US Supreme Court turns down Ohio priest's conviction appeal in Easter weekend slaying of nunOctober 6th, 2009 Supreme Court nixes priest's appeal in nun killingTOLEDO, Ohio — The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down an appeal filed by a Roman Catholic priest convicted of murdering a nun in Ohio.
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.
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.
CH Robinson declares regular quarterly dividend of 24 cents, payable Oct. 1August 14th, 2009 CH Robinson sets 24-cent quarterly dividendMINNEAPOLIS — Transportation services provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
Ramirez hits last of 4 White Sox homers, setting up 10-8 win over Reds in Civil Rights GameJune 21st, 2009 Sox hit 4 HRs, beat Reds 10-8 in Civil Rights GameCINCINNATI — Hammerin' Hank had to like this one. Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game started by paying tribute Saturday to those who have worked for equality, including former home run king Hank Aaron.
Clinton calls for continuing push for racial equality in sports and everyday lifeJune 20th, 2009 Clinton: Push for racial equality far from overCINCINNATI — The push for racial equality is far from over, in sports and in everyday life, former President Bill Clinton told a crowd at Major League Baseball's Beacon Awards on Saturday, part of its Civil Rights Game. Clinton, who as president took part in MLB's ceremony retiring Jackie Robinson's No.
Ali, Aaron, Clinton, Cosby highlight baseball's expanded civil rights tributeJune 18th, 2009 Star-filled lineup set for civil rights tributeCINCINNATI — Major League Baseball is fielding a star-filled lineup to spotlight the first regular-season Civil Rights Game. Former President Bill Clinton, entertainer Bill Cosby, boxing's Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, basketball's Oscar Robertson, baseball's Hank Aaron and at least three other Hall of Famers are taking part.
Ex-priest accused of molesting children in 1970s, '80s to be extradited from Calif. to UKJune 10th, 2009 Ex-priest accused of abuse to be extradited to UKLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles judge has ruled that a former Catholic priest suspected of abusing altar boys in the United Kingdom can be extradited to face trial there. James Robinson is accused of abusing four boys in the 1970s and '80s before and after he served as a priest in three parishes in Coventry and Birmingham, England.
Ex-boxing champ wins celebrity boxing eventMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Former heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno was a shock winner of a celebrity boxing version of Weakest Link. Bruno stunned host Anne Robinson by seeing off legends Chris Eubank, Henry Cooper, Barry McGuigan and Joe Calzaghe.
Hundreds fill Florida church to mourn former Pistons, Dream Team coach Chuck DalyMay 13th, 2009 Hundreds turn out to mourn Hall of Fame coach DalyTEQUESTA, Fla. — Chuck Daly's team gathered around him one last time.
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.
Former Montreal Canadiens' star Guy Lafleur convicted of giving contradictory evidenceMay 1st, 2009 Hockey Hall of Famer Lafleur convictedMONTREAL — Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur has been convicted of giving contradictory evidence at his son's bail hearing, and faces a maximum of 14 years in prison. The verdict was handed down in a Montreal courtroom Friday morning.
Former Canadiens' star Guy Lafleur convicted of giving contradictory evidence; faces jail termMay 1st, 2009 Hockey Hall of Famer Lafleur could be sent to jailMONTREAL — Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur has been convicted of giving contradictory evidence at his son's bail hearing, and could spend time in jail. The verdict was handed down in Montreal by Quebec court Judge Claude Parent on Friday morning.
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.
Frank Gansz, former Kansas City Chiefs coach, dies in DallasApril 28th, 2009 Former Chiefs coach Frank Gansz diesDALLAS — Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Frank Gansz, who spent much of his NFL and collegiate career working with special teams, died Monday at a Dallas hospital. SMU spokesman Brad Sutton said Gansz developed complications after undergoing knee replacement surgery last week and died Monday afternoon.
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