Deaths of 8 teenagers raise questions about dangers of high-speed police chasesDINUBA, Calif. — Carlos and Jennifer Salazar had piled their five children into their pickup truck and were headed to a Pee Wee football kickoff carnival when a speeding car came out of nowhere. Woods, saying PGA Tour didn’t fine him, continue to speaks out on slow playCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods has said he was not fined by the PGA Tour for his critical remarks about a rules official putting the last group on the clock at Firestone. Family: Eunice Kennedy Shriver, JFK’s sister and Special Olympics founder, has died at age 88BOSTON — Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the presidential sister who founded the Special Olympics and helped demonstrate that the mentally disabled can triumph on the field of competition and lead rich and productive lives outside the walls of institutions, died Tuesday at age 88. Vitali Klitschko confirms WBC heavyweight title fight against Chris Arreola Sept. 26 in L.A.FRANKFURT — Vitali Klitschko of the Ukraine will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Mexican-American Chris Arreola on Sept. 26 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Klitschko’s management said Tuesday. Aaron Boone playing ball again, less than 5 months after heart surgeryCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Aaron Boone is back playing baseball, appearing in a minor league game in Texas less than five months after open-heart surgery. Naming names shames ballplayers, disappoints fans, but doesn’t answer question: How many?Suppose for a minute that David Ortiz told the truth. Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and cousin arrested in hometown of Buffalo, NYBUFFALO, N.Y. —Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was charged with attacking a cab driver in his hometown Sunday, a beating that police said was triggered when the driver did not have 20 cents in change to give the player and his cousin. Person with knowledge of negotiations tells AP that Rambis reaches deal to coach TimberwolvesMINNEAPOLIS —Long considered the heir apparent to Phil Jackson in sunny Los Angeles, Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis is taking a much different, and colder, route to a head coaching job. AP Source: Wolves reach verbal agreement with Rambis to become next coachMINNEAPOLIS —A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached a verbal agreement with Kurt Rambis to become the team’s next head coach. Vast expanses of Arctic sea ice melt in northern summer; ‘the kids were swimming in the ocean’TUKTOYAKTUK, Northwest Territories —The Arctic Ocean has given up tens of thousands more square miles (square kilometers) of ice on Sunday in a relentless summer of melt, with scientists watching through satellite eyes for a possible record low polar ice cap. AP source: Seattle Seahawks sign linebacker Aaron Curry to 6-year, $60 million contractRENTON, Wash. —The Seattle Seahawks have signed first-round draft choice Aaron Curry to a contract that will guarantee the star linebacker from Wake Forest $34 million, a person familiar with the deal said Saturday night. Vick urges low-income youths in suburban Atlanta to avoid tragic trail left by dogfightingDECATUR, Ga. —Michael Vick returned to the area that once celebrated his brilliant play on the football field, this time for the first of what he hopes will be dozens of appearances around the country to urge low-income youths to avoid the tragic trail left by dogfighting. Person familiar with deal: Top pick Curry signs with Seahawks for 6 years, $34M guaranteedRENTON, Wash. —The Seattle Seahawks have signed first-round draft choice Aaron Curry to a contract that will guarantee the star linebacker from Wake Forest $34 million, a person familiar with the deal said Saturday night. After missing first week of camp, Falcons WR Roddy White agrees to contract extensionFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. —After holding out for the first week of training camp, receiver Roddy White agreed to a new $50 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night. Espanyol’s 26-year-old captain Jarque dies of heart failure in hotel on eve of preseason gameFLORENCE, Italy —Espanyol captain Daniel Jarque has died of heart failure in the team hotel on the eve of the Spanish soccer team’s exhibition against Bologna. He was 26. Former NFL quarterback Vick discusses violent dogs with inner-city youthDECATUR, Ga. —Michael Vick has arrived at a suburban Atlanta community center to talk to inner-city youths about how to deal with potentially violent dogs. Broncos, running back Knowshon Moreno’s agents continue hashing out contractENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Knowshon Moreno has been a no-show for a week. Defending national champion Florida tops USA Today preseason coaches’ pollDefending national champion Florida tops the USA Today preseason football coaches’ poll, receiving 53 of 59 first-place votes. Last world record standing in an Olympic event: Hackett’s 1,500 withstands polyurethaneBRISBANE, Australia — Grant Hackett was on a surfing trip in Nicaragua last weekend when he got a text message from his mother-in-law that stunned him: His eight-year-old world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle had stood the test of time — and those now-banned polyurethane suits. Nothing would prove US soccer has arrived like beating Mexico at the AztecaThe latest tipping point for American soccer appears to be doing just that, tipping, and it’s located in Mexico City, no less. Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg working his way back to the majors _ this time as a managerSEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Ryne Sandberg’s goal is the same now as it was in 1978: Get to the majors. Red Sox slugger Ortiz, players’ union plan news conference on 2003 drug testNEW YORK — Red Sox star David Ortiz may soon provide more details about his 2003 drug test. Agent: Brandon Roy agrees to 5-year contract extension with Trail BlazersTwo-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says. STORY REMOVED: FBO–Jim Litke-080609UNDATED — The Associated Press has withdrawn Jim Litke’s Aug. 5 column. Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was indicted by a grand jury. He did not plead guilty in his shooting case. Paranoia reigns in the NFL, where eating slop isn’t as costly as tweeting about itA lot of people in San Diego thought it might have been the inconsistent defense or the tendency to use LaDainian Tomlinson too much. Others blamed Norv Turner for the Chargers’ inability to win a Super Bowl. Texas A&M president orders independent analysis of indoor football and track facilityDALLAS — Texas A&M interim president R. Bowen Loftis has requested an independent safety analysis of the McFerrin Athletic Center. Swiss pick Persian Gulf port Ras al-Khaimah for America’s Cup showdownEverything leading up to the 33rd America’s Cup has been unconventional and surprising, so it figures that the venue might as well be extraordinary, too. AP Interview: Aaron says 104 names on performance-enhancing drug list should be releasedPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Hank Aaron wants the list of players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003 to be released. ‘I have nothing else to lose’: Suspension over _ for now _ Jessica Hardy returns to the poolFEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Jessica Hardy sat up straight on a wooden chair in the lobby of suburban hotel, one mile away from where she will resume her once-skyrocketing swimming career. Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards still sidelined with undisclosed injuryBEREA, Ohio — Carrying his cleats but still without pads or his orange helmet, Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards emerged from Cleveland’s locker room on Tuesday and slowly strolled onto the practice field, walking a few feet behind new coach Eric Mangini. Sharks veteran Jeremy Roenick expected to retire Thursday after 20-year careerSan Jose Sharks forward Jeremy Roenick is expected to announce his retirement Thursday, ending the provocative hockey star’s 20-year career. Gym owner’s appearance before Clemens grand jury postponed for 1 weekWASHINGTON — A former gym owner from the Houston area will have to wait another week to tell his story to the grand jury investigating Roger Clemens. Union official: Financially troubled Arena Football League on brink of foldingThe Arena Football League is on the brink of folding and declaring bankruptcy, an inglorious end for the 22-year-old indoor league that has suffered through a year of turmoil. Former Vikings guard and current 2nd-grade teacher Randall McDaniel heads for Hall of FameMINNEAPOLIS — Randall McDaniel still looks as if he could lower his 6-foot-4, 275-pound frame into that strange, off-balance stance and line up at left guard, poised to plow into the guy on the other side. NBA fines Cavaliers, Rockets, Timberwolves for leaking details of schedulesNEW YORK — The NBA has fined three teams an undisclosed amount for leaking details of their schedules before the league released them. |
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