Dykstra's 1986 Mets World Series ring sells at auction for more than $56,000October 2nd, 2009 Dykstra's 1986 WS ring auctioned for over $56,000NEW YORK — Lenny Dykstra's championship ring from the 1986 World Series has been auctioned off for more than $56,000. Heritage Auctions in Dallas said Friday that a collector from Queens, N.Y., won with a bid of $56,762.50.
Tribune bankruptcy judge clears way for sale of Cubs baseball teamSeptember 24th, 2009 Bankruptcy judges signs off on Cubs saleWILMINGTON, Del. — A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved the Tribune Co.'s sale of the Chicago Cubs.
Judge approves Star Tribune reorganization, company to emerge from Chapter 11 by month's endSeptember 17th, 2009 Judge clears Star Tribune to exit bankruptcyNEW YORK — A federal judge cleared the Star Tribune of Minneapolis on Thursday to emerge from bankruptcy protection by the end of the month under a reorganization that puts Minnesota's largest newspaper in the hands of its main lenders. Approval came despite efforts by lower-level creditors to require the newspaper to reveal the identity of its new publisher beforehand.
Status of newspaper publishers that filed Ch. 11September 14th, 2009 Status of newspaper publishers that filed Ch. 11Status of some of the newspaper publishers that have filed for bankruptcy protection:
— Star Tribune Holdings Corp.
Ex-NY Mets outfielder Dykstra's 1986 World Series ring, other memorabilia headed for auctionSeptember 13th, 2009 On sale soon: Dykstra's 1986 NY Mets champion ringNEW YORK — Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra's 1986 World Series ring is up for sale. Auctioneers say they plan to sell a trove of memorabilia the financially troubled All-Star left unclaimed at a Beverly Hills, Calif.-based pawnshop.
Lenny Dykstra's 1986 World Series ring, pawned-off memorabilia headed for online auctionSeptember 13th, 2009 On sale soon: Dykstra's '86 World Series ringNEW YORK — Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has gone from filing for bankruptcy to pawning off his sports memorabilia. Auctioneers plan to sell a trove of memorabilia that the financially troubled All-Star left unclaimed at a pawnshop in Beverly Hills.
Michael Vick heads back to bankruptcy court with creditors' support of $20M repayment planAugust 27th, 2009 Creditors back Michael Vick's $20M bankruptcy planRICHMOND, Va. — Michael Vick has arrived at a Virginia court so a judge can consider his bankruptcy plan to pay back more than $20 million he owes to creditors.
NHL files bid in US Bankruptcy Court to purchase Phoenix CoyotesAugust 26th, 2009 NHL files bid to purchase Phoenix CoyotesPHOENIX — The NHL has filed a bid in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes and keep the team in Arizona.
Vick's NY-based bankruptcy lawyers seek reduced fees of $1.5M at hearing in VirginiaJuly 30th, 2009 Vick bankruptcy lawyers seek $1.5M for their feesNEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Michael Vick's New York-based bankruptcy lawyers are asking a judge to approve $1.5 million for their fees, a reduction of more than $1 million from what they originally sought.
AP sources confirm Cubs exploring Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as way to speed ballclub's saleJuly 13th, 2009 AP sources: Cubs exploring bankruptcy filingCHICAGO — The corporate owner of the Chicago Cubs is considering having the team file for bankruptcy protection. People knowledgeable about the process say the move would hasten the club's long-awaited sale by cleaning up its books.
NHL accuses Moyes trying to derail Reinsdorf bid, cites another potential buyerJuly 10th, 2009 NHL accuses Moyes of trying to derail sale of teamPHOENIX — The NHL is accusing Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes of trying to derail the sale of the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf by filing a flurry of requests for depositions before the July 24 deadline for formal submission of the bid. The league also says another potential buyer for the team has surfaced.
Judge closes bankruptcy case of Jockeys' Guild, ending 2 years of court supervisionJuly 2nd, 2009 Judge closes Jockeys' Guild bankruptcy caseLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal bankruptcy judge has closed the case of the Jockeys' Guild, ending the long-running court supervision of the riders' trade association.
Attorneys for suspended NFL star Vick to update court on new bankruptcy planJune 30th, 2009 Another update due on Vick bankruptcyNORFOLK, Va. — Lawyers for suspended NFL star Michael Vick are headed back to bankruptcy court in Virginia.
Judge gives suspended NFL star Michael Vick date of July 2 to file new bankruptcy planJune 9th, 2009 Vick gets July 2 deadline for new bankruptcy planNORFOLK, Va. — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick has a deadline of July 2 to tell a bankruptcy judge how he plans to pay back his creditors.
Balsillie files relocation application with NHL for the Phoenix CoyotesJune 2nd, 2009 Balsillie files relocation application with NHLNEW YORK — Potential owner Jim Balsillie has filed an application for the relocation of the Phoenix Coyotes, a move expected to happen later this week. Balsillie's spokesman told The Canadian Press late Monday night that Balsillie filed the application with the league office.