Final table reached at World Series of Poker as Smith busts 10th, on poker's ultimate bubbleJuly 16th, 2009 World Series of Poker reaches final nine playersLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker has reached its final table as Jordan Smith busted in 10th place with a pair of aces. Smith, a 27-year-old poker player from College Station, Texas, was eliminated Wednesday night when a self-employed logger from Maryland called his all-in bet and flipped over pocket eights that matched with a third eight among the first three community cards.
Federal judge denies pro online poker player's request to win back USGA amateur statusJuly 15th, 2009 Golfer loses legal bid to get amateur status backPORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has denied a pro online poker player's request to have his amateur golfer status reinstated.
37-year-old ex-bowler wins $1.28M, mixed-game HORSE crown at World Series of PokerJuly 1st, 2009 Georgia poker pro wins $1.28M HORSE title in VegasLAS VEGAS — A 37-year-old former pro bowler from Georgia has outlasted a 44-year-old New Yorker in a marathon session to win $1.28 million and the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E. title at the World Series of Poker.
3 bracelet winners eliminated from World Series of Poker HORSE tourney, 5 leftJuly 1st, 2009 3 prior poker series winners eliminated from HORSELAS VEGAS — Three of five prior tournament winners at the World Series of Poker have been eliminated from the final table of the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E event. Two gold bracelet winners remained in the tournament Tuesday night among five players at the final table seeking the $1.28 million top prize.
Joe Torre picked by Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to be a coach in All-Star gameMay 14th, 2009 Torre picked by Manuel to coach in All-Star gamePHILADELPHIA — Joe Torre is going back to the All-Star game. Torre said Wednesday that Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel asked him to be part of the National League coaching staff for the Midsummer Classic in St.
Bruins' Savard OK after suffering leg injury against Hurricanes in Game 6 of playoff seriesMay 13th, 2009 Bruins' Savard suffers minor leg injury in Game 6RALEIGH, N.C. — Boston Bruins center Marc Savard should be ready to play against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series despite injuring his leg Tuesday night.
Penguins' Gonchar practices, may play in Game 7 vs. CapitalsMay 12th, 2009 Penguins' Gonchar practices, may play in Game 7CANONSBURG, Pa. — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar has practiced for the first time since injuring his right knee during a collision with Alex Ovechkin and hopes to play in Wednesday's Game 7 against Washington.
Rockets' Ron Artest will play in Game 4 after league downgrades hard foul on Lakers' Pau GasolMay 9th, 2009 Artest not suspended for Game 4, foul downgradedHOUSTON — The NBA downgraded a flagrant foul called against Ron Artest, determining Saturday that the play should not have been severe enough to warrant an ejection. Artest was whistled for a flagrant foul penalty two, an automatic ejection, for his hard foul on Pau Gasol late in the Lakers' 108-94 victory over Houston on Friday in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Al Horford, Marvin Williams don't play for Hawks in Game 2 against CavaliersMay 9th, 2009 Horford, Williams out for HawksCLEVELAND — Already down one game in the Eastern Conference semifinals against Cleveland, the Atlanta Hawks went into Game 2 hurting. Starting center Al Horford and forward Marvin Williams missed Thursday night's game because of injuries.
Game 7 of Bulls-Celtics supplants Game 6 as most-watched first-round NBA playoff game on cableMay 6th, 2009 Game 7 of Bulls-Celtics breaks viewership recordATLANTA — Game 7 of the Bulls-Celtics series has supplanted Game 6 as the most-watched first-round NBA playoff game ever on cable. TNT says Boston's 109-99 win Saturday to end the exhilarating series was seen by 6.99 million people.
Williams surprises Hawks, saying he wants to play in Game 6 against HeatMay 2nd, 2009 New plan: Hawks' Williams wants to play in Game 6MIAMI — Even to the surprise of his coach, Atlanta forward Marvin Williams may be ready to play again. Williams was on the Hawks' active roster for Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat on Friday night — even though Atlanta coach Mike Woodson declared him out earlier in the day.
Horford, Williams both to miss Game 6 of Hawks-Heat seriesMay 1st, 2009 Horford, Williams both out for Game 6MIAMI — Atlanta starting forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams will not play Friday in Game 6 of the Hawks' Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat. Horford sprained his right ankle in Atlanta's Game 5 win.
Rockets guard Von Wafer cleared to play Game 6May 1st, 2009 Rockets G Wafer cleared to play for Game 6HOUSTON — Von Wafer was cleared to play in Game 6 of the Houston Rockets' first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, a few hours after the team announced he would sit out with back spasms. The Rockets lead the series 3-2.
Flames coach Mike Keenan says Dion Phaneuf 'not available' for Game 6April 27th, 2009 Flames' Phaneuf will not play in Game 6CALGARY, Alberta — Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf will not play against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night after taking a hard hit during their game over the weekend. The Norris Trophy nominee was hit by Chicago's Troy Bouwer with about 8 minutes left in Saturday's Game 5, which the Blackhawks won 5-1 to take a 3-2 series lead.
Hamstrung: Jazz C Okur to miss Game 3 against LakersApril 23rd, 2009 Okur out for Game 3SALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur will miss Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a hamstring injury that has kept him from playing in the first-round playoff series. The Jazz say Okur did not participate in the team shootaround Thursday morning and would not play later when the Jazz host the Lakers, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
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