http://www.mail.com/subjects/837586-sports-team-ownership-changes.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/837586-sports-team-ownership-changes.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762592-indianapolis-ready-to-face-texans-big-test.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Things are getting pretty simple in Indianapolis. Win one more game and the Colts are in the playoffs. Win the next two and Bruce Arians sets the NFL record for wins by an interim head coach. Win all three and they're AFC South champs with a home playoff game. The first hurdle is a big one: Sunday's game is at Houst... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762592-indianapolis-ready-to-face-texans-big-test.html 2012-12-12T21:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1747088-bryant-eclipses-30000-lakers-beat-hornets-103-87.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kobe Bryant grinned and uttered the word "irony" as he considered the fact that the team that drafted him nearly 17 years ago was his opponent on the night he eclipsed a scoring milestone to join an exclusive club of NBA greats. It's easy to forget that it was the Hornets who drafted and then traded Bryant away back in 1996. In the year... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1747088-bryant-eclipses-30000-lakers-beat-hornets-103-87.html 2012-12-06T08:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1728214-lebron-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sale-lists.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James is atop the NBA's jersey-sales list once again. The Miami Heat star has the league's hottest-selling jersey, marking the third time the NBA's reigning MVP and Finals MVP has held that distinction. James was No. 4 in the most recent rankings, released in April. Since then, all he's done is win his third MVP awa... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1728214-lebron-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sale-lists.html 2012-11-28T12:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1654676-sports-stars-sell-memories-beat-tax-increase.html NEW YORK (AP) — Rather than leave a 56-year-old uniform hanging in a closet at his Idaho home, Don Larsen decided it should be used for education. He's auctioning off the Yankee pinstripes he wore in 1956 when he pitched the only perfect game in World Series history, and will use the proceeds to pay college tuition for his grandchildren, one in college an... Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1654676-sports-stars-sell-memories-beat-tax-increase.html 2012-10-25T06:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1644828-farrell-will-benefit-valentines-2012-fiasco.html BOSTON (AP) — When John Farrell is announced as the new manager of the Boston Red Sox, he will take over a last-place team reeling from 13 months of player revolt. He has Bobby Valentine to thank for that. Valentine didn't accomplish much in his 10 months as Red Sox manager, but he certainly made it easier for his successor. Instead of taking over for two... Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1644828-farrell-will-benefit-valentines-2012-fiasco.html 2012-10-21T15:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1636290-banner-hopes-to-browns-winners.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Joe Banner didn't want to make any promises or predictions. It's not his nature. But just as he helped transform the Philadelphia Eagles into consistent winners, the new CEO of the Cleveland Browns has a plan to fix a franchise trapped inside a vortex of failure. He just hopes it doesn't take five years. ... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1636290-banner-hopes-to-browns-winners.html 2012-10-17T19:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1603658-oracle-ceo-to-experiment-hawaiian-island.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oracle CEO Larry Ellison envisions his recently acquired Hawaiian island becoming a "little laboratory" for experimenting with more environmentally sound ways to live. Ellison's ambitions include converting sea water into fresh water on the 141-square-mile island of Lanai. He also wants to see more electric cars on the island located ... Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1603658-oracle-ceo-to-experiment-hawaiian-island.html 2012-10-03T00:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587836-apnewsbreak-ex-dodger-owner-divorce-court.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ex-wife of former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt wants to set aside the couple's divorce settlement, claiming he vastly understated the value of a team that sold earlier this year for $2 billion, the highest figure ever paid for a pro sports franchise. Jamie McCourt's attorney, Bertram Fields, told The Associated Press that... Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1587836-apnewsbreak-ex-dodger-owner-divorce-court.html 2012-09-26T15:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1574138-column-wild-card-adds-intrigue-to-baseball.html For baseball purists, there's not a whole lot to like about what Bud Selig has done to the national pastime. More proof of that came Wednesday when Selig said he wasn't likely to do anything about Melky Cabrera winning the NL batting title while serving a 50-game suspension for a positive drug test. He also said he has no plans to do some things he should... Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1574138-column-wild-card-adds-intrigue-to-baseball.html 2012-09-19T21:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1571966-planned-aeg-sale-muddies-los-angeles-sports-future.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — A for-sale sign for the owner of the Staples Center arena, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy and a stake in the LA Lakers would be a major shock to the city's sports, entertainment and business establishment at any time. But when Denver-based Anschutz Co. said Tuesday that it was "commencing a process" to sell... Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1571966-planned-aeg-sale-muddies-los-angeles-sports-future.html 2012-09-19T11:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1571608-aeg-owner-las-kings-staples-arena-sale.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anschutz Entertainment Group, the owner of the Staples Center arena and the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, and the top contender to build a stadium and bring the NFL back to Los Angeles, is up for sale, its parent company said Tuesday. The Denver-based Anschutz Co. said in a statement that it is "commencing a process" to sell the subsidiary k... Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1571608-aeg-owner-las-kings-staples-arena-sale.html 2012-09-19T00:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1558430-bills-county-open-to-1-year-lease-extension.html ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Stalled lease negotiations have led to the Buffalo Bills and Erie County favoring a one-year lease extension that would allow the team to keep playing at Ralph Wilson Stadium next season while talks continue on a long-term deal. County executive Mark Poloncarz announced Wednesday that he and the Bills have agreed in principle to ... Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1558430-bills-county-open-to-1-year-lease-extension.html 2012-09-12T22:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1547428-ap-source-timberlake-joins-bid-to-buy-grizzlies.html MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Award-winning singer and actor Justin Timberlake has agreed to be part of the ownership group assembled by billionaire Robert Pera in his attempt to buy the Memphis Grizzlies, said a person familiar with the situation. The person said Friday that Pera "has assembled a strong ownership group that includes Justin Timberlake, other comm... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1547428-ap-source-timberlake-joins-bid-to-buy-grizzlies.html 2012-09-07T18:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1539066-young-qbs-taking-position.html CINCINNATI (AP) — Youth and inexperience have taken over the most important position in the NFL. Ten starting quarterbacks this season have been in the league one year or less, with five teams letting rookies run the show. It's an unprecedented move in the NFL, where experience is a favored trait for those who handle the ball most. No ... Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1539066-young-qbs-taking-position.html 2012-09-04T19:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1521804-vin-scully-to-return-to-dodgers-booth-2013.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vin Scully is sticking around another season to broadcast Los Angeles Dodgers games. The 84-year-old Hall of Fame broadcaster will return for a record 64th season in 2013. Scully will call all Dodgers home and road games in California and Arizona. Scully said Sunday that the team's new ownership has "revitalized the city, the team, the ... Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1521804-vin-scully-to-return-to-dodgers-booth-2013.html 2012-08-26T16:54:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1509810-hornets-coach-monty-williams-4-year-extension.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Monty Williams took his first NBA head coaching job with the Hornets at a time when the franchise was defined by uncertainty. Star players were looking to leave and no one knew who the next owner would be, or even if the team would remain in New Orleans long term. Williams kept his focus on coaching, and has been rewarded with a four-ye... Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1509810-hornets-coach-monty-williams-4-year-extension.html 2012-08-19T19:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1504958-mlb-owners-approve-sale-padres.html DENVER (AP) — The O'Malleys are back in the baseball business. Back in Southern California, too, just down the road in San Diego instead of Los Angeles. In a quick vote Thursday, Major League Baseball owners approved the sale of the Padres to a group that includes Kevin and Brian O'Malley, the sons of former Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley. ... Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1504958-mlb-owners-approve-sale-padres.html 2012-08-16T21:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496262-krzyzewski-set-final-game-us-coach.html LONDON (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski's job is nearly finished. Seven years after taking over a U.S. team that had been stripped of its power and grip on Olympic basketball, Krzyzewski is down to one more game. But before his players take the court Sunday against Spain, he'll do what he always does. He will remind them to talk on defense. Share the ball. Play wit... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496262-krzyzewski-set-final-game-us-coach.html 2012-08-11T19:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1493176-manchester-united-shares-flat-public-debut.html NEW YORK (AP) — Soccer club Manchester United made a disappointing debut on the New York Stock Exchange Friday, even after opening at a discounted price, with enthusiasm for the celebrated team overshadowed by its debt load and financial track record. Many had expected that fans of one of the most famous soccer club in the world would snap up shares, lead... Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1493176-manchester-united-shares-flat-public-debut.html 2012-08-10T20:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1490890-manchester-united-lines-up-stock-market-debut.html NEW YORK (AP) — British soccer club Manchester United has priced its public offering at $14 per share, below the $16 to $20 per share price range that had been widely anticipated. The club said Thursday that that the stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. Manchester United is trying to pay off more of the heavy debt piled on th... Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1490890-manchester-united-lines-up-stock-market-debut.html 2012-08-09T22:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1484056-padres-sale-agreement-place-mlb-approval.html A group that includes former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley and pro golfer Phil Mickelson reached agreement Monday to buy the San Diego Padres from John Moores in a deal believed to be around $800 million. Ron Fowler, chief executive of Liquid Investments, would become controlling owner if the agreement is approved by baseball owners and finaliz... Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1484056-padres-sale-agreement-place-mlb-approval.html 2012-08-07T21:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1478600-goodell-tells-kids-play-game.html AKRON, Ohio (AP) — More than 100 youth football players knelt in the grass in front of the white goal post, waiting to strap up their new helmets. First, they got a warning from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "You've still got to play the game by the rules," Goodell said. "You don't use your head as a weapon. You don't use your helmets as a weapon. They'... Sat, 04 Aug 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1478600-goodell-tells-kids-play-game.html 2012-08-04T15:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1475128-browns-owner-wants-winner-cleveland.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The new Browns owner said he's ready to bring "winning back to Cleveland" and proclaimed there's "zero chance" he'll move the team out of town. A day after agreeing to purchase the Browns for a reported $1 billion, truck-stop magnate Jimmy Haslam III held a news conference Friday at the club's training camp facility. Introduced by Brown... Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1475128-browns-owner-wants-winner-cleveland.html 2012-08-03T16:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1453276-ramirez-sanchez-miami.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Marlins are trading stars, just like they did following their championships in 1997 and 2003. Team president David Samson says this exodus is different. "A fire sale I guess comes after a World Series victory," he said Wednesday. "I don't know how you would call it a fire sale to trade players of team that's underperforming so spectacu... Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1453276-ramirez-sanchez-miami.html 2012-07-26T02:29:00Z