Budweiser to sponsor Kahne starting next seasonBudweiser to sponsor Kahne starting next season
Kasey Kahne is the new beer man, picking up Budweiser on Tuesday as the primary sponsor for his No. 9 Dodge.
Day: September 18, 2007
Bucks still mulling Heat’s offer to BellBucks still mulling Heat’s offer to Bell
Guard Royal Ivey signed a one-year contract with the Bucks on Tuesday, a day after Milwaukee backup point guard Charlie Bell signed an offer sheet with the Miami Heat. The Bucks have a week to match Bell’s five-year, $18.5 million offer and have not ruled out re-signing Bell, even though he said Monday he did not want to return to Milwaukee.
NBA reinstates referee Joey CrawfordNBA reinstates referee Joey Crawford
NBA referee Joey Crawford was reinstated by commissioner David Stern on Monday, five months after he was suspended indefinitely for improper on-court conduct. San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan contended that Crawford challenged him to a fight during a game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 15. Crawford ejected Duncan while the player was laughing on the bench.
Cowboys sign suspended DT Tank JohnsonCowboys sign suspended DT Tank Johnson
Suspended defensive tackle Tank Johnson signed a two-year contract Tuesday with the Dallas Cowboys. Johnson, who played the last three seasons for the Chicago Bears, can’t play for the Cowboys until he completes his eight-game NFL suspension for violating probation on a gun charge. He has served the first two games of that suspension.
Falcons work out ex-Jags QB LeftwichFalcons work out ex-Jags QB Leftwich
The Atlanta Falcons worked out former Jacksonville starter Byron Leftwich on Tuesday, the former first-round draft pick’s agent confirmed. Tom Condon said he planned to meet with Falcons general manager Rich McKay later Tuesday. It was not known if a deal could be reached as early as Tuesday. The Falcons are looking for immediate help at quarterback.
Steelers LB Harrison cleared to playSteelers LB Harrison cleared to play
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison has been cleared to play against San Francisco this week despite being carried off the field on a stretcher during Sunday’s game against Buffalo. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the news on Harrison was “very good” and that Harrison was diagnosed with a stiff neck.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson feeling the pain after NYC bash to celebrate his 32nd birthdayNASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson feeling the pain after NYC bash to celebrate his 32nd birthday
When Jimmie Johnson won his first race, he was touched by the veterans who visited him in Victory Lane. The memory of that 2002 celebration at California Speedway stuck with him, and he’s tried to do the same for other drivers.
Budweiser to sponsor Kahne beginning in 2008Budweiser to sponsor Kahne beginning in 2008
Add Kasey Kahne to the storied list of drivers to drive for one of NASCAR’s most successful sponsors.
Warriors, Nelson agree to new contractWarriors, Nelson agree to new contract
Don Nelson and the Golden State Warriors agreed to a new contract Sunday, keeping Nelson as the team’s coach again this season. The Warriors did not announce terms of the new deal but the Contra Costa Times reported that Nelson would get a raise from $3.1 million to $5.1 million for the next two years.
Oden injury stirs bad Blazers memoriesOden injury stirs bad Blazers memories
The season-ending injury to Greg Oden dredged up a bad memory for Portland Trail Blazers fans — that fateful draft day in 1984 when the team used the second overall pick to choose Sam Bowie instead of Michael Jordan. Bowie proved injury-prone and Jordan proved to be, well, Jordan. The news Thursday that the No.