Mavericks Guard DeShawn Stevenson Calls Miami Heat 'Classless' After NBA Finals Win

DeShawn Stevenson took one last shot at LeBron James and the Miami Heat Sunday after his Mavericks won Game 6 of the NBA Finals and were crowned 2011 champions.

For LeBron James, Heat, Things Went Downhill After "The Decision"

By TheXLog “The US government is issuing a new LeBron James dollar bill, but it's only worth seventy-five cents because LeBron's not good for the fourth quarter.

Pirates 3, Mets 1: Paul Maholm Mows Down Mets

Paul Maholm did what he usually does, keeping runs off the board and keeping the Bucs in the game despite a lack of offensive support, and the Pirates won 3-1 in their series finale against the Mets.

LeBron James Deserves the Hate, But Isn't Only Heat Star to Blame for NBA Finals Loss

Twenty-four hours for LeBron James to go from the NBA's darling to perhaps the most-hated player in the league. That one fateful day, back in July of 2010, included "The Decision," a letter from shunned Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and the ...

Macy’s Ad in Miami Herald Congratulates Miami Heat on Winning NBA Title

“The ad runs directly under a banner headline about how badly the Heat's point guards sucked and an all-caps header proclaiming, 'DALLAS WINS BEST-OF-7 SERIES 4-2,” writes Miami New Times, who also got a vice president at the Herald on the phone.

Dirk Nowitzki DETHRONES LeBron in Cleveland Beef

Talk about adding insult to injury -- a day after LeBron James' dreams were dashed to pieces, one of the biggest delis in Cleveland renamed its famous "King" sandwich ... after Mavs star Dirk Nowitzki. TMZ spoke with Earl Stein -- the co-owner ...

Miami Heat Players Reportedly Partied at Club LIV with Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban rented out Club LIV in Miami Beach to celebrate his team winning the NBA championship. We posted pictures and videos from their night out, including Dirk partying and Lil Wayne and Mark Cuban holding the Larry ...

Derek Jeter Injured In His Quest To Reach 3,000 Hits

NEW YORK (AP) - Derek Jeter limped off the field with a sore right calf four innings after getting his 2,994th hit, and Carlos Carrasco escaped early trouble to pitch the Cleveland Indians past the New York Yankees 1-0 Monday night.

Bruins chase Luongo from Game 6, force big finale in Stanley Cup finals

BOSTON - The Boston Bruins put Roberto Luongo and the Stanley Cup back on the shelf. After another home scoring spree against Vancouver's wildly inconsistent goalie Monday night, the Bruins are making one last trip west for the big finish to ...

Dallas Mavs Become NBA Champs, Beat Miami Heat In Six

On Sunday (June 12), the NBA crowned a new champion -- the Dallas Mavericks, who triumphed over the Miami Heat in six games to hoist up the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the first time in franchise history.

US Suffers Embarrassing 2-1 Loss to Panama in Gold Cup Group Play

TAMPA, Fla. -- Luis Tejada scored in the 19th minute, Gabriel Gomez converted a penalty kick later in the first half and Panama stunned the United States 2-1 on Saturday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup.

Game 64: Mets vs. Pirates at 7:05 PM

Tonight at 7:05 PM, the Mets continue their four game series with the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. RA Dickey (3-6, 4.04 ERA) will start for the Mets.

Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying: Vettel takes pole in Montreal, Alonso pips Massa

Sebastian Vettel (1:13.014) claimed pole for the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix after a day after smashing his Red Bull into Circuit Gilles Villeneuve's wall of champions.

Clay Buchholz's Seven Solid Innings Versus Blue Jays Earns Him Amica Pitcher of the Week Honors

The Red Sox have won eight in a row and while their offense has been tremendous, their starting pitching has been solid as well. Despite dealing with back issues, Clay Buchholz was especially good this week.

Ruler On Ice Upsets Shackleford, Wins Belmont Stakes

NEW YORK -- Ruler On Ice posted a huge upset in the Belmont Stakes, taking the lead from Preakness winner Shackleford in the stretch and winning the final leg of the Triple Crown.

Ducati's Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden talk about qualifying at Silverstone

Today's qualifying session at Silverstone, wasn't about Casey Stoner taking another pole position, everyone is used to him dominating free practices and qualifying sessions whether it was on a Ducati or on a Honda, or will Marco Simoncelli be ...

VIDEO: Allan McNish’s terrifying Audi R18 TDi Le Mans crash. “The R18 got airborne in the gravel, …

VIDEO: Allan McNish's terrifying Audi R18 TDi Le Mans crash. “The R18 got airborne in the gravel, and slammed into a tire wall sideways, spraying photographers and spectators with wheels, suspension pieces and large chunks of carbon fiber monocoque.

Stats Illustrate Junior dos Santos Dominance Over Shane Carwin at UFC 131

Not that you really need the stats to know how dominant Junior dos Santos was against Shane Carwin earlier tonight - the picture alone tells you all you need to know - but seeing the numbers somehow makes JDS' performance even more impressive.

Bartolo Colon Strains Hamstring in Yankees' 4-0 Win Over Indians

New York Yankees pitcher Bartolo Colon suffered a strained hamstring in a 4-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Colon suffered the injury in the seventh inning of Friday's game against the Indians.

Canucks One Win From Hoisting Stanley Cup

The Vancouver Canucks won a 1-0 nailbiter over the Boston Bruins in game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, giving them a 3-2 series lead.

Report- Rangers Plan To Buyout Drury

Glen Sather left Wednesday's general managers meeting without addressing the media, but the Daily News has learned the Rangers boss plans to buy out the final season of captain Chris Drury's five-year, $35.25 million contract.

Terrelle Pryor Will NOT Play In The Canadian Football League

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Terrelle Pryor isn't interested in playing in the Canadian Football League. He's also not interested in speaking to the NCAA.

Charles Barkley Antagonizes Miami Heat Fans Again

We've previously touched on the NBA Finals side story involving Charles Barkley, the Miami Heat, and their fans. Barkley was one of the loudest critics of LeBron James when he left Cleveland for Miami and that disgust spilled into the season ...

UFC 131 Fight Card: Shane Carwin Discusses Weight Before Junior dos Santos Bout

Thomas Myers of SB Nation MMA had the opportunity to speak with Shane Carwin as he prepares for his UFC 131 main event bout with Junior dos Santos.

New York Yankee Joba Chamberlain has a torn elbow ligament, likely out for the season

Per Hardball Talk, news has just come down that New York Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain has a torn ligament in his elbow, and will likely undergo Tommy John surgery.

Game 62: Scutaro In For Pedroia As Red Sox Look To Complete Sweep Of Yankees

After taking the first two games of their three-game series with the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox look to complete the sweep of their arch-rivals with their sixth victory in a row.

Tonight's Matchup: Brewers (Gallardo) vs Mets (Niese)

Tonight's Mets starter, Jon Niese (3.75 ERA, 3.80 FIP,) has only pitched 5.2 innings against the Brewers. That sample is too small to mean anything.

Clenbuterol strikes again: Guillermo Ochoa and four others suspended

Five members of Mexico's Gold Cup squad have been suspended after they tested positive for the banned substance Clenbuterol. They are goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (Club America), defenders Francisco Javier Rodriguez (PSV) and Edgar Duenas ...

Send Andy Brickley a Question to Be Answered During Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final

The Bruins notched another home win Wednesday and have turned things around in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vancouver Canucks.

Dirk Nowitzki Fights Through Illness, Criticism to Lead Mavericks Into Game 5 Against Heat

As Dirk Nowitzki has stumbled into the best postseason run of his life at age 32, we've all watched and struggled to put his achievements into any kind of historical context.

Milan Lucic Getting Special Opportunity to Play His First Stanley Cup Final in Hometown of Vancouver

Milan Lucic and Cam Neely are no strangers to hockey in Vancouver. The former was born, raised and played juniors hockey in the British Columbia city, while the latter started his NHL career there.

Final Score: Pirates 5 Mets 1

The New York Mets (25-29) were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates (25-28) tonight by a score of 5-1. For a complete box score and game recap, check out SNY.

Milan Lucic Getting Special Opportunity to Play His First Stanley Cup Final in Hometown of Vancouver

Milan Lucic and Cam Neely are no strangers to hockey in Vancouver. The former was born, raised and played juniors hockey in the British Columbia city, while the latter started his NHL career there.

Final Score: Pirates 5 Mets 1

The New York Mets (25-29) were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates (25-28) tonight by a score of 5-1. For a complete box score and game recap, check out SNY.

Milan Lucic Getting Special Opportunity to Play His First Stanley Cup Final in Hometown of Vancouver

Milan Lucic and Cam Neely are no strangers to hockey in Vancouver. The former was born, raised and played juniors hockey in the British Columbia city, while the latter started his NHL career there.

Final Score: Pirates 5 Mets 1

The New York Mets (25-29) were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates (25-28) tonight by a score of 5-1. For a complete box score and game recap, check out SNY.

Tanner Foust Completes Record Jump On The World's Biggest Hot Wheels Track [Video]

If you grew up playing with Hot Wheels like I did, you'll want to check out the video after the break. It features stunt driver and Top Gear US host Tanner Foust completing a world record jump of 332 feet in a modified Pro 2 after launching off ...

Kevin Dineen To Be Named Florida Panthers Head Coach

Kevin Dineen will be named the 11th head coach in Florida Panthers history on Wednesday. On the day that the fans in Winnipeg get to cheer about NHL hockey for the first time since 1996, fans in another old NHL city have reason to cheer as ...

English Football Association Asks To Postpone Election Of FIFA President

The English Football Association and the Scottish FA called on FIFA to postpone a vote for president scheduled for tomorrow. If you haven't been keeping up, recently FIFA has been hit by a barrage of ethics scandals.

Terrelle Pryor's Car Dealer Releases Sworn Statement Denying Claims

With both the NCAA and Ohio State looking into the automotive wherewithal of Buckeyes football players, Aaron Kniffin, the Columbus car dealer who handed quite a few sets of keys to Ohio St. Buckeyes QB Terrelle Pryor has released a sworn ...

White Sox hold off Red Sox, 10-7

BOSTON - Phil Humber pitched 72⁄3 strong innings, Alexei Ramirez drove in three runs and the visiting Chicago White Sox accomplished something they hadn't done in 52 years with a wild 10-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.

Hillis cover for Madden NFL 12 revealed along with Hall of Fame Edition

EA Sports has revealed the coverart for Madden NFL 12 featuring Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis, as well as the limited Madden NFL 12 Hall of Fame Edition.

Bruins Foundation Raffling Off Tickets to Every Bruins Stanley Cup Final Home Game

Unless you were part of the small percentage of Bruins fans lucky enough to grab tickets to Games 3, 4 or 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at the TD Garden, there's a good chance that you'll be watching Boston's first home Stanley Cup games since ...

Thrashers’ owners confirm sale of team to True North Sports and Entertainment

Earlier today, we, along with our partners, signed an asset purchase agreement to sell the Atlanta Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment.

Dirty Coach Diaries: Former Ohio State Football Coach Jim Tressel Has Been Cheating Since Back In The Day!

Tressel was asked to resign from coaching at Ohio St. after it was revealed that he tried to hide the fact that some of his athletes were breaking NCAA rules by selling merchandise to local businesses.

NBA Finals Live Blog: Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat, Game 1

LeBron James, who joined the Heat as a free agent last summer, is playing for his first NBA championship. The Journal provides minute-by-minute analysis of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Heat.

Buster Posey's Injury Unfortunate, But Home-Plate Collisions Still Have Place in Baseball

Some events within a baseball game evoke more of a crowd response than others. A collision at home plate is one of those events. It's rare, it's exciting, it's unpredictable and, unfortunately, it's also dangerous.

UFC 130 results: Does Rampage Jackson deserve a title shot against Jon Jones after win over Matt Hamill?

Last night, May 28, 2011, at UFC 130 in Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson defeated Matt Hamill via unanimous decision after three rounds in which he brutalized "The Hammer.

EA Sports Simulation Correctly Predicted Bruins-Canucks Stanley Cup Finals

The folks at EA Sports simulate the NHL season each year using their NHL 11 video game, and the video game correctly predicted a Canucks-Bruins Stanley Cup Finals.

Luke Donald Will Be No. 1 In World Golf Rankings Following BMW PGA Championship Victory

Luke Donald made birdie on the 18th hole in a playoff with Lee Westwood to capture the BMW PGA Championship and the No. 1 World Golf Ranking.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Points Standings: Kevin Harvick's Coca-Cola 600 Win Results In Big Jump

Thanks to scoring the win in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600, Kevin Harvick was able to jump three spots in the series standings to second.

VIDEO: JR Hildebrand Crashes On Indy 500 Final Lap, Giving Dan Wheldon The Victory

The worst possible time for an IndyCar driver to crash into the wall: while closing in on an Indianapolis 500 victory. That happened at the 2011 Indy 500, and I still have no idea what to say about it.

Game 53: Red Sox Look For Sweep In Game Two Of Doubleheader Vs. Tigers

After winning game one earlier today, the Boston Red Sox look to win the second game of the doubleheader and a series sweep of the Detroit Tigers.

FIFA: FIFA Suspends Vice-President Jack A. Warner and Mohamed bin Hammam

The FIFA Ethics Committee, under the chairmanship of Petrus Damaseb (Namibia), decided today, 29 May 2011, to provisionally suspend, with immediate effect, FIFA Vice-President Jack A. Warner and FIFA Executive Committee member Mohamed bin ...

Grand Prix Redux: Vettel wins sprint Monaco GP after red flag & restart

Sebastian Vettel won the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix in a five-lap sprint to the end, after two safety car deployments and a red flag. It would have been a fascinating fight to the finish, with podium finishers Vettel, Fernando Alonso, and Jenson ...

Barcelona vs. Manchester United Champions League Final Followed By Violent Celebrations

BARCELONA, Spain - Street parties in Barcelona celebrating the victory of the city's soccer team in the Champions League final turned violent early Sunday and at least 18 people were hospitalized, according to local media reports.

Giro Stage 19: Tiralongo's Happy Reunion

Astana's Paolo Tiralongo survived a lone break on the climb to Macungana to win stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia, thanks in large part to the benificence of his ex-teammate Alberto Contador.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter Under Investigation for Bribery Scandal

GENEVA -- FIFA placed its own president under investigation Friday in a widening bribery scandal just days before Sepp Blatter faces re-election against Mohamed bin Hammam.

Game 51: Carl Crawford, Red Sox Look To Stay Hot Against Tigers

The Boston Red Sox look to continue their hot play as they go for four in a row tonight against the Detroit Tigers in game two of their four-game series.

LeBron James' Defense On MVP Derrick Rose Amazing In Miami Heat Series Win Over Chicago Bulls

One of the biggest factors in the Miami Heat's 4-1 Eastern Conference Finals win over the Chicago Bulls was the defense LeBron James (a 6'8 small forward) played on Derrick Rose (a 6'3 point guard, one of the league's quickest players, and the NBA MVP).

Hi Hater: Scottie Pippen Says That Lebron James Is Better Than Michael Jordan!!!

