Titans sue Kiffin, USC for luring asst. (AP)
Titans casino sue Kiffin, USC for luring asst. (AP)
The Tennessee Titans are suing Southern California and coach Lane Kiffin for “maliciously” luring away assistant running backs coach Kennedy Pola a week before training camp opens. Tennessee Football Inc., the company that owns the Titans online casino, filed the lawsuit Monday in Davidson County Chancery Court against both the university and Kiffin.
Chargers open camp without RB Mathews (AP)
The San Diego Chargers opened training camp Monday without Ryan Mathews, the heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson. It’s a theme that should be repeated on Thursday, when the veteran reporting date is expected to pass with no sign of Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson, left tackle Marcus McNeill and perhaps outside linebacker Shawne Merriman.
‘Hawks get Panthers’ Taffe for Reasoner (AP)
The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have acquired center Jeff Taffe from the Florida Panthers in exchange for center Marty Reasoner. The 29-year-old Jaffe had a goal and an assist in 21 games with the Panthers last season. He has 21 goals and 23 assists over parts of seven seasons with Phoenix (2002-04, 2005, 2006-07), New York Rangers (2005), Pittsburgh (2007-09) and Florida (2009-10).
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Korea GP venue ‘in need of work’
Korea GP venue ‘in need of work’
Formula One’s governing body says “a lot of work remains to be completed” before the Yeongam venue is ready for the inaugural Korean Grand Prix.
Farah out of Commonwealth Games
Double European champion Mo Farah announces his withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games because of fatigue.
Pens F Staal hampered by foot infection (AP)
Penguins forward Jordan Staal is expected to miss the start of training camp as he recovers from an infection to his right foot, which was severely injured during the NHL playoffs. Staal’s offseason preparation has been hampered by the infection, which developed after he twice had surgery to repair a lacerated tendon.
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Vick makes first start in 4 years (AP)
Vick makes first start in 4 years (AP)
Michael Vick has reached the point in his comeback where he doesn’t have to prove himself anymore. The New York Jets beat Philadelphia 21-17 in their preseason finale Thursday night, while Vick led the Eagles to a field goal in two series and Kurt Coleman scored on two fumble returns. Making his first start in four years, Vick played just one quarter before heading to the bench.
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NHL extends deadline on Kovalchuk deal (AP)
NHL extends deadline on Kovalchuk deal (AP)
The NHL has extended its deadline to Friday for approving Ilya Kovalchuk’s $100 million, 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. The league and the NHL Players’ Association announced the new deadline Wednesday. The NHL has already rejected a front-loaded, 17-year deal valued at $102 million because the structure of the deal would have circumvented the league’s salary cap.
Sharks CEO Jamison stepping down (AP)
San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison is stepping down from his job running the day-to-day operations of the club. The team announced Wednesday that Jamison’s last day as CEO will be Oct. 1. A search for a replacement will begin soon. Jamison will remain part of the ownership and will be the team’s representative on the NHL’s Board of Governors.
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Kuroda takes no-no into 8th, Dodgers win (AP)
Kuroda takes no-no into 8th, Dodgers win (AP)
Hiroki Kuroda didn’t realize he had a no-hitter going until the fifth inning. It should have come as no surprise, though. He’s been at his best against Philadelphia. Kuroda took his no-hit bid into the eighth and Rod Barajas homered in his home debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won 3-0 Monday night to move within 5 1/2 games of the Phillies in the NL wild-card race.
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Penguins F Staal to have foot examined (AP)
Penguins F Staal to have foot examined (AP)
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jordan Staal’s surgically repaired right foot will be examined by team doctors next week to determine if he will be ready for the start of training camp in September. A tendon in the foot was severed during Game 1 of the Canadiens-Penguins second-round playoff series on April 30 when Montreal defenseman P.K.
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Browns expect review of Suh penalty (AP)
Browns expect review of Suh penalty (AP)
The Browns expect the NFL to review the play in which Detroit Lions rookie Ndamukong Suh grabbed quarterback Jake Delhomme’s facemask and violently flung him to the ground. In the second quarter of Saturday’s exhibition game, Suh grabbed Delhomme by the face mask, twisted it, threw both arms around the QB’s head and spun him to the ground.
Nats keep Wainwright from 18th win (AP)
Losing teams are bringing out the worst in the St. Louis Cardinals at a most inopportune time. Adam Wainwright struggled for five innings and the Cardinals lost again, falling to Washington 4-2 Sunday and dropping five games behind Cincinnati in the NL Central. The Cardinals are 2-5 — against last-place teams Pittsburgh and Washington — on their 10-game road trip.
