The Associated Press is reporting that Congress has pushed back New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte’s testimony until next Monday.
The interview, before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, was scheduled for Wednesday.
“Mr. Pettitte is cooperating voluntary with the committee, and we look forward to his testimony on Monday,” panel chairman Henry Waxman and ranking Republican Tom Davis said in a joint statement. “We appreciate Mr. Pettitte’s willingness to assist the Committee.”
One of sports’ long, national nightmares is over: Johan Santana has been dealt to the New York Mets, according to Bob Nightengale of USATODAY.com.
The deal is pending the Mets and Santana reaching agreement on a six- or seven-year contract extension and that Santana passes a physical; they have been granted a 48 to-72-hour window to do so.
According to Nightengale, the Mets have sent Carlos Gomez and pitchers Phil Humber, Deolis Guerra and Kevin Mulvey.
The Dallas Cowboys plan to introduce Dave Campo as secondary coach Tuesday, a source told the Dallas Morning News. The hiring comes five years after Campo’s three-year term as the Cowboys’ head coach ended with his being fired.
Also within the blog notebook, former NFL head coach Dom Capers is set to meet with head coach Wade Phillips. It appears that Capers might be interested in filling the vacancy of linebackers coach.
KU coach Mangino undergoes tests (Kansas City Star) J. Brady McCollough writes that Kansas football coach Mark Mangino underwent tests at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for undisclosed reasons.
Indianapolis planning bid for 2012 Super Bowl (AP/USATODAY.com) With getting ready to open Lucas Oil Stadium, a retractable-roof facility, the city of Indianapolis is prepping a bid for the 2012 Super Bowl.
Katz closer to buying Oilers (Edmonton Sun) Jonathan Huntington of The Edmonton Sun writes that billionaire Daryl Katz is closer to becoming the new owner of the Edmonton Oilers after another potential bid has fallen through.
MLB to end Hall of Fame Game (MLB.com) The San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs will take part in the last game to be played at Cooperstown, New York’s Doubleday Field.
Barbaro’s ashes to be interred at Churchill Downs (AP/Y! Sports) It’s been awhile since we posted something about the legendary racehorse Barbaro, so we give you this: his ashes will be interred at Churchill Downs. Say a little prayer!
Buster Olney of ESPN: The Magazine reports that Minnesota Twins executives have asked teams interested in acquiring pitcher Johan Santana to submit their final offers.
Olney reports that with this latest development, the Twins could actually pull the trigger on the long-rumored deal.
Is this really an update? Given all the false starts, rumors and ruminations by Yankees co-managing partner Hank Steinbrenner, we suggest not holding your breath.
An arbitrator has ruled that Terrell Owens owes the Philadelphia Eagles $769,120 in signing bonus money.
The Eagles sought to recover the money after the all-pro wide receiver was suspended for four games without pay during the 2005 season. Not long after, Eagles coach Andy Reid told Owens to stay home for the remaining five games.
The bonus money will be applied to the Eagles’ salary cap for 2008.
PTI co-host Michael Wilbon suffered a minor heart attack on Monday, reports Sports Media Watch.
Wilbon suffered the attack at 3 a.m. Monday and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Doctors found minor blockage in his heart blockage and performed an angioplasty, successfully removing the blockage.
Browns, Crennel agree to two-year extension (AP/NFL.com) The Cleveland Browns extended the contract of Romeo Crennel after he led the club to a 10-6 mark, their best record since 1999.
A thank you to Larry Smith (STLToday.com) Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that Missouri football fans owe Larry Smith, who passed away Monday at age 68, thanks for getting the program on the road to respectability.
Kidd: Time to ‘move on’ (ESPN.com) Ric Bucher, who seems to get more things wrong than right as it relates to Kobe Bryant, reports that the agent for New Jersey’s Jason Kidd is seeking a trade for his client.
Webber: ‘Done deal’ to return to Warriors (AP/SI.com) In an email to the Associated Press, Chris Webber has confirmed that he has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors.
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