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Clemens key accuser: ‘I misspoke’ about evidence
By JOSEPH WHITE | Associated Press – WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Clemens ‘ lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government’s chief witness of “making up this stuff on the fly.” The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee’s story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can.
Clemens key accuser: ‘I misspoke’ about evidence
By JOSEPH WHITE | Associated Press – WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Clemens ‘ lawyer jabbed his left index finger and hammered away, relentlessly attacking Brian McNamee over his personal life and accusing the government’s chief witness of “making up this stuff on the fly.” The attorney finally sprung his trap and pointed out what appeared to be a flaw in McNamee’s story about the collection of evidence that turned up in a beer can. McNamee’s explanations: “I misspoke; I’m sorry” and “It’s never been asked that way to me.” Clemens’ longtime strength coach endured a fifth day Friday of questioning — he’s now spent some 24 hours in the swivel chair between jury and judge in the perjury trial of the 11-time All-Star pitcher
NHL provides NHLPA notice to change CBA
The National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association, as expected, are officially headed towards a labour showdown in the months ahead. Of what magnitude that showdown becomes remains to be seen.
NHL tells players it wants to terminate labor deal
May 18, 2012 | By Frank Seravalli, Daily News Staff Writer The NHL on Wednesday opened negotiations in what may be a long summer of labor talks. The league officially notified the NHL Players Association (NHLPA) in writing that it would like to terminate the current collective bargaining agreement. Had either side not notified the other of a desire to terminate the current contract within 120 days of the Sept
Major League Baseball to help tornado victims
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Major League Baseball and a charitable foundation run by players announced Wednesday that they are working with Habitat for Humanity to build nine homes for the tornado-ravaged communities of Joplin , Mo., and Tuscaloosa , Ala., with more than half of the funding coming from State Farm Insurance . Officials said during a news conference in Kansas City that they want to use the home-building effort to remind fans that the communities still need help.
AP sources: Suspending Pro Bowl an option (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) Have NFL fans seen the last of the Pro Bowl? The game could be suspended next year, two people familiar with discussions said Thursday. Commissioner Roger Goodell, among others, expressed concerns about the quality of play after January’s game, and the league has been holding talks with the players’ union about the future of the all-star game.
NBA union leadership wants Fisher out as president
Associated Press – NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Fisher has rejected a call from the NBA players’ association’s executive committee to resign as president, instead urging players to seek a review of the union’s finances. Hours after the NBPA said in a statement Friday that the executive committee voted 8-0 this week that it had lost confidence in Fisher’s ability to lead, Fisher reiterated that he told them he will not step down
NBA union leadership wants Fisher out as president (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) Derek Fisher has rejected a call from the NBA players’ association’s executive committee to resign as president, instead urging players to seek a review of the union’s finances. Hours after the NBPA said in a statement Friday that the executive committee voted 8-0 this week that it had lost confidence in Fisher’s ability to lead, Fisher reiterated that he told them he will not step down. ”I, along with many others, are extremely disappointed with the Executive Committee,” Fisher said Friday in a statement
Old-timers fete oldest of ballparks on 100th b-day
By JIMMY GOLEN | Associated Press – BOSTON (AP) — For one more afternoon, Yaz had the Fenway fans cheering, Pedro had them celebrating and Johnny Pesky brought tears to their eyes. Scenes from Fenway Park ‘s first 100 years played out on the major leagues’ oldest ballfield again on Friday, when the Boston Red Sox celebrated its centennial by welcoming more than 200 former players and coaches back onto its landmark lawn. In a ceremony before their game against the New York Yankees , 100 years to the day before they opened the building against that very rival, the Red Sox held a birthday party for the only ballpark in the majors ever to last this long.
Indians closer fined $750 for ‘reckless’ tweet
By JANIE McCAULEY | Associated Press – OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez is considering appealing a $750 fine from Major League Baseball for a “reckless” message on his Twitter account after a bench-clearing scuffle last weekend in Kansas City