Professional sports

Ex-Jayhawk Holt seeing hard work pay off
November 7, 2009
Maybe he was still in a state of shock, or maybe the reality hadn’t quite sunk in yet, but when former Kansas University linebacker James Holt phoned friends and family this week to let them know he’d been added to the San Diego Chargers’ active roster, he apparently did so with a noticeable level of passivity.
Royals send Teahen to White Sox
Royals receive infielders Getz, Fields
November 6, 2009
Trimming salary in a 2-for-1 deal, the Kansas City Royals sent infielder/outfielder Mark Teahen to Chicago for two players Friday and declined options on three others, including last season’s top home run hitter.
With 27th in hand, Yankees think 28
November 6, 2009
The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white “27” over the “26” that had been up on the board for nine, long years to mark the team’s total of World Series titles.
Lackey, Holliday file for free agency
November 6, 2009
Pitcher John Lackey and outfielder Matt Holliday were among 79 players who filed for free agency Thursday, the first possible day.
Johnson stuck on K.C. bench
November 5, 2009
Given Derrick Johnson’s sweet, humble nature, it’s a wonder he ever went out for football, let alone became an All-American linebacker and first-round draft choice.
Phillies fail to repeat
November 5, 2009
Ryan Howard kept striking out. Cole Hamels had a meltdown on the mound. Brad Lidge imploded in a crucial spot.
New York captures championship No. 27
November 5, 2009
Paint the town in pinstripes! Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball’s best again.
Yankees look to close out Series
November 4, 2009
Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they realized what was next in this World Series.
Johnson’s penalty halved
Shortened suspension to save RB $315,000
November 3, 2009
The Kansas City Chiefs, apparently fearful of losing in arbitration, agreed Monday to cut Larry Johnson’s suspension in half for making gay slurs.
World Series headed back to New York
November 3, 2009
Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back.
Saints still undefeated, 35-27
November 3, 2009
Drew Brees had 308 yards passing, Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns, and Jabari Greer returned an interception for a score to help the Saints improve to 7-0 with a 35-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Only the 1991 Saints began a season with as many wins.
Haley’s experience touchy subject
November 1, 2009
Until now, it was like one of those little family secrets that everybody knows about but no one brings up. Might be embarrassing. People wouldn’t understand. Doesn’t matter anyway, so why say anything?
A-Rod helps Yankees roll
November 1, 2009
The first instant replay call in World Series history did more than turn a double into a home run. It changed the whole game for Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees.
Alvamar pro Towner makes cut
October 31, 2009
Alvamar Country Club golf professional Randy Towner fired his second straight 1-under-par 71 on Friday and has made the cut at the Senior PGA Professional National Championship.
Knight to skip IU event
Ex-coach will miss hall induction ceremony
October 30, 2009
Former Indiana coach Bob Knight will not attend next week’s induction into the athletic department’s hall of fame. Athletic director Fred Glass said Thursday that Knight contacted him directly to decline the invitation. Glass said Knight was concerned that the interest in him would be a distraction from the other six inductees.

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