Pacers Forward Shawne Williams was arrested on marijuana possession and other charges, Tuesday, the third incident in less than a year involving Indiana players. Team president Larry Bird said the organization was “extremely disappointed” by Williams’ arrest. “Although the legal process needs to be followed, we will not accept Shawne putting himself in this position, regardless of innocence or…
Frank Coonelly, a top labor lawyer in the commissioner’s office, has been selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates to become their next team president, according to the only other known finalist for the job. Chuck Greenberg, a Pittsburgh-based lawyer whose group owns three successful minor league clubs, was told by Pirates controlling owner Bob Nutting that Coonelly was the choice.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen and the team agreed Tuesday to a contract extension through the 2012 season. Guillen managed Chicago to a World Series title in 2005 and was voted AL Manager of the Year, but the White Sox slid from contention early this season and were 61-83 entering Tuesday, tied with Florida and Tampa Bay for the poorest record in the major leagues.
The Carolina Hurricanes look much like they did 15 months ago when they won their first Stanley Cup. Center Matt Cullen is back in the fold after a season away, and several key members of that championship team re-signed before reaching some form of free agency. Now with preseason camp starting later this week, the Hurricanes hope they’ll play like they did during the spring of 2006.
Playoffs have been as scarce as profits in recent years for the Washington Capitals. Ted Leonsis expects one to return this season, while the other might never happen. Two days before players report for training camp, the owner proclaimed “the rebuild is over” in an interview Tuesday with Associated Press reporters and editors.
