
Nov 20 - By David Porter, Associated Press Writer
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was expected to plead guilty. A person with direct knowledge of the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of a gag order imposed by Coleman, told The Associated Press that the delay was partly because of travel problems Williams experienced getting to New Jersey from his home in South Carolina. Complete Story...
Nov 20 - By Chris Lines, AP Auto Racing Writer
Frank Williams says he is not preparing to relinquish control of the Williams Formula One team despite selling a minority stake on Friday.

Nov 19 - By Beth DeFalco, Associated Press Writer
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Nov 19 - By Beth DeFalco, Associated Press Writer
A person with knowledge of the case against retired NBA star Jayson Williams says the former player has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for shooting a driver.

Nov 18 - By Terry Tang, Associated Press Writer
NBC newsman Brian Williams said Wednesday he's not sure if Walter Cronkite would have succeeded in the age of cable news, blogs and Twitter.
Nov 18 - By Terry Tang, Associated Press Writer
NBC newsman Brian Williams received the first Walter Cronkite Award for his work in journalism Wednesday since the veteran anchorman's death this summer.
Nov 14 - By Associated Press
Utah point guard Deron Williams missed his second straight game Saturday night against Cleveland to deal with a family medical issue.
Nov 10 - By Associated Press
Williams Cos. Inc. says a 26.4-mile-long natural gas transmission pipeline in Colorado is now in use.

Nov 9 - By Dionne Walker, Associated Press Writer
Comedian and rapper Katt Williams was released on bond Monday after police said they arrested the entertainer for breaking into a home and stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and coins.
Nov 7 - By Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings forward Jason Williams could miss two months after fracturing his right fibula in a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Nov 2 - By John Kekis, AP Sports Writer
Syracuse coach Doug Marrone said goodbye to his star receiver and defended his starting quarterback Monday.

Nov 2 - By Associated Press
Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenberg will drive for Formula One team Williams next season.
Oct 29 - By Associated Press
Nico Rosberg has confirmed that this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be his last with the Williams team in Formula One.

Oct 22 - By Dan Pompei, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The Wildcat offense is not going away, as some had predicted. Nor is it spreading all over the country like H1N1.
Oct 21 - By Dave Skretta, AP Sports Writer
Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik called off a title defense against Paul Williams set for Dec. 5 because of an infected left hand.
Oct 20 - By Associated Press
The Seattle Seahawks have waived fill-in starting left tackle Kyle Williams.
Oct 20 - By Michael Inbar, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
In the quiet little town of Olar, S.C. (population: 250), it’s the feel-good story of the year: Olivia Hartzog, age 4, was reunited with her beloved pet Mollie after the poor pooch was trapped overnight 33 feet down an abandoned well on the family property.
Oct 19 - By Charles Odum, AP Sports Writer
The Atlanta Falcons will have a new look in their secondary in Sunday's game at Dallas after losing cornerback Brian Williams to a season-ending knee injury.
Oct 15 - By Tim Booth, AP Sports Writer
Working as a scout team player on Seattle's practice squad just a week ago, Kyle Williams is now likely to get the start at left tackle on Sunday when the Seahawks entertain Arizona in a key NFC West matchup.

Oct 15 - By Shelia Byrd, Associated Press Writer
Fans of the playwright Tennessee Williams will be shouting for Stella this weekend in Clarksdale, Miss.
Oct 14 - By David Porter, Associated Press Writer
A ruling by a New Jersey judge Friday set the stage for a second manslaughter trial for former NBA star Jayson Williams, whose lawyers argued that a racial slur and other misconduct by the prosecutor's office should result in dismissal.
Oct 14 - By Associated Press
Formula One team Williams will have a new engine supplier next season after its contract with Toyota was ended.

Oct 13 - By Associated Press
Rubens Barrichello says he is negotiating with Williams for the 2010 Formula One season.
Oct 7 - By David Porter, Associated Press Writer
The outcome of a 7-year-old manslaughter case against Jayson Williams now rests in the hands of a judge who will decide whether alleged racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct played a part in the retired NBA star's 2004 trial.
Oct 2 - By Bob Baum, AP Sports Writer
A new book by a former employee of Alcor, the company that froze Ted Williams' remains, alleges the baseball Hall of Famer's body was mistreated by the company.