Archive for November, 2008
Gibbs, Thomas Begin Lobbying For Others (ap)
Let the lobbying begin. Even before the six newest members were officially inducted into the Hall of Famer Saturday, some of their predecessors were already campaigning for other players and coaches to make the cut. Joe Gibbs, who won three Super Bowls with the Washington Redskins and was part of the 1996 induction class, started [...]
Ragan makes strong push, but falls short of Chase (AP)
David Ragan’s chances of making the Chase for the championship went from reasonable to terrible and then to hopeful before he faded late in the Chevrolet 400.Credit: Yahoo News - Read more here!
Cold Turkey As Germany Jumps For Soccer Joy (afp)
Hope turned to sadness for Germany's huge Turkish minority as their team were denied a place in the finals of the Euro 2008 football championship by none other than their host country.Credit: Yahoo News - Read more here!
Braves Option Of Francoeur To Double-a (ap)
Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234. Francoeur was booed at home Thursday night when he went 0-for-4. He hit .206 in June and is 1-for-12 in three games this month. “It seems I can’t catch a break, or when [...]
Hawks Sign Free-agent G Ronald Murray (ap)
The Atlanta Hawks signed free-agent guard Ronald “Flip” Murray on Wednesday. Murray, a six-year veteran, can play both guard spots. He joins Maurice Evans as free-agent additions to the backcourt after the Hawks lost sixth man Josh Childress, who stunned the team last month by signing with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos.Credit: Yahoo News - Read more [...]