Stories for November 23, 2010

Bomb kills 1 Pakistani soldier in northwest

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) -- Intelligence officials say one Pakistani soldier was killed and another wounded when a roadside bomb exploded during a foot patrol in northwestern Pakistan.

Blazers spread holiday cheer

Team’s 15th annual Harvest Dinner feeds homeless

PORTLAND — Bill Nuttall and his girlfriend Chrissy Crouch don’t have a residence in the Sellwood area of Portland, but they do live there. And despite having to cover seven miles in sub-freezing temperatures, the couple thought it best to walk to the Rose Garden Tuesday afternoon.

Padres offer arbitration to 3 free agents

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Padres have offered salary arbitration to three free agents: right-handers Kevin Correia and Jon Garland, and catcher Yorvit Torrealba.

Ore., Wash. fishery officials: no smelt season

LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) -- Oregon and Washington fishery officials have agreed no commercial or sport fishing will be allowed this season for the once-plentiful smelt, now under federal protection.

2nd Uzbek athlete fails doping test at Asian Games

GUANGZHOU, China (AP) -- A second athlete from Uzbekistan has failed a doping test for a banned stimulant at the Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia confirmed Wednesday.

Jennifer Grey tops Palin for 'Dancing’ title

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Grey was named the new “Dancing With the Stars” champ, despite painful neck and back injuries and a voting bloc for Bristol Palin.

Baby, it’s STILL cold outside

Temperature expected to peak in low 30s Wednesday in county

Hope you’re enjoying the ice, and some snow at high elevations of Clark County, because they’ll stay with us today, with the forecast calling for a low of 15 degrees this morning in Vancouver. We may peek above freezing this afternoon, with a high forecast in the low 30s, but we’ll stay dry, Miles Higa, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland, said Tuesday night.

Sypkens, UC Davis defeat Sacramento State 61-54

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Ryan Sypkens scored 16 points and Joe Harden added 13 to lead UC Davis past Sacramento State 61-54 Tuesday night.

Washington State defeats Portland 84-68

SEATTLE (AP) -- Klay Thompson scored Washington State's first nine points and 18 of his 35 in the first half, and the Cougars nearly blew all of an early 20-point lead before pulling away from Portland 84-68 on Tuesday night.

Bank returning donations made in acid hoax

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) -- A Vancouver, Wash., bank says people who donated to a woman who falsely claimed an attacker splashed acid in her face can reclaim their money.

Furman rallies to beat South Carolina State 59-55

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Amu Saaka scored 23 points and Furman rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat South Carolina State 59-55 on Tuesday night.

Santa Clara turns away Northern Colorado 87-84

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Foster scored 19 points and Ray Cowels added 18 to lead Santa Clara past Northern Colorado 87-84 on Tuesday night.

Saint Mary's thumps Chicago State 121-52

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) -- Rob Jones had career highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds, Mickey McConnell scored 19 points and Saint Mary's held Chicago State without a basket for nearly 12 minutes on the way to a 121-52 win in the South Padre Island Classic on Tuesday.

Afghan officials: Strikes killed 16 insurgents

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- Afghan officials say two air strikes over the weekend in southern Afghanistan killed 16 insurgents.

Division 3's Skidmore wins _ in 7 overtimes

BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Skidmore has beaten Southern Vermont in the longest game in NCAA Division III men's basketball history -- a seven-overtime marathon.

Balanced IPFW turns back North Dakota 71-61

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) -- Ben Botts paced a balanced IPFW attack with 16 points Tuesday night in a 71-61 victory over North Dakota.

Twins offer arbitration to Pavano, Crain, Hudson

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have offered salary arbitration to three free agents, starting pitcher Carl Pavano, right-handed reliever Jesse Crain and second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Alabama-Birmingham routs South Alabama 82-58

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Ovie Soko scored 19 points and Alabama-Birmingham defeated South Alabama 82-58 on Tuesday night.

Corral helps USC upset No. 17 Georgia

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ashley Corral scored 15 points, including two key 3-pointers, to help Southern Cal upset No. 17 Georgia during a 71-63 victory on Tuesday night.

No. 19 Illinois topples Yale 73-47

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- D.J. Richardson scored 16 points to lead No. 19 Illinois past Yale 73-47 on Tuesday night.

Appalachian State-Tennessee Tech game canceled

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tuesday night's men's basketball contest between Appalachian State and Tennessee Tech was canceled when the visiting team failed to supply officials for the game.

Coppin State defeats UMBC 71-69 in overtime

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Vince Goldsberry scored four of his 15 points in overtime and Coppin State defeated Maryland-Baltimore County 71-69 on Tuesday night.

Stephen F. Austin beats Louisiana-Monroe 65-64

MONROE, La. (AP) -- Zac Downing hit the game-winning 3-pointer with four seconds remaining to give Stephen F. Austin a 65-64 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Tuesday night.

Coastal Carolina routs NC Wesleyan 96-56

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) -- Kierre Greenwood scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting and Coastal Carolina routed North Carolina Wesleyan 96-56 on Tuesday night.

