The last ball from Boston’s 2007 World Series victory might not get back to the Red Sox, after all. Jason Varitek caught the final strikeout Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep of Colorado, then tucked the ball in his back pocket as he ran to the mound to celebrate. Varitek said after the game that he’d give the souvenir to the team, but on Wednesday he said he gave it to closer Jonathan…
The St. Louis Cardinals hired John Mozeliak as their new general manager Wednesday, promoting him to replace the fired Walt Jocketty. The 38-year-old Mozeliak was the Cardinals’ assistant GM for the last five years. He got a three-year contract. Mozeliak has been with the organization more than a dozen years and served as interim GM after Jocketty was dismissed on Oct.
Mike Cameron, the Padres’ Gold Glove center fielder, was suspended for the first 25 games of next season on Wednesday after testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant. Cameron, who plans to file for free agency, said he believes he took a tainted supplement. “The one thing I wanted to make sure was explained is, no steroids,” Cameron told AM 1090, the Padres’ flagship radio station.
Mike Cameron, the Padres’ Gold Glove center fielder, was suspended for the first 25 games of next season on Wednesday after testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant. Cameron, who plans to file for free agency, said he believes he took a tainted supplement. “The one thing I wanted to make sure was explained is, no steroids,” Cameron told AM 1090, the Padres’ flagship radio station.
Joe Girardi knows what is expected of him: World Series championship No. 27. “I expect to be playing in the fall classic next October. I think that’s everyone’s expectation,” he said Tuesday after agreeing to three-year contract to manage the New York Yankees. “I’ve been there some years, and I haven’t been there some years, and I’ve broadcast there some years, and let me tell you, it’s much better…
Cleveland nose tackle Ted Washington’s season ended Wednesday when the Browns placed the massive 17-year veteran on injured reserve. Washington began the season as a starter, but was inactive for two games as Ethan Kelly started in the 39-year-old’s spot. The Browns said Washington has an injured left knee.
Terrell Owens expects nothing but affection from Philadelphia fans Sunday night. He just figures it will come disguised as boos. “They still love me, I don’t care what they say,” Owens said. “Those boos, they ain’t really boos, man. There’s a lot of love in those boos. They ain’t got no choice but to boo me because I’m on the other side.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna and his wife dressed up as a naked man and a fast-food drive-through attendant at a teammate’s Halloween party, depicting an embarrassing moment for one of the team’s assistant coaches. Now Kitna is getting some flak on local TV and in a newspaper column. Kitna said he was just trying to have fun, but regrets the scrutiny the costumes created.
John Lynch said he felt optimistic Wednesday that the stinger he suffered Monday night was unrelated to his 2004 neck surgery — but the concerned look on his face and the worry in his voice belied that brave front. “I’m feeling all right, obviously not too well when you’ve got to come out of a game.
The Indianapolis Colts held out of Wednesday’s practice Pro Bowl players defensive end Dwight Freeney and wide receiver Marvin Harrison, and starting guard Ryan Lilja. All three were listed as out for the practice because of a team decision. Harrison, an eight-time Pro Bowler and the franchise’s career receiving leader, has missed two of the last three games with a bruised left knee although coach…
