Umpire on Rockies’ winning run: I’d call it the same way (USA Today)
The umpire who called the tight play in the 13th inning during Monday’s one-game playoff between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies wouldn’t change it one bit.
Braves, Jones to part ways (AJC.com)
The Atlanta Braves have told centerfielder Andruw Jones that they will not re-sign the nine-time Gold Glove winner, ending his association with the club after 12 seasons.
Judge: O.J. Simpson must hand over assets to Goldman (AP/ESPN)
A judge in Santa Monica, Calif. ruled that ex-NFLer and accused murder O.J. Simpson must hand over assets to the Fred Goldman family to satisfy a judgment that found him liable for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and friend Ron Goldman.
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In a news conference, New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya announced that bench boss Willie Randolph will return to skipper the club for the 2008 season.
***UPDATED at 2:47 PM ET***
ESPN.com has the expanded story on the return of Willie Randolph to the bench for the 2008 season.
News and notes while Johan Santana says he’ll waive his no-trade…
Report: Florida safety booked on burglary charges (ESPN News Services) The genius is alleged to have broken into an impound lot to retrieve his girlfriend’s car.
And we thought the Ombudsperson was on our side (Awful Announcing) She blames blogs for ESPN’s mistakes. Wait, what?
So did they kill Vick’s dogs or what? (100% Injury Rate) The dogs were said to be awaiting euthanasia back in August.
Not safe at home, but, please, don’t give us instant replay (Deadspin) Here, here!
ESPN and the NBA are really desperate for news today (Our Book of Scrap) Chicago’s Ben Wallace is now allowed to wear his headband. Our long, national nightmare is now over.
Report: Predators sale in jeopardy (TSN.ca)
The leader of a local group trying to buy the Nashville Predators said Monday that he doesn’t expect the deal to work out.
That group, led by David Freeman, expressed disappointment after they asked for new tax money and several improvements to the Sommet Center, the Predators home. The city rejected those requests.
Leyland gets his wish — to stay in Detroit dugout through 2009 (Tigers.MLB.com)
The Detroit Tigers and manager Jim Leyland have agreed on a one-year contract extension that will take the skipper through the 2009 season, the club announced Tuesday.
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Tampa’s Peña, Washington’s Young are MLB comeback players of the year (MLB.com)
Carlos Peña of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Dmitri Young of the Washington Nationals, who made it back to the majors as non-roster spring training invitees, were named the 2007 Comeback Player of the Year for their respective leagues.
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Jury: Thomas, MSG liable for sexual harassment (AP/ESPN)
A jury in a New York courtroom found New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas sexually harassed a top team executive.
The jury also found that Madison Square Garden committed harassment against the woman, and ruled that MSG should have to pay her punitive damages. The same jury will now begin deciding the amount of damages.
The morning after Randy Moss became the fourth-ever player to begin a season with four straight 100-yard receiving games…
Randy Moss stepped it up on the big stage, being on the receiving end of nine Tom Brady passes and two touchdowns for 102 yards in the 34-14 thrashing of the Cincinnati Bengals.
The morning after Matt Holliday snagged two legs of the triple crown — and a mouthful of dirt — and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki came within a dinger of the cycle…
Friars 8, Rockies 9 (13 innings)
It was “The Game That Wouldn’t End”: two teams who played 162 games which ended in a dead heat, required not only an extra game, but it also required extra innings.
News and notes while a St. Louis Rams player thinks his team could go 0-16…
La Russa not sure of his return (STLToday.com) After completing his 12th season in St. Louis, skipper Tony La Russa “feels beat up.”
Rays pitching coach charged with DUI (The Heater) James Hickey darted off from police after running into the team’s batboy in front of ‘The Trop’ (Tip o’the cap to SPORTSbyBROOKS).
Kobe’s ‘ready to play’ (AP/ESPN) The season is a month away and the attention whoring by Bryant is clearing his throat.
Suns’ Amare to get minor knee scope (AP/SI.com) Suns forward Amare Stoudemire will undergo minor arthroscopic knee surgery to remove a loose particle.
Alex Smith update (Niners Nation) We’re Niners homers, so why not give an update on the franchise QB?
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