Chicago Bulls' legend Scottie Pippen said on ESPN's “Mike and Mike in the Morning” today that while his former teammate Michael Jordan is probably the greatest scorer ever, he thinks LeBron James may be the greatest player to ever play the game.

Mariners 4, Yankees 3: Bullpen Blows Burnett's Win

Mark Teixeira jumped on a first-inning fastball from Michael Pineda and sent it far over the rightfield wall to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead.

UFC 130 Judo Chop: The Footwork of Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and Matt Hamill

In this edition of the Judo Chop, we're going to look at a couple of footwork habits of Saturday night's UFC 130 main eventers, Quinton Jackson and Matt Hamill.

NBA Playoffs Required Reading: Miami Heat Defeat Chicago Bulls, Advance to NBA Finals

The Miami Heat closed out the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, after making a not-so-epic comeback in the 4th quarter. This wasn'ta comeback on the same level of what we saw from the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ...

Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins: Game 7 Open Thread

For those of you watching tonight's Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins, here is your open thread.

Paul Smith for Manchester United Champions League Suit

Ahead of Manchester United's Champions League clash against Barcelona, fellow English designer Paul Smith created the following suits for The Red Devils.

Gee Whiz! The Cubs Could Not Throw Strikes in the Rain - Cubs 4 Mets 7

For the second time in their last four games at Wrigley, the Cubs were not able to play a full nine innings. After a 41-minute rain delay, Wednesday's contest against the Mets was called with the Cubs coming out on the losing end of a game they ...

Red Sox 14, Indians 2: Boston bashes Tribe

CLEVELAND - Indians manager Manny Acta was recently hard pressed to come up with a game that his team had played poorly in throughout its surprising start to the season.

Mavericks Vs. Thunder Final Score: Shawn Marion, Dirk Nowitzki Deliver 100-96 Dallas Victory

Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowitzki led a fourth-quarter charge to give the Dallas Mavericks a 100-96 victory, eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games for the Western Conference title.

Wilson Valdez Pulls Down Reds' Pants and Laughs at Them: Phillies 5, Reds 4 (19 innings)

Six hours and twelve minutes. Eleven billion pitches. The Phillies and the Reds battled into the early morning hours in the series' finale penultimate game and won in 19 innings, 5-4.

USC Trojans NCAA Appeal Denied

It's been more than 11 months since the NCAA Committee on Infractions hit USC with the harshest penalties in the modern era of college football.

Bruins Vs. Lightning, Game 6: Dwayne Roloson Returns In Goal; Boston Can Advance To Cup Finals

Dwayne Roloson is back in goal and Sean Bergenheim could be out as the Tampa Bay Lightning hope to force a Game 7 against the Boston Bruins.

Sepp Blatter’s Opponents Charged With Bribery Days Before FIFA Election

Charged: Jack Warner and Mohammed Bin Hammam, two of FIFA’s most powerful figures, have been charged with bribery less than a week before the FIFA election.

Canucks Beat Sharks In Double OT: Bieksa's Goal Sends Vancouver To Stanley Cup Finals (VIDEO)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin didn't hesitate to compare winning Olympic gold to the chance to play for the Stanley Cup.

Ballin’: Derrick Rose Isn’t Clutch, Bulls Lose in Overtime to LeBron and the Heat

Must be a rough morning to be a Chicago Bulls fan. Chicago had two opportunities to even the Eastern Conference Finals with the Heat last night in the final minute, but Derrick Rose's first step-back jumper over LeBron James went in and out; ...

Coach Mike Brown To Be Phil Jackson's Successor As Lakers Head Coach

Initial reports put him as the front runner to succeed the retired Phil Jackson as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, and now it seems it's official -- Mike Brown will be the next coach.

More On Bryan Stow Beating Suspect Giovanni Ramirez

The Times has a story about one of the suspects in the Bryan Stow beating: Ramirez was booked on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon and is being held on $1 million bail.

In case missed it...watch the 60 minutes Lance Armstrong doping story here

This weekend the CBS News show "60 Minutes" exploded the Lance Armstrong doping controversy into the headlines again with a tell-all interview with Armstrong's teammate Tyler Hamilton.

2011 FRENCH OPEN: Djokovic, Federer, Stosur, Wozniacki Win

The 2011 French Open has begun. #2 seed Novak Djokovic won his 38th consecutive tour match in a row (the record is John McEnroe's 42 in 1984) to reach the second round by dismissing talented youngster Thiemo de Bakker in straight sets 6-2 6-1 6-3.

Game Thread: Reds at Philadelphia (2011.05.23)

Tonight, the Reds get back to action on the field, as they play the Philadelphia Phillies. What happened the last time the Reds and the Phillies played?

Atletico De Madrid | Sergio Aguero - Time to Say Goodbye

The main talk today in SPANISH FOOTBALL is the unilateral communicaction via his "twitter" personal blog, that ATLETICO DE MADRID Argentine forward SERGIO AGUERO wishes to leave the Club.

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat NBA playoff still a hot TV draw for TNT

Fewer Chicago-area homes were tuned in to the Bulls' 96-85 Game 3 Eastern Conference finals loss Sunday at Miami than the first two games of their best-of-seven series with the Heat.

Tim Thomas' 33 Saves Lead Bruins in 3-1 Win Over Lightning in Game 5 of Eastern Conference Final

BOSTON -- Tim Thomas stopped 33 shots after allowing another early goal, and Brad Marchand scored the game-winner to lead Boston to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night and put the Bruins one win away from the Stanley Cup finals.

Asdrubal Cabrera, Justin Masterson Help Indians Down Red Sox in Series Opener in Cleveland

CLEVELAND -- Asdrubal Cabrera's two-out RBI double in the eighth inning -- the latest big hit delivered by Cleveland's shortstop - rallied the Indians to a 3-2 win on Monday night over the Boston Red Sox, who also lost second baseman Dustin ...

Mets Owner Fred Wilpon Rips Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran, David Wright in Bizarre New Yorker Piece

Being sued for over $1 billion by the victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, Mets owner Fred Wilpon likely hasn't been in the best of moods of late.

Joakim Noah Fined $50,000 for Anti-Gay Slur During Game 3 of Eastern Conference Finals

The NBA has come down on Joakim Noah, and the Chicago big man is about to be a little lighter in the wallet. Noah was fined $50,000 by the league on Monday for directing an anti-gay slur at a fan during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals ...

102 Great Goals for Real Madrid & Ronaldo ends with 40 (!) in 8-1 mauling of Almeria

Real Madrid 8 - Almeria 1 (La Liga, May 21, 2011) It took Cristiano Ronaldo just four minutes to break the La Liga goal scoring record in a season as he tapped in a Sergio Ramos header to notch his 39th of an incredible personal campaign.

Toms’ lead at Colonial slashed to 1 before delay (AP)

FORT WORTH, Texas – David Toms' lead at Colonial was slashed from seven strokes to one before play was suspended in the third round Saturday.

Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox Preview, Saturday 5/21, 6:10 CT: Big Z At Fenway

BOSTON -- The sky attempted to turn blue briefly this morning, but the clouds that have surrounded New England and most of the Northeast and Midwest this spring won the battle; though there's only a small chance of rain this evening for the game.

Marlins Place Ace Josh Johnson on Disabled List With Shoulder Inflammation

MIAMI -- Florida Marlins ace Josh Johnson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Right-hander Jay Buente was selected from Triple-A New Orleans and will start Sunday for Johnson against Tampa Bay.

Bernard Hopkins Vs. Jean Pascal II Undercard Results: Chad Dawson Scores Unanimous Decision Victory

On the undercard of the rematch between Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins, Chad Dawson returned to the ring for the first time since his August 2010 loss to the evening's main eventer, Pascal.

Chivas USA Vs. LA Galaxy, SuperClasico: Galaxy Trying To Play Through David Beckham

The Los Angeles Galaxy are only 10 minutes into their match against Chivas USA, but it is already abundantly clear that they are trying to play through David Beckham whenever possible.

Survival Sunday, the Champions League final & Arsenal will sell Fabregas for £50m

Quote of the day: “Who's that fellow who was in Crocodile Dundee?” Holloway asked. “It was the best thing I have ever heard in my life and I have used it a couple of times.

Mavericks Vs. Thunder, Game 3 Final Score: Dallas Survives Furious Oklahoma City Rally

Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals eventually went to the Dallas Mavericks, a hard-fought 93-87 win. But the mere fact that it was hard-fought was a surprise: Dallas had played a near-perfect game for three-plus quarters, and yet, the ...

2011 Preakness Stakes: Full Video Of Shackleford's Win

Overcoming some fairly long 12-1 odds, Shackleford crossed the finish line first to become the winner of the 2011 Preakness Stakes, holding off a late charge from Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom by half a length at the finish line.

Bruins Vs. Lightning, Game 4: Tampa Bay Gets Three Quick Goals To Tie It, 3-3 After Two Periods

Well that was different. After the Boston Bruins scored three goals, chased Dwayne Roloson and seemingly left the Tampa Bay Lightning for dead, the Lightning get three goals in less than four minutes in the middle of the second period to tie ...

DePaul Gets Missippi in Big East/SEC Challenge

The DePaul college basketball team learned its opponent for the 2011 BIG EAST/SEC Challenge today: the Mississippi Rebels at Allstate Arena.

Mavericks Vs. Thunder Score: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook Combine To Give Oklahoma City The Lead

The first quarter was all about the Dallas Mavericks, but in the second the Oklahoma City Thunder exacted revenge. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook worked in tandem to reel-in the Mavericks and take a two-point halftime lead, 59-57.

Beckett Outduels Verlander, Crawford Comes Through In Red Sox 4-3 Win

The Boston Red Sox can now contend for the rights to a title that many of us didn't think we'd ever reach a few months ago: Hottest team in the MLB.

Thrashers Sold To Winnipeg, According To Report; Others Deny Report

After a week of speculation, there may soon be a resolution to the Atlanta Thrashers' relocation. According to the Globe and Mail, True North Sports and Entertainment will purchase the Thrashers and move the team to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Continues Fight Against Lakers Statue Injustice

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Twitter crisis on Wednesday was but the first bizarre step in the ongoing saga of why the Los Angeles Lakers great does not yet have a statue at Staples Center.

Dick Ebersol Re-signs as Chairman of NBC Sports; Mark Lazarus Named Successor

NBC Sports: Dick Ebersol, who has been in charge of NBC Sports since 1989, re-signed today due to a contract squabble, according to Richard Sandomir of the New York Times.

2011 Eastern Conference Finals Game Two - Bulls struggle to shoot from anywhere as Haslem and LeBron lead Heat to series-tying win

Early in game two it almost looked like the Bulls were going to simply continue the rebounding dominance they had in the series opener.

Bruins Vs. Lightning, Game 3: Patrice Bergeron Returns As Boston Looks To Take Series Lead

After two wild games in Boston that combined for 18 goals and a split series, the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning head south to Florida, as both teams look to gain a pivotal edge in the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals.

Red Sox, Rockies Complete Deal For Colorado Reliever Franklin Morales

The Red Sox have completed a trade for the Colorado Rockies' left-handed reliever Franklin Morales. Colorado will receive cash compensation and a player to be named later.

Tyler Hamilton saw Lance Armstrong use EPO: '60 Minutes'

Former Lance Armstrong teammate Tyler Hamilton tells "60 Minutes" in a show to air Sunday that he saw the 7-time Tour de France winner use performance-enhancing drugs.

Jake Scott, UGA All-American, Super Bowl MVP selected to College Football Hall of Fame

Former Georgia All-America safety and Super Bowl MVP Jake Scott has been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame according to an announcement Tuesday by the National Football Foundation.

Phoenix Suns CEO, Rick Welts, comes out

It seems like we are having a lot of people who are kicking that closet door open. It's a good thing, but even better is the warm, positive response that Rick Welts, CEO of the Phoenix Suns, received after he outed himself: PHOENIX - Rick Welts ...

DeMaurice Smith Has It Backwards

PFT had some comments from NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith this morning and Florio had the same reaction I did. In response to the owners' winning a stay and likely defeating the players' case on appeal, Smith had this to say to the media.

8th Circuit Ruling on the Stay Means We Will Likely Have an NFL Lockout Into Training Camp

Late yesterday, a three judge panel of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, by a 2-1 decision, likely continued the lockout into the training camp season at minimum.

NBA Draft Lottery Photos: Nick Gilbert Wins Cleveland Cavaliers Dibs On Kyrie Irving

If you weren't already sort of rooting for the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the 2011 NBA Draft Lottery and give themselves a chance to add a new marquee name after ... something happened to the old one. Anyway, upon seeing owner Dan Gilbert's son ...

Good News: Star Baltimore Guard Nick Faust Recommitts to Maryland

If there was anyone who Mark Turgeon was going to hold onto it, Faust was the guy. He's a big-time shooter and has developed his game to become a complete scorer.

Andy Brickley Wants Bruins to Hate Tampa Bay Lightning During Eastern Conference Final

There's certainly no loved lost between the Bruins and Canadiens, and the Bruins and Flyers have a history as well. But there doesn't seem to be a huge rivalry between the Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2011 Big Ten/ACC Challenge: Duke-Ohio State, UNC-Wisconsin Highlight Matchups

The 13th Big Ten/ACC Challenge begins Nov. 29, including a pair of big games that could shape up the early season's top-10 rankings.

Harmon Killebrew Dead: Twins Hall Of Famer Dies At 74

MINNEAPOLIS -- Harmon Killebrew, the Minnesota Twins slugger known for his tape-measure home runs, has died at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Mavs' Dirk Nowitzki Puts On Show Against OKC Thunder, Hits Record 24 Free Throws

The Dallas Mavericks' superstar, Dirk Nowitzki, put on a show during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night (May 17) on their homecourt.

Thunder Vs. Grizzlies, Game 7 Final Score: Kevin Durant Leads Oklahoma City To Western Conference Finals

After a series marked by offensive inconsistency and much pop psychology about stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the Thunder routed the Grizzlies in Game 7 with a very simple formula: Durant and Westbrook, playing together.

New York Red Bulls Vs. Chivas USA, Haltime: Justin Braun Scores Twice, But Red Bulls Equalize

Just Braun, who received his first start since April 9, has scored two goals for Chivas USA, but the New York Red Bulls have managed to equalize both times as their match heads into halftime tied 2-2 on Sunday at Red Bull Arena.

Mavericks Vs. Thunder, Western Conference Finals: Series Tips Off Tuesday

The Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder tip off on Tuesday. After the Oklahoma City Thunder dispatched the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Sunday, the ...

Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in Rome to extend season-opening winning streak to an amazing 37!

CHAMPION: This is just astonishing. Novak Djokovic has beaten Rafael Nadal on clay - in straight sets - for the second time in two weeks and established himself as the favorite to win the French Open which begins a week from Monday.

.500: Red Sox Sweep Yankees, Reach Milestone In Same Night

It took them 40 long games, but the Red Sox have finally won as many games as they've lost. And of all the ways to get the job done, a three-game sweep of the Yankees ranks pretty high.

Canucks-Sharks Live Blog: Canucks Get Set for Game 1 of Western Conference Final Against Sharks in Vancouver

6:30 pm: The top-seeded Canucks and second-seeded Sharks have something in common that they'd likely prefer to ignore. Each team has blown a 3-0 series lead this postseason, but obviously, each team rallied to win Game 7. Add that to the ...

