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.