LSU falls short in CWS

Christian Ibarra swung. Christian Ibarra missed. And LSU’s 2013 season came to an early end with a two-and-out appearance in the College World Series.

Police investigate Patriots TE Hernandez's home

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.

Heat win wild game 6; force game 7

LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.

Victor Cruz signs tendor with Giants

Wide receiver Victor Cruz has signed his $2.879 million tender with the New York Giants.

ATL sports radio trio fired for mocking ex-Saints player

A radio stunt mocking former Saints player Steve Gleason has now cost three Atlanta radio employees their jobs.
 

Bruins take 2-1 series lead over Blackhawks

Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night and got enough help from the Bruins' offense to do it without another exhausting overtime.

LSU drops to losers bracket in CWS

UCLA used what's becoming its tried-and-true formula to start the College World Series with a victory.

Rose wins 113th U.S. Open

Justin Rose could see all the pieces coming together in this US Open.

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The sun was breaking through the clouds Sunday evening at Merion as he stood in the 18th fairway with a one-shot lead. That famous Ben Hogan plaque was in front of him, a road marker bronze that one pure swing and two putts might be all that stood between Rose and his first major championship.

That and Phil Mickelson in the final group behind him.

Rose followed his script to perfection with a par. So did Mickelson, who can't seem to win a US Open no matter how hard he tries.

Rose drilled a 4-iron just through the green and used a 3-wood to bunt the ball to an inch of the cup for par. Mickelson, who made two careless bogeys on the back nine, needed a birdie on an 18th hole that didn't yield a single one all weekend at Merion.

''What a piece of silverware to be sitting to my right,'' Rose said, gazing at the shiny trophy after closing with an even-par 70. ''It's just an incredible experience and a childhood dream come true at this point.''

Spurs 1 win away from title

Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed.

A's defeat Yankees in 18 innings

Maybe a game-winning, broken-bat hit against baseball's career saves leader in the 18th inning will get Nate Freiman in a nice groove again.

Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright first to 10 wins

Adam Wainwright used to be a creature of routine leading up to each start.

Big 3 step up in game 4 win in San Antonio

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison had a message as he walked to the winning locker room.

Spurs' Parker will play in Game 4

The Nets have hired Jason Kidd as its new head coach

The Brooklyn Nets hired Jason Kidd as their coach Wednesday, bringing the former star back to the franchise he led to its greatest NBA success.

Blackhawks win game 1 of NHL finals in 3OT

Of course, it was Andrew Shaw. The pesky little forward always gets up when he's knocked down.

Parker to undergo MRI; status uncertain

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker is scheduled to have an MRI on a tight hamstring on Wednesday, leaving his availability for Game 4 of the NBA Finals very much up in the air.

College bowl games could go international

According to ESPN’s Brett McMurphy, we may be seeing a college football bowl game in Ireland, the Bahamas, or even Dubai at some time in the relatively near future.

Spurs G Tony Parker game 4 status still uncertain

Tony Parker, along with all of San Antonio, really, spent a restless night worrying about a gimpy right hamstring that hampered him in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and threatened the momentum the Spurs seized with a drubbing of the Miami Heat.

Greinke hit by pitch; Puig ejected

The Dodgers took it personally when Arizona's Ian Kennedy hit their star rookie Yasiel Puig in the face with a pitch. Then they really got mad when Kennedy hit starter Zack Greinke with another high pitch.

Spurs destroy Heat in game 3

Danny Green and Gary Neal aren't NBA royalty like LeBron James.

Pistons hire Maurice Cheeks as new head coach

Maurice Cheeks is getting a third shot to be an NBA head coach.

Things get testy between Red Sox and Rays

Boston and Tampa Bay have had a brief benches-clearing scrum in the sixth inning after the Rays' Matt Joyce was hit by a pitch from Red Sox starter John Lackey.

Tebow to sign with New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are expected to sign quarterback Tim Tebow, according to multiple reports.

Grizzlies part ways with Lionel Hollins

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to part with the winningest coach in the franchise's history, telling Lionel Hollins they will not be renewing his contract as head coach coming off their first trip to the Western Conference finals.

