Today in history: Oct. 18 1867: The United States took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. 1962: James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins were honored with the Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology for determining the double-helix molecular structure of DNA. Associated Press
Sept. 12, 2013 - San Antonio Express-News
NFL reinstates Antonio Smith following suspension Texans defensive end Antonio Smith, who was suspended for the dramatic 31-28 season-opening victory at San Diego on Monday night, was reinstated by the NFL today. Smith reported to Reliant Stadium to begin his preparation for returning from the league-mandated suspension that cost him a game check, almost $353,000. Second-year defensive end Jared Crick replaced Smith in the lineup against the ...
Sept. 10, 2013 - Houston Chronicle
Top prospect Crick spins gem in Class A playoffs Right-hander Kyle Crick, the Giants' No. 1 prospect, carried his regular-season dominance over to his playoff debut Sunday. He threw seven shutout innings to help Class A Advanced San Jose even its best-of-five California League North Division series with Visalia at one game apiece.
Sept. 9, 2013 - San Francisco Giants