Red Sox Know From Experience the Difficulty of Jorge Posada Situation

For the New York Yankees, theirs involved an apology from maligned veteran Jorge Posada to manager Joe Girardi, a Posada-less lineup against Jon Lester and the Red Sox, and reaction from both sides of the rivalry, which is rife with veterans ...

Olympic Marathon Champion Sammy Wanjiru dead after fall from balconey

Police in Kenya are trying to determine if 24-year-old Beijing Olympic Marathon Gold medalist Sammy Wanjiru committed suicide, or simply fell from the balcony of his home located about 95 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.

West Ham Sack Avram Grant

By Chris Wright Least surprising/crushingly inevitable news of the morning - West Ham have sacked Avram Grant after the sorry Hammers binned a two-goal half-time lead at Wigan yesterday that eventually saw them relegated from the top flight for ...

Bulls Crush Heat 103-82 In Game 1 Of Eastern Conference Finals

CHICAGO - Derrick Rose scored 28 points, Luol Deng contained LeBron James and the Chicago Bulls struck first in the Eastern Conference finals, pulling away to beat the Miami Heat 103-82 in Game 1 on Sunday night.

Red Wings Vs. Sharks, Game 7: San Jose Avoids The Collapse With 3-2 Win

It took four games to do it, but the San Jose Sharks finally got that fourth win over the Detroit Red Wings and move on to their second consecutive Western Confernce Final.

With Brady Quinn In The Mix For Broncos Starter, Signs Point To Orton Departure

Kyle Orton has been one of the quarterbacks linked to the Arizona Cardinals. In fact, it was reported that the Cardinals had contact with the Broncos about acquiring Orton.

Harmon Killebrew, Justin Morneau Enter Hospice Care

Baseball Hall of Famer and Minnesota Twins legend Harmon Killebrew said on Friday that he's ending his battle with esophageal cancer, and plans live out the final days of his life in hospice care.

Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United Premier League: Live Stream, Highlights and Team News

Man United travel to Ewood Park knowing a point is all that is needed to secure the Premier League title. Watch Blackburn Rovers v Man United Live with GetSport.

Congratulations To The Chicago Bulls For Advancing To The Eastern Conference Finals

Congratulations to the Chicago Bulls for advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. They will square off against the No. 2 seeded Miami Heat on Sunday at 8 pm ET.

Mets 6, Astros 4: Bay, Martinez, and Wright Home Runs Overcome Gee's Poor Start

After six frustrating innings, the Mets put on a laser show and came back to defeat the Astros 6 to 4. Jose Reyes started the game with a single but got picked off, and the Mets were dominated by Bud Norris through the first three innings.

Early UFC 131 Odds Favor Junior Dos Santos

The ink hasn't even dried on the contract and the MMA oddsmakers have already released odds on the UFC 131 main-event. Junior Dos Santos has opened as a big favorite against Shane Carwin, much larger than he was against Brock Lesnar.

Game 37: Buchholz, Red Sox Look To Get Back On Track Against Yanks

The Boston Red Sox will look to snap their two-game losing streak and make up some ground in the AL East standings against their arch rivals: The New York Yankees.

Manchester City v Stoke City 2011 FA Cup Final: Live Stream, Highlights and Team News

Man City take on Stoke City at Wembley in the 2011 FA Cup Final. Watch Man City v Stoke City 2011 FA Cup Final Live with GetSport.

Report: New York Rangers Forward Derek Boogaard Found Dead in Apartment

New York Rangers forward Derek Boogaard was found dead in his apartment by his family at age 28. That's according to the Minneapolis Star Trbune's Michael Russo.

Blue Jays rip lackey, Red Sox

TORONTO - John McDonald homered and drove in a season-high three runs as the host Toronto Blue Jays routed the Boston Red Sox 9-3 on Wednesday night.

Fiesta Bowl fined $1 million but will retain spot in BCS

At the cost of a $1million fine, the Fiesta Bowl will keep its place in the Bowl Championship Series. The BCS presidential oversight committee imposed the penalty Wednesday in the wake of a scandal at the Arizona-based game that included ...

Philadelphia Union vs. Los Angeles Galaxy: Match Night Commentary

The Philadelphia Union will look to avenge its first loss of the current MLS season when the Union takes on the Los Angeles Galaxy at PPL Park tonight (7:30pm).

San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings Game Seven Thoughts

No matter how much you care about the outcome of game seven the players care more than you do. Thursday will be the most important day in franchise history until the San Jose Sharks win the Stanley Cup.

Derrick Rose: MVP, Closet Chucker

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose was the leading scorer on the NBA's winningest team this season, and a near-unanimous league MVP.

Oregon softball begins three-game series with UCLA tonight

Outlook: The Ducks have continued to climb the national polls this week after taking their third consecutive Pac-10 series when they beat Stanford in two out of three games last weekend.

Time for Fifa to act on World Cup allegations

It tells you a lot about Fifa that it has taken a one-off hearing by a Parliamentary select committee to, at last, air some of the claims and allegations which have long swirled around the bidding contests to stage the 2018 World Cup finals.

Barea received voicemail apology from Lakers' Bynum after flagrant foul

Mavericks guard JJ Barea on Wednesday acknowledged receiving an apologetic voicemail from Lakers center Andrew Bynum, whose brutal foul of the airborne Barea on Sunday earned him a five-game suspension from the NBA next season.

Celtics Vs. Heat Score: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Close Out The Celtics 97-87

The Miami Heat finished Game 5 on a 16-0 run catapulting them to a 97-87 series clinching victory over the Boston Celtics. LeBron James quieted some of his critics scoring the final ten points of the game.

Breaking News: Robert “Tractor†Traylor Found Dead In Puerto Rico

In shocking news, the No. 6 overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, Robert “Tractor” Traylor, was found dead in his apartment in Puerto Rico this morning at the age of 34.

Lamar Odom Discuss Lakers Loss, Feeling "Embarrassed" After Being Ejected From Game

The Los Angeles Lakers have been eliminated from the playoffs after losing 98 - 92 to the Dallas Mavericks. Forward Lamar Odom says the team lost because they didn't have a "cohesive bond.

Mavericks v Lakers 5/8/11 Game 4 ADS

Entering the game, teams down 0-3 in a playoff series were a combined 0-98 in the series- they are now 0-99. The Mavericks complete the improbable and unfathomable 4 game sweep of the defending NBA champion Lakers.

Phil Jackson's Coaching Career Ends As Los Angeles Lakers Embarrass Everyone

Bet you didn't expect Phil Jackson's coaching career to end like that, huh? Yes, as everyone knows by know, the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 4 to the Dallas Mavericks by 36 points, getting swept out of the 2011 NBA Playoffs and doing so while ...

Thunder Vs. Grizzlies, Game 4: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Look To Recover From Breakdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a double-digit lead late in Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies, and with it a chance to rip home court advantage back from the Grizz and hand Memphis its first home loss in the NBA Playoffs.

Wayne Rooney And The Move That Made Manchester United's Season

Wayne Rooney got off to a terrible start in the English Premier League, and Manchester United didn't look like the title winning sides of old, even as Dimitar Berbatov and Javier Hernandez flourished.

Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard postponed due to injury, Rampage Jackson vs Matt Hamill new UFC 130 main event

Both Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard have suffered injuries in training camp, forcing a postponement of their third match-up, according to UFC.

Canucks Vs. Predators Final Score: Vancouver Holds On For 2-1 Victory, Advances To Conference Finals

The Vancouver Canucks advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday night. This will be their third time overall in the conference finals and their first trip since the 1993-94 Stanley Cup ...

LL Cool J's Music Used During Sugar Shane Mosley Fight

Though Rick Ross was a no-show after reports surfaced that he would be marching out Manny Pacquiao during his WBO Welterweight Championship Title Fight on Saturday (May 7), challenger "Sugar" Shane Mosley received a welcome boost from childhood ...

Heat Vs. Celtics Score: LeBron James, Paul Pierce Battle To Halftime Boston Edge

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo's return from a dislocated elbow injury amounted to 15 minutes in the first half against the Miami Heat.

Wouter Weylandt Dies In Giro d'Italia Crash: Lance Armstrong, Cycling World React

After the tragic death of Wouter Weylandt in a crash at the Giro d'Italia, the cycling world is receiving and reacting to the news with heavy hearts.

Andre Ethier's 30-Game Hitting Streak Ends as Dodgers Fall to Mets

NEW YORK -- Now that it's over, Andre Ethier is ready to put his 30-game hitting streak behind him. "I compare this to a bad breakup," he said.

AS Roma Vs. AC Milan: Milan Are Serie A Champions With First Scudetto Since 2004

AC Milan have won the Serie A title with a goalless draw against AS Roma, but the champagne won't taste any less sweet simply because rossoneri didn't manage to grab a win.

Top Red Sox prospect Jose Iglesias on way to Boston for possible call-up

Shortstop prospect Jose Iglesias is on his way to Boston, and could be added to the Red Sox' major league roster on Sunday. (AP) With their middle infield depth depleted by injuries to both big league middle infielder Marco Scutaro and ...

Justin Verlander no-hits the Blue Jays

The Detroit Tigers had 11 hits, but they didn't share any with the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon in Toronto. Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter after going 7 1/3 perfect innings before walking JP Arencibia in the eighth inning ...

Kentucky Derby Results: Animal Kingdom Wins, Nehro Places, Mucho Macho Man Shows

The unofficial results from the 2011 Kentucky Derby have Animal Kingdom as the winner. Nehro finished second, and Mucho Macho Man finished third.

Heat Vs. Celtics Score, Game 3: Dwyane Wade, Miami Bench Guides Them To Halftime Lead

Paul Pierce was the story of the first quarter as the Boston Celtics jumped out to an early lead, but Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat bench controlled the second quarter, and as a result, the Heat lead by a score of 46-44 at halftime after a ...

Chris Brown’s 22nd Birthday at Club Play ft. Lil Wayne, Trina, Roscoe Dash

Chris Brown partied the night away with the first of two planned birthday bashes at Club Play in Miami on Friday night (May 6). The bottles were poppin’ and the club was a zoo with some of his celebrity pals including Lil Wayne, Trina, ...

Pau Gasol Killing Lakers, Burning Legacy To The Ground

Two players have been most responsible for killing the Los Angeles Lakers in the team's NBA Playoffs series against the Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol.

Golf Legend Seve Ballesteros Loses Battle With Brain Cancer

By Radar Staff The golf world lost a legend Saturday when Seve Ballesteros died from brain cancer at his home in Pedrena, Spain. The 54-year-old player passed away from respiratory problems at 2.10 am local time surrounded by his close family.

Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley fight results and recap for May 7 in Las Vegas

Shane Mosley made his way to "Sin City" with the intention of proving that age is just a number. His charge was to do so by defeating the unstoppable Manny Pacquiao.

NFL Network Juggles Its Thursday Announcing Duo: Brad Nessler & Mike Mayock In, Bob Papa Out

Media Musings: Your new NFL Thursday night announcing pair on the NFL Network, first reported by SI's Richard Deitsch, is Brad Nessler and Mike Mayock.

Bruins Vs. Flyers, Game 3: Philadelphia Pushed To The Brink Again

A year later, the Boston Bruins find themselves in the same position against the Philadelphia Flyers. Zdeno Chara had two goals and an assist, David Krejci added a goal and two assists and Nathan Horton had a goal and an assist to give Boston a ...

Capitals Vs. Lightning, Game 4: Sweep Is Sweet For Tampa Bay

Two weeks ago, it looked as though Tampa Bay's appearance in the 2011 NHL playoffs would be no more than a brief cameo following a double-overtime loss to Pittsburgh.

Red Sox Routed: Angels Hammer Lackey, Boston Defeated 11-0

All of us that decided to stick around for the Red Sox rained delayed thirteen inning loss last night hoped that in a mear ten hours, that the Angels would be tired and the Red Sox would clinch the series 3-1.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley and Boxing's Ability to Co-Exist With the UFC

I doubt it has gone unnoticed that Bloody Elbow is doing a bit of coverage of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley fight on Showtime pay-per-view this weekend.

Is Kobe Bryant Injured? Can The Lakers Still Beat Dallas?

What's wrong with Kobe Bryant? I've been asked that question more often than my 10th-grade English teacher asked me what was wrong with me.

Canucks Vs. Predators, Game 4: Ryan Kesler Becomes The Hero In Vancouver's 4-2 Victory

Ryan Kesler hadn't scored in the playoffs before heading to Nashville. The land of honky-tonk bars and neon dreams has served Kesler well as he has three goals in two games including two game winning goals for the Canucks.

NBA suspends Lakers' Ron Artest for Game 3 for hit on JJ Barea

DALLAS -- Lakers forward Ron Artest has been suspended from Game 3 of Los Angeles' second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 5, 2011) – Governor Martin O'Malley issued this statement today following Gary Williams' announcement that he will retire as coach of the University of Maryland, College Park men's basketball team:

“I'd like to thank Gary Williams for over 20 years of dedication to the University of Maryland, College Park men's basketball team and for his devotion to his alma mater.

NFL Network Debuts New Broadcast Team; Gus Johnson Leaves CBS

Gus Johnson will remain the play-by-play announcer for Madden NFL 12 but his departure from CBS, which was announced today, raises questions going forward.

Stopping MVP Derrick Rose, still the Hawks' priority

In Game 1 of their best-of-seven series of the 2011 NBA playoffs, they did a decent job in doing that. Although they didn't completely stop Derrick Rose, the Hawks did just enough to steal the homecourt advantage from the Bulls.

Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley Arrive at MGM Grand

Manny Pacquiao and "Sugar" Shane Mosley arrived at the MGM Grand this afternoon, the first public event in Las Vegas this week for the May 7 fight between the two stars.

Manchester United Vs. Schalke 04, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Preview

Manchester United probably sealed a trip to Wembley Stadium and the 2011 UEFA Champions League final with their performance at the Veltins Arena, but stay tuned in case Schalke 04 has one of those "moments.

Giants Have Discussed Jose Reyes

The Giants have discussed Jose Reyes as a possible trade target, according to Mychael Urban of CSNBayArea.com. San Francisco is considering addressing its shortstop problems with a trade and Urban hears that the Mets have decided to field ...

Mavericks Vs. Lakers: Pau Gasol Plays Poorly, Kobe Bryant Doesn't Close And PANIC!!

The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, which is doubly bad because it was the kind of game they are supposed to win.

(Video) Barcelona-Real Madrid: Was Gonzalo Higuain’s Goal Wrongly Disallowed?

So Real Madrid's main complaint about the refereeing at the Nou Camp last night revolved around the decision that saw Gonzalo Higuaun's effort disallowed.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Destroy Celtics Down the Stretch to Help Heat Take 2-0 Series Lead

MIAMI -- With seven minutes left in the Celtics' Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Miami Heat, they had a clean slate and a chance to steal a difficult road win from the South Beach behemoth.

Barcelona Vs. Real Madrid, 2011 Champions League Semifinal: Aitor Karanka Claims Madrid Should Be 'Proud'

Jose Mourinho was unavailable to speak after Real Madrid's 3-1 aggregate loss against Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals, but assistant coach Aitor Karanka was.