Jason Kidd interested in Nets coaching job

Jason Kidd is interested in the Brooklyn Nets' coaching position and plans to talk to the team this week, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday.

N.C. State wins longest Super Regional game in NCAA history

Brett Williams doubled in Tarran Senay in the top of the 17th inning to help North Carolina State beat Rice 5-4 on Sunday in the longest super regional game in NCAA  history.

Heat surge past Spurs in game 2

Mario Chalmers marched toward midcourt with a message.

Justin Gatlin defeats Usain Bolt in 100 meters

After five dominating years, Usain Bolt is showing signs of slowing down.

Appel taken #1 by Astros in 2013 MLB draft

This time, the Houston Astros couldn't resist drafting Mark Appel with the No. 1 pick.

Blackhawks take 3-1 series lead over Kings

When Bryan Bickell's shot slipped out of Jonathan Quick's usually inescapable glove and trickled into the Los Angeles net early, the Chicago Blackhawks figured Game 4 might be their chance to snap the Kings' daunting streak of home dominance.

Spurs steal game 1 in Miami

Tim Duncan's NBA Finals game looks as good now as it did last decade.

Drug agents investigate delivery to Indians P Perez

Drug agents are investigating a narcotics delivery to the home of Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez, authorities said Wednesday.

LSU clinches CWS berth by taking down Oklahoma

Nationals place Strasburg on 15-day DL

Stephen Strasburg is getting a different type of shutdown, a stint on the disabled list because of a strained muscle in his back.

LeBron James conifident heading into 4th finals

There’s an old Eveready commercial in which tough-guy actor Robert Conrad places a battery on his shoulder and declares, “I dare you to knock this off.’’

 

White Sox win in 16 innings; make history

The Chicago White Sox needed 17 hits, eight pitchers and more than 5 hours to end their eight-game losing streak. So while they were happy to put the slide behind them, it was all about some rest after this one was over.

Boston takes 3-0 series lead over Penguins

Blowout or double-overtime thriller, the result is the same for the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference finals: a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins and a chance to sweep the No. 1 seed out of the playoffs.

Oklahoma wins WCWS

Standing on the field and watching as another team was presented the NCAA softball championship trophy, Keilani Ricketts and her Oklahoma teammates vowed to set out on a mission seeking redemption.

Puig leads Dodgers past Padres with 2 HR's 5 RBI's

Yasiel Puig powered the Dodgers in his second major league game, injecting the kind of excitement that has been missing all season for the last-place team.

Kings round with game 3 victory over Blackhawks

The Los Angeles Kings know all about the creeping inevitability that sets in when a team gets behind 0-3 in a playoff series. After all, that's where they put every opponent they faced on the way to the Stanley Cup title last year.

Ohio State president retires

Ohio State University President Gordon Gee abruptly announced his retirement Tuesday after he came under fire for jokingly referring to ''those damn Catholics'' at Notre Dame and poking fun at the academic quality of other schools.

Report: MLB may ban Ryan Braun and Alex Rodriguez

Major League Baseball apparently has secured a star witness in its investigation of performance-enhancing drug use among active players: Tony Bosch, founder of the now-defunct Biogenesis wellness clinic at the center of the probe.

NFL legend Deacon Jones dies at 74

David ''Deacon'' Jones, the original sackmaster, has died.

Dodgers phenom shines in Dodgers debut

hey make movies about this kind of stuff — a kid who gets called up to the big leagues, lines a base hit in his first at-bat, shows daring on the base paths and then, almost unbelievably, wins the game with his throwing arm in the ninth inning.

Oklahoma wins game 1 of WCWS

Lauren Chamberlain hit a two-run home run down the left-field line in the bottom of the 12th inning, lifting top-seeded Oklahoma to a 5-3 win against Tennessee on Monday night in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series finals.

Bruins take 2-0 series lead over Penguins

The Boston Bruins keep talking about fortunate bounces and a dash of luck, insisting the margin between themselves and the Pittsburgh Penguins is thin.

LeBron James leads Heat to 3rd straight Finals appearance

Their season, their legacy, their reign atop the NBA was all at stake, and the Miami Heat responded in a manner befitting defending champions - with a blowout.

