Gene Cherry

Evans qualifies for U.S. swimming trials at age 40

(Reuters) - Former world record holder Janet Evans took a major step in her comeback on Friday, qualifying for the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in the 400 meters freestyle at age 40.
 

Crosby skates with team for first time in month

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby skated with his team mates for the first time in more than a month on Friday, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said.
 

Nuggets re-sign guard Afflalo to multi-year deal

(Reuters) - The Denver Nuggets re-signed Arron Afflalo to a multi-year contract after the starting guard had a breakout season, the National Basketball Association team said on Tuesday.
 

Struggling Kings name Sutter as new coach

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings named Darryl Sutter as their new head coach in hopes he can help the struggling team get their National Hockey League (NHL) season back on track, the club said on Tuesday.
 

Brewers win right to negotiate with Japan's Aoki

(Reuters) - The Milwaukee Brewers have won the rights to negotiate with Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Monday.
 

Romo sparks Cowboys to big win over Buccaneers

(Reuters) - Tony Romo passed for three touchdowns and scored another as the Dallas Cowboys kept their NFC East title hopes on track with a 31-15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday.
 

Romo sparks Cowboys to big win over Buccaneers

(Reuters) - Tony Romo passed for three touchdowns and scored another as the Dallas Cowboys kept their NFC East title hopes on track with a 31-15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday.
 

Rollins agrees to $33 million deal with Phillies

(Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract with an option for a fourth year, Major League Baseball's website reported on Saturday.
 

Reds acquire Latos in five-player trade with Padres

(Reuters) - The Cincinnati Reds boosted their pitching rotation by acquiring right-hander Mat Latos from the San Diego Padres as part of a five-player trade, the National League team said Saturday.
 

Hornets re-sign forward Landry

(Reuters) - The New Orleans Hornets have re-signed forward Carl Landry as they prepare to play without traded All-Star guard Chris Paul, the National Basketball Association team said Saturday.
 

Celtics' Green to undergo season-ending surgery for aneurysm

- (Reuters) - Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will undergo surgery for an aortic aneurysm next month and miss the 2011-12 season, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Saturday.
 

Pistons re-sign top scorer Stuckey

(Reuters) - The Detroit Pistons, looking to improve under new coach Lawrence Frank, have re-signed leading scorer Rodney Stuckey, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Saturday.
 

Heat give coach Spoelstra new contract

(Reuters) - The Miami Heat have rewarded coach Erik Spoelstra with a contract extension, team president Pat Riley said Friday.
 

Tigers' Alburquerque faces long recovery

(Reuters) - Promising Detroit Tigers pitcher Al Alburquerque has undergone elbow surgery that will sideline him until at least mid-season next year, the American League team said on Friday.
 

Harrison's one-game suspension upheld by league

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison's appeal of a one-game suspension for a dangerous helmet-to-helmet hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy has been denied, the league said on Friday.
 

Kings fire coach in midst of four-game skid

(Reuters) - The slumping Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Terry Murray and named assistant John Stevens as interim coach, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Monday.
 

Slumping Kings fire coach Murray

(Reuters) - The slumping Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Terry Murray and named assistant John Stevens as interim coach, the National Hockey League (NHL) team said on Monday.
 

Packers' Jennings out 2-3 weeks with knee sprain

(Reuters) - All-Pro Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings will miss two to three weeks with a knee sprain but should be back with the undefeated team in time for the playoffs, coach Mike McCarthy said on Monday.
 

Pistons waive long-time guard Hamilton

(Reuters) - The Detroit Pistons parted ways with key scorer Richard Hamilton after reaching a buyout with the three-time All-Star guard, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Monday.
 

Crosby out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms and there is no timetable for his return, the National Hockey League's (NHL) biggest drawing card said on Monday.