Plaxico Burress of New York Giants appears in court, gun case adjourned until September 23

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A hearing in former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress’ gun case in New York has been adjourned until Sept. 23.

Nelson Mandela to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at he 2009 ESPYS

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Nelson Mandela will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2009 ESPYS.

Bill Laimbeer resigns as coach of Detroit Shock

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Bill Laimbeer resigned as coach of the WNBA’s Detroit Shock on Monday.

Phoenix Suns look for basketball value in potential Shaquille O’Neal trade

Posted by Chris Broussard in Sports on 15. Jun, 2009 | Comments Off

While the Shaquille O’Neal-to-Cleveland trade talk created lots of buzz over the weekend, there is an obstacle standing in the way of a future Shaq-LeBron pairing: The Suns are not going to give O’Neal away merely to save money.

Jodie Meeks of Kentucky Wildcats to remain in NBA draft

Posted by Andy Katz in Sports on 15. Jun, 2009 | Comments Off

Kentucky junior Jodie Meeks has informed new Kentucky coach John Calipari that he is staying in the NBA draft and forgoing his senior season.

Pittsburgh Penguins fans flood downtown to celebrate Stanley Cup title

Posted by Associated Press in Sports on 15. Jun, 2009 | Comments Off

Four months after celebrating the Steelers’ Super Bowl victory, tens of thousands of people converged on downtown again for a parade, this time in honor of the Stanley Cup champion Penguins.

Linebacker Greg Ellis agrees with Oakland Raiders on three-year deal

Posted by John Clayton in Sports on 15. Jun, 2009 | Comments Off

Linebacker Greg Ellis has agreed to a three-year deal with the Oakland Raiders.

360: Fullerton-UVa in CWS elimination tilt

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Sources: Shaquille O’Neal-to-Cleveland Cavaliers trade not imminent

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Talk between the Suns and Cavaliers of a trade that would have Shaquille O’Neal playing with LeBron James next season has not gone beyond the preliminary stages and no trade is imminent, sources said.

Manny Ramirez of Los Angeles Dodgers drops to sixth among NL outfielders in All-Star voting

Posted by Associated Press in Sports on 15. Jun, 2009 | Comments Off

Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez has dropped to sixth among NL outfielders in latest fan voting for starting spots in the All-Star game.