Documents cast doubt on Coyotes sale (AP)
A flood of court documents on Friday cast doubt on whether the Phoenix Coyotes can be sold in Wednesday's scheduled auction. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield T. Baum set an emergency hearing for Monday to decide on a request by the NHL that sale be postponed until September, allowing bidders more time.
Chargers sign 1st-round pick LB English (AP)
The San Diego Chargers has signed first-round pick Larry English to a five-year contract. The deal was announced Friday night by the club. English was the 16th overall pick in April. He is expected to join the team in time for Saturday's training-camp practice at Chargers Park. The 6-foot-2, 255-pound linebacker is from northern Illinois.
The Health Benefits of a Weekend Getaway
My first cousin Laura asked me and another cousin, Liz, to join her on a weekend getaway. And a new study says that was just what I needed to get rid of the harmful stress hormones I’ve been carrying around.
Hawaii coach McMackin suspended 30 days (AP)
Hawaii coach Greg McMackin was suspended for 30 days without pay and has volunteered to take an additional 7 percent pay cut from his $1.1 million salary for making a derogatory comment while describing Notre Dame's chant before last year's Hawaii Bowl. In a room full of players, assistant coaches and boosters, a tearful McMackin addressed reporters late Friday after meeting with school…
Seahawks OT Wahle retires after release (AP)
Two-time Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle has retired after being released by the Seattle Seahawks for failing a physical before their first practice of training camp. Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Friday the 32-year-old Wahle told him he had "decided to hang it up for the time being" and spend more time with his family.
Odom wants multiple titles with Lakers (AP)
Even when Lamar Odom wasn't talking to the Lakers, even when Dwyane Wade was blowing up his phone during the longest July of Odom's basketball life, the Los Angeles forward couldn't honestly imagine going anywhere else. Just a few weeks after winning his first NBA title, the Lakers' most sought-after free agent wasn't about to lose the thrill by starting over.
S&P eyes 1,000 but could be ripe for retreat (Reuters)
Reuters – Wall Street may have momentum on its side next week as the S&P 500 tries to puncture the 1,000 level, but the rally’s staying power will depend on whether U.S. data and corporate earnings provide more signs of economic stabilization.
Barcelona’s Laporta discusses salary cap (AP)
The outgoing president of one of the world's most successful soccer clubs believes Major League Soccer's salary cap can serve as a model for other teams and leagues to control costs. "There are interesting things that we have to study in Europe, such as a salary cap," FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Friday, one day before his team will meet the Los Angeles Galaxy in an…
Academy’s ‘Keeper of the Oscars’ dead at 48 (AP)
AP – Steven Miessner, the motion picture academy’s devoted “Keeper of the Oscars” who each year donned his signature white gloves to get the golden statuettes ready for their closeup before a worldwide audience, is dead at age 48.
Wingers In "Shock & Awe" Over NEA Funding of Adult
Everyone in the adult industry thought it was pretty funny when adult entrepreneur Larry Flynt, allegedly at the urging of Girls Gone Wild’s Joe Francis, proposed last January that Congress “bail out” the adult entertainment industry to the tune of $5 billion. Who knew they did?