Ex-Dodgers greats may look into purchasing team;

Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Sports) – Though the financially-troubled Dodgers are not formally for sale as of now, former Dodgers greats Steve Garvey and Orel Hershiser are forming an exploratory ownership group in the event the franchise is placed on the market. Garvey, who reportedly conceived the [...]

Have Kings held court for last time in Sacramento? Anaheim awaits

AHN Sports Staff Sacramento, CA, United States (AHN Sports) – The Kings could have seen their final days in Sacramento, as team owners Joe and Gavin Maloof weigh the pros and cons of moving the franchise to Anaheim. According to Sacramento Bee, the Maloofs made a presentation before the NBA Board of Directors about their [...]

Red Sox owners team up with LeBron; ‘King’ buys share of Liverpool soccer club

Jim Keller – AHN Sports Reporter Boston, MA, United States (AHN Sports) – Could the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox be working together? Well, Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner are coming together with devout Yankees fan LeBron James in joint ownership of an English soccer team. According to a report [...]

Packers release A.J. Hawk, may try to ink new deal with linebacker

Jojo Doria – AHN Sports Contributor Green Bay, WI, United States (AHN Sports) – After negotiations for the past week failed to produce a contract, the Green Bay Packers Wednesday released linebacker A.J. Hawk, a key member of the team that won Super Bowl XLV. The move comes a day before the Packers will be [...]

NASCAR team owners Waltrip, Kauffman racing at Dubai

Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter Cornelius, NC, United States (AHN Sports) – Michael Waltrip Racing owners Michael Waltrip and Rob Kauffman started 22nd in class and 27th overall in thes Dubai 24 Hour sports car race at Dubai Autodrome. More than 80 cars from 30 countries made qualifying efforts and Waltrip and Kauffman, along [...]

Dismissed: John Fox out as Carolina Panthers coach

Jim Keller – AHN Sports Reporter Charlotte, NC, United States (AHN Sports) – The Carolina Panthers are looking to go in another direction for 2011. The club, which has already locked up the first overall pick in next June’s draft due to its league-worst 2-13 record, announced Friday that coach John Fox will not return [...]

Chip Ganassi expands IZOD IndyCar Operations

Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter Indianapolis, IN, United States (AHN Sports) – Chip Ganassi Racing won the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 last year so the legendary car owner is growing his IZOD IndyCar Series operations. Ganassi has expanded to Service Central Chip Ganassi Racing with Graham Rahal driving the No. 38 car, while [...]

John Force, 61, Wins Record 15th NHRA Title

Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter Pomona, CA, United States (AHN) – John Force clinched his NHRA-record 15th Funny Car championship Sunday and at 61 became the oldest champion in NHRA history. Force scored his sixth win of the season while 20-year-old Pro Stock Motorcycle rider LE Tonglet became the series’ youngest champion. “It feels [...]

Family Pays Tribute To Pace University Student Killed By Police

Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Pleasantville, NY, United States (AHN) – Family, friends and members of the Pace University football team paid tribute to Danroy “D.J.” Henry Jr. on Friday as the investigation into his death continued. A memorial service was held at Boston Convention and Visitor Center on what was supposed to be [...]

‘Doc’ Is Out: Unfinished Business For Phillies Ace Roy Halladay

Ed Condran – AHN Sports Correspondent Philadelphia, PA, United States (AHN) – When Roy Halladay agreed to be traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Philadelphia Phillies last December, his goals were to make an impression with his new team and fans, reach the playoffs for the first time in his storied career and [...]