Bobby Valentine likely won't be asked to interview with the New York Yankees as they search for a new manager.The Yankees began the interview process Monday, with former Florida Marlins manager Joe Girardi scheduled to speak with team executives at Legends Field. Yankees bench coach Don Mattingly was due in Tuesday and New York first base coach Tony Pena on Wednesday."There's a slight favorite, not a heavy favorite," Hank Steinbrenner, a son of owner George Steinbrenner, said Monday.
Vinny Testaverde thinks he may be holding a clipboard on Sunday.The 43-year-old quarterback has been the toast of the town and the talk of the NFL after leading the Carolina Panthers to a win four days after signing with the team. But he returned from the team's bye weekend Monday sounding as if he'll be the backup behind David Carr against Indianapolis."Hopefully, Dave's back is fine and he'll be able to play," Testaverde said.
Reigning NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson was among several San Diego Chargers players, coaches and staff members who had to evacuate their homes as wildfires burned in San Diego County.The Chargers, who had just returned from their bye weekend, canceled practice Monday. Players were dismissed so they could take care of families, spokesman Bill Johnston said.As of late Monday morning, wildfires fanned by fierce desert winds forced the evacuations of nearly 250,000 people in San Diego County.