Battling graffiti

Taggers already have hit the new bridge on West 39th Street.

Barkley on crutches, misses USC's latest practice

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Quarterback Matt Barkley has watched Southern California's first practice of the week on crutches with his sprained left ankle in a walking boot.

Sacred Heart holds off New Hampshire 50-42

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- Jerrell Thompson scored 24 points to lead Sacred Heart over a cold-shooting New Hampshire team 50-42 on Tuesday night.

Lamar edges Texas-Pan American 85-82

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) -- Mike James scored 16 points and made a 3-pointer with 24 seconds remaining to lift Lamar past Texas-Pan American 85-82 Tuesday night.

Houston rallies past Louisiana-Lafayette 78-65

HOUSTON (AP) -- Adam Brown scored 23 points, including shooting five 3-pointers, to lead Houston to a 78-65 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Tuesday night.

No. 23 BYU wins by 50

PROVO, Utah (AP) -- Jimmer Fredette scored 16 points and Jackson Emery added 15 to help the 23rd-ranked BYU Cougars cruise to an 86-36 victory Tuesday night over winless Mississippi Valley State in the second game of the South Padre Island Invitational.

North Texas rallies in final minutes for 68-65 win

DENTON, Texas (AP) -- Tristan Thompson scored 26 points and George Odufuwa added 11 points and 16 rebounds as North Texas rallied late to beat Rice 68-65 Tuesday night.

Wright State edges out Oakland 82-79

FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) -- Vaughn Duggins scored 23 points, including Wright State's final six in an 82-79 win over Oakland on Tuesday night.

Ohio pulls away late to defeat Valparaiso 78-75

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- DeVaughn Washington scored 14 points, leading a balanced Ohio attack that placed six players in double figures for a 78-75 victory over Valparaiso on Tuesday night.

Threat prompts check for explosives at university

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- University of Oregon campus police say a bomb threat left on a chalkboard prompted closure of the school's main library and business school complex in Eugene so officers could search for explosives.

Woman who shot husband gets 20 years

Judge denies Martin’s plea for leniency; says attempted murder was deliberate, planned

Despite painting herself as a victim of an abusive marriage not deserving of a harsh sentence, Sheryl J. Martin was given 20 years in prison Tuesday for shooting her husband in 2007 after finding out he’d been having an affair. The former Ridgefield woman tearfully stood before Clark County Superior Court Judge Barbara Johnson, pleading for an exceptionally lower sentence of 10 years because she said she has never been involved in crime, is remorseful and was driven to violence by her husband’s neglect and emotional abuse.

North Carolina A&T beats UNC Wilmington 84-79, OT

GREENSBORO, N.C (AP) -- Thomas Coleman scored 18 points, Nic Simpson had 15, Adrian Powell 14 and Marc Hill 13 as North Carolina A&T beat North Carolina Wilmington 84-79 in overtime on Tuesday night.

Missouri State rallies to beat Pacific 60-49

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Will Creekmore finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds and Kyle Weems had 14 points as Missouri State defeated Pacific 60-49 in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tip-Off on Tuesday night.

Knicks beat Bobcats for fourth straight win

NEW YORK (AP) -- Toney Douglas scored 22 points, and the New York Knicks won their fourth straight game, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 110-107 on Tuesday night in the opener of a home-and-home series.

Buckner leads Georgia State past Utah Valley 69-56

ATLANTA (AP) -- Eric Buckner scored 15 points and Brandon McGee and Marques Johnson added 12 points each as Georgia State won its second straight with a 69-56 victory over Utah Valley on Tuesday night.

No. 20 Texas' Barnes gets win No. 500, 84-50

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Jordan Hamilton scored 25 points and No. 20 Texas gave coach Rick Barnes career victory No. 500 Tuesday night, 84-50 over Sam Houston State.

Iona sets record for 3s, beats Albany 86-65

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Kyle Smyth made eight 3-pointers and Jermel Jenkins added seven as Iona set a school record with 18 long-range shots in an 86-65 win over Albany (N.Y.) on Tuesday night.

Sagging roof section prompts WA grocery evacuation

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) -- Bellingham Fire Chief Bill Boyd says an Albertson's grocery store was evacuated after witnesses noticed that a section of the roof was sagging.

Arizona places Davis on IR, re-signs WR Komar

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have placed outside linebacker Will Davis on injured reserve after the second-year pro broke his left leg in Sunday's loss at Kansas City.

Buffalo jumps in front early, beats Canisius 81-64

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Byron Mulkey scored a career-high 23 points to help Buffalo defeat Canisius 81-64 on Tuesday night.

Eastern Kentucky routs Cincinnati Christian 91-27

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) -- Willie Cruz scored 20 points on 9-of-9 shooting and Eastern Kentucky pummeled Cincinnati Christian 91-27 on Tuesday night.

