
Nov 9 - By Doug Tucker, AP Sports Writer
Given good blocking and a fresh start, Larry Johnson might still be the power-running Pro Bowler who had back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons for Kansas City.

Nov 4 - By Associated Press
Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy was a free man Wednesday after serving most of a 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal.
Oct 14 - By Associated Press
The Chargers released starting strong safety Clinton Hart on Wednesday in order to sign defensive tackle Ian Scott.
Oct 12 - By Janie McCauley, AP Sports Writer
Top return man Allen Rossum was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, creating roster room for newly signed rookie receiver Michael Crabtree.
Oct 9 - By Associated Press
Binghamton University officials say off-campus recruiting for the men's basketball teams has been suspended.

Oct 9 - By Afsin Yurdakul, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
When Haifa Zangana was captured by Iraq's secret police in 1971, she feared she might never see her friends or family again.
Oct 2 - By Jessica M. Pasko, Associated Press Writer
The State University of New York is pursuing an independent review of Binghamton University's athletic program following the dismissals of six basketball team members.

Sep 25 - By Associated Press
Theo Fleury's comeback attempt with the Calgary Flames ended when he was released by the team on Friday.
Sep 13 - By Associated Press
A woman who was jailed after writing a blog critical of the Vietnamese government said Monday that she agreed to stop blogging as a condition of her release.
Sep 8 - By Ronald Blum, AP Sports Writer
The lawyer who leaked confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes to the San Francisco Chronicle five years ago was released from prison after serving 16 months of his 30-month sentence.
Sep 5 - By Ben Stocking
Vietnamese authorities have released a blogger and an online journalist more than a week after detaining them for questioning about postings critical of the Communist government's handling of relations with China.
Aug 19 - By Associated Press
The Oakland Raiders released veteran fullback Lorenzo Neal on Wednesday, ending his brief stay with the team.

Aug 14 - By Shaya Tayefe Mohajer, Associated Press Writer
A graduate student imprisoned for a month in Iran and barred from leaving the country for nearly a year has returned to Los Angeles.
Aug 12 - By Arnie Stapleton, AP Sports Writer
Former coach Mike Shanahan compared him to Terrell Davis, yet Ryan Torain's short and bitter career in Denver ended with more injuries than touchdowns.
Aug 7 - By Janie McCauley, AP Sports Writer
Jason Giambi's second stint with the Oakland Athletics didn't pan out as either side had hoped.
Jul 31 - By Associated Press
Two-time Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle has retired after being released by the Seattle Seahawks for failing a physical before their first practice of training camp.
Jul 27 - By Associated Press
Semyon Mogilevich, an alleged organized crime boss who is also wanted in the United States, was released from pretrial detention 18 months after his arrest in Moscow, the Interior Ministry said Monday.
Jul 21 - By Suzanne Gamboa, Associated Press Writer
Former Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole left the hospital Tuesday after undergoing surgery for open sores on his legs.
Jun 30 - By Associated Press
Sen. Robert Byrd's office says he's been released from the hospital and is at his Washington-area home recuperating from a more-than monthlong illness.

Jun 12 - By Charles Odum, AP Sports Writer
The Michael Vick era in Atlanta is officially over. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team relinquished its contractual rights to Vick on Friday. "Michael remains suspended by the NFL," Dimitroff said. "However, in the event NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decides to reinstate Michael, we feel his best opportunity to re-engage his football career would be at another club."

Jun 3 - By Charles Odum, AP Sports Writer
Braves general manager Frank Wren said Sunday he had no comment on a report Tom Glavine may file a grievance against the team following his release on Wednesday.

Jun 2 - By Martha Waggoner, Associated Press Writer
Heather Thompson's blackened and bloodied face has served as a warning to battered women in North Carolina. On a billboard and in brochures, she tells them they can get help.
May 29 - By Joseph White, AP Sports Writer
Jon Jansen, a fixture on the Washington Redskins offensive line for much of the last decade before injuries took their toll, was cut by the team Friday.

May 27 - By Associated Press
Vitor Meira was released from the hospital on Wednesday, three days after breaking two bones in his back in a crash during the Indianapolis 500.
May 19 - By Associated Press
Germany's Foreign Ministry says a German-owned cargo ship captured last month in pirate-infested waters between Somalia and Yemen has been released.