Steelers runningback Rashard Mendenall criticized for Twitter remarks on bin Laden’s death

In the wave of patriotism following the death of Osama bin Laden at the hands of US Navy SEALs, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has gotten a bit of flak for a series of tweets condemning the outpouring of joy seen ...

Fox and ESPN sign TV deal for Pac-12 conference

ESPN and Fox have teamed up for a new TV rights deal for Pac-12 conference football and basketball. The deal, which will be formally announced on Wednesday, runs 12 years and is valued at about $3 billion, a person with knowledge of the pact said.

Santana’s slam lifts Indians past Tigers, 9-5 (AP)

CLEVELAND – Carlos Santana hit a grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 9-5 win over the Detroit Tigers as the surging Indians extended their home winning streak to 11 games Friday night.

Packers Second Round Pick: Kentucky WR Randall Cobb

In the 2011 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers elected to bolster their WR position, as well as help out the KR and PR spots, by selecting Randall Cobb out of Kentucky.

UFC 129 Fight Card: Georges St. Pierre vs Jake Shields at a Glance

UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will defend his title against former EliteXC and Strikeforce champ Jake Shields in front of the biggest crowd in North American MMA history.

Postgame: Worley, Howard power Phils past Mets

Vance Worley pitched six scoreless innings in his season debut and Ryan Howard provided plenty of support with a grand slam and a two-run homer, leading the Phils over the Mets, 10-3, on Friday night.

Reds seek Emirates win to seal title

Needing just seven points to seal the Premier League title, Sir Alex Ferguson says that his Manchester United team will play to win against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.

49ers Draft Picks Aldon Smith, Colin Kaepernick NFL Draft Conference Call Transcripts

The fine folks at 49ers.com have posted transcripts for the 49ers first two picks of the 2011 NFL Draft. While the conference calls with Aldon Smith and Colin Kaepernick did not reveal a ton of information, they're still worth a look.

NFL Draft 2011: Bears Screw Up Ravens Trade And Baltimore Wants The Pick

One of the strangest moments in the 2011 NFL draft came when the Baltimore Ravens, drafting 26th, passed on their pick. Yes, passed.

Patriots Select Arkansas Quarterback Ryan Mallett With 74th Pick in NFL Draft

The Patriots made a splash with their final pick on the second day of the NFL draft, closing out what was a very busy two rounds. Quarterbacks were a hot selection on Day 2, and the Patriots picked one of their own when they selected Arkansas ...

NFL Owners Lockout is Back On - Courts Grant Stay of the Injunction

Pro Football Talk of NBC.com is reporting that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a temporary stay of the injunction placed on the NFL owners by Judge Susan Nelson earlier this month.

Daisuke Matsuzaka Leaves Red Sox Game With 'Elbow Tightness'

Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka was removed from the game against the Seattle Mariners midway through the top of the fifth inning with reported elbow tightness in his right elbow.

Burrows Scores Overtime Goal: Canucks Beat Blackhawks In Game 7 To Advance (VIDEO)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Nothing ever comes easy for the Vancouver Canucks against the Chicago Blackhawks, and Game 7 was no exception.

Lightning Beat Penguins 1-0 In Game 7

PITTSBURGH - Dwayne Roloson made 36 saves for his second NHL playoff shutout, Sean Bergenheim scored, and the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a big series comeback and eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 1-0 win in Game 7 on Wednesday night.

Daniel Murphy Takes Over DC!

D-Murph didn't even start the game but managed to TAKE OVER in less than 2 innings. Down a run in the 8th Murphy watched Reyes speed around the bases and slide safely headfirst into third only to be punched out in a horrendous call.

A deuce of a goal by Clint Dempsey

Bolton were sent packing by a Clint Dempsey brace with Brede Hangeland chipping in with the third. Deuce's first goal was a spectacularly struck side volley.

Cesar Gracie is a Bit Upset With His Cousin Renzo For Training GSP to Fight Jake Shields

Jake Shields' coach Cesar Gracie was on Sherdog's The Savage Dog Show today and one of the topics he touched on was his disagreement with his cousin Renzo Gracie over his decision to help Georges St-Pierre prepare for his upcoming UFC 129 bout ...

Thunder Vs. Nuggets, Final Score: Durant Scores 41, Oklahoma City Advances With 100-97 Victory

Kevin Durant scored 16 of his 41 points in the last quarter, pushing Oklahoma City into the second round of the playoffs with a 100-97, Game 5 win over the Denver Nuggets.

NFL Lockout Stay Denied By Judge Susan Nelson

The NFL's motion for a stay pending an appeal of the injunction handed down Monday has been denied. After a flurry of legal filings, Judge Susan Nelson made her decision on Wednesday evening, denying the league's motion to keep the lockout in place.

Browns Running Back Peyton Hillis Upsets Michael Vick, Wins 'Madden 12' Cover Bracket

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis has pulled off an unbelievable Cinderella run throughout the Madden 12 cover bracket, and on Wednesday, he was the last player standing.

Bruins Outlast Canadiens in First-Round Series, Take 4-3 Overtime Victory in Game 7

BOSTON -- Nathan Horton scored 5:43 into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series.

Real Madrid Vs. Barcelona, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Real Lineup

Real Madrid haven't gone with any surprises tonight in the first leg of their 2011 UEFA Champions League semifinal tie with Barcelona, as Jose Mourinho has selected a lineup in the same 4-3-3 formation that he used to defeat Barcelona in the ...

How many Easter eggs hunts are these kids going to have anyway. I remember the good ol' days when you GOT one! That's it!

This has been a marathon. A marathon of easter egg hunts. Chocolate galore! Bouncing children! So cute in the beginning and then it turns into OH my goodness, what did we get ourselves into.

Steve Downie, Dwayne Roloson Help Lightning Force Game 7 With 4-2 Win Over Penguins

TAMPA, Fla. -- Steve Downie scored to snap a third-period tie and Dwayne Roloson stopped 27 shots Monday night, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Marc-Andre Fleury and the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 to force a Game 7 in their first-round playoff series.

Thunder Vs. Nuggets Final Score: Denver Stays Alive With 104-101 Game 4 Win

Ty Lawson scored 27 points and hit two big free throws in the closing seconds, as the Denver Nuggets avoided a sweep by winning Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 104-101.

Spurs Vs. Grizzlies Score: Memphis Finishes Off San Antonio 104-86

The Memphis Grizzlies dominated the San Antonio Spurs in the second half on their way to a 104-86 Game 4 victory and a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard lose to ‘Desperate Housewives’

Dwight Howard shoots in Game 4 of the playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. Photo credit: Dale Zanine/US Presswire The Orlando Magic lost game four last night in the playoff series with the Atlanta Hawks.

CBI arrests Kalmadi over irregularities in CWG baton relay

Six months after the Commonwealth Games scam fiasco, former Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has finally been arrested.

Kobe Bryant Refuses to Undergo Further Tests on Sprained Ankle, Expects to Play in Game 5 Against Hornets

Kobe Bryant plans to play on Tuesday night and he's not about to let some sort of medical test to get in his way. The Lakers announced on Monday that Bryant would be in the lineup for Game 5 against the Hornets on Tuesday night, despite ...

NCAA delivers notice of allegations to Ohio State

By Erick Smith, USA TODAY Ohio State has received a notice of allegations from the NCAA regarding violations committed by Ohio State coach Jim Tressel.

Manchester United Vs. Schalke 04: UEFA Champions League Preview

Manchester United are heavy favorites against Schalke, but there's no way Alex Ferguson is looking past a team that handily defeated Inter Milan.

NFL Lockout Lifted; NFL Seeks Appeal for Pro Player Ruling

Chad, you can stop your MLS soccer aspirations. Ray Edwards, put down your boxing gloves. Today, US District Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson granted NFL players their motion for a preliminary injunction, therefore lifting the lockout that was ...

Videos: Brandon Roy Keys Blazers To Comeback Over Mavericks In Game 4

Here are the crucial videos from the Portland Trail Blazers' massive comeback victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 on Saturday.

Thunder Vs. Nuggets Score: Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka Give Oklahoma City 56-49 Halftime Lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder came alive in the second quarter and hold a halftime 56-49 lead, thanks to Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka.

Spurs Vs. Grizzlies Final Score: Zach Randolph Leads Memphis To 2-1 Series Lead

It was a tight one, but the Memphis Grizzlies did just enough to hang on and defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 91-88, in Game 3 of a 2011 NBA Playoffs first-round series.

Zaza Pachulia, Jason Richardson Suspended For Game 4 Of Hawks-Magic Series

Under the Orlando net, a perceived wayward elbow from Dwight Howard led to an altercation between Pachulia and Richardson. Pachulia appeared to head-butt Richardson, who responded by striking him in the face.

Canadiens Vs. Bruins Final Score: Nathan Horton Goal Gives Boston Win In Double Overtime

Talk about an epic game. The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens fought an epic double overtime battle on Saturday night, and the Bruins emerged victorious, thanks to Nathan Horton's game winning goal, giving Boston the win by a score of 2-1.

Chelsea Vs. West Ham United: Fernando Torres' First Chelsea Goal Caps 3-0 Win

A bizarre game in London, with Chelsea ultimately turning out 3-0 winners after goals from Frank Lampard, Florent Malouda, and yes, the man of the hour: Fernando Torres.

Capitals Vs. Rangers, Game 5: Washington Eliminates New York With Michal Neuvirth Shutout

The New York Rangers scored eight goals in their five-game series against the Washington Capitals, and only two in three at the Verizon Center.

Bulls Vs. Pacers Score: Derrick Rose Struggles, Indiana Leads 67-56 After Three

Chicago was able to cut into the Indiana's halftime lead but they still trail by a 67-56 score. The Pacers defense has been good particularly on Derrick Rose who has 10 points but is just 4-16 from the field and has only attempted two free ...

Daisuke Matsuzaka Pitches Second Straight Gem as Red Sox Shutout Angels, 5-0

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed one hit and struck out nine over eight innings, Kevin Youkilis homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

Michi Nogami-Marshall, Brandon Marshall's Wife, Out Of Jail After Stabbing

MIAMI -- Authorities said the wife of Brandon Marshall stabbed the Miami Dolphins wide receiver with a kitchen knife, and his agent said Saturday that the player was recovering.

Bulls Vs. Pacers, Game 3: Will Chicago Need Another Derrick Rose Bail-Out?

The Indiana Pacers, losingest NBA Playoffs combatant in recent years, have hung with the Chicago Bulls, winningest team of the season, for two games in their first-round series.

Orlando Magic Atlanta Hawks Game 3 NBA playoffs podcast

The Orlando Magic Atlanta Hawks 2011 NBA playoffs series hasn't been a clinic of fine basketball, but the series is tied 1-1 heading into Friday's Game 3. My challenge to you today is to say the phrase Orlando Magic Atlanta Hawks Game 3 NBA ...

Dustin Pedroia's Complete Effort Spurs Red Sox to Extra-Inning Win in Anaheim

One thing you can say about the Red Sox' season so far is that it has been incredibly inconsistent. At times, each unit has looked good.

Jed Lowrie Playing Shortstop, Jason Varitek Catching As Josh Beckett, Red Sox Take on Angels

Jason Varitek is behind the plate for the second straight game and JD Drew is batting leadoff once again as the Red Sox invade Anaheim for the first of four straight with the Angels on Thursday night.

Mets 9, Astros 1: Maybe Terry Collins Should Get Ejected More Often

Terry Collins got ejected, the Mets scored runs with ease, and Chris Capuano had a fantastic outing as the Mets managed to get a win out of their series with the Astros.

Pruiti: Portland Trail Blazers Game 3 Adjustments

over at SBNation.com, Sebastian Pruiti offers up his Game 3 adjustments for the Portland Trail Blazers as their first round NBA playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks shifts back to the Rose Garden on Thursday night.

Real Madrid drops Copa del Rey trophy under bus during victory celebration

It's a good thing Sergio Ramos isn't a goalkeeper -- if he was, Real Madrid may not have won back the Copa del Rey trophy for the first time in 18 years.

ESPN2 airs episodes two and three of UFC Primetime for 'St. Pierre vs Shields'

In news that flew way under the radar, the second episode of UFC Primetime, featuring Georges St. Pierre and Jake Shields, aired on ESPN2 on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at 11 pm ET.

Michael Ryder, Bruins Prove Their Resiliency With Rally for Overtime Win in Game 4 in Montreal

MONTREAL -- Through the first three games of the series, falling behind early was a harbinger of doom. The Bruins couldn't overcome Montreal's fast starts in the first two games in Boston and the Canadiens' rally in Game 3 came up short after ...

My thoughts on Major League Baseball taking over the Dodgers from Frank McCourt

I'ma lifelong Dodger fan. Went to the Coliseum as a kid (where you were closer to the action if you were in a blimp), cried when they lost the pennant to the dastardly Giants in '62, took off from work to go to the downtown victory parade in ...

Report: Detroit Lions To Host Chicago Bears On Monday Night Football

Mike O'Hara of FOXSportsDetroit.com is reporting that the Detroit Lions will play host to the Chicago Bears on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011.

NBC-Comcast Sports Group To Pay $2 Billion To Keep NHL Broadcast Rights*

Sports Business Journal is reporting that the newly merged NBC-Comcast Sports Group has won the bidding war to keep the NHL's broadcast rights.

Benny Feilhaber Looks To Be A Good Fit With New England Revolution

Well, the Benny Feilhaber saga has at least come ... well ... somewhere. He has been claimed by the New England Revolution, but they are supposedly trying to trade him and the Houston Dynamo look to be the team most interested in acquiring his services.

Canucks Vs. Blackhawks, Game 4: Bolland's Return Sparks Chicago's Series-Saving Rout of Vancouver

The Chicago Blackhawks clearly played like a team that needed to save it's season in tonight's Game 4 against the Vancouver Canucks.

Report: Boston Officials Trying to Get Marathon Winner's Record Time Recognized as Such

When Geoffrey Mutai crossed the finish line of the 115th Boston Marathon on Monday, it looked as if the 29-year-old Kenyan had set a world record.

Series Preview: Houston Astros at New York Mets

Not all 5-11 records are created equally. At least, that's what the Houston Astros hope to be the case as they head for the friendly confines of Citi Field to take on the New York Mets in a three game series starting Tuesday.

2011 NFL Schedule Released In Full: Packers-Saints Opens Season On Thursday Night

The 2011 NFL schedule was unveiled Tuesday night during a 7 pm ET special on ESPN and the NFL Network, with complete 17-week schedules for all 32 teams presenting themselves.

Grete Waitz Dead: 9-Time NYC Marathon Winner Dies At 57

OSLO, Norway -- Grete Waitz, a Norwegian runner who won nine New York City Marathons and the silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, has died after a six-year battle with cancer.

Orlando Magic Hold Off Atlanta Hawks, Even Series With Game 2 Win

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Following Orlando's humbling Game 1 loss to Atlanta, Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said that if his team cut down its turnovers and played better defense, he felt like everything would be fine in Game 2. His team only fulfilled ...

