Pistons President Dumars To Meet With Avery Johnson About Coaching Job
AHN Sports Staff Detroit, MI (AHN) - After Doug Collins pulled out of consideration Wednesday, former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson was then widely regarded as the leading candidate for the vacant coaching job.An ESPN.com report indicated that...
Serena Avenges Last Year's Loss; Dethrones Venus At Wimbledon
AHN Sports Staff Wimbledon, England (AHN) - Second-seeded Serena Williams, whipped in last year's finale by younger sister Venus, avenged that loss with a thundering 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 win in a rematch Saturday to win the women's singles...
Tribe Club A's With 15 Runs, 15 Hits
Matt Aug - AHN Sports Editor Cleveland, OH (AHN) - The Cleveland Indians clubbed the Oakland A's 15 different ways, with that number of hits and runs Friday in a 15-3 win.Shin-Soo Choo pounded a pair of home runs, and had seven RBI in all...
Manny Hitless In Return, But Dodgers Pound Padres
AHN Sports Staff San Diego, CA (AHN) - Manny Ramirez, back in the lineup after serving a 50-game suspension, went hitless but his return sparked his Dodgers teammates in a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres Friday night at Petco Park.The Dodgers...
On Second Thought: Turkoglu Spurns Blazers, Heads To Toronto
Jay Gilmore - AHN Sports Contributor Portland, OR (AHN) - Hedo Turkoglu changed his mind late Friday and opted to accept a five-year, $53 million pact with the Toronto Raptors.Turkoglu was believed to be headed to Portland, but perhaps was...
Fox' Draws Bases-Loaded Walk In 10th, Lifts Cubs Over Brewers
Matt Aug - AHN Sports Editor Chicago, IL (AHN) - Jake Fox drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, scoring Ryan Theriot with the game-winning run as the Chicago Cubs edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 Friday.Closer Kevin Gregg got the win,...
Woods Claims Lead At Own ATT Event; Boasts One-Stroke Lead
Jay Gilmore - AHN Sports Contributor Washington, D.C. (AHN) - Tiger Woods is atop the leaderboard as a greedy host after two rounds at the AT&T National. Woods shot 66 to take a two stoke lead over Anthony Kim.He's 10-under par for the...
Jackson Hasn't Had His Phil Yet: Will Return To Coach Lakers In 2009-10
Jay Gilmore - AHN Sports Contributor Los Angeles, CA (AHN) - Phil Jackson plans to return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the final year of his coaching contact. The Lakers released the information on their website.Jackson issued a...
Pro Bowl Center Wiegmann Attends Former Prep Coach's Funeral
Matthew Harvey - AHN Sports Reporter Des Moines, IA (AHN) - Denver Broncos center Casey Wiegmann received a haunting message from his high school coach Ed Thomas prior to his death, telling him to return in the event he passed away.According to...
Time Off From Tour Could Be Armstrong's Biggest Challenge
AHN Sports Staff Paris, France (AHN) - Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, back for the first time since 2005, will face a big challenge when he saddles up for the world's toughest cycling race.Armstrong came out of retirement...
Federer Reaches Record Seventh Straight Wimbledon Final; Roddick Ousts Murray
AHN Sports Staff Wimbledon, England (AHN) - Five-time champion Roger Federer, seeking his sixth Wimbledon title, breezed past 24th seeded German Tommy Haas in straight sets, 7-6, 7-5, 6-3, in the semifinal Friday.In his historic French Open...
Changing Places: Artest Goes To Lakers; Ariza Lands In Houston
AHN Sports Staff Los Angeles, CA (AHN) - The Los Angeles Lakers, in what essentially became a swap of free-agent forwards, came to terms with former Houston Rockets' Ron Artest Thursday, ending their pursuit of on-the-rise swingman Trevor...
Former NFL Linebacker Napolski Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Case
Matthew Harvey - AHN Sports Reporter Newport Beach, CA (AHN) - Former NFL linebacker Eric Naposki plead not guilty for the cold case murder of Bill McLaughlin he allegedly committed 14 years ago.Naposki played for the New England Patriots and...
Ex-Cowboys Great Aikman Pitches In With Padres; Becomes Part-Owner
Matthew Harvey - AHN Sports Reporter San Diego, CA (AHN) - Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman decided to become partial owner of baseball's San Diego Padres, and even tossed out the first pitch at the team's game Thursday.While the pitch...
Mercury's Taurasi Cited For Alleged DUI In Early Thursday Incident
AHN Sports Staff Phoenix, AZ (AHN) - Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi was reportedly cited for driving under the influence in Phoenix early Thursday morning.According to police, the three-time WNBA All-Star guard, who was driving her black...
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