New kid in town making a splash for the Dodgers

The team that gave us “Mannywood” is at it again.

HOF QB Jim Kelly battling cancer of the jaw

Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly says he has been diagnosed with cancer in his upper jaw bone and will have surgery on June 7.

Tiger has forgetable weekend at the Memorial Tournament

Tiger Woods spent four days in Ohio with his mind in Pennsylvania.

Pacers C Hibbert fined $75k for gay slur

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert was fined $75,000 on Sunday by the NBA for using a gay slur and cursing during his news conference after Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Blackhawks take 2-0 series lead over Kings

It was a wrist shot for Andrew Shaw, who leaned back and yelled after his first-period score. Brent Seabrook got in on the action, and Bryan Bickell and Michal Handzus added two more goals on consecutive shots in the second.

Minnesota St. pitcher breaks NCAA scoreless inning mark

Jason Hoppe knew he was close to making history Thursday. He just didn't know exactly how close he was.

Red Sox Ellsbury steals 5 bases, setting MLB record

Jacoby Ellsbury stole five bases and took one more home with him.

Warriors Assistant coach Mike Malone hired as Kings head coach

Incoming Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive is already making moves to rebuild the fallen franchise.

LeBron takes over game 5 as Heat take a 3-2 series lead

The game was very much in doubt. A sold-out arena was basically silent. The chance of getting back to the NBA Finals for a third straight year could have slipped away.

Mayweather to fight Alvarez Sept 14th

Floyd Mayweather will fight young Mexican star Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand.

Davis top's Zimmerman's 3 HR's

Ryan Zimmerman hit three home runs in the first five innings, leaving the Baltimore Orioles with a four-run deficit to overcome against one of the best pitchers in the National League.

7 strolen vehicles found in Nascar driver's garage

Rowan County Sheriff's deputies seized two cars and five trucks from a garage and storage facility belonging to NASCAR driver Mike Harmon, according to the Charlotte Observer.

Rob Gronkowski to have back surgery

New England tight end Rob Gronkowski will have back surgery on a disk in mid-June.

Blackhawks eliminate Red Wings in game 7

Brent Seabrook sent a wrist shot past goalie Jimmy Howard's glove 3:35 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Arian Foster limps off field during OTA's

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster has strained his right calf during organized team activities.

Mets rally past Yanks, Rivera in 9th

First, the New York Mets saluted Mariano Rivera. Then they beat him in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Kings Eliminate Sharks in 7 games

Justin Williams figures he gets his knack for Game 7 heroics from the same source as the Los Angeles Kings' resilience throughout their grinding seven-game victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Pacers even series at 2 aginst Heat

The Indiana Pacers played desperate Tuesday night.

Yu Darvish loses in dominant performance vs D-backs

Yu Darvish dominated everyone on Monday night, except Didi Gregorius.

Mike Trout hits for the cycle in 12-0 victory over the Mariners

Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements.

Thirsty? Shaq's here for you...

The Daddy. The Diesel. The Soda Maker?

Cleveland Cavaliers win NBA Lottery again

What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year.

Nick Gilbert expects the Cleveland Cavaliers are through with it, and if so he sent them out a winner again.

Spurs defeat Grizzlies in 2OT

When Tony Parker started running low on masterful plays, Tim Duncan was there to take over and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Dodgers rally to snap Angels streak

Comeback wins haven't come easily to the Dodgers, who had dropped four one-run games in a row.

Brittany Griner, Mercury lose in WNBA season debut

Brittney Griner got the dunks in her debut, becoming the first WNBA player to do it twice in one game.

Spurs sweep Grizzlies 4-0

Go ahead and count out the San Antonio Spurs as simply too old to win another title with Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and coach Gregg Popovich.

Bobcats hire Lakers assistant coach Steve Clifford

The Charlotte Bobcats have hired Los Angeles Lakers assistant Steve Clifford to become their new coach.

Blackhawks force game 7 VS Red Wings

Corey Crawford watched a fluttering puck get past his glove - a soft goal if there ever was one - and the Chicago Blackhawks looked as if they were in trouble against the Detroit Red Wings.

