AP – After the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t welcome back Marvel Smith this winter, the veteran offensive tackle decided he’d continue his career near his most faithful supporters. more…
Person with knowledge: Talks delay Burress hearing (AP)
AP – Plaxico Burress will return to court Tuesday in his gun possession case as his lawyers and prosecutors haggle over a plea deal and what punishment the New York Giants star should face for accidentally shooting himself in a crowded nightclub last year. more…
Niners sign OT Marvel Smith (AP)
AP – After the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t welcome back Marvel Smith this winter, the veteran offensive tackle decided he’d continue his career near his most faithful supporters. more…
Gold Coast given conditional AFL licence (AAP)
The AFL Commission has granted the Gold Coast Football Club (GCFC) a provisional licence to become the 17th team in the competition starting in 2011. more…
Woosha hopeful over Selwood, Hunter (AAP)
West Coast coach John Worsfold says he’s confident of regaining premiership pair Adam Selwood and Adam Hunter for Sunday’s clash with Port Adelaide at Subiaco. more…
Madoff gets trading card in set featuring scammers (AP)
AP – Now you can trade your two Ponzis for a Madoff (MAY’-dawf). more…
Arsonist escapes prison clinging under security van (Reuters)
LONDON (Reuters) – Police were hunting Monday a convicted arsonist who escaped from London's Pentonville prison by clinging to the underside of the security van that brought him there. more…
Madoff gets trading card in set featuring scammers (AP)
AP – Now you can trade your two Ponzis for a Madoff (MAY’-dawf). more…
Costly koalas annoy Japan’s homeless
They are arguably the most famous Australians in Japan, but the six koalas at Osaka’s oldest zoo are costing the city $1.4 million a year just in gum leaves. more…
Man charged with trying to exit delayed jet at JFK (AP)
AP – A Scottish air traveler got so fed up during a delay on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy International Airport that he tried to open a jet’s door and get out, prosecutors said. more…