David Stern defended his current referees, blasted a pair of former ones, and vowed to wait until a review of the NBA’s officiating program is finished before he decides on any punishments stemming from gambling activities. The commissioner was in Las Vegas on Thursday to watch the United States play Argentina in the FIBA Americas tournament, and it wasn’t long before questions turned to gambling.
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Stern defends refs, waits for review
David Stern defended his current referees, blasted a pair of former ones, and vowed to wait until a review of the NBA’s officiating program is finished before he decides on any punishments stemming from gambling activities. The commissioner was in Las Vegas on Thursday to watch the United States play Argentina in the FIBA Americas…
Reynolds’ 5 RBIs help Arizona retake 1st
Rookie Mark Reynolds had three hits and a career-high five RBIs to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-7 win over San Diego on Thursday night, regaining the NL West lead from the Padres. The Diamondbacks, who trailed San Diego by one percentage point coming into the game, held on for the win after taking…
Cubs get lead over Brewers back to 2 1/2
Matt Murton’s just glad to play any role for the Chicago Cubs as they go after a playoff berth, especially since he spent time in the minors this season. And Alfonso Soriano is relieved to be back from the disabled list, even if he’s not completely healthy. They teamed up Thursday night, hitting back-to-back homers…
Young, White power Titans past Packers
The Tennessee Titans desperately want to roll into the season with some momentum. That means they take the preseason very seriously. Vince Young threw for a touchdown and ran for another for a second straight week, LenDale White added 77 total yards, and they helped the Titans wrap up the preseason by beating Favre and…
Johnson makes preseason debut for Chiefs
Larry Johnson got the break-in work he needed while supplying a lackluster Chiefs-Rams preseason finale with just a smidgen of star power. Johnson, who ended a 25-day holdout earlier in the month, was the only starter of substance for either team who got on the field in St. Louis’ 10-3 victory Thursday night.
Rams OL Steussie breaks left foot
St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Todd Steussie broke his left foot in the first half of Thursday night’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Steussie, 36, is entering his 14th season and has missed only two games since joining the league in 1994. He made 15 starts last year for the Rams, filling in…
Human error blamed as Australia counts cost of equine flu
Human error was likely responsible for the spread of equine influenza which has hit two Australian states, curtailing horse racing and costing millions of dollars in lost jobs and revenue, Australia federal agriculture minister Peter McGauran said Friday. “It’s going to be human error, there’s no question, but were the quarantine procedures adequate?” McGauran said…
Fun Logic wins Del Mar feature
Fun Logic rallied to beat Dona Amelia by 1 3/4 lengths Thursday in the $104,820 Adoration Handicap at Del Mar. With Joe Talamo aboard, Fun Logic ran a mile in 1:39.64, and paid $8.60, $4.60 and $3. Dona Amelia returned $4.80 and $2.80, and Screen Giant paid $2.60 to show. Fun Logic earned $69,012 to…
Albers pitches Astros past Cardinals 2-1
Matt Albers is showing the Houston Astros how badly he wants to stay in the majors. The 24-year-old right-hander pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Lance Berkman homered for the second consecutive game and Houston beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday. “I felt pretty good,” Albers said. “My fastball was down in the…
Selig: Cooper deserves to manage Astros
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig would like to see Cecil Cooper hired permanently as manager of the Houston Astros. Cooper was named interim manager of the Astros after Phil Garner was fired on Monday. In an interview with Houston television station KRIV, Selig said Cooper has earned the opportunity to be retained as permanent manager.
Elway back on field as son’s QB coach
With No. 7 emblazoned across his chest, the high school senior preparing for the season opener Friday night drops back and throws a dart to a receiver in the back of the end zone. Wow, this kid really is the next Elway. Jack Elway is the 17-year-old son of Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway,…
Colts starters won’t play much Friday
The last time the Indianapolis Colts visited for the final preseason game, their starters could have driven over in a minivan and had plenty of room left for all their equipment. Their return trip could be just as meager. Two years ago, the Colts played only two starters — both on defense — in the…