CHICAGO (AP) -- Sammy Sosa says he and fellow steroid-tainted star Mark McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame.
PREVIEW-Golf-Patient Snedeker banks on Torrey Pines factor
SAN DIEGO, Jan 23 (Reuters) – While Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will feed off a huge Torrey Pines comfort factor at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open, defending champion Brandt Snedeker can also point to an impressive track record at the venue. In 2007, American Snedeker tied the North Course record here with a blistering 11-under-par 61 in only his third start as a PGA Tour member. He went on to finish third that year, three strokes behind winner Woods, and has since added a further three top-10 finishes at the event, including a playoff victory over compatriot Kyle Stanley 12 months ago. …
Mickelson again apologizes for 'dumb' tax comments
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson has described his "insensitive" public comments about his tax concerns as "dumb", and on a par with the last-hole gaffe that cost him the chance to win the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot. The four-times major champion hinted after last week's Humana Challenge he was considering making "drastic changes" because of soaring federal and state tax rates but has since said he should have kept his thoughts to himself. … Golf-Mickelson again apologises for 'dumb' tax comments
SAN DIEGO, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson has described his “insensitive” public comments about his tax concerns as “dumb”, and on a par with the last-hole gaffe that cost him the chance to win the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot. The four-times major champion hinted after last week’s Humana Challenge he was considering making “drastic changes” because of soaring federal and state tax rates but has since said he should have kept his thoughts to himself. …
Family of ex-football star Junior Seau sues NFL over suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The family of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who killed himself last year, sued the National Football League on Wednesday, saying that brain damage he suffered during his 20 years in the league led to his suicide. Seau's children and ex-wife, along with the trustee of his estate, also claim in the San Diego Superior Court lawsuit that the NFL has long concealed from its players and the public the risks of neurological injury in the sport. "We know this lawsuit will not bring back Junior," the Seau family said in a statement. … UPDATE 2-Family of ex-football star Junior Seau sues NFL over suicide
(Adds quotes, details, background) LOS ANGELES, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The family of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who killed himself last year, sued the National Football League on Wednesday, saying that brain damage he suffered during his 20 years in the league led to his suicide. Seau’s children and ex-wife, along with the trustee of his estate, also claim in the San Diego Superior Court lawsuit that the NFL has long concealed from its players and the public the risks of neurological injury in the sport. …
Ravens' arrival helps Baltimore forget sting of losing Colts
(Reuters) – It is no mystery why the National Football League’s (NFL) Ravens have been embraced by the city of Baltimore after being imported from Cleveland 17 years go. A Super Bowl triumph in 2001, nine playoff berths and a shot at hoisting the championship Lombardi Trophy for a second time on February 3 when they face the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans has helped the Purple-and-Black win hearts in the Charm City. …
Super Bowl or super brrr? Big game coming to NY
NEW YORK (AP) -- Amy Freeze can talk football and forecasts. NFL-Ravens' arrival helps Baltimore forget sting of losing Colts
Jan 23 (Reuters) – It is no mystery why the National Football League’s (NFL) Ravens have been embraced by the city of Baltimore after being imported from Cleveland 17 years go. A Super Bowl triumph in 2001, nine playoff berths and a shot at hoisting the championship Lombardi Trophy for a second time on Feb. 3 when they face the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans has helped the Purple-and-Black win hearts in the Charm City. …
Column: For Mickelson, it's not easy being rich
It's not always easy being rich, as Phil Mickelson reminded us the other day. There are taxes to pay -- apparently lots of them -- and the price of a tank of jet fuel seems to go up every day. Reds start countdown to 2015 All-Star game
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Reds started a countdown to a 2015 All-Star game on Wednesday by breaking out the bunting and bursting into a standing ovation. Seau's family sues NFL over brain injuries
Add Junior Seau's family to the thousands of people who are suing the NFL over the long-term damage caused by concussions. Cincinnati awarded 2015 MLB All-Star Game
(Reuters) – The Cincinnati Reds have been awarded Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2015 All-Star Game, which will mark the first time in 27 years the city will enjoy the economic boost the event provides. It will mark the fifth time Cincinnati has hosted the annual game, which pits American League and National League All-Stars against each other to determine which gets home field advantage for that season’s World Series. “I am very pleased to award the 2015 All-Star Game to the Reds and the great fans of Cincinnati,” MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. …
Baseball-Cincinnati awarded 2015 MLB All-Star Game
Jan 23 (Reuters) – The Cincinnati Reds have been awarded Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2015 All-Star Game, which will mark the first time in 27 years the city will enjoy the economic boost the event provides. It will mark the fifth time Cincinnati has hosted the annual game, which pits American League and National League All-Stars against each other to determine which gets home field advantage for that season’s World Series. “I am very pleased to award the 2015 All-Star Game to the Reds and the great fans of Cincinnati,” MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. …
Family of former Chargers star Junior Seau sues NFL over suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The family of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who killed himself last year, sued the National Football League on Wednesday, claiming that his suicide resulted from brain disease caused by repeated hits to the head during his football career. The wrongful death lawsuit, filed in San Diego Superior Court by Seau's children and ex-wife, as well as the trustee of his estate, also claims that the NFL concealed the risks of brain damage in the sport, court documents showed. … UPDATE 1-Family of former Chargers star Junior Seau sues NFL over suicide
(Adds details, background throughout) LOS ANGELES, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The family of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who killed himself last year, sued the National Football League on Wednesday, claiming that his suicide resulted from brain disease caused by repeated hits to the head during his football career. The wrongful death lawsuit, filed in San Diego Superior Court by Seau’s children and ex-wife, as well as the trustee of his estate, also claims that the NFL concealed the risks of brain damage in the sport, court documents showed. …
Archie Manning talks Super siblings with Harbaughs' dad
(Reuters) – Archie Manning, who fretted over showdowns between his quarterbacking sons Peyton and Eli , reached out to Jack Harbaugh as his coaching sons prepare to battle on the National Football League's (NFL) biggest stage. Sibling rivalry will reach new heights in New Orleans on February 3 when John Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens battle younger brother Jim Harbaugh's San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. … NFL-Archie Manning talks Super siblings with Harbaughs' dad
Jan 23 (Reuters) – Archie Manning, who fretted over showdowns between his quarterbacking sons Peyton and Eli, reached out to Jack Harbaugh as his coaching sons prepare to battle on the National Football League’s (NFL) biggest stage. Sibling rivalry will reach new heights in New Orleans on Feb. 3 when John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens battle younger brother Jim Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. …
Saints' Sean Payton returns to work at Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Sean Payton has returned to work following a nearly yearlong suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program. Knicks unseat Lakers as NBA's most valuable team: Forbes
(Reuters) – The New York Knicks are the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) most valuable team, worth over $1 billion, according to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday that showed the average team value rose 30 percent over the last year. The average NBA team’s value is now $509 million, a rise Forbes said was driven by higher television revenue, new and renovated arenas and the league’s new collective bargaining agreement. The Knicks reclaimed top spot in the annual poll from the Los Angeles Lakers with a value of $1. …
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