Missouri holds off Wyoming in Cancun Challenge

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) -- Michael Dixon scored a career-high 17 points to help No. 11 Missouri beat Wyoming 72-62 in the semifinals of the Cancun Challenge.

UConn pulls out 70-67 win over No. 2 Spartans

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) -- Kemba Walker scored 30 points and hit a key jumper with less than a minute left, helping Connecticut outlast No. 2 Michigan State 70-67 in a physical Maui Invitational semifinal on Tuesday.

Walker leads Wake Forest by Marist 81-59

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Ty Walker had a school-record 11 blocks and J.T. Terrell and Travis McKie scored 16 points each as Wake Forest beat Marist 81-59 on Tuesday night in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tip-Off.

Sosa leads Central Florida past Stetson 85-58

DELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Isaac Sosa hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, while Marcus Jordan had 15 points and a highlight-worthy dunk in traffic as Central Florida defeated Stetson 85-58 Tuesday night.

South Florida beats Liberty 60-43

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Mike Burwell scored 15 points, and Ron Anderson grabbed 17 rebounds to lead South Florida past Liberty 60-43 on Tuesday night.

South Carolina beats South Carolina-Upstate 57-41

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Ramon Galloway scored 12 points and Lakeem Jackson added 11 to lead South Carolina to a 57-41 victory over South Carolina-Upstate on Tuesday night.

Jeter, Rivera, Ramirez fail to receive arbitration

NEW YORK (AP) -- Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Manny Ramirez failed to receive salary arbitration offers as one of the first deadlines of baseball's offseason passed.

No. 25 UNC struggles to 80-69 win against Bulldogs

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Tyler Zeller scored a career-high 23 points and No. 25 North Carolina blew most of a 22-point, second-half lead before beating UNC Asheville 80-69 on Tuesday night.

Johnson leads No. 10 Purdue past Austin Peay

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- JaJuan Johnson had 21 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 10 Purdue beat Austin Peay 87-65 on Tuesday night.

Mann leads Belmont in 71-44 rout of Winthrop

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Freshman J.J. Mann had a career-high 12 points and nine rebounds to lead Belmont in a 71-44 rout of Winthrop on Tuesday in the NIT Season Tip-Off.

Boynton, Tyus lead No. 16 Florida to 79-66 win

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Kenny Boynton scored 21 points, Alex Tyus added 19 and No. 16 Florida beat Florida Atlantic 79-66 on Tuesday night.

Rays offer arbitration to 6 of 10 free agents

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have offered salary arbitration to six of the team's 10 free agents, including outfielder Carl Crawford and closer Rafael Soriano.

Rays offer arbitration to 7 of 11 free agents

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have offered salary arbitration to seven of the team's 11 free agents, including outfielder Carl Crawford and closer Rafael Soriano.

Rays offer arbitration to 7 of 9 free agents

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have offered salary arbitration to seven of the team's nine free agents, including outfielder Carl Crawford and closer Rafael Soriano.

WA gov gives lawmakers budget ideas

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is laying out some budget-balancing options for state lawmakers. But her plans require quick action from the Legislature, which isn't scheduled to return until next year.

3 WA legislative races heading to recounts

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Three legislative races are headed for recounts.

Pepperdine holds off Arkansas State 69-62

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Lorne Jackson scored 16 points and Mychel Thompson added 13 points and nine rebounds as Pepperdine held off Arkansas State 69-62 in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tip-Off on Tuesday.

Sterger's manager says no settlement with Favre

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The manager for the woman at the center of the NFL's investigation of Brett Favre said Tuesday that the quarterback's agent asked about paying her to keep quiet.

Central Arkansas posts 2nd largest victory, 100-29

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) -- Imad Qahwash scored 21 points, Chris Henson and TK Smith each had 18 and Central Arkansas recorded its second-largest margin of victory, 100-29 over Champion Baptist on Tuesday.

Robert Morris sits Abraham against No. 5 Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Robert Morris has suspended leading scorer Karon Abraham for its game against No. 5 Pittsburgh.

Kent State comes back to beat Urbana 94-71

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Justin Greene scored 20 points, Carlton Guyton 15, and Justin Manns 14, to help Kent State beat upset-minded Urbana 94-71 on Tuesday night.

Spurs waive F Green after less than a week

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs have waived forward Danny Green after less than a week with the team.

Holland leads Boston University past Nevada 66-57

WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Holland scored 18 of his 28 points in the first half and Boston University pulled away from Nevada 66-57 in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tipoff on Tuesday.

Seattle releases 2, including draft pick Wilson

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks have signed offensive tackle Will Robinson and defensive tackle Amon Gordon to the active roster and released two players, including fourth-round draft pick E.J. Wilson.

Bills release T Green from injured reserve

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills have parted ways with one of their key offseason additions by releasing tackle Cornell Green from injured reserve.

Princeton rallies to beat Bucknell 66-55

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) -- Dan Mavraides and Douglas Davis scored 16 points apiece and Princeton rallied from an early 11-point deficit to defeat Bucknell 66-55 on Tuesday night.

