Bulls’ Noah wins J. Walter Kennedy Award for citizenship
CHICAGO (AP) _ Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah won the J. Walter Kennedy Award, given annually to an NBA player, coach or trainer for community …
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Yanks say A-Rod will play defense only in emergencies
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Barring emergencies, Alex Rodriguez will not play third base or first anymore this season. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi …
Accusations spoil spring for Illini coach Tim Beckman
By DAVID MERCER URBANA, Ill. (AP) _ This is a week in which Tim Beckman would otherwise be preparing to watch some of his players …
Coach: Jackson not enrolled at Florida following arrest
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Talented and troubled cornerback J.C. Jackson is no longer enrolled at Florida following an arrest. Coach Jim McElwain says Wednesday that …
Williams, Alstott newest members of Bucs Ring of Honor
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ The first quarterback to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the playoffs, and a key …
The bubble watch begins for summer Opens
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ The U.S. Open is a month before the British Open. Qualifying through the …
Police: Cavs’ Perkins in verbal dispute with wife
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer WESTLAKE, Ohio (AP) _ Police are investigating a roadside altercation between Cavaliers forward Kendrick Perkins and his wife. According …
NBA draft to be held at Barclays Center on June 25
NEW YORK (AP) _ The NBA draft will be held at Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets, on June 25. The league announced …
Ex-Bills, Packers player to appeal NFL concussion settlement
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ The first notice of appeal has been filed in an attempt to halt the planned $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion lawsuits. …
Carlos Munoz hits 230 mph at Indianapolis as 2 cars crash
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Colombia’s Carlos Munoz gave Honda a big boost Wednesday. He became the first driver to top …