Black back with Padres despite playoff drought
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Arguably the worst year in San Diego Padres history ended with an eighth straight season out of the playoffs and manager Bud Black still employed.
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Suns' Bledsoe: 'Always wanted to be back here'
PHOENIX (AP) — Eric Bledsoe was confident he would be back with the Suns despite a long summer of uncertainty that finally ended with the point guard signing a five-year, $70 million contract just days before training camp.
Attorney: 'Appalling' for Wal-Mart to blame Morgan
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An attorney representing actor-comedian Tracy Morgan says it's "appalling" that Wal-Mart calls Morgan partly to blame for injuries he suffered in a New Jersey highway accident involving one of the company's trucks.
Vatican No. 2 urges UN to defend unarmed from Islamic State
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Vatican is urging the U.N. to use force if necessary to stop the "atrocious persecution" of religious minorities in Iraq and Syria.
Rondo: I want to stay a Celtic beyond this season
BOSTON (AP) — Rajon Rondo says he wants to stay with the Boston Celtics beyond this season.
Shoemaker, Hamilton hope for Angels playoff return
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rookie right-hander Matt Shoemaker and outfielder Josh Hamilton are both making progress in their hopes of returning from injuries for the Los Angeles Angels' postseason.
Box office top 20: 'Equalizer' debuts with $34.1M
NEW YORK (AP) — Denzel Washington scored his third-best opening weekend and potentially spawned his first franchise with a $34.1 million debut for "The Equalizer."
No. 20 Ohio State gears up for first Big Ten game
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Buckeyes have scored 116 points in their last two wins and feel as though they're building some momentum heading into their Big Ten opener at Maryland on Sunday.
Colts' LaRon Landry suspended 4 games by NFL
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts safety LaRon Landry has been suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy.
SNL Skit: Player Introductions For Panthers Vs Ravens Game
Check out this skit from Saturday Night Live that mocks the recent legal issues involving some players in the NFL. It's player introductions for the Panthers Vs. Ravens.
