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Eric Rivera, Jr., 17, is shown during his first appearance at the Lee County Justice Center in Fort Myers, Fla., in this Dec. 1, 2007 file photo.

An attorney for the 17-year-old accused gunman in the killing of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor wants to work with prosecutors to resolve the case. Sawyer Smith, who along with his father Wilbur is representing Eric Rivera, said Wednesday his client was admitting no wrongdoing yet. “When the State Attorney’s Office is ready, we would like to sit down and begin discussion with them so we can…

  • Accused Taylor shooter wants plea deal

    An attorney for the 17-year-old accused gunman in the killing of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor wants to work with prosecutors to resolve the case. Sawyer Smith, who along with his father Wilbur is representing Eric Rivera, said Wednesday his client was admitting no wrongdoing yet. “When the State Attorney’s Office is ready, we would…

  • Rule change could end elite NCAA tourney

    They call it the “Masters of College Golf,” the annual tournament that gives the country’s All-American golfers a chance to showcase their skills on the links without their teammates. It’s been a late fall tradition that 30 of the nation’s top male college golfers have looked forward to for 33 years, but a rule change…

  • Trial of Tinsley, Daniels delayed

    The trial of Indiana Pacers players Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels stemming from a bar fight almost a year ago was delayed until Jan. 14. Defense attorney James Voyles confirmed the new date Wednesday. The trial was to have begun Monday, but Voyles requested the delay, the second since September, because the Pacers play at…

  • Bruno resigning as A-10 commissioner

    The first female commissioner of a major college conference will resign next year after leading the Atlantic 10 since 1994. Linda Bruno’s resignation will take effect June 30. That will leave two other women as commissioners of Division I conferences — Carolyn Schlie Femovich of the Patriot League and Brenda Weare of the Northeast Conference.

  • After rough week, ‘Skins focus on Bears

    A season removed from the Super Bowl, the Chicago Bears are mastering the art of inconsistency. Their results so far? They opened this way: loss, win, loss. Then, after a second consecutive loss in Week 4, the Bears have put together this string over the past nine games: win, loss, win, loss, win, loss, win,…

  • Snedeker favorite for PGA rookie award

    Brandt Snedeker cashed checks worth $2.8 million, won a PGA tournament and finished in the top 10 in five other events. All in his rookie season. The 26-year-old from Nashville, Tenn., is a favorite for the tour’s rookie of the year award. He’s the highest first-year player on the money list (17th) and the FedEx…

  • Nite Light shines bright at snowy Big A

    Nite Light held off Successful Affair by a neck Wednesday to win the $76,700 Coyote Lakes Stakes amid snow flurries at Aqueduct. Nite Light benefited from a clever ride by Mike Luzzi, who sent the 3-year-old to the early lead and then slowed the pace to a crawl in the 1 1/2 mile race. The…

  • Cavs keep Varejao, match Bobcats’ offer

    Anderson Varejao will play for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season, after all. The Cavaliers matched the Charlotte Bobcats’ $17 million, three-year offer sheet for the restricted free agent Wednesday, ending a contract dispute that gives Cleveland some much needed help. The Cavaliers had a week to match the offer sheet or lose the 6-foot-10 Varejao…

  • Stars D Boucher expected to miss 4 weeks

    Dallas Stars defenseman Philippe Boucher is expected to miss at least four weeks because of shoulder surgery on Wednesday. Boucher played in every game this season, with one goal and 10 assists. The team didn’t say how he was injured. The Stars recalled Junior Lessard from its Iowa affiliate to replace Boucher.

  • Writers vote: No bonuses for top awards

    Baseball players no longer would receive bonuses for winning the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young or rookie awards bestowed by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America under a rule passed Wednesday. Starting in 2013, players with such bonus clauses in their contracts will be banned from receiving votes for any BBWAA awards.

  • Brewers sign reliever Riske for 3 years

    The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent relief pitcher David Riske to a three-year contract Wednesday to shore up the loss of two pitchers in the bullpen. “His durability and consistency will be a great asset to our ballclub,” Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin said. The signing of the right-hander comes after the departures of free…

  • Tigers get Cabrera, Willis from Marlins

    One swift move, two new stars. The Detroit Tigers are loading up for another run at the World Series, this time with Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis. Detroit reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday to acquire Cabrera and Willis from the Florida Marlins for a package of six players, an unexpected blockbuster trade that developed quickly…