Packers fear worst with coaches son missing in Wisconsin
Green Bay officials canceled player availability as Oshkosh police searched for 21 year old Michael T. Philbin, son of Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, after he disappeared near the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Divers later recovered a body from the Fox River, with no foul play suspected. Packers coach Mike McCarthy said the team would adapt preparations for the NFC divisional game against the New York Giants if Philbin remains away.
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Chiefs name Crennel new head coach after interim run
Kansas City confirms Romeo Crennel as the official replacement for fired Todd Haley. The 64 year old, praised for accountability and energy, led a 2-1 finish including a 19-14 victory over Green Bay to win the interim job. He will head the Chiefs’ NFL campaign at the helm.
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Larkin elected to Hall of Fame in baseball
Barry Larkin, former Cincinnati Reds shortstop, elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on 86 percent of BBWAA ballots. Induction set for July 22 in Cooperstown alongside Ron Santo. Larkin career highlights include 12 All-Star selections, 1995 NL MVP, 1990 World Series, and 379 stolen bases.
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Obama salutes Mavericks for first NBA title win
President Barack Obama praised Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks after their 6 game NBA Finals victory over the Miami Heat, calling their win a remarkable, fun achievement and noting Nowitzki's toughness despite injury. He teased Chicago Bulls as next year’s champions.
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Messi seals third straight FIFA player of the year
Lionel Messi, 24, becomes the first to win FIFA Ballon d'Or three times, beating Xavi Hernandez and Cristiano Ronaldo. Barcelona dominates as Pep Guardiola named men’s coach of the year while Homare Sawa ends Marta’s reign as top women’s player. Messi netted 55 goals in 2011. Barcelona captured five trophies.
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