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New Yankee Stadium casts a financial shadow over area’s baseball-themed businesses

Yankee Stadium casts shadow over area businesses

Income, wealth of some famous Norwegians

A glance at the finances of some famous Norwegians, from an online database by national broadcaster NRK, based on government tax records (numbers reflect only income taxable in Norway, which for Norwegians working abroad may mean only a fraction of what they earn):

Breeders’ Cup, Betfair reach deal on wagering revenue that could increase betting pools

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Breeders’ Cup and Britain-based Betfair have reached a deal that will allow common-pool betting on next month’s Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita Park.

From calling Bingo to calling plays, Lewis takes play calling from Redskins coach Zorn

ASHBURN, Va. — Bingo! You’re not calling plays anymore, Jim Zorn. Sherm Lewis is coming out of retirement to do it for you. With a pained expression, Washington Redskins coach Zorn announced Monday that the front office “strongly suggested” that he yield his play-calling duties to a consultant hired only two weeks ago. While he didn’t say he was given an ultimatum, Zorn said he would comply with the request “because I want to stay here and win.”

Sheehan-to-Barnes connection paces Bowling Green’s 31-17 charge past Ball State

MUNCIE, Ind. — Freddie Barnes caught three touchdown passes from Tyler Sheehan to lead Bowling Green to a 31-17 victory over Ball State on Saturday.

Startup has people work together online to snag local deals on skydiving, sushi and more

SAN FRANCISCO — From karaoke to kickball, some things just don’t work without a group of people. A startup wants to add one more to that list: Online bargain hunting.

Hard-hitting safety Atari Bigby on track for return to Packers’ struggling secondary

Hard-hitting Bigby on track for return to Packers

Amateur soccer club Creteil banned from league for refusing to play against gay team

PARIS — A soccer club was permanently banned from the French amateur league on Wednesday after refusing to play a match against a gay team.

Las Vegas oddsmakers like Yankees, Cardinals to meet in World Series; Twins a 25-1 underdog

LAS VEGAS — Oddsmakers in Las Vegas have picked the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals as favorites to meet in the World Series and think New York has an overwhelming chance to win its first title since 2000.

Review: It’s a decisive Game 7 for basketball titles ‘NBA 2K10,’ ‘NBA Live 10′

A premiere NBA Finals matchup features basketball’s two best teams going at each other shot-for-shot, rebound-for-rebound in an all-out quest for dominance.

NFL investigating accusations Browns receiver Braylon Edwards punched man outside nightclub

CLEVELAND — The NFL is investigating whether Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards violated the league’s conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a man outside a nightclub.

New directions for bikes include extensions, batteries, aerodynamics

Bicycle technology doesn’t stand still.

LeBron: Browns’ Braylon Edwards “childish” for punching his friend in alleged fight

BEREA, Ohio — LeBron James called Browns receiver Braylon Edwards “childish” for allegedly punching James’ friend early Monday morning outside of a Cleveland night club.

Favre’s flip-flop has only fueled bitter Packers-Vikings border rivalry that runs deep

MINNEAPOLIS — These Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Minnesota have much in common, including an intense dislike of each other’s football teams.

IOC to watch for irregular betting at Olympics via a new Swiss-based company

COPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is setting up a new system to watch for corrupt betting practices linked to Olympic competitions.

NFL Hall of Fame-nominated Jerry Rice to be host, player in Nationwide tourney in 2010

HAYWARD, Calif. — Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice is making his professional golf debut next year as a tournament host and player at a Nationwide Tour event in northern California.

UEFA investigating 40 match-fixing cases, mainly involving eastern European clubs

LONDON — UEFA is investigating 40 cases of suspected match-fixing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup, mostly involving eastern European clubs.

Kasparov jumps out to 2-0 lead over Karpov in exhibition chess match in Spain

MADRID — Garry Kasparov has beaten Anatoly Karpov in two games at the start of an exhibition match marking the 25th anniverary of their first title bout.

A coronation for a man who walks on air: Jordan leads a distinguished 2009 Hall of Fame class

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Michael Jordan was the best, no doubt about it.