
Sep 9 - By Janie McCauley, AP Sports Writer
Michael Crabtree is all but forgotten around the San Francisco 49ers these days.
Jul 17 - By Associated Press
Royals right fielder Jose Guillen was not on hand for Kansas City's game against Tampa Bay on Friday night because he was late getting back from the Dominican Republic.
May 9 - By Associated Press
A man arrested for allegedly failing to appear for jury duty was released Saturday after spending 83 days in jail, a length of detention that a judge called "unacceptable."
Nov 28 - By Associated Press
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Mike Walker missed practice Friday, hours after a friend was fatally stabbed inside an Orlando nightclub.

Sep 25 - By Matt Volz, Associated Press Writer
The McCain campaign is speaking for the Alaska state government these days, especially when it wants to ensure that nothing embarrassing about Gov. Sarah Palin emerges before Election Day.
Jun 10 - By Gregg Bell, AP Sports Writer
Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren missed a second consecutive day of minicamp Wednesday with what a team spokesman continued to emphasize was a minor but undisclosed medical condition.

Feb 18 - By Associated Press
New York Islanders coach Ted Nolan missed the first period of Monday's game against the San Jose Sharks following the sudden death of junior hockey player Mickey Renaud, a teammate of Nolan's son.

Jul 27 - By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Writer
Tour de France winner Floyd Landis failed to show up for a one-day race in Denmark on Thursday, a day after missing a scheduled event in the Netherlands.