EXCLUSIVE: Hawks Sefolosha Breaks Silence
ATLANTA (AP) -- Thabo Sefolosha is set to play his first game with the Atlanta Hawks since an encounter with New York police left him with a broken right leg. Sefolosha says he'll probably play less than 15 minutes in Wednesday night's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs while he continues to work himself back to 100 percent condition. He missed Atlanta's first two preseason games while standing trial on the charges resulting from the incident with police, which occurred in April
ATLANTA (AP) -- Thabo Sefolosha is set to play his first game with the Atlanta Hawks since an encounter with New York police left him with a broken right leg. Sefolosha says he'll probably play less than 15 minutes in Wednesday night's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs while he continues to work himself back to 100 percent condition. He missed Atlanta's first two preseason games while standing trial on the charges resulting from the incident with police, which occurred in April
Man with cerebral palsy and cancer receives blue belt in jiu-jitsu
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
George H.W. Bush tosses 1st pitch at Game 3 of ALDS
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush, in a wheelchair and wearing a neck brace, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush, in a wheelchair and wearing a neck brace, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Lake Orion football players pay forward stranger's kindness
They didn't walk away; instead they each reached into their pocket and together gave $30 to the waitress to pay someone else's bill. The chain reaction of kindness kept repeating.
They didn't walk away; instead they each reached into their pocket and together gave $30 to the waitress to pay someone else's bill. The chain reaction of kindness kept repeating.
Bryant men's basketball assistant coach comes out in essay
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Division I men's basketball has its first openly gay coach. Bryant University assistant coach Chris Burns came out publicly in a personal essay posted Wednesday on Outsports.com (http://bit.ly/1jcvTD0 ). Burns says that the Supreme Court decision in June legalizing same-sex marriage was so powerful that it made his decision to come out a "no-brainer."
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Division I men's basketball has its first openly gay coach. Bryant University assistant coach Chris Burns came out publicly in a personal essay posted Wednesday on Outsports.com (http://bit.ly/1jcvTD0 ). Burns says that the Supreme Court decision in June legalizing same-sex marriage was so powerful that it made his decision to come out a "no-brainer."
Knicks' Fisher has altercation with Matt Barnes
NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks coach Derek Fisher was involved in an altercation with Memphis Grizzlies forward and former teammate Matt Barnes in California on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the details said. The New York Post, citing an anonymous source, reported Wednesday that the altercation was because Fisher is dating Barnes' estranged wife. Fisher filed for divorce from his wife, Candace, in March.
NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks coach Derek Fisher was involved in an altercation with Memphis Grizzlies forward and former teammate Matt Barnes in California on Saturday, a person with knowledge of the details said. The New York Post, citing an anonymous source, reported Wednesday that the altercation was because Fisher is dating Barnes' estranged wife. Fisher filed for divorce from his wife, Candace, in March.
Jets' Richardson completes suspension, due back in court
ST. LOUIS (AP) — New York Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson is scheduled for a court appearance on charges of resisting arrest and traffic counts stemming from a police chase. Monday's hearing in St. Charles County, Missouri, comes a day after Richardson completed a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The former University of Missouri star has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He lives in O'Fallon in the offseason.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — New York Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson is scheduled for a court appearance on charges of resisting arrest and traffic counts stemming from a police chase. Monday's hearing in St. Charles County, Missouri, comes a day after Richardson completed a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The former University of Missouri star has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He lives in O'Fallon in the offseason.
Max Scherzer pitches second no-hitter of the season in Nats win over Mets
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer pitched his second no-hitter of the 2015 season Saturday night against the New York Mets.
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer pitched his second no-hitter of the 2015 season Saturday night against the New York Mets.
Football coach not feeding players sparks change at J.C.S.U.
Johnson C. Smith head football coach Kermit Blount is being investigated for not feeding a group of his players who showed up late to a team breakfast.
Johnson C. Smith head football coach Kermit Blount is being investigated for not feeding a group of his players who showed up late to a team breakfast.
Bears hope to get QB Jay Cutler back against Oakland
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears hope to get quarterback Jay Cutler back for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders and are preparing to go with Jimmy Clausen again if he is not ready. Cutler practiced Thursday on a limited basis for the second consecutive day after sitting out last week's 26-0 loss at Seattle because of a pulled hamstring. He responded "we'll see" when asked if he will play against the Raiders.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears hope to get quarterback Jay Cutler back for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders and are preparing to go with Jimmy Clausen again if he is not ready. Cutler practiced Thursday on a limited basis for the second consecutive day after sitting out last week's 26-0 loss at Seattle because of a pulled hamstring. He responded "we'll see" when asked if he will play against the Raiders.
