Ang Lee leads Golden Horse raceAng Lee leads Golden Horse race
Ang Lee’s film Lust, Caution leads the nominations for the Chinese language Golden Horse Awards.
Day: November 2, 2007
Tocchet’s ban extended to at least Feb.Tocchet’s ban extended to at least Feb.
Rick Tocchet’s involvement in a gambling ring wasn’t as deep as initial reports suggested, but damaging enough to keep the Phoenix Coyotes’ assistant coach out of the NHL for at least a few more months. Tocchet, sentenced in August to two years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to promoting gambling and conspiracy to promote gambling, can’t return to the NHL before next Feb.
Judge: Andy Reid’s home ‘drug emporium’Judge: Andy Reid’s home ‘drug emporium’
A football injury at age 14 introduced potent painkillers to the middle son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid and he said in court that he’s been lost in their grip ever since. Britt Reid, 22, described his eight-year struggle with painkillers and other drugs at his sentencing in a road-rage case Thursday, the same day his older brother Garrett, 24, was sent to prison for a heroin-related car…
Predators earn first road win of seasonPredators earn first road win of season
Dan Ellis helped the Nashville Predators end their road woes with a shutout. It didn’t hurt to be playing a Vancouver team struggling at home. David Legwand and Martin Erat scored on Nashville’s first two shots of the game and Ellis made 29 saves, lifting the Predators to their first road win of the season, 3-0 over the Canucks on Thursday night.
Girardi introduced as Yankees managerGirardi introduced as Yankees manager
The new Joe sounded more reticent than the old one. Joe Girardi appeared at Yankee Stadium for the first time since he was hired this week to replace Joe Torre, put on a pinstriped jersey with No. 27 and discussed his new job. He was asked which areas the Yankees need improve. “In my heart I have feelings of what we have to do, OK?
Torre takes 3-yr. deal to manage DodgersTorre takes 3-yr. deal to manage Dodgers
Joe Torre was an immediate success with the New York Yankees, managing them to four World Series titles in his first five years on the job. The Los Angeles Dodgers can only hope for similar results. Torre, who grew up in Brooklyn rooting against the Dodgers, was hired Thursday as their manager — a half-century after they moved west.
McGrady’s 47 lift Rockets by Jazz 106-95McGrady’s 47 lift Rockets by Jazz 106-95
Tracy McGrady said he didn’t hold a grudge against Utah for last season’s opening-round loss in the playoffs. But what he said and how he played were quite different. McGrady scored 47 points and the Rockets beat the Jazz 106-95 Thursday night, earning a little revenge for last season’s playoffs, when Houston won the first two games but lost the series.
Stoudemire’s Suns rally by Sonics 106-99Stoudemire’s Suns rally by Sonics 106-99
Raja Bell had just guarded Kevin Durant for most of the night. His postgame reward: Ice on both knees as a trainer stretched his tired legs on a training table. “He’s a long … ,” the Suns defensive whiz said of Durant, chuckling while still on his back getting stretched Thursday night. Amare Stoudemire, playing for the third time since knee surgery a month ago, had 23 points and 11 rebounds as…
Mr. Napper Tandy wins Santa Anita feature; Gomez rides 4 winnersMr. Napper Tandy wins Santa Anita feature; Gomez rides 4 winners
Garrett Gomez rode four winners Thursday at Santa Anita’s Oak Tree meeting, including the $51,020 Continental Red feature aboard Mr. Napper Tandy. The 3-year-old colt covered a mile on the turf in 1:34.13 and won by 3 1/2 lengths. Mr. Napper Tandy paid $4.60, $3.60 and $2.80. Rocky Road returned $15.20 and $7.80, and Yankee Bay paid $2.60 to show.
Stormin Baghdad wins Churchill featureStormin Baghdad wins Churchill feature
Stormin Baghdad edged City Number by a length Thursday in the $55,000 feature race at Churchill Downs. The 3-year-old son of Stormin Fever, ridden by Shaun Bridgmohan, came after the leaders as he headed into the far turn, then took over before the eighth pole in the 6-furlong test for 3-year-olds and older.