Madoff auctioneers welcome bids on everything from financier's watches to Mets jacketNovember 9th, 2009 Madoff's personal effects go on the blockNEW YORK — Of all the items set to go on the auction block this week at a midtown Manhattan hotel, there's one that would take some mettle to wear in public: A satin New York Mets baseball jacket emblazoned with the name "Madoff."
The jacket — valued at between $500 and $700 — is among hundreds of pieces of jewelry, clothing and other personal effects once owned by disgraced financier and vanquished Mets fan Bernard Madoff and his wife, Ruth. Madoff, 71, was sentenced in June to 150 years in prison for orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme that spanned decades.
Marsh not unhappy at Sachin having stolen his thunderNovember 7th, 2009 more images
more imagesSYDNEY - Australian opener Shaun Marsh, who scored run-a-ball 112 against India in the fifth ODI says Sachin Tendulkar's spectacular ODI innings stealing his thunder didn't bother him, as he ended up on the winning side. "It doesn't really both me ...
Mother of Yankees' pitcher Joba Chamberlain faces prison term for meth saleNovember 3rd, 2009 Mom of Yankees' Chamberlain faces prison for drugsLINCOLN, Neb. — The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain faces up to 20 years in prison when she's sentenced next month on a felony drug charge.
Sherron Collins, Cole Aldrich have big games as No. 1 Kansas beats Fort Hays 107-68.November 3rd, 2009 No. 1 Kansas cruises past Fort Hays St., 107-68LAWRENCE, Kan. — Sherron Collins scored 19 points and Cole Aldrich had 13 points and 13 rebounds, leading No.
Second girl alleges Marlon King of harassing her for 20 minutes in a nightclubNovember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - A day after the 20-year-old victim of Premier League player Marlon King bravely revealed her identity, and disclosed how she was taunted and punched in the face, a second girl has come ahead and alleged that she was also taunted in a nightclub by King. A source close to the girl has alleged that the former Wigan Athletic striker King had harassed her for 20 minutes and repeatedly pushed her head.
Lara Bingle 'steals' Sophie Monk's thunder at Sydney airportOctober 30th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Crowd at Sydney airport recently mistook actress Sophie Monk for Lara Bingle. The 'Murder World' star had landed at 6.05am in the morning from L.A and had remained inside the plane for almost an hour after all passengers had left.
A year into marriage, Norman and Evert announce separationOctober 2nd, 2009 Norman, Evert say they have separatedJust 15 months after they were married, golf star Greg Norman and tennis great Chris Evert announced they have separated. The announcement Friday comes three days before Norman is to captain the International team at the Presidents Cup in San Francisco, where wives of the captains take on a visible role.
3 teenagers convicted of rioting outside Israel's Davis Cup match in SwedenSeptember 10th, 2009 3 teens convicted of rioting at Davis Cup matchSTOCKHOLM — A Swedish court has convicted three teenagers for rioting outside a Davis Cup tennis match between Israel and Sweden in March. The Malmo district court on Thursday sentenced the three Swedish males, aged 17-19, to community service for juveniles.
Streaker pleads guilty to disrupting Braves-Mets game in New York CitySeptember 10th, 2009 NYer pleads guilty to disrupting Braves-Mets gameNEW YORK — A streaker who disrupted a New York Mets game by jumping onto Citi Field naked except for a stuffed monkey tied around his waist is banned from the ballpark for life. Prosecutors say Craig Coakley of Queens pleaded guilty Thursday to interfering with a sporting event.
No win, but Fisher happy with crisp Collins, Tennessee offense, mixed with improved defenseAugust 31st, 2009 Titans' challenge? Wrap up preseason on short weekNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee didn't leave Cleveland with a win.
Burress alleges in TV interview that nightclub security staff knew he was carrying a weaponAugust 25th, 2009 Burress alleges security staff knew he had a gunPlaxico Burress alleged in a television interview that security staff knew he was carrying a gun upon entering a Manhattan nightclub where he later accidentally shot himself in the thigh. In an excerpt of an ESPN interview broadcast Monday night, Burress says his .40-caliber Glock fired after he missed a step walking up stairs.
Player in NY softball rec game sentenced up to 4 years in death of opponentJuly 24th, 2009 Player in NY softball rec game gets prison termROCHESTER, N.Y. — A player in a softball rec game in New York state has been given a two- to four-year prison sentence for dealing a deadly blow to the back of the head of an opponent.
Borzakovsky, Collins, win in rain-soaked Znamensky Brothers Memorial meet in RussiaJuly 5th, 2009 Borzakovsky, Collins, win at rain-soaked meetZHUKOVSKY, Russia — Former Olympic champion Yury Borzakovsky won the 800 meters in cold and rainy conditions at the Znamensky Brothers Memorial meet near Moscow on Sunday. The Russian splashed to the line ahead of compatriot Yury Koldin and Kenya's Reuben Bett to win in 1 minute, 46.48 seconds, a full four seconds slower than his personal best.
Man faces 3 years in prison for stealing Lance Armstrong's bike during Tour of CaliforniaJune 23rd, 2009 Theft of Lance Armstrong's bike means prison termSACRAMENTO — A Sacramento man is facing prison for stealing Lance Armstrong's bicycle while the seven-time Tour de France winner was competing in California. Sacramento County court documents show 40-year-old Lee Crider is to be sentenced Monday to three years in prison for burglary and theft.
Bicycle chain gang: French convicts get their own 'Tour de France' to build self-esteemJune 11th, 2009 Bicycle chain gain for French convictsPARIS — From behind prison bars, the view never changes. From behind the handlebars of racing bikes, dozens of French inmates are seeing the vineyards of Provence, the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast and the majestic spires of the Alps in their own special Tour de France.