Penguins mistakenly tell 460 they won playoff tickets; fans to get gifts, tickets next season

October 14th, 2009 Sacramento mayor gets back belongings, plus giftsSAN FRANCISCO — Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson not only got back his suit and shoes that were stolen during a visit to San Francisco, he also received some gifts from San Francisco's mayor. Johnson says he lost his items when his garment bag was stolen as he assisted an elderly stranger over the weekend.

September 11th, 2009 Monkey-masked Ariz. speeder gets 37 photo ticketsPHOENIX — State police in Arizona aren't chuckling at a driver who triggered Phoenix-area freeway speed cameras more than 80 times in a year while wearing monkey or giraffe masks.

September 9th, 2009 UPS truck is Denver's champion parking violatorDENVER — A single UPS delivery truck is the champion of Denver parking violations, racking up 196 tickets worth nearly $5,700 last year. The Denver Post reported the dubious achievement Wednesday.

September 4th, 2009 Frontier raises baggage feesDENVER — Frontier Airlines said on Friday it was raising baggage fees and reducing a fee to change tickets. The Denver-based airline said it would begin charging $20 for the first checked bag and $30 for the second, up from $15 and $25.

July 5th, 2009 Jackson family plans private event at LA cemeteryLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say Michael Jackson's family is planning a private ceremony at a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills. Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell said Sunday that his department is working with the Jackson family on a "private family function" at the Forest Lawn cemetery.

June 4th, 2009 Tickets suddenly get cheaper in NY as law expiresALBANY, N.Y. — Times just got tougher for ticket scalpers in New York, home to some of the world's biggest concerts and sports events.

May 13th, 2009 No change to BP ticket policy at Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — Those empty seats near the field at the new Yankee Stadium are likely to remain unfilled — especially during batting practice. Yankees chief operating officer Lonn Trost said Tuesday no changes were planned to the policy preventing fans with tickets in other parts of the stadium from getting close to the field during BP.

May 8th, 2009 Penguins get must-win OT victory over CapitalsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins finally solved Simeon Varlamov, finally controlled Alex Ovechkin for most of a game and got the victory they needed to get back into their playoff series against the Washington Capitals. Kris Letang scored his first career playoff goal 11:23 into overtime on a shot from the point after Sidney Crosby's faceoff win and the Penguins avoided going down three games to the Capitals, winning 3-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night.

May 7th, 2009 DUBAI - Organisers of this year's ICC World Twenty20 in England have announced a new release of tickets for every match day of the tournament. These newly available tournament tickets will give cricket fans and families the opportunity to enjoy this year's most exciting and important Twenty20 tournament.

May 5th, 2009 Penguins' goal: Stop Ovechkin, start up MalkinPITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin stepped into the Pittsburgh Penguins' practice rink dressing room and spotted a large group of reporters forming a faceoff circle around his seat. He quickly scooted into an adjacent off-limits area without taking any questions.

April 29th, 2009 Rag trade: Buy replica jersey, get 2 ticketsNEW YORK — Major League Baseball has a new rag trade promotion: Buy a replica jersey this season and receive two tickets. Twenty-five of the 30 teams are participating in the ticket promotion, baseball spokesman Jeff Heckelman said Wednesday.

April 28th, 2009 Penguins drop 'interim' tag from Bylsma's titlePITTSBURGH — The Penguins' remarkable midseason turnaround has prompted the team to remove the interim tag from coach Dan Bylsma's title. Penguins general manager Ray Shero said the team's performance under Bylsma made the decision "very easy." Bylsma led the Penguins to an impressive 18-3-4 record over the last 25 games of the regular season after taking over for Michel Therrien on Feb.

April 28th, 2009 Empty seats make Yankees cut some premium pricesNEW YORK — Turns out a few more fans might be able to buy those empty front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees slashed prices on more than 40 percent of their front-row seats by up to 50 percent Tuesday and announced many of those who bought tickets closest to the field for $325-$2,500 will be eligible for additional free seats.

April 28th, 2009 Yankees cut some premium ticket pricesNEW YORK — Turns out a few more fans might be able to buy those empty front-row seats at Yankee Stadium. The New York Yankees slashed prices on more than 40 percent of their front-row seats by up to 50 percent Tuesday and announced many of those who bought tickets closest to the field for $325-$2,500 will be eligible for additional free seats.

April 27th, 2009 Ohio city hands out tickets for free Leno showWILMINGTON, Ohio — Western Ohio residents hoping laughter is the best medicine for down times will have two chances to seek treatment from funnyman Jay Leno when he visits in May. A representative of the production company distributing tickets for a free show in Wilmington says all 4,000 tickets have been handed out and the comedian has scheduled a second performance.