WA voter turnout tops 71 percent

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Washington election officials say that more than 71 percent of voters sent in their ballots for this month's midterm election.

Oregon bank bombing trial nearing end

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- The trial of a father and son accused of aggravated murder in the Woodburn bank bombing nearly two years ago is headed for a final week of testimony.

Prosecutors call son a liar in bank bombing trial

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- After taking the stand in his own defense, Joshua Turnidge was portrayed by prosecutors as a liar who gave conflicting statements about a deadly bank bombing two years ago in Woodburn.

Angels won't offer arbitration to DH Matsui

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Angels will not offer salary arbitration to designated hitter Hideki Matsui.

Mexican magazine calls off Seattle conference

SEATTLE (AP) -- A Mexican business magazine has called off a third attempt to hold a conference aimed at touting Mexico to U.S. aerospace companies after the union for Boeing Co. production workers again threatened protests.

Wizards top pick Wall returns from foot injury

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Wizards guard John Wall has returned after missing four games with a sprained left foot.

Murray leads La Salle past Providence 84-73

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Aaric Murray scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures and La Salle defeated Providence 84-73 on Tuesday night.

Record low 14 degrees Wednesday at Sea-Tac Airport

SEATTLE (AP) -- The temperature dropped to 14 degrees early Wednesday at Sea-Tac Airport, breaking the old record of 16 from 1985, as arctic air put Washington in a deep freeze.

76ers' Iguodala back from Achilles' tendon injury

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Philadelphia 76ers swingman Andre Iguodala has returned after missing three games with tendinitis in his right Achilles' tendon.

Texas will be compensated with picks if Lee leaves

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Rangers have offered salary arbitration to Cliff Lee, meaning the American League champions will be compensated with draft choices if the free-agent left-hander signs with another team.

Saints bring in new long snapper Drescher

METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Saints have signed rookie Justin Drescher as their third long snapper this season.

Injury-ravaged Giants add WR Michael Clayton

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The injury-ravaged New York Giants have signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Michael Clayton.

Giants close to deal with WR Michael Clayton

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Michael Clayton is close to signing with the injury-ravaged New York Giants.

Yankees decline to offer arbitration to Jeter

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Yankees have declined to offer salary arbitration to captain Derek Jeter.

Murray 'pain-free' and says he'll play for UGa

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray says he's been "pretty much pain-free" and will definitely start against rival Georgia Tech on Saturday.

Murray back at practice, expects to play for UGa

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray is back at practice and expected to play for the Bulldogs when they face rival Georgia Tech on Saturday.

Randolph, Connor among newcomers on Orioles' staff

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The new-look coaching staff of Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter will include bench coach Willie Randolph, pitching coach Mark Connor and hitting coach Jim Presley.

NC fugitive arrested, 70 pounds marijuana seized

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon man wanted as a fugitive from North Carolina was arrested and 70 pounds of marijuana seized by Oregon State Police in a traffic stop last weekend near Grants Pass.

Morgan State beats Western Illinois 72-53

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Aric Brooks scored 17 points and Morgan State used a couple of spurts to beat Western Illinois 72-53 on Tuesday in the Cancun Challenge.

Lions cut Campbell, putting him on practice squad

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have released linebacker Caleb Campbell and signed guard Donald Thomas.

Colts plan to hold Collie out of Chargers game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Colts receiver Austin Collie will not play Sunday night against San Diego.

Vikings ponder what went wrong this season

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- In less than a calendar year, the Minnesota Vikings went from NFL darlings who were one play away from the Super Bowl to one of the biggest busts in the league who will be playing for a new head coach this week.

North Florida cruises past Prairie View 84-66

CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Jerron Granberry scored a career-high 20 points, Jimmy Williams had 19 points and North Florida dominated Prairie View in an 84-66 win in the Cancun Challenge on Tuesday.

Buccaneers cut DT Ryan Sims

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released veteran defensive tackle Ryan Sims.

Ball State fires Parrish

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) -- Ball State has fired coach Stan Parrish.

Stanford keeps focus on Oregon State

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- As much as some of the games on Friday will have an impact on what bowl Stanford goes to at the end of the season, the Cardinal are keeping their focus on Saturday's regular season finale against Oregon State.

Injury-depleted Redskins add ex-Eagles S Harris

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins have added safety Macho Harris to their injury-depleted secondary.

Pacific Northwest crab season set to open Dec. 1

POINT ARENA, Calif. (AP) -- Dungeness crabs will start hitting dinner tables along the northwestern U.S. coast as soon as next week.

LA judge makes McCourt divorce final

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jamie and Frank McCourt, who are embroiled in a divorce dispute that could decide ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are officially single.

Nets' Williams out 2 games for breaking team rules

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Nets' sixth man Terrence Williams will miss the next two games because of repeated violations of team rules.

Williams leads Richmond past Southern U 81-40

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Freshman Derrick Williams scored 16 points and Richmond held Southern University to nine points in the first half in an 81-40 rout on Tuesday.