Bears LB Brian Urlacher retires

Report: Charlotte Bobcats changing name back to Hornets

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Hornets, said a person familiar with the situation.

LeBron James, Kobe Bryant atop All-NBA first team votings

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

Red wings take commanding series lead over Blackhawks

Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.

Indians rout Red Sox in Francona homecoming

Terry Francona returned to Fenway Park and found some more pleasant memories.

Kings take 3-2 series lead over Sharks

Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings' sellout crowd.

Rangers stay alive with home OT win

Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team's season.

Jordan Wallace shuts out LSU to win Baton Rouge Regional

Jordan Wallace pitched out of a bases-loaded jam with one out in the seventh to record a four-hit shutout and give Louisiana an NCAA Regional Championship victory over LSU with a 1-0 win on Sunday afternoon in front of a capacity crowd at Tiger Park.

Dodgers Mattingly dismisses rumors of firing

Despite the rumors swirling over his job status, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly went about his business as his team prepared to start a three-game series in Milwaukee.

Bruins put Rangers in 3-0 series hole

It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs.

Media banned from Te'o but no Maxim parties

Manti Te'o isn't hiding out. He's just not talking to the media.

Chad Johnson arrested on probation violation

Hey, remember when a Florida judge issued an arrest warrant for former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson? Well, he’s been arrested now.

Penguins rout Senators to take 3-1 series lead

Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Red Sox Pitcher Clay Buchholz stays perfect at 7-0

Clay Buchholz figures a slump will come his way at some point so he'll enjoy this run while it lasts.

Carmelo Anthony has tear in shoulder

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony played in the NBA playoffs with a partially torn shoulder, according to multiple reports.

LeBron James recues Heat in OT

LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.

Peyton Manning signs new deal

Grizzlies advance to Western Conference finals for first time

With their trademark grit-and-grind mentality, the Memphis Grizzlies are making history for a franchise with little prior postseason success.

Zach Randolph had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Mike Conley added 13 points and 11 assists and the fifth-seeded Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-84 on Wednesday night.

Soccer icon David Beckham announces his retirement after season

David Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United.

Titus Young Was Reportedly Arrested a 4th Time Recently

Miguel Cabrera gets 3 HR's and 5 RBI's in loss to Rangers

David Murphy put Texas ahead with a three-run home run, and the Rangers spoiled a three-homer game from Miguel Cabrera with an 11-8 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.

Bay area to host 50th Super Bowl

The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built.

Red Wings take 2-1 series lead over Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum.

Senators stun Penguins in 2OT

Colin Greening wore six stitches on his left cheek, and a wide smile, after Ottawa's double overtime playoff victory against Pittsburgh.

Dwight Howard may be interested in Houston

Daryl Morey's master plan may be coming together after all.

Ron Jaworski wants Tebow to play for his arena team

Tim Tebow is on the hunt for a new quarterbacking job after being released by the New York Jets, and Ron Jaworski is offering to help him find work. Unfortunately for Tebow, Jaworski, the longtime Philadelphia Eagles QB and current ESPN NFL analyst, is also the opportunistic co-owner of an Arena League team, the Philadelphia Soul.

Spurs take game 1 of Western conference finals

The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before.

The Memphis Grizzlies looked like the first-timers still trying to adapt to their first conference finals appearance.

Report: Deal reached to sell Kings

NBA votes to keep Kings in Sacremento

NBA owners voted Wednesday to reject the Sacramento Kings' proposed move to Seattle, the latest in a long line of cities that have tried to land the franchise.

The 22-8 vote followed a recommendation made last month by the NBA's relocation committee and may have finally brought an end to an emotional saga that has dragged on for nearly three years.

Kings go up 3-2 in series with OT win

Anthony Davis Poised for Stronger Second Year With New Orleans Pelicans

Tiger Woods wins The Players Championship

Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday.

Pelicans' Gordon has ankle surgery

Kings grab a 2-0 series lead over the Sharks

Dustin Brown slumped in front of his locker and contemplated the final minutes of Game 2 with the same bewildered wonder felt by all those joyous Kings fans streaming out of Staples Center.

