Danton resumes pro career in Sweden (AP) TORONTO (AP)—Mike Danton is resuming his professional hockey career a long way from the NHL. The 30-year-old forward is joining IFK Ore, which plays in the third tier of Sweden’s pro system. General manager Jens Nielsen confirmed the signing to The Canadian Press on Friday, but declined to [...]
Sparks-Lynx Preview (AP) Just like last season, the Minnesota Lynx entered the All-Star break on a positive note. One major difference is their current spot in the standings. The Lynx will try to remain atop the Western Conference after a visit from the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night. Minnesota earned its third straight win [...]
Judge rejects Dodgers’ financing plan (AP) DOVER, Del. (AP)—A Delaware judge on Friday rejected the Los Angeles Dodgers’ proposed $150 million bankruptcy financing plan, directing the team to instead negotiate a loan deal with Major League Baseball. Judge Kevin Gross said in an eight-page order that the team had failed to show that the terms [...]
Martinez’s 2-run double rallies Phillies (AP) CHICAGO (AP)—Michael Martinez(notes) hit a tiebreaking two-run double with two out in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Tuesday night. Starlin Castro’s(notes) two-run homer off Cliff Lee(notes) in the first inning held up until Philadelphia chased Matt Garza(notes) in the [...]
US Open singles champs to each get $1.8M (AP) WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP)—The U.S. Tennis Association says the singles champions at this year’s U.S. Open will each receive a record $1.8 million. Total prize money is rising by more than $1 million to $23.7 million, the most ever for the Grand Slam tournament. The USTA [...]
8 more withdraw from All-Star game (AP) NEW YORK (AP)—Yankees pitcher David Robertson(notes) was chosen to replace Tampa Bay starter David Price(notes) at the All-Star game. AL manager Ron Washington said he was taking the Yankees reliever, who has 56 strikeouts in 35 1-3 innings. Robertson has a 1.27 ERA this season, mostly pitching the [...]
Overseas far from certain for NBA stars (AP) Deron Williams’(notes) decision to play in Turkey if the lockout remains could open the door for other NBA stars. Unless FIBA shuts it. Basketball’s governing body has to sign off on these deals for players under contract, and the NBA Players’ Association expects that it will. But [...]
Flames keep D Babchuk for $5M, 2 years (AP) CALGARY, Alberta (AP)—The Calgary Flames have re-signed defenseman Anton Babchuk(notes) to a two-year contract extension worth $5 million. The 27-year-old played in 65 games with Calgary last season after coming over in a trade from Carolina along with Tom Kostopoulos(notes). Babchuk had 11 goals and 24 [...]