Pacquiao asserts himself as pay-per-view star

NEW YORK (AP) -- Manny Pacquiao is not simply the best boxer in the world. He's also the sport's biggest box office attraction.

Ingrid Pitt, doyenne of horror films, dies

LONDON (AP) -- Ingrid Pitt, who survived a Nazi concentration camp to become an acclaimed British movie actress, has died.

Browns' Costanzo goes on IR

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns have placed linebacker Blake Costanzo, one of their top special teams players, on injured reserve.

Hero of MLS title game tore his ACL

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) -- Colorado forward Macoumba Kandji tore his left ACL on the game-winning goal that gave the Rapids their first MLS championship.

Lost in frenzy over searches, travelers hit roads

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Lost in the frenzy over new airport inspections is the fact that 94 percent of holiday travelers will reach their destination by road this year.

Patriots QB Brady misses practice with foot injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady is taking a day off from practice for the third straight week with a sprained foot.

DOJ appeals lesbian's reinstatement to Air Force

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Justice Department is appealing a federal judge's order that a lesbian flight nurse from Washington state be reinstated to the Air Force.

Hendrick: Changes were not Earnhardt driven

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Rick Hendrick says the sweeping changes he made to his organization were not solely because of the struggles of Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Hendrick Motorsports shuffles lineup for 3 teams

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Hendrick Motorsports has dramatically shuffled its lineup by moving three crew chiefs to new drivers.

Salmon-munching sea lions get reprieve from federal appeals court

A federal appeals court on Tuesday effectively blocked the trapping and killing of sea lions feasting on salmon at Bonneville Dam. Sea lions may be eating imperiled wild salmon at the dam, but federal authorities now must explain it’s OK to kill a natural predator while allowing human fishermen to inadvertently kill an equal or greater proportion of wild fish.

Community Sports Calendar, Nov. 23

The Community Sports Calendar lists local sports activities, organizations, team tryouts, camps, gyms and other resources. It is updated each Tuesday. Submit items to be listed by e-mail to paul.danzer@columbian.com.

Magic's Vince Carter likely out against Heat

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Orlando Magic shooting guard Vince Carter is not expected to play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night after he sprained his left knee.

Magic's Carter will be game-time decision vs. Heat

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Orlando Magic shooting guard Vince Carter will be a game-time decision against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night after he sprained his left knee.

Rangers, Ducks swap minor league defensemen

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Rangers have acquired Stu Bickel from the Anaheim Ducks for Nigel Williams in a trade of minor league defensemen.

Red Sox would gave draft choices if V-Mart leaves

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox offered salary arbitration to catcher Victor Martinez, meaning they would receive draft choices as compensation if he completes his four-year, $50 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

Panthers ink S Alexander; Null to practice squad

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Panthers have shored up their banged-up secondary by signing safety Gerald Alexander and have added yet another quarterback to the practice squad.

Tyler Miller, publisher Ellensburg Daily Record

ELLENSBURG, Wash. (AP) -- Tyler Miller is the new publisher of the Daily Record,

Ducks send Carter to Carolina for 2 minor-leaguers

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Anaheim Ducks have traded center Ryan Carter to the Carolina Hurricanes for minor-league forwards Stefan Chaput and Matt Kennedy.

Bethany Storro donations to be returned, bank says

Unclaimed funds will go to support Oregon Burn Center

Yes, you will get your Bethany Storro benefit fund money back, Riverview Community Bank announced today.

Banged-up Cousins facing last regular-season test

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins is trying to tough it out for one more week with shoulder and ankle injuries.

Cowboys' McCann: 2 career games, 2 long TD returns

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Bryan McCann wasn't invited to the NFL's pre-draft combine and wasn't drafted.

White Sox offer arbitration to Konerko, Putz

CHICAGO (AP) -- The White Sox have offered salary arbitration to free agent first baseman Paul Konerko and right-handed pitcher J.J. Putz and would receive extra picks in June's amateur draft if they sign with new clubs.

Coach Smith on firmer ground as Bears pile up wins

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- Not too long ago, Lovie Smith seemed primed to get punted right out of Chicago.

Oregon fire marshal retiring Dec. 31

SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson says he is retiring at the end of the year.

Phillies to offer Werth arbitration

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Phillies said on Tuesday that they will offer arbitration to free-agent outfielder Jayson Werth. They will not, however, do the same for free-agent reliever Chad Durbin.

DNA ties man to home invasion

Investigators used DNA to connect Mark A. Markussen, 47, to an assault at a home in the 15300 block of Southeast Rivershore Drive. The home invasion-assault was alleged to have occurred Aug. 17, according to a news bulletin issued by the Vancouver Police Department.

Asian coal exports get boost from WA port approval

SEATTLE (AP) -- Efforts by the U.S. coal industry to expand its export market have taken a significant step forward, as officials in Washington state approved a port that will ship the fuel to Asia.

Wild claim O'Sullivan; Latendresse to have surgery

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild have claimed left wing Patrick O'Sullivan off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes.

