SAYREVILLE, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie surprised some schoolchildren when he told them his favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys.
His pronouncement Tuesday at a school in central New Jersey drew shouts, gasps and some boos.
But his love of the Cowboys is no secret. In 2010, the then-rookie governor proclaimed his favorite sports teams to be the Cowboys, the New York Mets, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers....
OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Kentucky Derby disappointment Itsmyluckyday is expected to be sidelined up to four months with an injury in his pelvic area.
Itsmyluckyday, who was pulled up in the Pegasus Handicap at Monmouth Park on Saturday, was diagnosed with a slight fracture of the Ilium, trainer Eddie Plesa said Wednesday, adding that prospects for the colt returning to racing are very good.
The winner of the Grade 3 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park...
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For Calvin Smith II, sharing the same name and being the son of Calvin Smith means carrying a lot of weight.
It's not easy following in the footsteps of a former world-record holder, world champion, Olympic medalist and Hall of Famer.
That's why, at an early age, the son decided he wasn't going to be a 100-meter sprinter like his father, but rather would make a name for himself in his own event, the 400, and stand out on his...
Tiger Woods' sore left elbow will keep him out of competition until the British Open.
Woods says on his website that he had his left elbow checked out when he returned home from the U.S. Open at Merion. He says doctors found a strain to his left elbow and advised him to take a few weeks off for rest and treatment.
He will not be playing the AT&T National next week at Congressional, which benefits his foundation. Woods is the defending champion at...
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Colorado at Washington, 12:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m.
Houston at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 p.m.
Miami at San Francisco...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Former New York Giants punter and radio analyst Dave Jennings has died. He was 61.
The Giants announced that Jennings died at his home in Upper Saddle River on Wednesday morning.
The most prolific punter in franchise history, Jennings had battled Parkinson's disease, a chronic degenerative neurological disorder, since 1996.
Jennings played for the Giants from 1974-84. He holds the franchise records...
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month.
Terms were not disclosed Wednesday ahead of an afternoon news conference with Appel and team officials.
The 21-year-old Appel was 10-4 with four complete games and a 2.12 ERA this season. He had 130 strikeouts in 106.1 innings pitched and allowed opponents a .203 batting average.
...CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Justin Rose says he may need adrenaline to carry him through the Travelers Championship after winning the U.S. Open last week.
Rose says he had always planned to play a three-week stretch starting at Merion, and loves playing the TPC River Highlands course, where he has three top-10 finishes in seven starts.
The 32-year-old spent Tuesday in New York, making numerous media appearances, and says he did his best to just soak in...
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians closer Chris Perez had his court appearance on drug charges moved to next month.
Perez and his wife, Melanie, recently pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug abuse after a package containing marijuana was delivered to their rental home in Rocky River, Ohio. Perez's attorney, Terry Gilbert, said Wednesday that the two-time All-Star's court appearance was waived. Perez is due in court on July 9.
Police said they were tipped off...
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Forward Jon Graham plans to transfer from Penn State, the latest departure from a roster getting a dramatic makeover.
Coach Patrick Chambers said Tuesday the 6-foot-8 Graham decided to leave following several discussions about his future. He was granted a release to transfer.
Graham played 31 games last year, averaging 1.9 points and 2.7 rebounds. He lost his starting job eight games into his sophomore season....
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