"Obviously, John has done an unbelievable job with the organization and this team" Atlanta Braves general manager John Schuerholz tosses a baseball as he waits to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in the home opener of the Mississippi Braves in Pearl, Miss., in this April 18, 2005 file ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rob Ramage has been found guilty on five charges, including impaired and dangerous driving, in a car crash that killed his friend and former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman ... via 93.3 The Eagle
"The American League East will always have a few more dollars to spend" The NL Worst? Not any more Arizona and Colorado are young, talented and economical, and now they're playing for the National League title. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Associated Press - October 10, 2007 10:33 PM ET DETROIT - Kris Draper scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Detroit Red Wings topped Calgary 4-2. Henrik Zetterberg, Tomas Holmstrom, and ... via WIVB-TV Buffalo
"After much thought and prayer, I have decided to return to the NBA as a member of the New York Knicks" After announcing his retirement over two years ago, guard Allan Houston is attempting a comeback. via Majic 95.9 WYNT-FM
"I mean, I've been with Joe for so many years, and the kind of person he has been for me and for my teammates. It's been great. The thing is that I don't see why they have to put him in this position." Rivera Wants Torre Back By Associated Press 1:36 PM EDT, October 10, 2007 NEW YORK - Mariano Rivera isn't happy that Joe Torre might be out as manager of the New York Yankees and said the team's decision will ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Makhaya Ntini was having a quiet tour until he took three wickets in an over to send Pakistan crashing to 204 for nine at lunch on the third day of the second Test in Lahore on Wednesday. via News24
Already facing prison time, Michael Vick lost the first round of his financial battle with the Atlanta Falcons when an arbitrator ruled Tuesday that Vick should repay much of the bonus money he got while secretly bankrolling a dogfighting ring.
"I think Alex could play very reasonably until he's 45. So you're talking about a situation where we want this guy to be identified with one franchise and one uniform for a very, very long time." Alex Rodriguez is ready to cash in. Again. Agent Scott Boras hinted Tuesday that A-Rod will opt out of the final three seasons of his contract with the New York Yankees and seek a new deal in the free-agent ... via Connecticut Post
