Former coach Billy Gillispie wants UK countersuit against him moved to federal court

October 15th, 2009 Billy Mays' family: Cocaine didn't lead to deathTAMPA, Fla. — The widow of TV pitchman Billy Mays says an independent medical examiner has determined cocaine use did not contribute to her late husband's death.

August 12th, 2009 AD Barnhart hoping Wildcats finish what they startLEXINGTON, Ky. — The signs are simple in design, plain and to the point.

August 8th, 2009 Autopsy: Cocaine contributed to Billy Mays' death TAMPA, Fla. — An autopsy shows that cocaine use contributed to the heart disease that suddenly killed boisterous TV pitchman Billy Mays in June, officials announced Friday.

July 27th, 2009 Explore the legend of Billy the Kid in NMLINCOLN, N.M. — The New Mexico Tourism Department has launched a Web site dedicated to Billy the Kid.

July 2nd, 2009 Correction: Billy Mays obituaryTAMPA, Fla. — In stories June 28 and June 29 about the death of Billy Mays, The Associated Press misstated the relationship between the TV pitchman and one of his survivors.

June 29th, 2009 Kentucky seeks to move Billy Gillispie lawsuitLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place.

June 19th, 2009 Mayfield has July 1 hearing before federal judgeCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield's next chance to have his indefinite drug suspension lifted will be at a July 1 hearing in federal court.

June 13th, 2009 Ex-Gophers halfback Billy Bye drowns while boatingBRAINERD, Minn. — Billy Bye, a halfback at Minnesota in the 1940s, has drowned in a boating accident.

June 4th, 2009 Britt Reid graduates from Pa. drug court programNORRISTOWN, Pa.

May 12th, 2009 Woman indicted with trying to extort coach PitinoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman accused of trying to extort money from Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has been indicted.

May 5th, 2009 'Billy Elliot,' 'God of Carnage' score Tony nomsNEW YORK — "Billy Elliot," the season's biggest musical hit, has scored a 2009 Tony Award nomination for best musical. Based on the popular British movie, the show about a coal miner's son who dreams of becoming a dancer, will compete for best musical against "Next to Normal," ''Rock of Ages" and "Shrek." Best-play nominations went to "God of Carnage," ''Dividing the Estate," ''reasons to be pretty" and "33 Variations." Winners will be announced June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

April 27th, 2009 Jackson says Winter is improving in hospitalLOS ANGELES — Tex Winter, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers consultant and mentor to coach Phil Jackson, is recovering in a Kansas hospital from an apparent stroke. Winter, 87, fell ill Saturday morning in Manhattan, where he was attending a reunion of Kansas State basketball team members, the Lakers said.

April 24th, 2009 Clemson's Swinney to earn at least $800,000COLUMBIA, S.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney will earn at least $800,000 a year as the football coach.

April 23rd, 2009 Top prospect Henry ditches Calipari, picks KansasOKLAHOMA CITY — John Calipari's move to Kentucky has cost him one of his prized recruits. Oklahoma City high school star Xavier Henry announced Thursday that he would not follow Calipari after he left Memphis, and committed instead to play at Kansas.

April 22nd, 2009 Billy Joel piano auction benefits NYC music kidsNEW YORK — A baby grand autographed by the Piano Man is being sold to raise money for music students in New York City. The $60,000 Steinway is being auctioned for a program at Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary School in East Harlem.