking advantage of a huge marketing opportunity: sponsoring local sports teams. Pirates’ Morton pitches 4-hitter in 4-0 win against Cubs in opener of doubleheaderCHICAGO — Charlie Morton pitched a four-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Raiders bring back kick returner Justin Miller, place CB John Bowie on injured reserveALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders brought back kick returner Justin Miller and placed defensive back John Bowie on injured reserve with a knee injury. Indians fire manager Wedge in finals days of disappointing season; he’ll finish out seasonCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians fired manager Eric Wedge in the final days of a terrible season. Wedge guided the Indians to one playoff appearance in seven seasons, and this year the club fell out of contention early and is currently one game out of last place in the AL Central. NFL suspends Rams LB David Vobora for violating policy on performance enhancing substancesST. LOUIS — The NFL has suspended St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora without pay for the next four games for violating its policy on performance enhancing substances. Magic’s Jameer Nelson looks to regain All-Star form after failed finals come backORLANDO, Fla. — There was hardly a place Jameer Nelson went this summer where somebody didn’t ask him about the NBA finals, always getting the same question about a mostly forgettable experience. Westphal takes over as Sacramento Kings coach emphasizing improvementSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Paul Westphal didn’t necessarily want to say that the Sacramento Kings are a team in a rebuilding phase. Five-time medalist Ohno among Procter & Gamble Winter Games endorsersCINCINNATI — Five-time Olympic medalist Apolo Anton Ohno is among the athletes endorsing Procter & Gamble Co. products as part of the company’s 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics marketing. Intelligence, steadiness and modesty made Ryan ideal fit for Chicago’s Olympic bidCHICAGO — Pat Ryan isn’t a gold medalist, like the leader of Madrid’s bid committee. Nor does he have a long history with the International Olympic Committee, as the heads of Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo’s organizations do. Finland’s Pauliina Miettinen to coach WPS champ Sky Blue FC, which had 3 coaches last seasonSOMERSET, N.J. — Maybe the newest coach of Sky Blue FC will stick around. NFLPA and league to meet Tuesday, union hoping for proposal from NFLThe NFL and the players union will hold a negotiating session Tuesday, with NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith hopeful of getting a formal proposal from the owners. Raiders activate Holland for game against Broncos, release RankinOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders activated defensive back Jonathan Holland from the practice squad and waived running back Louis Rankin. |
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