Ensign says he complied with ethics rules, never met with mistress's husband about lobbyingOctober 6th, 2009 Ensign says he complied with ethics rules and lawsWASHINGTON — Embattled Republican Sen. John Ensign says he did nothing wrong and will cooperate with any probes into his affair with an employee and his alleged efforts to cover it up.
Llama loose on Colorado's Pikes Peak; rescuers hope to catch it before lions, coyotes doOctober 1st, 2009 Llama on the loose on Colorado's Pikes PeakCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A llama is loose near the summit of Colorado's Pikes Peak, and a rescue group says it's probably a domesticated escapee that has little chance of surviving in the wild.
Wildlife officials order coyote hunt in LA's Griffith Park after attackSeptember 22nd, 2009 Officials target, kill coyotes after attack in LALOS ANGELES — Wildlife officials have conducted a coyote hunt in Los Angeles' Griffith Park after a coyote bit a man's foot. California Department of Fish and Game said Tuesday that trappers killed eight coyotes in a crackdown last week.
Balsillie offers Glendale $50 million to help clear way in Coyotes bidSeptember 8th, 2009 Balsillie offers city $50 million in Coyotes bidPHOENIX — Canadian billionaire James Balsillie has offered the city of Glendale $50 million to quiet its objections to his bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and move the franchise to Hamilton, Ontario. Lawyers for Balsillie, co-CEO of the company that makes the Blackberry, filed an amended bid in U.S.
Reinsdorf's bid to own Coyotes approved by NHL board; Balsillie unanimously rejectedJuly 30th, 2009 Reinsdorf bid for Coyotes approved; Balsillie notCHICAGO — The NHL Board of Governors approved a bid Wednesday by Jerry Reinsdorf to assume ownership of the financially troubled Phoenix Coyotes, and unanimously rejected an application by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to buy the team. The group heading by Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls, was the only one of three applicants to gain the board's approval on Wednesday.
Gretzky fights Glendale's effort to view his tax returns in Coyotes bankruptcy caseJuly 12th, 2009 Gretzky fights request to view his tax returnsPHOENIX — Lawyers for Phoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky are trying to keep his personal finances out of the team's bankruptcy case. Responding to a motion by the City of Glendale to review Gretzky's income tax returns, Gretzky's attorneys argue that he is a California resident and is entitled to that state's privacy protections.
When it comes to controlling wily coyotes without deadly force, simple answers remain elusiveJuly 12th, 2009 Controlling wily coyotes? Still no easy answersMILLVILLE, Utah — Coyotes are often unwelcome guests, whether they're prowling city parks, stalking the prairies or roaming the modern American suburb. Usually they forage for food, snarf down a rodent or two and disappear into the night.
Bankruptcy judge rejects sale of Coyotes to Balsillie and transfer of team to CanadaJune 16th, 2009 Judge rejects sale of Coyotes, move to CanadaGLENDALE, Ariz. — Professional hockey will live on in the desert, at least for a while.
Judge indicates ruling on Coyotes' relocation is forthcomingJune 12th, 2009 Judge promises ruling on Coyotes' relocation issuePHOENIX — The issue of how much Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie should pay the NHL to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton, Ontario, will not be the subject of another hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Dog alerts Ohio woman and son to house fire, then dies after running back in burning houseJune 12th, 2009 Dog alerts Ohio family to fire, then dies in blazePIQUA, Ohio — An Ohio woman and her teenage son who escaped a house fire say they owe their lives to the family dog, who died in the blaze. Glenda Moss of Piqua says she was sleeping in a recliner in the living room when Jeter, a 5-year-old Great Pyrenees, jumped in her face Thursday morning.
MLB, NHL, NBA say adverse ruling in Coyotes case would set dangerous precedentJune 6th, 2009 Other major sports leagues back NHL's fightPHOENIX — The other three major professional sports leagues warned in a court document Friday that a ruling against the NHL in its attempt to block the sale and move of the Phoenix Coyotes would set a dangerous precedent. The NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA said in a joint brief that such a ruling "has the potential to undermine the business of professional hockey and other major league sports."
The three leagues joined in an "amici curiae" brief in U.S.
NHL claims control of Coyotes, asks judge to throw out bankruptcy claimMay 8th, 2009 NHL says it controls Coyotes, seeks dismissalPHOENIX — The National Hockey League says it has been in control of the Phoenix Coyotes franchise since last November and is asking a federal judge to throw out the team's bankruptcy filing. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes signed documents giving control of the team to the league.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman skeptical of Balsillie offer for Phoenix CoyotesMay 6th, 2009 Bettman skeptical of Balsillie offer for CoyotesNEW YORK — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is skeptical of Jim Balsillie's offer to buy the Phoenix Coyotes, saying he isn't sure the BlackBerry boss could gain approval of league owners. The NHL stripped current Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes of the authority to run the club Tuesday after Moyes announced the team had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Blackberry's Balsillie makes $212.5 million offer to buy Coyotes, hopes to move club to CanadaMay 6th, 2009 Balsillie makes offer to buy CoyotesTORONTO — BlackBerry boss Jim Balsillie is looking to buy the cash-strapped Phoenix Coyotes and move them to Ontario. The co-CEO of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion said that his $212.5 million offer is conditional on the Coyotes relocating to Canada, where they existed as the Winnipeg Jets before moving to Phoenix for the 1996-97 season.
NHL loans Coyotes cash for payroll, rent, other expensesApril 29th, 2009 NHL loans Coyotes cashPHOENIX — The National Hockey League has loaned an unknown amount of money to the Phoenix Coyotes for payroll and rent payments. The Arizona Republic online edition reported if the team fails to pay its debt, the league can take it over, according to financial records filed with Maricopa County Recorder's Office.
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