Rockies’ Helton focusing on season
January 31, 2007
AP - Todd Helton has put the trade talk behind him and is focused on the upcoming season, when he hopes to help the Colorado Rockies end their six-year stretch of losing records.
Gators hope ‘Humpty’ can stay on target
January 31, 2007
AP - The Florida Gators figure Lee Humphrey won’t be able to keep up this 3-point shooting pace. But as long as he does, he’s making it much easier for the defending national champions.
Indiana upset leads to wild celebration
January 31, 2007
AP - A.J. Ratliff’s scariest moment came after the game was over. Ratliff scored 18 of his season-high 20 points in the second half and Indiana held off No. 2 Wisconsin 71-66 on Wednesday night, ending the Badgers’ 17-game winning streak. But before Ratliff and the rest of his teammates could get off the court, several thousand delirious fans stormed out of the stands and onto the floor in celebration.
Texas upsets No. 9 Oklahoma 67-62
January 31, 2007
AP - Tiffany Jackson scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and Texas beat No. 9 Oklahoma 67-62 Wednesday night, handing the Sooners their second loss in a row after 26 straight Big 12 wins.
Chargers’ Foley sues police officer
January 31, 2007
AP - Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has sued the city of Coronado and the off-duty police officer who shot him three times outside his home, accusing the rookie officer of negligence and excessive force.
Lakers’ Bryant returns from suspension
January 31, 2007
Kobe Bryant spent his one-game suspension pacing back and forth in his New York hotel room, switching television channels away from the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Knicks only to find himself changing back again. “I felt like a kid that was grounded,” Bryant said Wednesday night before the Lakers played the Boston Celtics.
Clemens: ‘I’m failing at retirement’
January 31, 2007
AP - Roger Clemens talked about his plight and laughed. “I’m failing at retirement,” he said. “Let’s just face it. I’m failing miserably at it.”
Kerry takes up ‘Extra Innings’ issue
January 31, 2007
AP - A proposal to make Major League Baseball’s “Extra Innings” exclusive to DirecTV has drawn the ire of Sen. John Kerry.
Dice-K adjusting quickly to life in U.S.
January 31, 2007
AP - Daisuke Matsuzaka is quickly putting his off-the-field worries behind him. Now, the Japanese ace is hungry for spring training with the Boston Red Sox.
Agent: Bonds won’t sign revised contract
January 31, 2007
AP - Barry Bonds’ contract with the San Francisco Giants isn’t final just yet. After the commissioner’s office rejected Bonds’ $15.8 million, one-year deal because it contained a personal-appearance provision, the team sent revised documents to his agent, Jeff Borris.