Celtics Vs. Knicks Score: Boston Leads 74-67, Amar'e Stoudemire Ruled Out

Amar'e Stoudemire has joined Chauncey Billups on the sidelines due to back spasms that knocked him out of Game 2, but the New York Knicks are down just 74-67 to the Boston Celtics heading into the fourth quarter.

Manassero wins the Malaysian Open

Matteo Manassero became youngest ever champion of the Maybank Malaysian Open, holding off challenges from Gregory Bourdy and Rory McIlroy on Sunday.

Arsenal Vs. Liverpool: Lineups

Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in a match that could end the title race once and for all. The Gunners must win today to maintain even a faint hope of catching league leaders Manchester United, while Liverpool... aren't really ...

Stoke City Vs. Bolton Wanderers, FA Cup Semi-Final: 3-0 Halftime. No, Really.

Yeah, that score is a real thing. At halftime of the FA Cup Semi-Final between Stoke City and Bolton Wanderers, Tony Pulis's men lead by an incredible three goals to none.

City win Manchester battle but United winning the war

Wembley, London (GenevaLunch) - Manchester City won their FA Cup semi-final with Man United 1-0 at Wembley, 16 April. The shame of losing to their neighbours might be lessened by Arsenal slipping up again by drawing 1-1 at home to Liverpool and ...

Lewis Hamilton wins 2011 Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton won his first race of the season in the 2011 Chinese Grand Prix. What a thriller! [[ This is a content summary only.

Celtics Beat Knicks 87-85 In Game 1 After Ray Allen's 3-Pointer

BOSTON - Ray Allen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, Paul Pierce shut down Carmelo Anthony and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New York Knicks 87-85 in their playoff opener on Sunday night.

Nadal wins 7th Straight Monte Carlo Masters, Beats David Ferrer In Finals

MONACO -- Rafael Nadal won his seventh straight Monte Carlo Masters title Sunday by beating David Ferrer 6-4, 7-5 in an all-Spanish final.

Jack Wilshere Wins PFA Young Player of the Year Award

The 19-year-old has produced some outstanding performances in the Gunners first XI in a campaign which has also seen him establish himself as a key player for the England senior team.

Arsenal Vs. Liverpool: Jamie Carragher Injury Update; Robin Van Persie Wastes Chance For Winner

First the important bit - our current understanding of the Jamie Carragher injury is that the centre back is sitting up and talking to the Liverpool medical staff, which is fantastic news.

Capitals Vs. Rangers, Game 3: Buzzer Beater Disallowed As New York and Washington Are Tied 1-1 After Two Periods

Alexander Ovechkin's tip-in goal to tie the game and a buzzer beater ended a long, strange second period. The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals are tied 1-1 after two periods of Game 3 in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series, ...

Lightning Vs. Penguins, Game 2: Tampa Bay Hopes Get Offense Going, Even Series

Their return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs didn't exactly go as the Tampa Bay Lightning planned, but on Friday night in Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they can quickly right a series that went suddenly wrong in Game 1. There were a lot ...

Baseball Great Lenny Dykstra Arrested!

Things just went from bad to worse for Charlie Sheen's buddy, former New York Mets Lenny Dykstra. The former baseball player was arrested Thursday night and then on Friday was charged with bankruptcy fraud in separate case RadarOnline.

A Gay Former NBA Player Responds to Kobe Bryant

John Amaechi said Kobe Bryant shouldn't fight the fine imposed for his use of an antigay slur. After Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant directed an antigay slur at a referee Tuesday night from the bench in a game against the Phoenix Suns, the ...

Real Madrid Vs. Barcelona 2011, El Clasico: Media Walks Out Of Press Conference After Jose Mourinho Refuses To Speak

Journalists have staged a mass walk-out at Real Madrid's press conference ahead of their match against Barcelona on Saturday after Jose Mourinho refused to answer any qustions, instead delegating the responsibility to assistant coach Aitor Karanka.

Red Sox Sign Adrian Gonzalez to 7-Year, $154 Deal

The Boston Red Sox today signed first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to a seven-year, $154 million contract extension through the 2018 season.

Red Sox Match Their Worst Start in Team History With 7-6 Loss to Blue Jays at Fenway Park

BOSTON -- Another comeback win for the Toronto Blue Jays. Another loss for the Boston Red Sox. Jose Bautista singled in the go-ahead run in a four-run seventh inning and the Blue Jays came from behind for the fifth time in seven wins this ...

Vettel storms to Chinese Grand Prix pole

Sebastian Vettel has collected a third consecutive Chinese Grand Prix pole position and as many for the 2011 season so far. Alongside the German in Shanghai will be McLaren's Jenson Button, with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg sharing Row 2. ...

Jackie Robinson Day 2011: Baseball Legend Remembered Across MLB

The anniversary simultaneously commemorates the breaking of the color barrier in baseball, as Jackie Robinson was the first black player to play in the MLB.

Preview: Manchester United Vs. Manchester City, FA Cup Semi-Final

The Battle of Manchester will be set on unfamiliar turf this round. Not content with merely sparring each other at a local level, Manchester United and arch-rivals Manchester City are taking their brawl to that national stage.

New York Rangers VS Washington Capitals Game 2 Prediction

Tonight the series continues with game 2 between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers in DC The Rangers lost a tough one in game 1 and look to even up series tonight.

Former Mets, Blue Jays 1B Carlos Delgado retires

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Carlos Delgado has given up on coming back from a hip injury, announcing his retirement from baseball two years after he was sidelined.

Alisher Usmanov Set To Frustrate Stan Kroenke By Not Selling Arsenal Shares

Russian billionaire will not sell Emirates share to rival. Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov will not sell his 27% stake in Arsenal to the new majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.

Predators Vs. Ducks, Game 1: Mike Fisher Scores Twice As Nashville Swamps Anaheim, 4-1

The Anaheim Ducks are supposed to be the high-scoring, offensive bunch in this first round series, a stark contrast to the defensive powerhouse that is the Nashville Predators.

Barry Bonds convicted of obstruction of justice: Two books tell the backstory

Barry Bonds was convicted of obstruction of justice Wednesday in Federal Court in San Francisco. A mistrial was declared on two other counts.

Blackhawks Vs. Canucks, Game 1: Chicago Hopes History Can Threepeat As Playoffs Get Underway

The Chicago Blackhawks didn't have the best end to their season. On Sunday, they fell to the Detroit Red Wings in the final game of their regular season, losing a chance to control their own destiny in terms of their playoff lives.

Rangers Vs. Capitals, Game 1: Alexander Semin Wins It In Overtime For Washington

The Washington Capitals had a lot of momentum throughout the first period, but a series of posts and Henrik Lundqvist kept them off the board.

Andrew Bynum’s Knee Is OK and He’ll Be Back For The Playoffs

Andrew Bynum: The Lakers' oft-injured center who appeared to re-injure his knee last night had an MRI today that showed a bone bruise and no knee damage.

Tottenham Hotspur Vs. Real Madrid, 2011 Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo, Heurelhio Gomes Combine To Give Real 1-0 (5-0) Lead

Heurelhio Gomes has just made a ludicrous error to concede a goal at White Hart Lane. Cristiano Ronaldo's long-range shot for the right was hit with pace right at the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, who instead of catching it let it bounce off ...

Kobe Bryant Fined $100,000 for Gay Slur Directed at Referee

Kobe Slapped With $100k Fine: "The NBA has fined Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers $100,000 for directing an anti-gay slur at a referee during Tuesday's victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Jury Finds Slugger Barry Bonds Guilty Of Obstruction Of Justice

A San Francisco jury found home-run king Barry Bonds guilty on one charge of obstruction of justice. The former Major League Baseball player faced three charges of lying to a grand jury in 2003 about his use of steroids and human growth ...

Liverpool Vs. Manchester City: Carlos Tevez Goes Off With Hamstring Injury After Andy Carroll Opens Scoring

It's been all Liverpool in the early going at Anfield and now they have something to show for against Manchester City - £35M striker Andy Carroll notching his first goal for the club after a long long spell of pressure which included two ...

Judge Susan Richard Nelson to Force NFL, Players Into Mediation

NEW YORK -- The judge who will rule on the NFL players' request to lift the lockout imposed by the owners told both sides she'll impose forced mediation early this week, according to ESPN.

Strikeforce: Diaz Vs. Daley Results And Fedor Emelianenko Vs. Dan Henderson Talk On The Fight Fix

Comcast SportsNet's The Fight Fix is back with another installment. Host Dustin Green talks results from Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley, recaps discussion about a possible Fedor Emelianenko vs.

4/11/11 GDT: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

After losing their weekend series with the White Sox and falling to a major-league worst 1-8 record, the Tampa Bay Rays head to Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox in the first match-up of the season between the two teams.

Shank's Manny Ramirez column

Manny Ramirez retires from baseball rather than get hit with a one hundred game suspension for testing positive for an unspecified drug.

Stanley Cup Playoff Preview-Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers

We interrupt this Sabres/Flyers coverage to breakdown the rest of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Today's installment looks at the matchup that is 1) Capitals vs.

Masters 2011 Results: Rory McIlroy 'Very Disappointed' After Augusta Meltdown Sunday

Tied for 15th place is probably not the 2011 Masters result Rory McIlroy envisioned for himself after leading the first three rounds of the tournament, and starting the fourth four stokes ahead of the field.

Rush, Lady Gaga to Play Concerts in Montreal Between Bruins-Canadiens Playoff Games

The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens will be anything but ordinary. Besides federal debates getting rescheduled and the worry that Montreal fans may try to have Zdeno Chara arrested, the ...

Monday Ticker: Kroenke on verge of Arsenal takeover, Van Gaal fired & more

American sports mogul, Stan Kroenke, is on the verge of a complete takeover at Arsenal after reports are confirming that after reaching deals with Danny Fiszman and Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith for control of 16.1% owned by Fiszman and 15.9% owned ...

Masters bars female reporter from the locker room on thrilling Sunday with Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Charl Schwartzel

The Masters Tournament is apologizing today for what they call a “misunderstanding” that kept a female reporter out of the locker room on the final day of the tournament.

Wood Memorial Race Results: Toby's Corner Takes The Win As Uncle Mo Falters

By the time Uncle Mo finally hit the track in the 2011 Wood Memorial, betting had shifted the line so far in his favor it didn't appear the thoroughbred would face any challenge.

Strikeforce Diaz vs Daley Results: Gilbert Melendez Destroys Tatsuya Kawajiri

Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez sent a message to the lightweight division by utterly destroying Tatsuya Kawajiri in 3:14 of the first round of their title fight at Strikeforce: Diaz vs Daley.

Chelsea v Wigan Athletic Premier League: Live Stream, Highlights, Team News and Predictions

Chelsea take on Wigan knowing that nothing less than a win is needed to keep alive faint title hopes. David Luiz is set to return at centre-back for Chelsea, having been ineligible for Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Manchester United.

Strikeforce 'Diaz vs Daley' results: Nick Diaz knocks out Paul Daley to retain his title

The main event of Strikeforce in San Diego on April 9, 2011, featured a welterweight title bout between reigning champion Nick Diaz and incumbent challenger Paul Daley.

NHL Playoff Picture: Eastern Match-ups Set; Rangers In, Carolina Out

Well, it is all finished in the Eastern Conference, we have our playoff match-ups. This comes after the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2, and the Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2.

Manny Ramirez Retires From Baseball Over Drug Suspension

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manny Ramirez announced that he would retire from baseball after being handed a 100 game suspension. Ramirez tested positive for performance enhancing drugs for the second time in his career and would miss most of the ...

New York Yankees 9 - Boston Red Sox 4

Offensively, the big hero was Russell Martin, who continued to impress, belting two home runs, including a three-run shot off of Buchholz.

Manchester United Vs. Fulham: Antonio Valencia Makes It 2-0

Antonio Valencia has his first goal in quite some time and it could not have been any easier for the Ecuadorian after an awful mistake from Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.

Vettel takes pole position in Malaysia

A superb late qualifying display from Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel saw the German driver take pole for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

Masters Leaderboard: Rory McIlroy Steady At Augusta National Golf Club, In Prime Position Ahead Of Final Round

22-year-old Rory McIlroy is 18 holes away from a green jacket at Augusta National Golf Club. McIlroy expertly navigate the course during Saturday's third round of The Masters to take a commanding lead over the field with a 2-under 70 to get to ...

Valdez and Polanco Provide the Runs, Doc Shuts Mets Down as Phils Improve to 5-1

It's a tried and true reciple, and that's what happened Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park as the Phillies put on a fantastic display of what this team is capable of doing to teams like the New York Mets.

Nuggets at Thunder: Denver, nearsighted or farsighted? (6pm MDT)

We're all thinking it: should Denver lose Friday's rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder to better their chances of facing the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs?

The NFL Players Agree To Court Suggested Mediation

As you all know, yesterday began the hearing for the Brady vs. NFL antitrust lawsuit. Presiding Judge, Susan Nelson suggested the two sides settle their conflict themselves and offered to mediate further Labor Talks between the NFLPA* and the League.

Indians win 1-0, sweep Red Sox

CLEVELAND - The Indians completed their season-opening homestand in fine fashion Thursday, beating the Boston Red Sox 1-0 at Progressive Field.

Tiger Woods Finishes 2011 Masters First Round 1-Under Par

Tiger Woods is in decent shape after playing his first 18 at Augusta National, arriving to the clubhouse at 1-under. He's got some work to do to catch up to day-one Masters Tournament leader Rory McIlroy, however, as the North Irish player ...

Man United Full Back Patrice Evra Fouls Chelsea’s Ramires: Penalty? (Video)

Well well well. It was a chance for Chelsea to get themselves back into the game at Stamford Bridge last night, a challenge late in the game and clearly one that ruffled a lot of feathers.

At Barry Bonds' Trial, Prosecution And Defense Close Their Cases

"All he had to do was tell the truth," Assistant US Attorney Jeff Nedrow told a San Francisco jury earlier today as the prosecution summed up its case against former baseball great Barry Bonds, who is accused of lying to a grand jury about ...

Is Shahrukh Khan Performing At The IPL Ceremony Today ?

The fourth season of Indian Premier League just got bigger! According to sources, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is most likely to perform at the opening ceremony of IPL on Friday.

Jon Lester, Red Sox Fall Fausto Carmona 1-0 in Pitchers' Duel, Drop to 0-6

CLEVELAND -- The winless Boston Red Sox lost their sixth in a row when the Cleveland Indians squeezed home the only run in the eighth inning, then trapped pinch-runner Darnell McDonald off second base for the final out Thursday in a 1-0 victory.

Celtics Vs. Bulls Score: Derrick Rose Still Dominating As Chicago Leads After Three

It's the Derrick Rose show in Chicago and the Boston Celtics can't seem to find an answer for the MVP candidate. Rose has shredded the Celtics lineup for a game-high 23 points, lifting the Bulls to 71-60 lead through three quarters.

Real Madrid Vs. Tottenham Hotspur, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo Gets Milan's Fourth

Heurelhio Gomes might have had an impressive second half, but he's been primarily to blame for two Real Madrid goals now, and Tottenham are now 4-0 down with the game about to hit the 90th minute.