Intruder wounds Marysville man in shootout

MARYSVILLE, Wash. (AP) -- A Marysville man was wounded in a shootout with intruders who tried to kick their way through the front door in a home invasion robbery.

Fisher: Young not welcome at team meeting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher says though he had an assistant tell Vince Young not to attend a team meeting, the quarterback has not been banned from the team's headquarters.

AP Source: Titans QB told not needed for meeting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says Titans quarterback Vince Young has been told he didn't need to attend a team meeting a day after storming out of the stadium.

Kings reassign D Muzzin, recall Martinez

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Kings have reassigned defenseman Jake Muzzin to their AHL affiliate in Manchester.

Thad Bosley hired as new Rangers hitting coach

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Rangers have hired Thad Bosley as their hitting coach.

Carbon monoxide danger from indoor burning

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- With freezing temperatures across Washington and power outages in some areas, the state Health Department is reminding people of the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.

State fines Okanogan gold mine for false reports

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- The Washington Department of Ecology has fined a mining company $22,000 for submitting inaccurate test results of water discharge from its gold mine in north-central Washington.

Collison signs extension with Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Center Nick Collison has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Appeals court sides with NFL in ex-players' suit

ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal appeals court sided with the NFL and its players union in a lawsuit filed by six former NFL players who claim they lost $20 million in an investment scheme.

Jets RT Woody has sprained knee, status uncertain

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets right tackle Damien Woody has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee that could sideline him for the team's game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.

Ore. 5th-highest for prescription painkiller abuse

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Oregon ranks fifth nationally for prescription painkiller abuse, and has the highest rate in the country among 18 to 25 year-olds.

Coyotes C Turris out with upper-body injury

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Phoenix Coyotes have placed center Kyle Turris on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and recalled defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson after a brief stint with their AHL affiliate in San Antonio.

Johnson knows how it feels to chase a champion

NEW YORK (AP) -- Five-time reigning Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson can still recall in vivid detail his near-misses in 2004 and '05.

Haslem's season may be over, Heat turn to Dampier

MIAMI (AP) -- Heat forward Udonis Haslem may miss the remainder of the regular season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left foot, and free agent Erick Dampier has been signed to help fill the void that creates.

Nebraska coordinator sorry for grabbing camera

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- The apologies are piling up at Nebraska.

Kelly's first year a test of more than football

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Brian Kelly came to Notre Dame with huge expectations from those watching, from those who hired him and for himself, as well.

Braves not offering arbitration to Lee, Glaus

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Braves are clearing the way for Freddie Freeman to win the job at first base by declining to offer salary arbitration to Troy Glaus, Derrek Lee and Eric Hinske.

Vols hope to focus on hoops during NIT Tip-Off

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl will gladly focus on basketball this week after getting hit with SEC sanctions for violating NCAA rules and misleading investigators.

LeGrand taken off ventilator, breathing on own

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand has been taken off a ventilator and is able to breathe on his own.

Steelers DE Keisel expected to return

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel is expected to play at Buffalo after missing all but a few plays of the last five games with a sore hamstring.

Court halts sea lion killing at Columbia River dam

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A federal appeals court has halted the killing of sea lions who make fast food of endangered salmon and steelhead at Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River.

Indians' Choo free of SKorea military service

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians have been told by South Korean officials that outfielder Shin-Soo Choo has received his military exemption for helping his country win a gold medal at the Asian Games.

Death toll in Cambodian stampede could be over 400

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) -- A government ministry says the death toll in a stampede at a festival in the Cambodian capital could be as high as 456.

Sabres' Miller, Connolly out with groin injuries

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Sabres will be without starting goalie Ryan Miller and center Tim Connolly for their home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.

Wendell Satre dies at 92

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Longtime Spokane business leader Wendell Satre has died at the age of 92.

Man claims self defense in Granger stabbing

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- A man accused of stabbing a man to death in Granger says he was defending himself from an attempted rape.

Fed lowers outlook for economy through 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal Reserve officials have become more pessimistic in their economic outlook through next year and have lowered their forecast for growth.

Texas' Josh Hamilton easily wins AL MVP award

NEW YORK (AP) -- Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton is a runaway winner of the American League's Most Valuable Player award.

Everett jury acquits murder defendant

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- A jury in Everett acquitted a man of murder and manslaughter charges.

Skagit jail inmate puts himself in fatal coma

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) -- Skagit County officials say a man who faced more than 25 years in prison for child rape and molestation put himself in a diabetic coma and died.

Ore. 'squaw' geographic names still await changes

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- The state is still trying to get rid of the word "squaw" in its list of geographic names, but "Indian Maiden" will not be a substitute -- at least in Jackson County.

S. Ore. University denies disabled woman's appeal

ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Southern Oregon University has upheld a decision to drop a 20-year-old woman with Down syndrome from a university-level ceramics class.

More restaurants let customers name the price

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Cafe 180 south of Denver allows its customers to pay whatever they can afford, or even volunteer to work in exchange for food.

