Bill calls for standardized testing, fines for leagues
by Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the powerful House Judiciary
Committee has entered the fray over steroids in sports, calling for
new federal testing standards and fines for leagues that fail to
meet them.
Rep. James Sensenbrenner's bill, introduced...
With the division title wrapped up, manager Bobby Cox substituted liberally Friday night as the Braves lost to the Florida Marlins, 5-2, before 25,461 at Dolphins Stadium.
Andruw Jones' numbers have slipped in the last few weeks, damaging his hopes for the National League MVP award. But with the Braves winning the NL East, Jones is just looking forward to the playoffs and helping Atlanta get to the World Series.
Rangers acquire Hossa from Habs via trade
by Associated Press
NEW YORK -- The Rangers acquired left wing Marcel Hossa from
the Montreal Canadiens on Friday for forward Garth Murray.
Hossa, whose older brother Marian was traded by Ottawa to
Atlanta during the offseason for fellow All-Star Dany Heatley, has
10 goals...
Coyotes to 'un-retire' Bobby Hull's No. 9 for son
by Associated Press
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Phoenix Coyotes are going to "un-retire" Hall of Famer Bobby Hull's jersey number so he can present it to his son Brett before the team's home opener against Minnesota on Oct. 8.
The team announced Friday that Brett Hull...
NHL condemns Avery's 'insensitive' remarks
by SportsTicker
NEW YORK -- Two days after Sean Avery's derogatory
comments toward French-Canadian hockey players, the NHL made its
feelings known.
In response to Avery's denigrating remarks on Tuesday, the
league on Thursday released a statement condemning the Los
Angeles...
India's economic growth tops 8% in the first quarter, thanks to strong manufacturing output and consumer demand.
Groin might sideline Wings' Yzerman for opener
by Associated Press
DETROIT -- Steve Yzerman might be sidelined with a groin
injury for the Detroit Red Wings season opener against St. Louis
next week.
"The injury has kept him off the ice this week and we'll know a
lot more on Monday when he plans to skate again,"...
Since becoming closer, Kyle Farnsworth has been perfect, converting each of his 10 save chances. His emergence has given Atlanta the lights-out closer it lacked since John Smoltz, a pitcher a young Farnsworth was compared to, returned to the rotation.
Tough sixth inning costs Braves
Perez emotional after players' ovation
Notes: Tough decisions ahead
On Monday, Braves fans can take part in Rally Monday and celebrate their team's record 14th consecutive division title at two rallies. At these free events, fans can enjoy food, music and the chance to win prizes, including postseason tickets.
The Atlanta Braves officially wrapped up their 14th straight NL East Division title this week, thanks in large part to key contributions from players who recently came up through their farm system, including Jeff Francoeur, Kyle Davies and Wilson Betemit.
Every year, John Schuerholz's plan is to build a championship-caliber team capable of winning the World Series. This year, his original blueprint was ruined by injury and lack of production from some offseason additions. But that didn't stop the youth-laden Braves.
