The Green Bay Packers have enhanced Lambeau Field’s fan code of conduct for the 2008 season, the team announced today. The fan code of conduct is designed to set clear expectations for fans and encourage a stadium environment that is enjoyable for all game attendees. Additional signage detailing the fan code of conduct will be [...]
Federal prosecutors are considering charging the wife and mother-in-law of Barry Bonds’ personal trainer in an effort to pressure Greg Anderson to testify against the slugger during his perjury trial, the New York Times reported. A lawyer representing Anderson’s wife, Nicole Gestas, and others familiar with the matter told the newspaper that prosecutors are considering [...]
The Toronto Blue Jays traded veteran Matt Stairs to Philadelphia in a deal that wrapped up early Saturday, giving the Phillies an additional left-handed bat for the stretch run. The 40-year-old Stairs was designated for assignment Thursday night, and the designated hitter-outfielder expected to be traded by the weekend. The Blue Jays received a player [...]
As they keep pushing the Pittsburgh Pirates further down the NL Central standings, the Milwaukee Brewers can’t get any closer to the top. Though they still lead the wild-card race, Ryan Braun and the Brewers probably would like to gain ground in the division for a change while handing the last-place Pirates a ninth straight [...]
Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. The Broward County Clerk of Courts lists a Chad Javon Johnson [...]
The Philadelphia Phillies may have benefited from an instant replay in the seventh inning. Too bad the rule only is in effect for home run calls. Ryan Howard was called out on a close play at first, thwarting a rally that helped the Chicago Cubs beat the Phillies 3-2 for their seventh straight win. Since [...]
Milwaukee put its first two runners on base Friday night, and that brought up the perfect hitter to face Tom Gorzelanny. Ryan Braun continued his success against the left-hander by hitting a three-run home run, and the Brewers handed the Pittsburgh Pirates their eighth straight loss with a 3-1 win. Dave Bush (9-9) allowed one [...]
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers needed only one play to show that he’s ready to go. But Vince Young still doesn’t quite seem warmed up for the regular season, even after the Tennessee Titans’ 23-21 victory over Green Bay in Thursday’s preseason finale at Lambeau Field. Rodgers threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings on [...]
Danica Patrick would be ecstatic with another strong run at Detroit Indy Grand Prix. After starting 11th at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park, Patrick worked her way up to fifth late in the race when the cars running second, third and fourth were involved in an incident with two laps to go. Patrick sped [...]
Aiming to build some momentum heading into NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, Jimmie Johnson got off to a good start Friday, winning the pole at Auto Club Speedway. The two-time reigning Cup champion was easily the fastest driver on the 2-mile oval in qualifying for Sunday’s Pepsi 500, turning a fast lap of [...]
