Day: October 31, 2007

Florida A&M law school scandal could turn up at fen-phen trialFlorida A&M law school scandal could turn up at fen-phen trial

A $1 million endowed chair at Florida A&M law school could become central to the trial of three Kentucky lawyers on wire fraud charges that they bilked clients out of millions in a settlement over the diet drug fen-phen. Federal prosecutors said they may use evidence that attorney Shirley Cunningham Jr., a co-owner of Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Curlin, used money taken from clients to endow the…

Crosby, Malkin power Penguins over WildCrosby, Malkin power Penguins over Wild

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Dany Sanbourin, back left, watches the puck as the Minnesota Wild's Mark Parrish prepares to shoot in the third period as the Penguins beat the Wild 4-2 in NHL Hockey in St. Paul, Minn. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007.

Sidney Crosby has waited three years for a chance to play professionally in the “State of Hockey.” The hockey-crazed fans here have been just as eager to see No. 87 in person, and the NHL’s newest superstar and his brilliant young sidekick didn’t disappoint. Playing in Minnesota for the first time in their young careers, Crosby had a goal and three assists, and Evgeni Malkin scored twice and had an…

Bruins GM: Bergeron could miss 1 monthBruins GM: Bergeron could miss 1 month

Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron, right, lies on the ice after being hit along the boards by Philadelphia Flyers' Randy Jones in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in Boston. (AP Photo.Michael Dwyer)

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron skipped a fundraising dinner honoring him Tuesday night because of a concussion sustained last weekend when he was checked face-first into the boards. There is no timetable for Bergeron to return to the ice, but Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli said concussions of this severity usually require at least a month of recovery time.