Big Unit wins on B-Day, keeps Bonds in park
Sep 11, 2004
Randy Johnson and Barry Bonds have been facing each other since college.

Patriots Beat Colts 27-24 in NFL Opener
Sep 10, 2004
As usual, Tom Brady was uncannily accurate as the New England Patriots moved within three wins of setting the NFL record for consecutive victories. Still, New England's 27-24 win over Indianapolis on Thursday night wouldn't have happened if its defense hadn't awakened in the second half after being shredded for 255 yards by Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James before intermission.

NBA Star Gary Payton Arrested for DUI
Sep 09, 2004
Gary Payton was arrested last month for investigation of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday.

Prosecutor: Kobe accuser 'ill' on eve of trial
Sep 08, 2004
One of the prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant case said the 20-year-old woman who accused the NBA star of rape grew "physically ill" on the eve of the trial, leading her to pull out of the case and forcing the district attorney to drop the charges against Bryant last week.

Serena, Capriati renew rivalry at U.S. Open
Sep 07, 2004
Jennifer Capriati and Serena Williams know the drill by now. If it’s a Grand Slam quarterfinal, they must be playing each other.

Serena Pastes Schnyder, Capriati Next at US Open
Sep 06, 2004
Serena Williams, hoping her surgically-repaired knee holds out in her quest to capture a third US Open title, pounded No. 15 seed Patty Schnyder in straight sets Sunday to advance into the quarterfinals for a match-up with countrywoman Jennifer Capriati.

U.S. Wins World Cup Qualifying Semis
Sep 05, 2004
Brian Ching got another big goal, and the United States received the gift of jewelry. Ching scored just five minutes in on the Americans' first shot, and El Salvador was forced to play a man short after a player was ejected midway through the first half for wearing a gold chain. Landon Donovan went on to score a second-half goal, and the United States won 2-0 Saturday to move into good position to advance to the regional finals of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup.

Keller Plays for U.S. but Not for Club
Sep 04, 2004
Kasey Keller plays only in World Cup qualifiers these days. After starting nearly every game for Tottenham Hotspur for two years, he hasn't appeared once this season. Yet, he's been in goal for all three World Cup qualifiers for the United States, which plays El Salvador on Saturday at Foxboro, Mass., then goes to Panama for a Wednesday game in a pair of semifinal-round matchups.

Sheriff Defends Handling of Bryant Case
Sep 03, 2004
The sheriff and prosecutor in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case defended how the case was handled, and said they were disappointed it never went to trial.

Bryant Charge Dropped; Civil Suit Looms
Sep 02, 2004
The sexual assault charge against Kobe Bryant has been dropped, but his accuser — whose reluctance to participate derailed the criminal trial before it ever really got started — isn't letting the NBA star off the hook just yet.