Yao asks that Hall nomination be put on hold
HOUSTON (AP) — Yao Ming’s agent has asked the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame to set aside the former All-Star center’s nomination for a later year. Yao, who retired in July, was nominated by a member of the Chinese media…
Tejada, Rowand designated for assignment by Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outfielder Aaron Rowand and infielder Miguel Tejada have been designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants, a major shake-up for the stumbling defending World Series champions. The Giants made the moves Wednesday, when they began…
Ex-NBA player Crittenton waives extradition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton has appeared in a Los Angeles court and waived extradition proceedings in connection with his arrest in a murder case in Atlanta. Crittenton told the court Wednesday that he had signed…
Youngster from Grenada upsets Merritt at worlds
DAEGU, South Korea (AP) — A memorable meeting — marked by a late surge and a stumble — could be the start of a robust rivalry between Grenada’s Kirani James and American LaShawn Merritt. James leaned across the line Tuesday…
Ex-NBA player Crittenton arrested in California
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton, who was suspended from the league for having guns in a locker room with teammate Gilbert Arenas, was arrested Monday in Southern California to face a murder charge in a…
Sharapova, V.Williams win; Kvitova loses at Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Trailing big in the first round of the U.S. Open, Maria Sharapova thought she’d pull through if she could push her inexperienced opponent to a third set. And Sharapova was right. Shrieking as loudly as ever,…
Race to sign before window shuts
Premier league football clubs are bracing themselves for a final transfer flurry as the window closes later today. Big spenders so far are Liverpool who have splashed out more than £50m ($63m) this summer. And they are likely to dip…
Jets beat Giants for braggin’ rights in ugly game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rex Ryan got a kick out of receiving a bronzed Snoopy trophy for beating the Giants and winning the annual preseason braggin’ rights with their long-time rival. “That’s awesome,” Ryan said, holding up the trophy…
Colts activate QB Peyton Manning
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Colts activated Peyton Manning from the physically unable to perform list Monday, clearing the way for the four-time MVP to play early in the season. The team said Manning will participate in practice on a limited…
Vettel powers to Belgium victory
SPA, Belgium (AP) — Defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to strengthen his overall lead with seven races remaining. Vettel started from the pole to win his seventh race of the season and…