Wayne Rooney To Accept FA Charge Of Abusive Language But Contest Ban

Wayne Rooney has accepted the Football Association's charge of using abusive language after swearing down a television camera as part of a goal celebration during Manchester United's win against West Ham - and he didn't really have much choice ...

Preview - Utah Jazz @ Los Angeles Lakers

It kind of blows heading into a game where you don't have any realistic expectations for a win. Winning in LA hasn't happened since Excite and Lycos were still the dominant search engines.

Women's NCAA Basketball Championship, Texas A&M Vs. Notre Dame Score: Aggies Find Some Breathing Room

Danielle Adams has been unstoppable in the paint, abusing the Notre Dame post players to score at will. Down one, Adams got the ball on the low block, made a quick move inside and drained a hook to put the Texas AM back up by one.

Winless: Red Sox Offense Dominated By Josh Tomlin, Boston Drops Fourth Straight

The Red Sox are now 0-4 after falling to the Indians, 3-1. Make no mistake: this was one of the ones they were really supposed to win.

Thunder Vs. Nuggets Final Score: Kevin Durant Leads Oklahoma City To 101-94 Win

A Herculean effort from Ty Lawson wasn't enough for the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night as Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook took over and carried the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 101-94 win.

NCAA Championship Game 2011, Butler Vs. UConn: It Wasn't Pretty But Huskies Earned The Win

When it comes to the 2011 NCAA National Title Game between the UConn Huskies and the Butler Bulldogs, about the only thing people are going to remember is that UConn won the game, 53-41.

Young pitches, hits Mets over Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Chris Young pitched effectively into the sixth inning and had two of his career-high three hits during a six-run third, helping the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 Tuesday night.

Dejan Stankovic Goal, Video: Inter Milan Vs. Schalke, 2011 UEFA Champions League

As we discussed earlier, Dejan Stankovic scored an absolutely ridiculous goal just 20 seconds into the 2011 UEFA Champions League match between Inter Milan and Schalke.

Real Madrid Vs. Tottenham Hotspur, 2011 UEFA Champions League: Gareth Bale Hits Side Netting With First Spurs Chance

Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale is still a threat no matter how many men they have on the pitch, and the Welsh winger just reminded everyone of that with a bursting run into the Real Madrid box following a brilliant diagonal pass from centre ...

Nuggets Vs. Lakers Score: Kobe Bryant Leading Los Angeles In Close Game Through Three Quarters

Through three quarters at the Staples Center, it's still not clear whether the Lakers or Nuggets are clear about this concept of offense in basketball.

2011 Sony Ericsson Open Results: Novak Djokovic Beats Rafael Nadal, Extends Winning Streak

With the way Novak Djokovic is playing, men's tennis may well have a new king. Not bad for a guy some call the Joker. Djokovic topped Rafael Nadal in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), and did it by playing Nadal's game ...

The Golf Blog: Phil Mickelson and Scott Verplank duel in final round of Shell Houston Open

The Golf Blog says: Today's final round of the Shell Houston Open is turning out to be a real gem. After Scott Verplank, who is nursing a nagging wrist problem, pulled a 2-stroke lead over Phil Mickelson, Lefty has put on a charge of birdies.

Celtics Beat Pistons, But Shaquille O'Neal's Latest Injury Raises Concerns Going Forward

It was the day every sports fan in Boston had been awaiting for months, and didn't exactly go according to plan. The return of Shaquille O'Neal to the Celtics on Sunday evening went without a hitch for the first five minutes -- the big man ...

Rangers Vs. Red Sox: Texas' Homer-Heavy Attack Helps AL Champs Complete Sweep

The Boston Red Sox were supposed to be one of the American League's best teams in 2011. For the first weekend of the season, they didn't look like it - and the Texas Rangers, still the defending AL champions, made sure the Red Sox' trip to ...

Video: Wayne Rooney swears at the camera (West Ham v Manchester United)

Blue Roon szólj hozzá: Wh2-3Mu A TV camera lens once again bore the brunt of Wayne Rooney's emotions as he bagged a hat-trick against West Ham on Saturday.

Women's Final Four 2011, UConn vs. Notre Dame Score: Skylar Diggins Has Irish On Verge Of Huge Upset

Don't look now but with 7 minutes left in the second half, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a 55-47 lead on the mighty UConn Huskies.

Frank Haith Hired As Missouri Basketball Coach, According To Reports

University of Miami head coach Frank Haith has accepted the head coaching position at Missouri to replace Mike Anderson, according to multiple reports.

Michael Jackson Statue Revealed In Fulham

What some will view as London's most ridiculous statue was unveiled by Fulham FC Chairman Mohammed Al Fayed over the weekend. The full-size likeness of Michael Jackson sits like a tacky bauble outside Craven Cottage, a ground the late singer ...

VCU Riot after 2011 Final Four

Aftermath of VCU defeat to Butler during the 2011 Final Four. Fans took to the streets and 'celebrated' VCU's epic run. Shot and edited by Nick Wurz and Kevin Bennett.

Lakers, Mavericks Fight: Steve Blake, Jason Terry, Matt Barnes, Brendan Haywood Ejected (VIDEO)

The Lakers had a 90-73 lead when backup point guard Steve Blake drove to the basket and was pushed to the ground by Dallas' Jason Terry.

Grant Hill Responds to Jalen Rose About "Uncle Tom" Statements in ESPN Fab Five Documentary.

“The Fab Five,” an ESPN film about the Michigan basketball careers of Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Chris Webber, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson from 1991 to 1993, was broadcast for the first time Sunday night.

Celtics Vs. Hawks Final Score: Atlanta Uses Fourth Quarter Comeback To Drop Boston, 88-83

The Boston Celtics have hit a rough patch, but Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks was supposed to be an opportunity to right the ship and handle an over-matched opponent.

Lakers/Jazz: Second Half Surge Too Much For Utah

A mark of a championship team is winning when you don't play your best. Another is being able to play well enough in spurts to keep a game close and then turning it on at an opportune time to bring home a win.

Open Thread: Game 1 - Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics

Welcome to another fantastic season of baseball, starring your 2011 Oakland Athletics! The game tonight will be at 7:00 PM, and for those of you who are unable to make it live, we have provided a game thread just for you.

Blatche, Crawford lead Wizards over Cavs

Andray Blatche tied his career-high point total with 36, and set a new career-high rebounding total with 19 as the Washington Wizards held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-107 Friday night at the Verizon Center.

San Francisco Giants Fan Beaten And Critically Injured By Dodgers Fans

A San Francisco Giants fan was attacked and critically injured following Thursday's Opening Day game at Dodger Stadium. The attack took place in a Dodgertown parking lot where the injured Giants fan along with two fellow supporters were ...

Blazers vs. Thunder - Hot Live Blog Action

Live from the Rose Garden as the Portland Trail Blazers host the Seattle Sonics Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are currently riding a five game winning streak, and have been one of the NBA's hottest teams since the All-Star break.

White Sox 15, Indians 10: Dunn stars in extended spring training victory

Adam Dunn had an Adam Chance to positively acquaint himself with White Sox fans when he came to the plate in the first inning. Juan Pierre and Gordon Beckham set the stage with a single and a double off Fausto Carmona, but Dunn fell flat, ...

Lester, Bard Knocked Around As Red Sox Drop Opener

It was a disappointing opening day for Red Sox fans, as Jon Lester allowed three home runs and Daniel Bard gave up the tie game with a four run eighth inning to send the Red Sox to their first defeat of the year.

Red Sox Acquire Mike McKenry, Send Daniel Turpen To Rockies

Some minor league movement for the Sox today, as they traded reliever Daniel Turpen to the Colorado Rockies for catcher Mike McKenry.

Ochocinco Soccer Game Highlights: Receiver Looks 'Ragged' In Sporting Kansas City Practice Game (VIDEO)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- When it comes to soccer, Chad Ochocinco looks like a football player. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver seemed willing but unpolished during a practice game Monday, the fifth day of his tryout with Sporting Kansas City of ...

Matt Painter Meeting With Missouri About Basketball Coaching Job Tuesday

Matt Painter, Purdue Boilermakers basketball coach, is meeting with the Missouri Tigers Tuesday, according to reports by the Missourian and others.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters Brings Augusta National to Your House Beginning Today

Fans of All Ages Can Now Experience Iconic Golf Course and Tournament. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.â€"(BUSINESS WIRE)â€"Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12: The Masters has shipped in North America.

Fiesta Bowl Fires CEO Junker, Releases Investigation Report

by Jeremiah Tittle Fiesta Bowl CEO and President John Junker - one of the many villains who often float behind the scenes in the white collar crime spree we call the BCS system - was fired today.

Roberts pitches first perfect game

Junior pitcher Will Roberts tied a career high with 10 strikeouts and threw just 98 pitches en route to the first perfect game in Virginia history Tuesday.

2011 VCU, Butler worst Final Four teams?

Virgina Commonwealth could be the WORST team to reach the Final Four. WALL STREET JOURNAL broke down all of the teams to make college basketball's showcase event over the past 10 years, VCU has the worst resume.

Miami Heat 90-102 Cleveland Cavaliers Complete Recap And Highlights 03-29-2011 Lebron Return

In an unbearable season of losses, Cleveland got the win it wanted most. The Cavaliers took down LeBron James. Despite blowing a 23-point lead, the Cavs battled back and beat the Miami Heat 102-90 on Tuesday night, getting a dose of revenge ...

Jalen Rose Arrested on DUI Suspicion Week of Fab Five Documentary

Jalen Rose, the former Michigan Fab Five star and NBA veteran, has been in the news quite a bit recently, but now it's for the wrong reason.

India V Pakistan 2011 Cricket World Cup: Live Stream and Match Preview

Get ready for an explosive battle as India and Pakistan compete for a place in the World Cup final. India: Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Ashish Nehra, ...

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Apprentice Star Jose Canseco In Celebrity Boxing Scandal

Baseball legend and Celebrity Apprentice contestant Jose Canseco unwittingly found himself in the middle of a Celebrity Boxing scandal this weekend, and RadarOnline.

Cuonzo Martin Named New Tennessee Head Coach

Cuonzo Martin: Tennessee has hired a replacement for coach Bruce Pearl, and it's Cuonzo Martin, the former Purdue star who had a terrific first season as head coach at Missouri State.

Kentucky Advances To Final Four, Beats North Carolina 76-69

The Kentucky Wildcats have reached the Final Four, beating the second-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels 76-69. The No. 4 seed from the East region dominated from the field, nailing 12 3-pointers and shooting 48.2 percent.

Franchitti wins IndyCar’s opener in St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Two-time defending series champion Dario Franchitti won IndyCar's season opener on Sunday, showing he's once again the one to beat in open-wheel racing.

Final Four: Butler, Connecticut, VCU & Kentucky

For only the third time since 1979, no #1 seed will partake in the Final Four. The games are set for next Saturday: (8) Butler vs.

First Four to Final Four: VCU stuns Kansas 71-61

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Jamie Skeen scored 26 points and 11th-seeded Virginia Commonwealth is crashing the Final Four after the upset of the NCAA tournament, shocking No.

Sebastian Vettel turns pole into race victory in Melbourne!

Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel brought forward his strong qualifying performance into the 2011 Australian GP and has emerged victorious by being the first driver to cross the finish line.

Why VCU's Final Four Run Is Bad For The NCAA Tournament

No. 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth just became the first team to win five games to reach to the Final Four. They were one of the "beneficiaries" of the expansion of the tournament to 68 teams this year and only got into the main field of the ...

Lakers Beat Hornets 102-84, Win Seventh Straight Game

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers inched closer to the top of the overall NBA standings with their 15th win in 16 games since the All-Star break, 102-84 over the New ...

Final Four Schedule Pairs VCU Vs. Butler, Kentucky Vs. UConn For Title Shots

Three games remain in the 2011 NCAA Tournament, with the Final Four beginning next weekend in Houston. Upstarts VCU and Butler face off for a chance at an established power, as UConn and Kentucky are set to make up the other end of the bracket.

Johnny Jolly Charged With Possession AGAIN

PROMOTED: Here's the link to the JSOnline.com post on the report that Green Bay Packers DE Johnny Jolly was busted (again) for felony possession.

BoB Releases Odd Future Diss, Tyler, the Creator Responds

Odd Future ringmaster Tyler, the Creator fired shots at BoB with his breakout solo single 'Yonkers.' On the dark cut, he made reference to his smash 'Airplanes,' spitting, "I'll crash that f---in' airplane that that fa--ot n---- BoB is in.

Jim Tressel Forwarded the Terrelle Pryor Emails, But Neglected to Tell His Bosses

Jim Tressel: Could the Ohio State coach could have bungled this Memorabilia Scandal situation any worse? More damning details seem to trickle out with each week, and today, the Columbus Dispatch unearthed this - when Tressel received the ...

Derrick Williams Highlights: Arizona Star Dominates In Win Over Duke (VIDEO)

The Wildcats star dominated the Blue Devils, scoring 25 points in the first half alone. He finished with a career-high 32 points and put on a show for the fans.

2011 NFL Draft Compensatory Picks: 49ers Awarded Two Seventh Round Picks

The NFL announced 2011 NFL Draft compensatory picks and the San Francisco 49ers received two seventh round picks. They will receive the 38th and 49th (fitting) picks of the seventh round, which equate to 238 and 249 overall.

Billy Donovan Now Among Elite Company In NCAA Tournament

Last night, the Florida Gators beat BYU to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA men's basketball. And in doing so, Billy Donovan is now one of the most successful coaches ever in the NCAA tournament.

Lakers 112, Clippers 104: Kaman? More Like Kam-Out!

In case anyone was wondering, Los Angeles still belongs to the Lakers. Tonight, with a 112 to 104 victory over the Clippers, they reminded errbody who's the anchor tenant at Staples Center and who's renting the attic above the garage on a ...

NCAA Tournament Live Blog: Marquette Looks to Continue the Upset Trend Against No. 2 North Carolina

The Golden Eagles are the underdogs of this one, coming in as the No. 11 seed. Marquette knows all about the upset, however, as they handled Xavier and Syracuse en route to this Sweet 16 matchup.

Australia Practice 3: Red Bull, McLaren, Petrov the fastest five

Sebastian Vettel ended the practice sessions for the Australian Grand Prix with a second of pace over the rest of the field, barring teammate Mark Webber.

Knight-mare ending for Ohio State: Kentucky freshman’s late jumper ousts Buckeyes

The Kentucky freshman guard added to the Buckeyes' March misery by knocking down his second game-winner of the postseason, a 15-footer with five seconds left to lift the Wildcats to a 62-60 victory Friday in the East regional semifinals.

Steve Nash Scores 19 Points, Dishes 20 Assists in Suns Loss to Kobe Bryant, Lakers

Steve Nash had a big night, but it wasn't big enough to give the Suns a win. The Suns guard scored 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting (including five 3-pointers) to go with five rebounds and 20 assists in the Suns' 139-137, triple-overtime loss to ...

Anastos leaves CCHA to become Michigan State coach

Tom Anastos has resigned as commissioner of the CCHA to become the head coach at Michigan State. Anastos returns to coaching at the collegiate level for the first time since 1992, when he was in the second year as an assistant coach to Ron ...

