Indiana police say woman's text messages alert man to robbery opportunityOctober 7th, 2009 Ind. police: Woman texts about robbery opportunitySOUTH BEND, Ind. — A 22-year-old South Bend man learned the hard way that a female acquaintance wasn't sending text messages about a potential hookup.
IRS alleges retired Hall of Fame Steeler Mel Blount owes more than $631K in back taxesSeptember 1st, 2009 IRS says retired Steeler owes $631K in back taxesPITTSBURGH — The Internal Revenue Service is alleging that a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer owes more than half-a-million dollars in back income taxes. The IRS filed a civil action Monday in federal court in Pittsburgh.
Hall of Famer and former Kansas All-American Gale Sayers takes fundraising job with JayhawksSeptember 1st, 2009 Hall of Famer Sayers to fundraise for KU athleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. — Hall of Famer and two-time All-American running back Gale Sayers is returning to Kansas as a fundraiser in the athletics department.
Holtz, Cooper, Aikman enshrined into College Football Hall of FameJuly 19th, 2009 Holtz, Cooper, Aikman head Hall of Fame classSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The only way Lou Holtz knows how to coach is all out.
Managua mayor, Alexis Arguello, former boxing champion, found dead at his homeJuly 1st, 2009 Managua mayor, ex-boxing champ, found deadMANAGUA, Nicaragua — Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, a three-time world boxing champion, has been found dead. Presidential spokeswoman Rosario Murillo confirms the death.
Morehouse College to teach first class using Martin Luther King Jr. personal library of papersJune 23rd, 2009 MLK's papers to be basis of first rights courseATLANTA — The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vast personal collection of papers will be used for the first time to teach a college course on civil rights this fall.
Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson says he's been successfully treated for prostate cancerMay 13th, 2009 Brooks Robinson successfully treated for cancerBALTIMORE — Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson says he has been successfully treated for prostate cancer. The Orioles great revealed that he had the illness Tuesday during a luncheon for the American Cancer Society in Baltimore.
Dean, Smith, Donnan head College Football Hall of Fame's divisional classMay 13th, 2009 Hall names Dean, Smith, Donnan to divisional classSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The late Sam Mills, along with former NFL stars Fred Dean and Rod Smith, head the newest divisional class of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Thrashers owner says 'no truth to the rumor' team considering move from Atlanta to HamiltonMay 11th, 2009 Owner: Thrashers not moving from AtlantaATLANTA — One of the Thrashers' owners says the team has "several inquiries" from possible investors but adds the talks do not include moving the team from Atlanta. Washington businessman Bruce Levenson said Monday "there is no truth to the rumor" the ownership group has been involved in talks about moving the team, including with a Vancouver group reportedly interested in relocating the team to Hamilton.
Ex-Lions executive Matt Millen joins ESPN as college football and NFL analystMay 9th, 2009 Matt Millen joins ESPN as football analystBRISTOL, Conn. — Matt Millen is a lot more popular as a broadcaster than he was as an NFL executive.
Notre Dame agrees to pay some local police security costs for controversial Obama visitMay 9th, 2009 Notre Dame to pay some police bill for Obama visitSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame has agreed to pay some of the costs local police departments will face for helping provide security during next weekend's visit by President Barack Obama.
Taking a walk: Base-stealing king Rickey Henderson to tour baseball Hall of Fame FridayMay 8th, 2009 Rickey Henderson to visit baseball Hall of FameCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Rickey Henderson, baseball's all-time leader in stolen bases and runs scored, won't be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame until July.
New College Football Hall of Famer Torretta presides over opening bell at NasdaqApril 30th, 2009 New Hall of Famer Torretta opens NasdaqNEW YORK — Newly elected College Football Hall of Famer Gino Torretta is presiding over the opening bell at the Nasdaq stock market. Torretta is one of 16 former college football stars selected by the National Football Foundation to be inducted in the Hall of Fame in December.
Bob Oates, LA sportswriter who chose Hall of Famers, covered 39 Super Bowls, dies at 93April 30th, 2009 Bob Oates, writer who covered 39 Super Bowls, diesLOS ANGELES — Bob Oates, a sportswriter who covered 39 consecutive Super Bowls and was the last surviving member of the original Pro Football Hall of Fame selection panel, has died at 93. Oates died Monday from age-related causes at his home in suburban Baldwin Hills, his son, Bob Jr., told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Heisman Trophy winners Brown, Torretta lead latest class of College Football Hall of FamersApril 30th, 2009 Heisman winners Brown, Torretta in new Hall classNEW YORK — Tim Brown played on a high school football team that won four games in three seasons and he went to Notre Dame thinking about a career as a computer scientist. Gino Torretta went to Miami because Stanford didn't want him.
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