Toronto FC elevates Chris Cummins to interim head coach

August 25th, 2009 Cummins to consolidate filter plants, cut jobsCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Filtration, a division of diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc., said Tuesday it is consolidating a "significant" portion of its North American filter assembly operations into one of its Mexican plants over the next several months, meaning the loss of about 400 jobs.

June 19th, 2009 Cummins renegotiating new deal with ChryslerINDIANAPOLIS — Cummins is renegotiating a contract to make light-duty diesel engines for Chrysler. Chrysler had canceled the contract as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

May 12th, 2009 DiLeo out as 76ers head coachPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers interim coach Tony DiLeo has withdrawn his name from consideration for the permanent coaching job. Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski said DiLeo decided Monday to return to his old job in the front office, citing family reasons.

May 11th, 2009 Raptors sign coach Jay Triano to 3-year dealTORONTO — Jay Triano signed a three-year contract Monday to coach the Toronto Raptors, dropping the interim tag after taking over the team during the season. Triano was promoted Dec.

May 11th, 2009 Lightning make Tocchet full-time coachTAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning made Rick Tocchet their full-time coach Monday, lifting the interim tag and giving him a multiyear contract.

May 10th, 2009 Moreno's late PK lifts United to draw with TorontoWASHINGTON — Jaime Moreno connected on a penalty kick past goalkeeper Stefan Frei in injury time to help D.C. United earn a 3-3 tie Saturday night with Toronto FC.

May 9th, 2009 Suns take "interim" tag off coach Gentry's titlePHOENIX — As expected, the Phoenix Suns are sticking with coach Alvin Gentry. Suns general manager Steve Kerr removed the interim tag from Gentry's title on Saturday, calling him "the right man to lead our team into the future." Kerr said when the season ended that his first order of business was to re-sign Gentry, who took over the struggling Suns on Feb.

May 9th, 2009 Cummins laying off 690 with Indiana plant closingCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Chrysler's production shutdown is causing Cummins to temporarily close a southern Indiana plant that makes diesel engines for Dodge Ram pickup trucks.

May 3rd, 2009 Toronto keeps Crew winless with 1-1 drawTORONTO — Chad Barrett scored in the 64th minute Saturday to give Toronto FC a 1-1 tie with Columbus that kept the MLS champion Crew winless. Toronto (3-2-3) extended its unbeaten streak to three games despite some defensive lapses.

May 3rd, 2009 Blue Jays 4, Orioles 3E_Rolen (3), Barajas (2). DP_Toronto 1.

May 2nd, 2009 Blue Jays 8, Orioles 4DP_Baltimore 1, Toronto 1. LOB_Baltimore 7, Toronto 12.

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 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 Kings fire interim coach Natt, 4 assistantsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings fired interim coach Kenny Natt and his four assistants Thursday, a week after the club finished with the NBA's worst record.

April 23rd, 2009 Toronto FC pins first loss on CD Chivas USATORONTO — Toronto FC knocked Chivas USA from the ranks of the undefeated with a 1-0 victory Wednesday night at BMO Field. Amado Guevara's third goal of the season gave Toronto (2-2-2) its first victory since the opener in Kansas City on March 21.