Sunday, December 13, 2009

Vick cleared to return to NFL...Speed at the pool...Nash to finish...

NEW YORK (AP) Michael Vick has been conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Vick can participate without delay in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and can play in the final two preseason games if he can find a team that will sign him.

ROME (AP) Ariana Kukors of the USA closed out another speedy night at the pool by breaking her 24-hour-old world record in the 200-meter individual medley. Five more world records were set on Day 2 of the world championships, the last with high-tech bodysuits.

ROME (AP) Michael Phelps has advanced to the final of his first individual event at the world swimming championships, but he may have tough competition in the 200-meter freestyle. Phelps was the third-fastest qualifier in the preliminaries.

PHOENIX (AP) Steve Nash says it will be a pleasure to finish his career as a member of the Phoenix Suns. The 35-year-old veteran has agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract after considering leaving the team.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up guards Damien Wilkins and Chucky Atkins in a trade with Oklahoma City. The Thunder will get veteran Etan (ee-TAHN') Thomas and two of the Timberwolves four second-round draft picks in return.

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