WSP plane searching for stranded drivers

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The Washington State Patrol is using a plane equipped with a heat-detecting camera to look for drivers who may be stranded in disabled cars in King, Pierce and Thurston counties.

Italian official: Rome 2020 bid should get moving

ROME (AP) -- A senior Italian IOC member is questioning whether the country is in a strong enough economic position to bid for the Olympics.

Amateur player jailed for driving car at referee

LONDON (AP) -- The harshest punishment soccer players can usually expect for berating a referee is a suspension or fine -- not 24 weeks in jail.

Nationals offer 1B Adam Dunn arbitration

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have offered salary arbitration to first baseman Adam Dunn, assuring the team of receiving draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere as a free agent.

Judge blocks use of Adrien Brody's image in film

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A federal judge in Los Angeles has blocked the makers of a thriller film starring Adrien Brody from using the Oscar-winning actor's likeness until he is fully paid for his role.

Brazil insists 2014 World Cup will be peaceful

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- The Brazilian government is promising "peace and tranquility" in the country when it hosts the 2014 World Cup.

Portland, Ore., man dies of hypothermia

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Portland police say a 22-year-old man found dead along the Willamette River waterfront Tuesday morning after temperatures dipped below freezing died of hypothermia.

Man found dead on Portland waterfront

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The body of a man was found along the Willamette River waterfront Tuesday in Portland after temperatures dipped below freezing across Oregon.

Huff stays with Giants for $22M, 2-year deal

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Aubrey Huff is staying with the San Francisco Giants, agreeing to a $22 million, two-year contract with the World Series champions.

Tennis Channel extends deal with ATP World Tour

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tennis Channel has extended its TV rights deal with the ATP World Tour through 2015.

Air Force fires 2 in document mix-up

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz says two people have been fired from the service's aerial refueling tanker program after confidential information was mistakenly sent to competing contractors.

Scotland looks to Ireland and Scandinavia for refs

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- Scotland's soccer authorities are considering using Irish or Scandinavian referees at this weekend's matches because of a possible strike by Scottish officials.

Spurs director: West Ham leads race for stadium

LONDON (AP) -- Tottenham director Keith Mills thinks Premier League rival West Ham is the favorite to take control of London's Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.

Icy roads in Seattle delay Alaska Airlines crews

SEATTLE (AP) -- Alaska Airlines says treacherous road conditions Monday morning are preventing many employees from getting to work at Sea-Tac Airport, affecting a number of flights.

No. 2 Federer beats Murray in 2 sets at ATP finals

LONDON (AP) -- Roger Federer easily defeated Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday, winning 6-4, 6-2 to stretch his record to 2-0 at the season-ending event.

Obama: US committed to defend South Korea

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says the United States strongly affirms its commitment to defend South Korea in the wake of a North Korean artillery shelling.

OSP trooper jailed on theft charges in Umatilla

UMATILLA, Ore. (AP) -- A man accused of falsifying his Oregon State Police time sheet and using a department card to pay for his own gasoline was booked into the Umatilla County Jail Monday on theft and misconduct charges.

Suspect arrested in Springfield church burglaries

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) -- Police say a man who was caught walking out of a Springfield church with stolen items is suspected of breaking into three other churches in the city.

Terry Collins introduced as Mets' manager

NEW YORK (AP) -- Terry Collins has been introduced as manager of the New York Mets, the latest hire for an organization undergoing an overhaul after four years without a playoff berth.

Eugene teacher accused of UO campus assault

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Eugene police are investigating whether the same man may be responsible for two reported assaults within an hour of each other on the University of Oregon campus.

Snow dusts Ore. valleys, cold brings icy roads

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A dusting of snow arrived before the Thanksgiving holiday in the valleys of Western Oregon, where temperatures dipped below freezing to leave ice on the roads that slowed travel and commuting on Tuesday.

Detroit Thanksgiving parade sinks Mayflower plans

DETROIT (AP) -- Think your holiday travel plans are tough? Imagine being a Mayflower descendant who's been bumped from Detroit's annual Thanksgiving parade.

Mass. pizza parlor stiffed by fake Dylan rep

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) -- A man wearing a Bob Dylan backstage pass who ordered 178 pizzas from a Massachusetts pizza parlor has left the restaurant blowin' in the wind.

Roads and schools closed, temps sink

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- A rare blizzard closed roads and schools across Eastern Washington, and subzero temperatures were forecast for Tuesday night.

NYPD investigating Sheen's NYC hotel incident

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- New York City police are investigating a harassment claim against Charlie Sheen made by a woman found locked in the actor's hotel bathroom last month.

After the storm: "Everything looks pretty calm"

Area public works and emergency crews let out a sigh of relief this morning when they awoke to find snow had fallen and ice remained but, nonetheless, all seemed to be running smoothly.

Georgian lawmakers aim to protest Sochi Games

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) -- The parliament of the former Soviet republic of Georgia is considering mounting a campaign against the 2014 Winter Olympics in the nearby Russian city of Sochi.