Man Arrested for Stealing Knights Mascot Costume
A North Carolina man was arrested after police say he broke into BB&T ballpark and stole the Charlotte Knights Homer the Dragon mascot costume. It happened after Charlotte beerfest in late September.
A North Carolina man was arrested after police say he broke into BB&T ballpark and stole the Charlotte Knights Homer the Dragon mascot costume. It happened after Charlotte beerfest in late September.
Early wake-up call Sunday for Dolphins, Jets in London
Thoughts turned to childhood as the Miami Dolphins reminisced about the last time they played a football game at 9:30 in the morning. Jarvis Landry said he was 11, and his team won. Reshad Jones said he was a 6-year-old in Pop Warner. And Brent Grimes? "I don't think I ever did it," Grimes said. "It'll be a little weird."
Thoughts turned to childhood as the Miami Dolphins reminisced about the last time they played a football game at 9:30 in the morning. Jarvis Landry said he was 11, and his team won. Reshad Jones said he was a 6-year-old in Pop Warner. And Brent Grimes? "I don't think I ever did it," Grimes said. "It'll be a little weird."
Falcons' Jones, Texans' Watt among elite game-changers
ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons coach Dan Quinn estimates there may be about 10 NFL players who make such devastating impacts in games they must be accounted for on every play. Two of those game-changer, Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones and Houston defensive end J.J. Watt, will be on the field Sunday when the Falcons play the Texans. The game will reunite the stars who trained together in Phoenix before being first-round picks in the 2011 NFL draft.
ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons coach Dan Quinn estimates there may be about 10 NFL players who make such devastating impacts in games they must be accounted for on every play. Two of those game-changer, Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones and Houston defensive end J.J. Watt, will be on the field Sunday when the Falcons play the Texans. The game will reunite the stars who trained together in Phoenix before being first-round picks in the 2011 NFL draft.
Indianapolis looking to tie NFL record by beating Jaguars
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck has a knack for overcoming obstacles. He made the transition from Peyton Manning look seamless. He made the low rookie expectations look ridiculous. He turned doubters into believers, and in less than four seasons Luck has seen his stock soar.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck has a knack for overcoming obstacles. He made the transition from Peyton Manning look seamless. He made the low rookie expectations look ridiculous. He turned doubters into believers, and in less than four seasons Luck has seen his stock soar.
High school quarterback's funeral set for Thursday
A funeral is planned for a star high school quarterback who collapsed after taking a hit on the playing field last weekend.
A funeral is planned for a star high school quarterback who collapsed after taking a hit on the playing field last weekend.
Bulls' Derrick Rose out 2 weeks after eye socket surgery
The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a familiar spot, waiting for Derrick Rose to return from surgery.
The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a familiar spot, waiting for Derrick Rose to return from surgery.
No Charges For Star UGA Football Player After Investigation
An Athens-Clarke County Police report police report names Georgia wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie as being involved in making terrorist threats towards a woman.
An Athens-Clarke County Police report police report names Georgia wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie as being involved in making terrorist threats towards a woman.
Funeral services scheduled for HS football player
School officials say a New Jersey high school football player has died after suffering an injury on the field.
School officials say a New Jersey high school football player has died after suffering an injury on the field.
FIFA cancels scheduled Blatter news conference
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA canceled a news conference scheduled with President Sepp Blatter without explanation on Friday, fueling the sense of turmoil surrounding football's embattled governing body. Blatter was set to meet international media at FIFA headquarters after a two-day executive committee meeting. The news conference was originally scheduled to start at 2 p.m. local time (1200 GMT) but was first pushed back by one hour before FIFA announced it was canceled all together.
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA canceled a news conference scheduled with President Sepp Blatter without explanation on Friday, fueling the sense of turmoil surrounding football's embattled governing body. Blatter was set to meet international media at FIFA headquarters after a two-day executive committee meeting. The news conference was originally scheduled to start at 2 p.m. local time (1200 GMT) but was first pushed back by one hour before FIFA announced it was canceled all together.
Lawyer for Kane accuser: Evidence bag secretly left in door
A rape investigation involving Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane took a bizarre turn Wednesday when the attorney for the accuser said an empty paper bag that once held the woman's rape kit had been secretly placed in the doorway of her mother's home. Kane's attorney said both sides in the case have been told that none of Kane's DNA was found "from the waist down" on the woman.
A rape investigation involving Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane took a bizarre turn Wednesday when the attorney for the accuser said an empty paper bag that once held the woman's rape kit had been secretly placed in the doorway of her mother's home. Kane's attorney said both sides in the case have been told that none of Kane's DNA was found "from the waist down" on the woman.