Humble Chad Ochocinco Seems To Be Taking Sporting Kansas City Trial Seriously

Chad Ochocinco would probably not have earned a trial with Sporting Kansas City if he was just some dude that used to play high school soccer and not a NFL wide receiver with some time to fill, but that doesn't mean he's taking the trail for granted.

Brandon Morrow On The DL. Blue Jays Starting Rotation Set, At Least for the First Five Games

As Masterkembo noted in a Fanshot, Brandon Morrow will start the season on the DL. They Jays can backdate the start of his DL time to his last spring appearance, so he may only miss one start.

Buddy Ryan Has Cancer: Rex Ryan Says 'He Should Be All Right'

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan told the New York Daily News on Tuesday that his father, former NFL coach Buddy Ryan, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Spurs Vs. Nuggets Final Score: Denver Steals 115-112 Victory From San Antonio

Wilson Chandler only scored eight points, but his jumper in the final minute put the Denver Nuggets ahead for good in a 115-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Euro 2012: England To Face Wales In Home Country Showdown

The international break is here again and that means if you're lucky your country is playing in a game that means something. In England's case, it's the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Gareth Bale and Wales on Saturday March 26th at 3 PM GMT (10 AM EST).

DeAngelo Casto is playing for WSU

Well, DeAngelo Casto is apparently playing for Washington State tonight according to this Seattle Times article. There's also a Tweet from the Athletic Director, who apparently decided to un-suspend his star forward for the game.

Report: Missouri Head Coach Mike Anderson Close to Returning to Coach at Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Missouri coach Mike Anderson is close to returning to Arkansas to become the school's next basketball coach, The Associated Press has learned.

Magic Vs. Knicks: Dwight Howard Seeks To Pound New York (Again)

The New York Knicks have very real problems ... just as they have had all year. The trade for Carmelo Anthony didn't solve New York's gaping hole at center, and the Knicks have struggled to be even mediocre on defense.

The Sweet 16 Is Set, But Where Are The Bracket's Big East Teams?

After landing more teams in the NCAA Tournament than any conference in college basketball history, nine of the Big East's 11 teams will be watching the Sweet 16 at home.

This Special Edition iPad 2 Rocks Diamonds And Dinosaur Bones FTW

Let's play a game: Guess how much this iPad 2 costs. Obviously it's pricey. You can see that. It's so expensive that Stuart Hughes in Liverpool UK is only making two.

Tim Duncan Leaves Game Against Golden State With Ankle Injury

Spurs forward Tim Duncan left Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter with an ankle injury. San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Tim Duncan left Monday night's game against the Golden State Warriors with an ankle injury.

Report: Tiger Woods Has a New Girlfriend

Tiger Woods has a new girlfriend, UsMagazine.com reports. The lucky girl? Alyse Lahti Johnston. The 22-year-old blonde has been seen with the golf pro several times over the last few weeks including a recent spotting on Woods' 155-foot yacht, ...

Celtics Vs. Knicks Score: Amare Stoudemire's Nine Points Gives New York Early 25-22 Lead Over Celtics

After only scoring nine points in the first quarter of yesterday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks lead the Boston Celtics, 25-22, at the end of the first quarter.

Barry Bonds Perjury Trial Starts Monday Morning

SAN FRANCISCO - The Barry Bonds perjury trial is finally scheduled to get under way, more than three years after baseball's all-time home run leader was charged with lying to a federal grand jury when he denied knowingly taking ...

Big 10 ADs propose men’s hockey for 2013-14 season (AP)

MINNEAPOLIS – Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin: This is the Big Ten, on ice. Conference athletic directors announced Monday their recommendation of a six-team men's hockey league that would start ...

Bruce Pearl Fired at Tennessee

According to Jimmy Hyams from Knoxville radio station WNML, the University of Tennessee has fired head basketball coach Bruce Pearl, six months and one basketball season after a press conference last September which revealed an NCAA ...

Matt Cooke’s Cheap Shot on Ryan McDonagh Wasn’t Surprising. Here’s His Highlight Reel of Cheap Shots

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke faces a likely suspension for an elbow to the head on Rangers’ defenseman Ryan McDonagh.

Mets Release Ollie Perez, Luis Castillo; Make Fans Feel Unfamiliar Feeling Called “Joyâ€

In a strange move, the New York Mets have cut ties with two of their worst players; pitcher, Oliver Perez and 2nd baseman, Luis Castillo.

Live Blogging Sprint Cup Series From Bristol, TN (FOX - 12:30PM ET)

After a week off, the NASCAR on FOX gang seems to be eager to get back to work. Some of the announcers have been working for SPEED this weekend on practice and qualifying coverage.

UCLA Bruins vs. Florida Gators NCAA Tournament Gamethread - Bruins Heading Toward (The) 101

Heading into Thursday night's game with Michigan State, DCBruins reminded us that a win would be UCLA's 100th in the NCAA Tournament.

NCAA Bracket Update, Connecticut Vs. Cincinnati: Kemba Walker Leads Huskies To 69-58 Win

Kemba Walker is in the Sweet Sixteen after another impressive performance. Walker scored a game-high 33 points and triggered a second half run that gave UConn control en route to a 69-58 win over Cincinnati in the round of 32.

NCAA Bracket 2011: No. 1 Ohio State Vs. No. 8 George Mason

The 2011 NCAA Tournament Bracket is fully advanced to Third Round matchups now, and the Ohio State vs. George Mason game that tops the East Region is probably the most interesting showdown on Sunday.

NCAA Tournament Scores, Wisconsin Vs. Kansas State: Jacob Pullen On Fire But Wisconsin Leads, 36-30

It's been all Jacob Pullen for the Kansas State Wildcats, but Wisconsin withstood the Kansas State senior's scoring barrage to take a 36-30 halftime lead.

Butler vs. Pittsburgh: Stunning Finish Shocks No. 1 Seed Panthers (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON -- With plenty of help from Pittsburgh, Butler found another way to pull off a stunning upset in the NCAA tournament. Matt Howard made one free throw with 0.8 seconds left to cap a wild final sequence, and Butler shocked the ...

DeMaurice Smith Responds To Roger Goodell About Lockout In SB Nation Interview

Less than 24 hours after SB Nation got an exclusive interview with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFPLA* (not a union, but rather a trade association now) representative DeMaurice Smith and NFL player Takeo Spikes wanted to have their shot at ...

Djokovic beats Federer again

Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer to set up a clash with Rafael Nadal in the final of the BNP Paribas Open. The third-seeded Serbian, who saw off the former world number one in Dubai and at the Australian Open, repeated the feat at Indian Wells ...

Knife-Wielding LA Man Hold Security, Police At Bay Before Game At Staples Center

An LA man, wielding a steak knife, held police and security guards at bay at the Staples Center on Saturday (March 19), just hours before the Los Angeles Clippers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

UFC 128: Who does Rashad Evans think is going to win the 'Shogun' Rua vs Jon Jones fight?

That's what he told Dana White when he was asked to give his prediction for the main event of UFC 128: "Shogun vs. Jones," going down tonight, March 19, 2011, in Newark, New Jersey.

Bruins Earn Tough Loss in Nashville As Predators Take 4-3 Win in Overtime

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Shea Weber scored a power-play goal with 1:23 left in overtime, and the Nashville Predators came back to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 Thursday night.

Several Bengals Personnel Attending Missouri's Pro Day With Quarterback Blaine Gabbert

According to Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy, the Bengals have sent quite the contingent to Missouri's Pro Day, where quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who could be a top-five draft pick, is headlined.

Jimmy Fallon Thanks Tiger Woods for “Great Material”

Despite Tiger Woods' major “transgressions” last year, several people actually benefitted from his promiscuousness: Late-night comics!

Jim Tressel Asks Ohio State To Extend Suspension From Two to Five Games

Jim Tressel asked to increase his suspension from two to five games, the same length as his players who were suspended for selling memorabilia.. It's fairly clear from the delayed response, the rambling press conference and the initial slap on ...

VIDEO: Brandon Knight's Game-Winning Layup Vs. Princeton, His Only Bucket Of The Game

Brandon Knight needed 39 minutes and 58 seconds to get on the board, but given that his first and only bucket of Kentucky's narrow win over Princeton on the real opening day of March Madness ended up being the game-winner, I'll assume he's satisfied.

VIDEO: Juan Fernandez Game-Winner Counters Talor Battle Three In Temple-Penn State

Juan Fernandez had a great first half against Penn State in the 2011 NCAA Tournament's first ("second") round, but went quiet for most of the second.

March Madness Scores: Kemba Walker, Connecticut Get Easy Win Over Bucknell

So much for the Big East Tournament hangover. Kemba Walker and Connecticut followed up their shocking run to the Big East Tournament title by routing No.

VIDEO: Morehead State's Demonte Harper, Kenneth Faried Seal Upset Of Louisville

Even after Morehead State sprang to an early 15-2 lead over Louisville, I was confident that the Cardinals were going to compensate, and not just because they were "supposed to be better.

UFC 128 Fight Card: Shogun Rua Trains for Jon Jones

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua trains for his big fight with Jon Jones Saturday in New Jersey. Rua, coming off a knee injury, seems to be moving well.

2011 NFL Lockout: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Lead Negotiator Jeff Pash Conduct Conference Call With SB Nation Bloggers

Big news came down from SB Nation today as the network was able to get a conference call in place with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL lead negotiator Jeff Pash.

Kyrie Irving Could Play For Duke In NCAA Tournament, According To Mike Krzyzewski

Head coach Mike Krzyzewski said Tuesday at a press conference, “There is a chance Kyrie will play.” While the Irving return rumors have bubbled up and down throughout the year, that's from Coach K himself.

Sidney Lowe Resigns As NC State Basketball Coach, According To Report

Five-year NC State head coach Sidney Lowe is reportedly handing over the reins after another disappointing season. Lowe went as State head coach.

Real Madrid Vs. Lyon, 2011 UEFA Champions League Preview: José Mourinho's Chance To Prove The Special One Matters

Real Madrid tried to end six years without a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal appearance on Wednesday against Lyon. SB Nation Soccer Editor Richard Farley looks at the match-up, tied at one ahead of kick-off at the Santiago Bernabeu.

NFLPA Tells Prospects To Avoid The Draft

It's unlikely that you'll see any draftee of the Green Bay Packers on the stage at the April draft. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the NFLPA has contacted the top 17 draft prospects and asked them to skip the April draft.

Australian Kid Flattens Bully

A video of an Australian 16-year-old being bullied and fighting back has gone viral. Casey Heynes was punched several times by a younger student provoking a fight in a school hallway as others filmed it and egged the bully on.

NBA Referee Slams AP Writer With Twitter Defamation Lawsuit

An NBA referee has filed a defamation lawsuit against an Associated Press reporter over an accusation the reporter made on Twitter.

Arkansas-Little Rock Vs. UNC-Asheville Score: March Madness 2011's Opening Game Close At Half

Arkansas-Little Rock basketball came out playing like it wanted a piece of the Pittsburgh Panthers, dominating UNC-Asheville for much of the 2011 NCAA Tournament first-four play-in game's opening half.

Adrian Peterson: NFL Like 'Modern Day Slavery'

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson made some controversial comments about the NFL labor situation in an interview with Doug Farrar of Yahoo's Shutdown Corner.

Snooki Gets Into 'Raw' Fight with WWE Wrestlers (VIDEO)

The Jersey Shore dynamo made a special appearance on WWE's Raw, which included her landing a “crotch drop” on a female WWE wrestler.

Tickets for 2012 London Olympics now on sale

Tickets for the 2012 Olympics in London officially went on sale today. With only 499 days remaining until the opening ceremony, it seems that now is a reasonable time to start jockeying for seats.

Manchester City Vs. Reading, FA Cup: Manchester City Win 1-0 Thanks To Micah Richards Header

Manchester City have their place in Wembley after an unconvincing 1-0 win against Championship side Reading. Although they dominated the match, they found Reading's defence very difficult to breach, and it wasn't until the 74th minute that they ...

Celebs React as CBS Sports Unleashes March Madness

CBS Sports announced the pairings for the NCAA Tournament Bracket 2011 during the NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show today at 6pm EST.

2011 SEC Tournament Championship: Kentucky Leads Florida At Halftime, 34-29

Through one half of the Florida-Kentucky showdown in the SEC Tournament Championship, the victory - and the Selection Sunday spoils - could go to either of the two evenly matched teams.

ACC Championship Game 2011, Duke Vs. UNC: Blue Devils Spread Scoring Around, Tar Heels Still Shooting Poorly

Somewhat surprisingly, the Duke Blue Devils are still in control of the 2011 ACC Championship Game. North Carolina's scoring woes have continued into the under four minute media timeout, despite their hard work, especially down low.

NFL 2011–The Lockout is official

So in that sense keeping everything in perspective, NFL events this weekend are a disaster for football fans. Talks between owners and players broke down, and now there is officially a lockout.

Rick Martin Dies: Former Sabres Great Dead At 59 After One-Car Accident

BUFFALO, NY - Two weeks after being reunited on the ice in Buffalo, the Sabres' famed French Connection lost a member when Rick Martin died Sunday.

NCAA Tournament Bracket Analysis: East & West Loaded; Southwest & Southeast Not So Much

The NCAA Tournament field is set. Your #1 seeds are Ohio State, Kansas, Pittsburgh, and Duke. In looking over the regions, I would rate the West as the toughest, and the East close behind.

Sullinger leads No. 1 Ohio State in Big Ten final

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jared Sullinger had 15 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 Ohio State defeated Penn State 71-60 in the Big Ten tournament final on Sunday to strengthen its case for the No.

Printable 2011 NCAA Bracket

Check out SB Nation's own printable 2011 NCAA bracket, complete with names and URLs to blogs covering the schools that made the field.

Celtics Live Blog: C's Try to Snap Two-Game Losing Skid Against Milwaukee Bucks

8 am: Last time the Celtics took the court to play the Milwaukee Bucks, they were riding a four-game winning streak, and it didn't take them long to push it to five.

Matsuzaka, Okajima's Families OK After Earthquake Hits Japan

The nation awoke yesterday morning to shocking news that there had been an 8.9 earthquake in North Japan, but none probably more petrified than Red Sox pitchers Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hideki Okajima.

Duke's Nolan Smith Suffers Toe Injury In ACC Tournament Quarterfinal

Duke's Nolan Smith suffered a toe injury in the second half of the team's ACC Tournament quarterfinal against Maryland. The Duke Blue Devils already have lost one all-world point guard to a toe injury in Kyrie Irving.

Official: McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Racer

McLaren revealed today their racing version of the MP4-12C roadgoing sports car, called the GT3. The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 was announced back in December, but today we can show you a video and a series of pictures of the new racer in action.

FA Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Manchester United Host Arsenal In Clash Of The Titans

On Saturday at 5:45 PM GMT (12:45 PM EST) Manchester United host Arsenal in the most interesting of this year's FA Cup quarter-final ties.

Sources: NFL locks out its players

NFL owners have locked out the players, signaling the start of the league's first work stoppage since 1987. Two people with knowledge of the league's decision told the Associated Press that the owners made the move at midnight, capping a Friday ...

