Derrick Rose, O.J. Mayo unanimously picked for All-Rookie team

June 24th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines gain back some lossesNEW YORK — Investors on Wednesday picked up airline shares pushed down by a two-day sell-off. The broader stock market rose, with investors upbeat about a Commerce Department report saying durable goods orders rose 1.8 percent in May.

May 14th, 2009 Attorney: NCAA believes Floyd accuserIn the case of Southern California coach Tim Floyd's recruitment of O.J. Mayo, it might come down to a case of he said vs.

May 13th, 2009 USC coach accused of paying Mayo associateLOS ANGELES — A former associate of NBA star O.J. Mayo has told Yahoo! Sports that Southern California basketball coach Tim Floyd paid to help get Mayo to play for the Trojans.

May 9th, 2009 Indy rookie Doornbos crashes again at practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookie Robert Doornbos hit the wall for the second time in as many days. The Dutch driver, in his backup car, spun and hit the wall in turn two on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval.

May 8th, 2009 Howard picked for NBA's All-Defensive TeamNEW YORK — Orlando center Dwight Howard once again swatted away his competition. Picked last month as the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, he drew the most votes Wednesday for the league's All-Defensive Team.

May 5th, 2009 Obama celebrates Cinco de Mayo a day earlyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is celebrating Cinco de Mayo a little early. On the eve of the Mexican holiday, Obama on Monday had an event in the East Room of the White House with Mexico's Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan (sahr-oo-KHAN').

May 4th, 2009 Obama to attend Cinco de Mayo event on May 4WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early. On Monday, May 4, the president will attend a Cinco de Mayo event with Mexico's Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan (sahr-oo-KHAN') at the White House.

May 4th, 2009 Rochester, Minn.: Much more than the Mayo ClinicROCHESTER, Minn. — Thousands of out-of-towners visit the famed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., each year, but the city has a lot more to offer than medical care.

May 2nd, 2009 Bills counting on rookie TE Nelson to catch onORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are hoping rookie tight end Shawn Nelson will be playing a role in a revamped passing attack, which also features Terrell (TEHR'-ehl) Owens.

April 30th, 2009 Indy rookie enters mini-marathon raceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Mike Conway's first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be on foot. The 25-year-old Englishman is entered in the annual 500 Festival mini-marathon race Saturday, which starts in downtown Indianapolis and includes one lap around the 2.5-mile Speedway oval and then back downtown for the finish.

April 25th, 2009 QB Stafford picked first by LionsNEW YORK — Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford has been selected first overall in the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. The junior already has agreed to a six-year deal with $41.7 million in guarantees and a maximum value of $78 million, even though he is not expected to start as a rookie.

April 25th, 2009 Celtics' Rondo shrugs off criticismCHICAGO — The criticism came in a steady flow, like some never-ending layup line, and all Rajon Rondo did was take the next shot. "You got to pick on someone," he said.

April 22nd, 2009 AP sources: Bulls' Rose takes rookie of the yearDEERFIELD, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, is the NBA's rookie of the year.

April 22nd, 2009 Bulls' Derrick Rose voted NBA rookie of the yearNORTHBROOK, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, was the runaway pick as the NBA's rookie of the year.

April 22nd, 2009 Bulls' Rose is voted NBA rookie of the yearNORTHBROOK, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, was the runaway pick as the NBA's rookie of the year.