Sports Briefs

Nfl

Vick files for bankruptcy, claims millions in debt

Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors. Vick filed Chapter 11 papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Monday. The seven largest creditors listed in the court papers are owed a total of about $12.8 million. The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback hopes he ”can, after the conclusion of the bankruptcy case, rebuild his life on a personal and spiritual level, resurrect his image as a public figure, and resolve matters with the NFL such that he can resume his career,“ according to the filings. Vick is serving a 23-month prison sentence at the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., after pleading guilty last year to bankrolling a dogfighting ring. He was suspended indefinitely without pay and lost all his major sponsors, including Nike. He also faces state charges related to dogfighting.

Bills sign Ex-Cat Johnson

Former UK wide receiver Steve Johnson signed with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. The seventh-round pick had a steady spring in Buffalo's minicamp. Johnson is expected to compete for the fifth and possibly final receiver role on Buffalo's roster later this summer. But he's taking nothing for granted.

”The seventh round seems like a free agent so of course I feel I have to make any play because there's no room for mistakes or anything,“ Johnson said. ”So there's pressure, but it's no different than college or high school.“

2nd man arrested in Walker case

A second man was arrested on charges of abducting, beating and robbing Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker in Las Vegas last month. Deshawn L. Thomas, 40, was arrested Monday in Las Vegas and held without bail at the Clark County jail, police said Tuesday. Thomas will be scheduled to appear in Las Vegas Justice Court to face felony kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy charges, police said in a statement.

NFL hires stadium security chief

The NFL hired Pennsylvania's state police chief for a new position that will cover all aspects of stadium security from fan behavior to signal stealing. Col. Jeffrey Miller, who begins work as director of strategic security Aug. 18, said areas of concern will also include overseeing pre-game security screening, initiated by the league after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, as well as fan behavior, an area Commissioner Roger Goodell stressed last spring at the annual league meeting.

Golf

Humphrey wins Senior Open

Steve Humphrey survived a late charge by Steve Rogers and two sudden-death playoff holes to win the 2008 Kentucky Senior Open at The Bull Golf Club in Richmond on Tuesday. Humphrey followed a 6-under 66 in Monday's first round with an even-par 72. Rogers shot his second straight 69 to force a playoff, which Humphrey, of Lexington, won.

College Football

EKU player pleads not guilty

Eastern Kentucky University football player Davin Walker pleaded not guilty in a shoplifting case that severed part of a shopper's thumb. Police arrested Walker, who has been suspended indefinitely, on Thursday after officers said he fled from Wal-Mart employees. Police Sergeant Willard Reardon said as Walker was running, a shopping cart was overturned, tearing off the tip of a 69-year-old woman's thumb.

Basketball

Report: Maggette to Warriors

The Warriors will sign high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette to a five-year contract worth around $50 million, a source told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. Maggette, a 6-foot-6 swingman, averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists last season for the Clippers.

Centre names assistant coach

The Centre men's basketball team named 2008 graduate Matt Nestheide as an assistant coach, the school announced Monday. Nestheide was a four-time All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference selection and was named the league's player of the year in 2007.

Alaska getting professional team

The Alaska Dream is the newest American Basketball Association team. ABA chief executive officer Joe Newman said the Dream has been added to the 2008 schedule for the 46-team league. The team will be located in Anchorage.

The last word

Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger, on changes he made to the U.S. qualifying process:

”If we win, I'll go down as having the lowest I.Q. of any genius who ever lived.“

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