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.