Big East Tournament, Syracuse vs. UConn: Call This Overtime No. 7

It goes without saying, the last time Syracuse and UConn played in the Big East Tournament, this happened... In fact, Syracuse has won four-straight games against UConn in the tourney and the Orange beat UConn earlier this season.

NFL Lockout: Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning And Others Will Likely Sue The NFL

"The NFL Players Association announced today it has informed the NFL, NFL clubs and other necessary parties that it has renounced its status as the exclusive collective bargaining representative of the players of the National Football League.

Big Ten Tournament 2011 Bracket Update: No. 1 Ohio State Survives In Overtime Vs. Northwestern

No. 1 Ohio State was tested more than expected vs. Northwestern on Friday, but the Buckeyes survived the scare and won in overtime to advance to the semifinals.

Big 12 Tournament: Texas Battles A&M, Colorado Aims to Stay Hot vs Kansas

Yesterday Oklahoma State served Kansas an extreme dose of the pack-it-in zone that so badly plagued Texas last year, and the Jayhawks nearly bricked their way out of the Big 12 Tournament, narrowly escaping with a 63-62 win after shooting a ...

Breaking: NFLPA To Decertify, Prevent Owners from Lockout

Per multiple reports, the NFL Players Association has refused to accept the final offer made by the owners, and has chosen to decertify.

Derrick Rose to Win Four Championships with Chicago Bulls? Reinsdorf Thinks so

LeBron James put the pressure on himself during his Three Kings press conference upon signing with the Miami Heat. In his public comments, he said he planned to win “not one, not two” but seven championships.

Yahoo! Sports: NFL, NFLPA Reach Deal on Rookie Wage Scale

Obviously this will all be completely irrelevant if the NFL and the NFLPA cannot resolve their other differences and sign off on a new collective bargaining agreement, but nevertheless Yahoo!

Antonio Pierce: Tiki Barber Won't Do Anything For Your Team As A Leader

Former New York Giants linebacker has a problem with his ex-teammate Tiki Barber, who plans on ending his retirement and return to the NFL.

Game Thread #64: Indiana Pacers at Minnesota Timberwolves

The Indiana Pacers are back in action tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Kevin Love will try to break Moses Malone's consecutive double-double streak.

S Williams calls lung embolism ‘scariest moment’ (AP)

NEW YORK – Serena Williams still has blood clots in her lung but hopes to return to tennis this summer after recovering from a pulmonary embolism, which she called the “scariest moment in my life.

Braves’ Luis Salazar Hit by Foul Ball and Flown to Hospital

Scary Moment: Braves minor league manager Luis Salazar was reportedly struck directly in the face by a line drive off the bat of Brian McCann while standing in the dugout during the first inning of today's Braves-Cardinals game.

Report: Former Ohio State Football Player Sent Jim Tressel Warning E-Mails About Buckeyes Selling Memorabilia

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that a former Ohio State football player is the lawyer who sent e-mails to football coach Jim Tressel last spring telling him that players were selling memorabilia.

Bulls vs. Bobcats: Carlos Boozer Injured In Chicago's 101-84 Win

Derrick Rose and Kyle Korver each scored 20 points, and the Chicago Bulls downed the Charlotte Bobcats, 101-84. Carlos Boozer left the game with an apparent ankle sprain.

St. John's Beats Rutgers In Big East Tournament: Game Ends With Mistakes By Officials (VIDEO)

NEW YORK -- Madison Square Garden has been a special court for St. John's in its return to national prominence. The latest win there for the Red Storm - 65-63 over Rutgers in the second round of the Big East tournament on Wednesday - was ...

Zdeno Chara Receives No Punishment For the Hit That Left Max Pacioretty With a Fractured Vertebra and Concussion

Zdeno Chara will not be suspended by the NHL for the hit that put Max Pacioretty in the hospital with a fractured vertebra and a concussion last night.

Braylon Edwards Wants to Stay in New York, Says He Loves 'Being a Jet'

NEW YORK -- Braylon Edwards has been a star for the New York Jets, and he wants to keep it that way. Edwards, a free agent, emphasized on Monday that he wants to stay with the team, and he said he believed the interest was mutual.

NHL Betting Tips - Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning go head-to-head tonight in a blockbuster Southeast Division clash that NHL betting fans are sure to spot.

2011 Big East Tournament Preview

Another great season of Big East basketball is in the books, maybe the toughest of all time. The bracket is set for another huge and amazing tournament of top talent converging on the Mecca of Basketball.

Los Angeles Clippers 92 - Charlotte Bobcats 87 - A Rare Road Win

Going into this game, the Clippers were 5-25 on the road and 4-16 without Eric Gordon in the lineup. So playing in Charlotte, without Gordon, did not bode well for the team.

Tom Zbikowski On Boxing Ochocinco: 'I'd Let Him Know What A Real Jab Feels Like'

Wondering what some NFL players will do if there is a lockout? Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, Tom Zbikowski of the Baltimore Ravens said on Monday that he wants to pursue a boxing career.

Miami Heat Crying Controversy: Erik Spoelstra Taking the Heat Now!

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is in hot water this week after he revealed that some members of the Heat were crying in the locker room after they were defeated by the Chicago Bulls yesterday.

Pictures: Orlando Magic – minus Dwight Howard – fall to Trail Blazers at Amway Center

Orlando Magic guard Jason Richardson looks disgusted at the end of the NBA game between the Orlando Magic and the Portland Trail Blazers at the Amway Center in Orlando on Monday, March 7, 2011.

Moore helps UConn rout Rutgers

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Maya Moore scored 22 points and Kelly Faris added 19 to lead top-ranked Connecticut to a 75-51 win over Rutgers on Monday night in the semifinals of the Big East tournament.

Pat Knight Fired As Texas Tech Basketball Coach, According To Report

Pat Knight has been fired as head coach of the Texas Tech basketball team, according to Red Raider Sports' Chris Level. Knight -- son of legendary basketball coach Bob Knight -- led the Red Raiders to a 13-18 overall record this season, with ...

Bulls Vs. Heat: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade Crumble At The Close (Again)

That'd be a tough lay-up that LeBron James can't make and a turnaround baseline jumper Dywane Wade can't hit. Anyone can see that those are tough shots, even ignoring the score and the time on the clock.

Charlotte Bobcats at Portland Trail Blazers preview -- Game 62

Game Overview: Well, this should be fun, right? The Bobcats are on the road against Portland, on the tail end of a back-to-back, coming off a loss to the Lakers, without Stephen Jackson.

Los Angeles Clippers 100 - Denver Nuggets 94 - A Painful Victory

Well that didn't last long. The Clippers were completely healthy for the first time since the first week of the season on Wednesday versus Houston; in tonight's win over Denver, Eric Gordon reinjured his right wrist and will miss the team's ...

It Went to Jarryd: Iowa Shocks Purdue 67-65

In a year where the football team lost a couple of close games and quit on the end of the regular season, in a week where this basketball team was obliterated by Michigan State, on a day where Purdue was playing for a share of the Big Ten ...

Big Time Sissyass Stuff: BYU Bans Top Basketball Star For Having Sex

BYU that bastion of fine Mormonist education, has decided to ban a top basketball player only days into the huge March Madness basketball season because he had premarital sex with a girlfriend.

Carlos Arroyo On The Verge Of Signing With Boston Celtics, According To Report

The Boston Celtics will reportedly sign former Miami Heat guard Carlos Arroyo in an effort to add depth behind Rajon Rondo after injuries have decimated the rotation.

Thrashers 4, Panthers 3 (OT)

ATLANTA - Even back when the Panthers were rolling at full strength, they had trouble putting teams away by fully capitalizing on quick starts.

Strikeforce: Dan Henderson vs 'Feijao' Cavalcante preview

Tonight (March 5), Strikeforce brings its stable of stars to Columbus, Ohio, to invade the Nationwide Arena for the "Feijao vs. Henderson" event.

No. 14 Florida Beats No. 21 Vanderbilt 86-76, Earns Outright SEC Championship

Once more, it's the team in orange and blue that rules the SEC: Florida's 86-76 victory over Vanderbilt today gives Florida the outright SEC regular season championship.

Game 65: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens

Though the games against New Jersey and Boston lost despite a fair effort, tonight's loss was driven by a late start to the game, and a general lack of urgency.

UNC Vs. Duke Final Score: Tar Heels Run Away In Chapel Hill, Claim ACC Championship With 81-67 Win

It was billed as a showdown for the ACC's regular season championship, but North Carolina was having none of that. They threw their combinations late in the first half - with Kendall Marshall setting everything up beautifully - and Duke never ...

Jeremy Shockey picks Panthers over Dolphins

Jeremy Shockey has decided to play for the Carolina Panthers this upcoming seasons, opting to reunite with former University of Miami offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, who was recently named Carolina's offensive coordinator.

OJ Atogwe Signs With Washington Redskins For Five Years

OJ Atogwe has signed a contract to play for the Washington Redskins, team website blogger Matt Terl announced. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it's a five-year deal, which would last the safety well into his mid-30s.

Bangladesh v West Indies: Free Live Streaming Cricket Updates

In just a few minutes Bangladesh and the West Indies squads in a highly anticipated battle of wills. The Windies, who flat demolishing the Dutch, will likely prove difficult for Bangladesh, even with some of the best spinners in the world.

Carlos SIlva, Aramis Ramirez Have Dugout Scuffle in Cubs' 12-5 Loss to Milwaukee

There was one last June between pitcher Carlos Zambrano and first baseman Derrek Lee, and now another between pitcher Carlos Silva and third baseman Aramis Ramirez in only the team's fourth game of the spring.

Bob Sanders Signs One-Year Deal With Chargers

Filed to ESPN: Former Colts safety Bob Sanders plans to sign a one-year deal tonight with the San Diego Chargers. Can't imagine Indy wouldn't have offered to match that deal if they thought Sanders had anything left.

NFL, players agree to 24-hour talks extension

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The National Football League and the NFL Players Association agreed late Thursday to extend their collective bargaining agreement by 24 hours, giving them an extra day of negotations to agree on a new CBA, according to ...

Oregon Under Investigation By NCAA For Street Agents Recruiting High School Prospects

Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports and Joe Schad and Mark Schlabach of ESPN both come out with stories confirming that investigations were underway by the NCAA for the reigning Pac-10 champion Oregon Ducks and whether boosters were involved in ...

Magic Vs. Heat: LeBron James, Miami Look To Rebound Against Orlando

The Miami Heat have had famous struggles against teams with winning records, as discussed by SBNation.com's Andrew Sharp earlier this week.

NFL Owners And Players Agree To Deadline Extension, Lockout Postponed

Good news everybody, a lockout has been avoided temporarily. There's been an agreement to extend the negotiations until at least 4 PM EST on Friday, with the possibility of a further extension.

A BYU Grad On Brandon Davies, Sex, And The University's Double Standard [Honor]

The more I think about what happened to Brandon Davies, the more I think it's hypocrisy. I was listening to Jim Rome and he was praising BYU for sticking to its principles.

Glenn Beck: Detroit and Hiroshima are the same thing

Glenn Beck takes a break from telling his viewers that the uprisings in Egypt were the first step towards an Islamist caliphate and a communist takeover of the Netherlands (by way of the old Soviet Union) and says that Detroit today is the same ...

WASHINGTON 2 ISLANDERS 1: Late goal, Ovechkin’s highlight OT tally result in fourth loss in a row

9:50 pm: Just as you're about to sit down to write about a possible Islanders shutout, Alexander Ovechkin paints a masterpiece. In his spectacular overtime goal that gave the Capitals a 2-1 win tonight, it must be pointed out that it was Frans ...

Step Aside Johnny McEntee, Long Snapper Zach Enyeart is the New Trick Shot Ninja In Town

In February, UCONN quarterback Johnny McEntee had his 15 minutes of fame with a trick shot compilation video that was undeniably incredible.

Antti Niemi Signs 4-Year, $15.2 Million Contract Extension With San Jose Sharks

Antti Niemi signed a four-year, $15.2 million contract extension on Tuesday, locking up the job in the Sharks' crease for the foreseeable future.

Troy Murphy to Sign with Celtics

Murphy told ESPN.com via e-mail that he has chosen to join the Celtics after spending much of the past 48 hours agonizing between Boston and the Miami Heat since reaching buyout terms with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

Ohio State Vs. Penn State Open Thread

Penn State hosts No. 1 Ohio State on Senior Night tonight at the Bryce Jordan Center. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network at 9:00 PM on the Big Ten Network.

Iran Threatens To Boycott Olympics Because Jews Rigged The Logo To Be Pro Jewish

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran objects to the logo for the 2012 London Olympics, contending it is racist because it resembles the word “Zion” and warning of a possible boycott of the Games.

Shaun Rogers Heads To The New Orleans Saints

Rogers became a free agent when the Cleveland Browns released him on February 9. He was expected to sign with a team before March 3 when the labor agreement between the owners and players expires.

Chelsea FC Vs. Manchester United, Halftime: Wayne Rooney Blast Sends Red Devils In, Up 1-0

It was an even half played in parts, with Chelsea looking the better in the first and third acts. But in the middle, Manchester United asserted control of the midfield, eventually created a chance for Wayne Rooney.

2011 NFL Lockout, CBA Roundup: Judge David Doty Takes Away $4 billion From The Owners

Very big news from the world of collective bargaining today. No, not an extension of the deadline, nor a new agreement, but something that could very well spur either one of those things.

NASCAR At Phoenix International Raceway: Subway Fresh Fit 500 Race Results

Jeff Gordon held off Kyle Busch to win Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, snapping a 66-race winless streak dating back to April 2009.

Jeff Gordon 'Is My Hero,' Phoenix Runner-Up Kyle Busch Says

Kyle Busch handled his Phoenix defeat gracefully on Sunday, even after Jeff Gordon used some rubbing to make the winning pass and deny Busch a three-race weekend sweep.

San Antonio Spurs 95, Memphis Grizzlies 88: Manu from heaven

Sunday night was the same, except different. Randolph grabbed eight rebounds in the first quarter alone and looked on his way to match his numbers from that mid-December game.

Cam Newton's NFL Scouting Combine Performance Taking Some Heat, Quarterback 'Looks Terrible'

Cam Newton raised some eyebrows when he declared that he was going to fully participate in this weekend's scouting combine. It's probably too early to say whether that decision will hurt or help the quarterback, but the initial reports don't sound good.

Giving the devil his due: Jon Fitch deserves better after draw with BJ Penn at UFC 127

Maybe I'm the only one, but after the decision was announced in the main event of the UFC 127 clash between Jon Fitch and BJ Penn as a majority draw, I felt bad for the former and sorry for the latter.

Accenture Match Play 2011: Luke Donald Leads Martin Kaymer, Hail Delaying Play

Today's Accenture Match Play Championship final between Luke Donald and new world No. 1 Martin Kaymer promises to be a matchup of two talented golfers.

NHL Deadline Day Trades Begin As Buffalo Sabres Acquire Brad Boyes From Blues

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Hall Of Famer Duke Snider Dead At 84

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Magic Vs. Thunder Score: Dwight Howard Too Much For Kevin Durant, Thunder After Three Quarters

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2011 NFL Combine: Blaine Gabbert Speaks To The Press

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Lovie Smith Signs Two-Year Extension With Chicago Bears

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