Posts Tagged ‘Odd Story’
Woman sues Astros for $1M, says T-shirt cannon broke finger
HOUSTON (AP) — A woman has sued the Houston Astros for more than $1 million, saying that a T-shirt cannon by the team’s mascot at a game last season broke…
Read MoreWoman pleads guilty to stealing from youth sports group
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $500,000 combined from her employer and the youth lacrosse organization where she served as treasurer. The…
Read MoreAlabama lawmakers urge prep officials to reinstate player
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Suspended prep basketball player Maori Davenport addressed Alabama’s Republican and Democratic caucuses Tuesday about her situation and several lawmakers have urged state high school officials to…
Read MoreSt. Paul children’s football game halted after adults fight
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — St. Paul police say adults fighting on the sidelines of a children’s football game prompted its cancellation after someone fired a gun. The Pioneer Press…
Read MoreMinors team wins with no BBs or hits thanks to extras rule
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The minor leagues’ new extra innings rule led to a bizarre victory for the Clearwater Threshers on Monday night. The Philadelphia Phillies’ Class A affiliate had…
Read More"Holy Grail" of baseball cards, Mickey Mantle, goes on display
DENVER (AP) — The “Holy Grail” of baseball cards, a pristine 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle valued at several million dollars, was delivered to the History Colorado Center on Monday via…
Read MoreRoyals sign 16-year-old Japanese pitcher for $322,500
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kaito Yuki is headed to the Kansas City Royals organization instead of attending high school in Japan. The 16-year-old pitcher agreed Sunday to a minor…
Read MoreSerena’s marriage shows Wimbledon’s use of courtesy titles
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams’ recent marriage has shined a spotlight on one of Wimbledon’s many quirky traditions. Suddenly “Miss Williams” has become “Mrs. Williams” in the words of chair…
Read MoreTurkey charges father of NBA’s Kanter as terror group member
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish court has accepted an indictment charging the father of NBA player Enes Kanter with “membership in a terror group,” the country’s official news agency reported…
Read MoreFIFA charges Mexico after fans chant anti-gay slur
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mexico after its fans used an anti-gay slur during the team’s 1-0 win over Germany. Some Mexican supporters chanted…
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