The News Review:
- Mosley to go as F1 breakaway threat ended
- 2009 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports announced
- Sports Redux: Legacy
- Auto racing: Classic models race again at Mid-hio this weekend
- Review: Two dozen sports reminiscences ponder the father-son…
- Attorney reports getting a call from missing Chicago Sports Webio …
Mosley to go as F1 breakaway threat ended
The Press Association
As a result FIA president Max Mosley has confirmed he will not now stand for re-election when his fourth term ends in ctober. The news follows a breakthrough meeting of the World Motor Sport Council in Paris and a cost-cutting deal being struck between the FIA and the eight members of FTA – Ferrari McLaren BMW Sauber Renault Toyota Red Bull Toro Rosso and Brawn GP. Confirming the compromise Mosley said: “There will be no split. We have agreed to a reduction of costs.
2009 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports announced
NBA.com
" said Stu Jackson Executive Vice President of NBA Basketball perations. This year’s action could include 24 of the 30 first round picks from the 2009 NBA Draft which will be held June 25 including the Los Angeles Clippers’ Memphis Grizzlies’ and klahoma City Thunder selections — the first second and third picks respectively. NBA stars who have participated in recent NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports action include Memphis’. Mayo (2008) klahoma City’s Kevin Durant (2007) Portland’s Brandon Roy (2006) New rleans’ Chris Paul (2005) and rlando’s Jameer Nelson (2004). "NBA Summer League is a great opportunity for fans to get an up-close and personal look at the league’s newest stars in a family-friendly atmosphere" said Gail Hunter NBA Senior Vice President of Events and Attractions. Joining the above-mentioned teams scheduled to appear in Vegas this summer are the Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves New rleans Hornets New York Knicks Phoenix Suns Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards.
Sports Redux: Legacy
Bostonist
It is always trippy to think about the fact that we are living through history and watching legacies be written before our very eyes. While the 2009 Red Sox and its fans are busy keeping their eyes on the prize and the standings we are witnessing one of the best bullpens in Red Sox history seeing what is on paper the best pitching rotation in the game and watching future Hall of Famers hone their crafts. n the other hand we are watching what was supposed to be a storybook tale of a pitcher from the other side of the world turn into a $103 million nightmare and cautionary tale. Before our eyes the potential legacy of Daisuke Matsuzaka is taking a turn for the worse. The Japanese phenom was going to make the transition from Japanese baseball to MLB leaving a trail strewn with baffled batters in his wake.
Auto racing: Classic models race again at Mid-hio this weekend
Mansfield News Journal
Also last weekend the future of the sport was on display as youngsters drove identically prepared Volkswagen Jetta’s with the latest green technology providing a glimpse at the future of road racing in the Jetta TDI Cup. This weekend fans can look to the past and see sports car racing’s golden age come to life. The Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-hio is Friday through Sunday. There are 175 cars entered this weekend as the SportsCar Vintage Racing Association will host 10 group races along with special races for Formula B S2000 and Formula 5000 cars.
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Review: Two dozen sports reminiscences ponder the father-son…
San Jose Mercury News
It is sports literature ad nauseam and it’s never-ending. As proof there is yet another book on this very same subject. nly this time it offers a twist as well as a sense of relief because the topic isn’t just about baseball but father-son relationships involving different sports. It’s titled appropriately “Fathers & Sons & Sports. ” And because it’s Father’s Day this book not only would be a great gift for dad but a great read too.
Attorney reports getting a call from missing Chicago Sports Webio …
Chicago Tribune
A warrant has been issued for his arrest. The criminal charges are similar to the civil allegations against Hernandez brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. Hernandez bankrolled Chicago Sports Webio an Internet radio station launched by Mike North. Hernandez has been missing since Monday. He is now the subject of a nationwide manhunt coordinated by the FBI’s office in Chicago. Hernandez who disappeared Monday after federal regulators accused him of securities fraud told one of his former attorneys Wednesday morning that he is staying at a Downers Grove hotel but police said they didn’t believe his story.
