Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank wanted to suspend Michael Vick last month, even as his quarterback declared his innocence on dogfighting charges. On Friday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took care of that, indefinitely suspending the Falcons’ biggest star. Blank applauded Goodell’s decision, which came just hours after Vick acknowledged in court papers that he bankrolled gambling on dogfighting…
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Blank applauds NFL’s suspension of Vick
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank wanted to suspend Michael Vick last month, even as his quarterback declared his innocence on dogfighting charges. On Friday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took care of that, indefinitely suspending the Falcons’ biggest star. Blank applauded Goodell’s decision, which came just hours after Vick acknowledged in court papers that he bankrolled…
Reid’s son jailed for violating bail
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid’s son was jailed Friday for violating his bail after police said they found 33 pills, including the painkiller hydrocodone, on him. Britt Reid, 22, of Villanova, was stopped Thursday on suspicion of driving while impaired. Free on bail at the time, he’s awaiting sentencing for a January road-rage incident in…
Imagine takes Thoroughbred Owners of California Handicap at Del Mar
Imagine rallied to beat Nakaba by 1 3/4 lengths to win the $103,565 Thoroughbred Owners of California Handicap on Friday at Del Mar. Ridden by Corey Nakatani, the heavily favored filly covered a mile and three-eighths in 2:13.18 and returned $3.40, $2.40 and $2.l0. Nakaba paid $2.80 and $2.20 and Galileo’s Star returned $2.80.
Roush looking for investors to take over 5th team when 4-team cap goes into effect
Jack Roush has a plan — or at least an idea — how he will follow NASCAR’s edict and eventually pare his Nextel Cup team from five cars to four.
Maddux breaks record as Padres rip Phils
Passing Cy Young didn’t faze Greg Maddux. Moving ahead of his older brother was a bit more exciting. Maddux became the first pitcher to win 10 games in 20 consecutive seasons, tossing seven solid innings in the San Diego Padres’ 14-3 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Milton Bradley hit a pair of…
David Wells signs contract with Dodgers
David Wells slipped a crisp, blue Dodgers cap onto his shaved head and wiggled into a baggy pair of baseball pants. Then he dashed up the runway to throw a quick bullpen session. Boomer is back in the pennant race — and he doesn’t have much time to prepare for his first start with Los…
Braves cut struggling closer Wickman
The Atlanta Braves cut ties with struggling closer Bob Wickman on Friday, designating him for assignment. The move came a day after Wickman surrendered a game-winning two-run home run to the Reds’ Adam Dunn. Wickman is 3-3 with a 3.92 ERA and 20 saves in 26 chances. Manager Bobby Cox did not reveal his new…
Buccaneers WR Boston arrested for DUI
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver David Boston was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after police found him passed out behind the wheel of a sport utility vehicle. The 29-year-old was found slumped over the steering wheel of a red Range Rover on Thursday evening, police said. The SUV was running and in drive.
Buccaneers QB Simms may play Saturday
The state preseason NFL championship will be at stake Saturday night when the Miami Dolphins face Tampa Bay, and that’s not all. Former Buccaneers starting quarterback Chris Simms may be playing for a spot on their roster — if he gets in the game. Other jobs will be on the line as well in the…
Kahne wins Busch Food City 250
Kahne passes Newman, holds off Leffler to win at Bristol
Kasey Kahne passed Ryan Newman with eight laps to go, then held off several charges from Jason Leffler to win the Busch Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday night.
New track surface draws rave reviews, but makes Bristol an unknown
Kurt Busch certainly knows his way around Bristol Motor Speedway, cruising to five victories since 2002.