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Associated Press
Steelers sign Tomlin to extension
PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed coach Mike Tomlin to a two-year contract extension through the 2012 season, with an option year in 2013.
The extension was expected because the Steelers’ policy has been to sign a coach before he begins the final season of a contract. Tomlin is only the [...]
Associated Press
Legendary announcer Bob Uecker is back in the booth following April heart surgery.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker is back in the booth with a fixed-up ticker. His sense of humor never changed.
A fit and trim looking Uecker held a 30-minute press conference Friday to discuss his recovery from heart surgery.
“I’m ready to rock [...]
By M.Bowman / Staff Contributor and Wire Reports
CINCINNATI—The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms on a four-year deal with third-round rookie cornerback Brandon Ghee, from Wake Forest, according to a league source.
Wake Forest cornerback Brandon Ghee, a third-round pick, became the latest signee Friday and leaves the Bengals with four unsigned draft [...]
STATS LLC
Starting Pitchers Cincinnati: Wood (0-1, 2.03 ERA) Houston: Norris (2-7, 6.09 ERA) 8:05 PM ET, July 23, 2010 Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
Travis Wood pitched well enough to win in three of his first four major league outings, one of [...]
STATS LLC
Starting Pitchers Tampa Bay: Niemann (8-2, 2.92 ERA) Cleveland: Carmona (9-7, 3.65 ERA) 7:05 PM ET, July 23, 2010 Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
The Tampa Bay Rays have blossomed into an AL power, and they hold a comfortable lead in the [...]
Associated Press
NEW YORK—Major League Baseball implemented random blood testing for human growth hormone in the minor leagues on Thursday, the first professional sports league in the United States to take the aggressive step against doping.
The blood testing becomes part of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, which commissioner Bud [...]
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES—Southern California is cleaning house in its tarnished athletic department, throwing out much of what got the school in severe NCAA trouble.
Athletic director Mike Garrett and Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy are the first two items to go.
In a letter to school supporters Tuesday, incoming USC president Max Nikias said [...]
Associated Press
CORAL GABLES, Fla.—Miami and Notre Dame have agreed to renew a football rivalry that during the 1980s helped define each program and decide several national championships.
The Hurricanes and Fighting Irish will play Oct. 6, 2012, at Soldier Field in Chicago, then play a home-and-home starting in 2016 at South Bend, Ind. They [...]
By M.Bowman / Staff Contributor and Wire Reports
CINCINNATI—Jason Isringhausen signed a minor league contract and will report to Class AAA Louisville. Isringhausen will take at least a couple of weeks to get ready.
The Reds signed right-hander Jason Isringhausen to a minor league contract Thursday. He will report to Triple-A Louisville Friday. Isringhausen [...]
Associated Press
Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals returns to the dugout after being thrown out against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on July 22, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 2-0.
ST. LOUIS — The Philadelphia Phillies survived another poor offensive showing, just a bit too [...]
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