Braves name Gonzalez manager in formal succession
Atlanta introduces Fredi Gonzalez as the new Braves manager shortly after Bobby Cox retires. Gonzalez, who was Cox’s heir apparent and previously third base coach, inherits a franchise with 14 straight division titles and a 1995 World Series championship, aiming to continue the winning tradition after Cox’s final season.
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A-Rod Faces Hostile Return To Texas On Yankees Spotlight
A-Rod, now with the Yankees, returns to Texas amid lingering scrutiny over past steroid use and his $252 million Rangers contract. He seeks to focus on four playoff games while fans remember his controversial tenure and the team’s dramatic rise under Nolan Ryan ownership.
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Favre's elbow setback puts 289 game streak at risk
NFL veteran Brett Favre may sit out as elbow tendinitis flares, threatening his 289 consecutive starts. Vikings face 1-3 start and must-win vs Dallas while league probes 2008 text and photos saga with Jenn Sterger.
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Browns eye Colt McCoy first NFL start in Pittsburgh
Browns coach Eric Mangini said he was leaning toward Colt McCoy starting Sunday in Pittsburgh as Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace are slowed by ankle injuries. The rookie quarterback faced reporters amid the locker room chaos and rookie treatment. In other NFL news, Chargers extend Marcus McNeill for five years worth about 48.5 million with 24.5 million guaranteed. Shawne Merriman placed on injured reserve for a calf injury.
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Transgender golfer sues LPGA over birth-based rule
Lana Lawless, a former police officer who underwent gender transition five years ago, filed a federal lawsuit in San Francisco arguing the LPGA's "female at birth" requirement for competitors violates California civil rights law. The suit challenges the governing body's ban on transgender players.
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Pearson finally earns NASCAR Hall of Fame spot in 2024 class
In Charlotte David Pearson secured the final Hall of Fame slot after missing inclusion in the inaugural class. Fellow inductees include Bobby Allison with 84 wins, Lee Petty patriarch of the Petty Enterprises dynasty, Ned Jarrett former two time champion and broadcaster, and pioneer Bud Moore who prepared cars for legends across 37 seasons.
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Izzo to receive Legends of Coaching award at Wooden ceremony
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo will be honored with the Legends of Coaching award during the John R. Wooden Award ceremony in Los Angeles in 2011.
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Two Day Sports Calendar Highlights Kansas City Area
Kansas University hosts football against Kansas State at 6 30 p m Friday Late Night in the Phog at 7 30 p m Soccer travels to Texas Tech at 7 p m Swimming at Arizona Squad Duals starts 6 p m Free State High lists soccer at Olathe North 7 p m Football versus Olathe Northwest 7 p m and state tennis in Topeka.
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Sports staff email directory for Kansas teams
Kansas journal sports desk contacts include Tom Keegan for basketball and Andrew Hartsock for general sports. Gary Bedore covers KU men's basketball, Matt Tait covers KU football. Email addresses provided for each editor.
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Sports milestones wrap from 1945 to 2007 with NFL, MLB, NASCAR
A compact recap notes 1945 Cardinals end a 29 game NFL slide with a 16-7 win over the Bears. 1962 George Blanda propels the Oilers to a 56-17 win over the Titans with six TD passes. 1978 Darryl Sittler earns seven assists in a Maple Leafs victory over the Islanders. 1990 Joe Montana sets 476 yards and six TDs as the 49ers top the Falcons while Jerry Rice ties a scoring receptions mark. 2002 Kenny Lofton drives in a key RBI as Bonds reaches his first World Series. 2005 Ryan Newman sets a Busch Series win streak record at Charlotte. 2007 Tom Brady throws 388 yards and five TDs in a big win over Dallas.
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