Buckley's 2 first-quarter TD passes are enough in Alcorn State's 14-7 win over Jackson StateNovember 21st, 2009 Alcorn State holds off Jackson State 14-7JACKSON, Miss. — Tim Buckley threw two first-quarter touchdown passes and Alcorn State made them stand up in a 14-7 victory over Jackson State in both team's season finale on Saturday.
Former Kings guard Bobby Jackson announces retirementOctober 23rd, 2009 Former Kings guard Bobby Jackson retiresSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA.
Nelson throws 2 touchdown passes to lead Texas Southern past Jackson State 19-17October 17th, 2009 Texas Southern holds off Jackson State 19-17JACKSON, Miss. — Arvell Nelson threw two touchdown passes to Jonathan Hannah and Texas Southern beat Jackson State 19-17 on Saturday.
Albert Pujols sets NL mark for assists in a season by a first basemanSeptember 30th, 2009 Pujols sets NL season mark for assists at 1st baseDENVER — Albert Pujols has recorded his 181st assist of the season, setting a National League mark for first basemen. The St. Louis Cardinals slugger eclipsed the record in the fourth inning Sunday against Colorado when he flipped the ball to pitcher Kyle Lohse, who was covering first base on a grounder.
Reunited and it feels so good: Kidd, Marion glad to be teammates on MavericksSeptember 21st, 2009 New Mav Marion glad to be Kidd's teammate againDALLAS — Shawn Marion had it easy when he broke into the NBA. All he had to do was grab rebounds for Jason Kidd to start fast breaks, then hustle to the other rim to try finishing off those quick scoring chances.
Rangers activate RHP Jason Grilli from DL, send RHP Willie Eyre to Triple-AAugust 23rd, 2009 Rangers activate RHP Jason Grilli from DLST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Manny Ramirez passes Mickey Mantle on career HR listJuly 21st, 2009 Ramirez passes Mantle on career HR listLOS ANGELES — Manny Ramirez of the Los Angeles Dodgers moved past Mickey Mantle and into 15th place on the career home run list Monday night, hitting a two-run shot off Cincinnati's Micah Owings for the 537th of his career. Ramirez, who tied Mantle on July 10, drove a 2-0 pitch into the left field pavilion in the second inning to give the Dodgers a 6-3 lead.
Mavericks re-sign Jason Kidd to 3-year deal worth more than $25 millionJuly 12th, 2009 Mavericks re-sign Jason Kidd to 3-year dealDALLAS — The Mavericks have re-signed Jason Kidd. The team announced that free agent point guard signed on Saturday, five days after owner Mark Cuban confirmed that Kidd was returning.
4-team, 8-player trade sends Marion to Mavs, Stackhouse to Grizzlies, Turkoglu to RaptorsJuly 9th, 2009 Marion to Mavs, Stackhouse to Griz in complex dealDALLAS — The way Jerry Stackhouse's contract was structured, the Dallas Mavericks knew they could parlay him into a key player for next season. As it turned out, a lot of teams benefited.
Calgary Flames re-sign Jamie Lundmark, add former Canucks forward Jason JaffrayJuly 7th, 2009 Flames re-sign Jamie Lundmark, add forward JaffrayCALGARY, Alberta — The Calgary Flames have brought back center Jamie Lundmark and signed forward Jason Jaffray. The moves were announced by the team on Tuesday.
G Jason Kidd stays with Mavericks, agrees to 3-year deal worth more than $25 millionJuly 6th, 2009 G Jason Kidd staying with MavericksDALLAS — The Mavericks say they have reached a deal to keep free agent point guard Jason Kidd in Dallas. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Monday that Kidd has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million.
Report: G Jason Kidd stays with Mavericks, agrees to 3-year deal worth more than $25 millionJuly 6th, 2009 Report: G Jason Kidd staying with MavericksDALLAS — Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tells The Dallas Morning News that Jason Kidd isn't going anywhere. The free agent point guard has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the Mavericks.
AP source: Kidd is the free agent Cuban Twittered about meeting at 12:01July 1st, 2009 Cuban, Mavs in hot pursuit of keeping KiddDALLAS — Mark Cuban wants to be first in line to talk to Jason Kidd. Cuban posted Tuesday on Twitter, "Getting ready to fly up to NYC for Free Agent meeting at 12:01," and that free agent is Kidd, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Knicks meet with Kidd to open NBA free agency, but make no contract offerJuly 1st, 2009 Knicks meet with Kidd, but make no contract offerNEW YORK — The New York Knicks have met with Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency. The Dallas point guard and his agent met Wednesday with Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni at Madison Square Garden.
Obama talks titles with coaches of NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, NHL's Pittsburgh PenguinsJune 19th, 2009 Obama talks titles with winning NBA, NHL coachesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama took time out to chat with title-winning coaches Phil Jackson of the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Dan Bylsma of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. Obama — a huge basketball fan who plays on occasion and is having basketball lines painted on the White House tennis court — picked the Lakers to win in six games over the Orlando Magic.