In brief: Dogs found on Vick’s land may be euthanized
Dozens of dogs seized in an investigation into possible dogfighting on land owned by Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick in Chesapeake, Va., likely would be euthanized if investigators determine they are fighting dogs, the Humane Society said.
Sixty-six dogs, 55 of them pit bulls, were seized April 25 when police conducting a drug investigation raided the house, which Vick owned but said he rarely visited.
No charges have been filed, and the authorities involved said only that the investigation is continuing.
“Suspended Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has passed his drug screenings, a Kentucky prosecutor and Henry’s attorney Robert Lotz said.
Reports had circulated Monday that Henry, already suspended for eight NFL games and on probation in both Kentucky and Florida for crimes there, had failed a drug test.
“A former Montana State University football player was the leader of a cocaine ring that brought pounds of the drug to Bozeman, according to an affidavit supporting drug trafficking charges against former Bobcats wide receiver Rick Gatewood and his brother, Randy.
Cycling
Landis hearing ends
They turned out the lights on the Floyd Landis courtroom drama in Malibu, Calif., a whopper of a case that whirled wildly between arguments about wardrobe choices, malfunctioning machines, shoddy science and much more.
It will be more than a month before the three arbitrators who sat through nine days of testimony sort through the evidence and decide whether the Tour de France champion is guilty of doping. The loser will likely appeal.
Basketball
Oden, Durant added
Greg Oden and Kevin Durant are headed to USA Basketball camp.
The United States added eight players to its roster, highlighted by the college stars who figure to be the top two picks in the NBA draft. Jason Kidd, Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams, Mike Miller, Tayshaun Prince and Tyson Chandler also were invited.
“Georgetown juniors Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert are going separate ways. Green is staying in the NBA draft, while Hibbert will return for his senior year.
“St. Paul, Minn., police said former Villanova basketball star Howard Porter, 58, remained hospitalized with injuries suffered in a severe beating last weekend.
Hockey
Predators being sold
Nashville Predators owner Craig Leipold reached an agreement to sell his franchise to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie after 10 years of losing money.
Whether the sale, which has yet to be approved, would involve relocation of the franchise remained unknown.
“Medicine Hat beat Vancouver 1-0 at the Memorial Cup in Vancouver, British Columbia. Both teams finished round-robin play at 2-1, but Medicine Hat earned a bye into the finals. Lewiston and Plymouth play today.