Goalkeeper Attacked By Fan

The Football Association has launched an investigation into the incident which saw Sheffield Wednesday keeper Chris Kirkland attacked by a fan.
Kirkland, 31, required treatment after he was struck in the face during the Yorkshire derby against Leeds United.

Police say they have identified the man who ran onto the…

Detroit Tigers Sweep Yankees and Advance To World Series

DETROIT — The New York Yankees hadn’t been swept in a best-of-seven postseason series in 36 years, and the Detroit Tigers finished off the job in emphatic fashion Thursday afternoon.

Jhonny Peralta hit two of the Tigers’ four home runs to spark a 16-hit attack and a…

Greek Soccer Team Turns To Brothel For Cash

LARISSA, Greece — The world’s oldest profession is giving a whole new meaning to love of the game.

Players on a cash-strapped Greek soccer team now wear pink practice jerseys with the logos “Villa Erotica” and “Soula’s House of History,” two bordellos it recruited as sponsors after drastic…

Nike Has Cut Ties With Lance Armstrong

NEW YORK (AP) — Nike has severed ties with cyclist Lance Armstrong, citing insurmountable evidence that he participated in doping and misled the company about those activities for more than a decade.

The clothing and footwear company said Wednesday that it was terminating Armstrong’s contract “with great sadness.”

“Nike does…

Cleveland Browns Have Been Sold

CHICAGO (AP) — The sale of the Cleveland Browns to Jimmy Haslam III was unanimously approved by NFL owners Tuesday, and team President Mike Holmgren will be leaving the Browns at the end of the season.

A person familiar with the sale told The Associated Press that Joe Banner has been…