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Nutter Goes To NY To Make Good On World Series Bet

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:36:58 GMT

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter made good on his World Series bet with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Nutter joined Bloomberg Friday for some community service in the Bronx, but he had to wear a Yankees jersey while doing it.

Sources: Former NY Mayor Giuliani Eyes Senate Seat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:31:13 GMT

Rudy Giuliani may be seeking a new title, and it's not governor. For Giuliani, the decision to forgo the governor's race and run against Kirsten Gillibrand in 2010 was a no-brainer. Sources tell CBS 2 that Rudy is more interested in national issues. He's been one of the most outspoken Republicans railing against the decision to try Khalid Sheik Mohammad and four other accused terrorists in New York City.

Jayson Williams Hearing Delayed Indefinitely

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:59 GMT

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams was not in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver.

Giants' Lincecum Wins 2nd Cy Young Award

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:43:07 GMT

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday for the second consecutive season to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor. The wiry right-hander, nicknamed "The Freak" for his giant stride, led the NL with 261 strikeouts and tied for the league lead with four complete games and two shutouts.

Promoter Angles For Pacquiao-Mayweather Matchup

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:18:49 GMT

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum is ready to begin negotiations for a megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The only problem is that Arum isn't sure whom to negotiate with. Mayweather has been represented in his past few fights by Golden Boy Promotions. Arum said Thursday that Golden Boy boss Richard Schaefer told him Mayweather is a free agent.

Jayson Williams Agrees To Plea Deal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:37:00 GMT

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Magic Supports James On Retiring Jordan's #23

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:41 GMT

Magic Johnson would go along with LeBron James' plan to have NBA players stop wearing No. 23. James said last week he would change jersey numbers next season in honor of Michael Jordan, and said no other players should wear it, either.

Steelers Fan Claims Bears Fan Poisoned Him At Bar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:00 GMT

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan says he was left blind and brain damaged after being poisoned, and he blames some Bears fans he met in Chicago.

Source: Jayson Williams Facing Prison In Plea Deal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:11 GMT

Jayson Williams is facing prison under plea deal in manslaughter case against the retired NBA star, a source tells the Associated Press. Williams, who retired in 2000 after nine seasons in the NBA, was acquitted in 2004 of aggravated manslaughter in the shooting of hired driver Costas "Gus" Christofi at the former player's central New Jersey mansion.

Doctors: Eagles RB Westbrook Has Improved

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:46:26 GMT

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has improved significantly since Sunday when he sustained a second concussion in a three-week span, doctors said Wednesday.