WA man sentenced for MT interstate chase

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- A 22-year-old Spokane, Wash., man who led Montana authorities on a chase that included driving backward on the interstate and jumping into a creek before surrendering has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Vancouver, Southwest Washington school delays and closures, C-Tran bus route changes

The latest information on school delays and changes to C-Tran routes.

Ore. man dead after police respond to disturbance

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A family argument that resulted in an exchange of gunfire in a Portland neighborhood has ended with the death of an Oregon man.

Ore. man dead after police response to disturbance

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A family argument that resulted in an exchange of gunfire in a Portland neighborhood has ended with the death of an Oregon man.

Portland police in shootout with man at home

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Portland police say officers were engaged in a shootout with a man early Tuesday at a home where they had responded to a family disturbance.

Morning forecast: Cold, slippery, maybe some snow

The National Weather Service reported early this morning that very cold air will remain over Southwest Washington and northwest Oregon today, with temperatures likely remaining below freezing except at the coast.

Talking Points 11/23

What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking:

Weather Eye: Snow plays game of cat and mouse with county

The weather pattern Monday was like a cat-and-mouse game (where’s the cheese?) Bitter cold arctic air bottled up to our north and mild air to the south. A battle of the air masses. For example at 4 p.m. Monday it was only 22 degrees with moderate snow at Oak Harbor on the northern tip of Whidbey Island. Contrast that to Vancouver’s 42 degrees. Bellingham was also 22 degrees with wind gusts exceeding 50 mph. At times Monday the cold air was as close as Kalama with freezing temperatures and snow. That retreated for a while clear back to Seattle before the northerly component bounced back and dropped Seattle back into 20s.

Vancouver school board tops in state

Volunteers honored for effective use of statewide standards

Vancouver Public Schools’ board of directors has been named 2010 School Board of the Year by the Washington State School Directors’ Association. The word came on Friday, during the state group’s annual conference in Spokane.

Death notices

A list of daily death notices

Thanksgiving’s side show

Turkey is the star, but what about its supporting players?

MODESTO, Calif. — Come on, the turkey is the easy part. No decisions there, past whether you’ll roast it, fry it or pop it on the grill. Turkey is a given. Turkey is the star.

Washington View: Thanksgiving spirit can address economic difficulties

For too many Americans, the last three Thanksgivings have been pretty lean. Our nation is suffering from the longest economic downturn since the Great Depression. Particularly worrisome is an online survey by the Enumclaw Courier-Herald that found two out of three people believe the true spirit of Thanksgiving has been forgotten. That is discouraging. There is plenty of depressing news these days to justify that attitude.

Community sports scoreboard 11/23

Community sports results for Week of Nov. 15-22.

NYC Marathon is vindication for early morning runs

A pair of Clark County women keep each other motivated on their way to finishing the New York City Marathon

Best Food Forward: Alternatives to oven-roasting turkey come in abundance

Circumstances can affect how you cook your turkey. An oven may fail at an inopportune time, a power outage may occur, and more than one large food item may need cooking at the same time. The conventional oven is not the only way to get the big bird cooked safely. Here are some alternative suggestions to give you more room in the oven, or start a new traditional way to cook your turkey.

Clark County food & wine calendar

Send calendar information to food@columbian.com.

Community notebook: Evergreen Storm girls take second in Junior Olympic regional meet

Cross country team qualifies for national meet in Alabama

A team of middle school runners from Vancouver placed second at the United States Track and Field Junior Olympics Cross Country Region 13 Championships on Saturday.

In our view: Heartbeat of a City

Resurgence of downtown Vancouver continues, positively affecting other areas

It might have started with a shopping cart. At least that’s the condensed version of a story that has led Vancouver’s downtown to this particular time in history, to this moment marked by questions of, “What do we do next?”

Vancouver police grant targets sex crimes

Officer, civilian investigator will focus on predators of children

A federal grant is set to help the Vancouver Police Department hunt down child sexual predators. The $493,000 Office of Community Policing Services, or COPS, grant will reimburse the department for the entry-level salary and benefits costs for one officer and one civilian computer forensic investigator for two years, Police Chief Cliff Cook said Monday, shortly before the city council agreed to accept the funding.

Sewer financing offered in Clark County

Program seeks to spur commercial, residential activity

Business owners in unincorporated Clark County now have another option to cover one often-overlooked cost of opening in a new location: sewer connection fees. The Clark Regional Wastewater District Board of Commissioners recently voted to provide low-interest financing for commercial customers to connect to the district’s sewer system. Commissioners will also allow homebuilders to delay paying the connection fees for unsold houses in new subdivisions until after those houses are occupied.

Stories for November 23, 2010

Lead stories

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Team’s 15th annual Harvest Dinner feeds homeless

Temperature expected to peak in low 30s Wednesday in county

Judge denies Martin’s plea for leniency; says attempted murder was deliberate, planned

Unclaimed funds will go to support Oregon Burn Center