Oct 1 - By Associated Press
Rebecca Santana, who has covered the Middle East and Russia as a reporter and editor, has been named bureau chief for The Associated Press in Baghdad.
Aug 26 - By Associated Press
Rapper Juelz Santana is accused of threatening his girlfriend with a knife in his New Jersey home.

Aug 25 - By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer
Johan Santana needs surgery for bone chips in his left elbow and the star pitcher is out for the season, the latest blow to a New York Mets team battered by injuries. The team said their 30-year-old ace is expected to be OK for spring training next year. He was examined Tuesday by Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek in New York.
Jun 30 - By Associated Press
Ervin Santana came through a bullpen session with no problems, and Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia says the right-hander will be back in the rotation this weekend.
Jun 22 - By Associated Press
Ervin Santana could be back in the rotation for the Los Angeles Angels next weekend.

Jun 16 - By Associated Press
New York Mets left-hander Johan Santana insists his left knee isn't hurt and said location was the only problem he experienced while surrendering a career-high nine runs in a 15-0 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday.

Apr 3 - By Marcela Isaza, Associated Press Writer
President Barack Obama brushed off a question about legalizing marijuana in his online town hall last month, but guitar god Carlos Santana says he wishes he would seriously consider it.

Mar 17 - By Associated Press
Rather than have Johan Santana ride a bus 2 hours to pitch against division rival Atlanta, the Mets had their ace pitch against New York minor leaguers for four innings in his second outing since knee surgery.
Mar 12 - By Associated Press
New York Mets ace Johan Santana made his spring debut after pushing back his first start because of elbow tightness.

Feb 28 - By Associated Press
New York Mets ace Johan Santana said he was OK after throwing a bullpen session Sunday morning, and the team decided against sending him to snowy New York for an MRI on his balky left elbow.

Feb 26 - By Associated Press
Johan Santana was scratched from his second straight start by the New York Mets because of a sore left elbow.
Feb 14 - By Associated Press
Right-hander Ervin Santana and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $30 million, four-year contract Saturday, a day after their scheduled arbitration hearing was postponed.
Feb 13 - By Associated Press
New York Mets ace Johan Santana will not be pitching for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Jan 14 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
Johan Santana is unsure whether he'll be able to pitch in the World Baseball Classic following offseason knee surgery.

Oct 1 - By Associated Press
Mets ace Johan Santana had arthroscopic surgery on torn cartilage in his left knee Wednesday and is expected to be ready for spring training.

Sep 26 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
Johan Santana is ready to pitch on short rest Saturday if the New York Mets need him.

Feb 6 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
The house lights dimmed, music was turned up and a video montage of Johan Santana highlights started rolling on a screen so wide you could almost see the seams on every pitch.

Feb 6 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
Johan Santana arrived at Shea Stadium on Wednesday, put on his No. 57 New York Mets jersey for the first time and said he anticipated little difficulty in adjusting to pitching before some of baseball's most demanding fans.

Feb 2 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
Johan Santana was right there in the room as his agent and the New York Mets haggled over a colossal contract. After three straight days of negotiating, the sides were $5 million apart — and time had run out.

Feb 1 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
New ace this year, new ballpark in 2009. Now that Johan Santana is headed to the New York Mets, they have an awful lot to be excited about.

Jan 30 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
The Mets and Johan Santana's agent spent another day working on a contract extension, a deal that many in baseball expected to be completed before Friday's deadline.

Jan 29 - By Dave Campbell, AP Sports Writer
Johan Santana's star became the latest to go dark in Minnesota. The departure of baseball's most dominant pitcher, in a deal agreed to with the New York Mets for four prospects, was hardly surprising.

Jan 29 - By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Writer
Johan Santana is a contract extension and physical from joining the New York Mets. Beating out the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, the Mets reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to acquire the two-time Cy Young Award winner, two people familiar with the deal said, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.

Jan 14 - By Associated Press
New York Yankees senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner has not closed the door on a trade for Minnesota Twins left-hander Johan Santana.
Jan 4 - By Associated Press
The New York Yankees are still discussing whether to pursue a trade for Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana, and senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner would like to make a deal.