Maloof's sell Kings to local investors

The Sacramento Kings' unsteady future finally seems to be settled.

A person familiar with the deal says the Maloof family has reached an agreement with a Sacramento group headed by TIBCO software tycoon Vivek Ranadive to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the Kings at a total franchise valuation of $535 million.

Knicks avoid elimination in game 5 versus the Pacers

For the New York Knicks, it was about playing harder, even if not really much better.

Saving their season would be more about effort than execution.

Spurs win game 6 ending the Warriors great run

Slow at the start of the series and strong at the end, the San Antonio Spurs wore out the Golden State Warriors the way they have so many other opponents.

Grizzlies take commanding 3-1 series lead over Thunder

The Grizzlies are proving they know how to grab an advantage and hold onto it this postseason.

Detroit Red Wings shock Anaheim Ducks in game 7

The Detroit Red Wings had firm control of Game 7 right up until Henrik Zetterberg accidentally shot the puck over the glass in the waning minutes.

Heat put Bulls on brink of elimination

LeBron James and the Miami Heat didn't even give the Chicago Bulls room to breathe, practically squeezing the playoff life out of them to take a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal.

Steroid accusations swarm David Ortiz after hot start

David Ortiz is off to the best start of his career with the Boston Red Sox. A notoriously slow starter in April, Big Papi is hitting .381 with 17 RBI and four home runs through only 16 games. He missed the first 15 games of the season because of an Achilles’ injury that stemmed back to last July, but the 37-year-old returned without missing a beat.

Thompson, Warriors shoot down Spurs

Heat hand Bulls historic playoff loss

Penguins rout Senators in game 1

The Ottawa Senators know there is little margin for error if they want to upset the Pittsburgh Penguins.

If they don't slow down Pittsburgh's potent power play, they'll have a difficult time against Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Penguins.

Kings take game 1 against the Sharks

From his first big save to his flawless final minutes, Jonathan Quick showed the San Jose Sharks they'll have to do much better to dethrone a champion.

Pacers down Knicks in game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

The Indiana Pacers finally figured it out.

When given the chance to take command of a playoff series, they can't give it back. On Tuesday night, they didn't.

The Spurs take 3-2 series lead over the Warriors

Gregg Popovich urged his San Antonio Spurs to raise their energy to almost maniacal levels, because winning the battle on the boards and for loose balls was critical against the athletic Golden State Warriors.

Rangers rout Capitals in game 7

Led by Henrik Lundqvist's 35 saves in a second consecutive shutout, and goals from some unlikely sources, the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 5-0 in Game 7 Monday night to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bruins erase 4-1 deficit to shock Maple Leafs in game 7 win

Patrice Bergeron put the winning touch on an extraordinary comeback, then raced into the arms of smiling teammate Zdeno Chara.

A's lose apparent HR in defeat

UL Baseball Splits Mother's Day Double Header

Kobe: My mom did not have my permission to sell my stuff

Kobe Bryant says in a court filing that he never gave his mother permission to sell mementos from his high school days and early professional basketball career.

Daniel Snyder says Redskins to keep name

The support might be building, but Daniel Snyder isn’t listening.

The Redskins owner removed any doubt about a potential name change for his franchise, telling USA Today that it will “never” happen.

Warriors rally past Spurs in OT

His spirits down, his left ankle limp and his team's season hanging in the balance, Stephen Curry wondered whether he could recover for the biggest game of his career until a text message popped up on his phone around 2 a.m. Saturday.

Saints sign first-round pick Vaccaro

Amar'e's limit would be 10-15 minutes

Timberwolves owner decides not to sell the franchise

Glen Taylor has pulled the Minnesota Timberwolves off the market.

Kings-Ducks to play at Dodger Stadium next season

Outdoor professional hockey is coming to Los Angeles for the first time.

The Los Angeles Kings will host the Anaheim Ducks at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 25 as part of the NHL Stadium Series.

49ers sign British Olympic discuss thrower

Lawrence Okoye has an NFL-type name. He has NFL size at 6-6, 305 pounds. But what the British Olympic discus thrower doesn’t have his football experience. Any football experience.

But it doesn’t matter, because the San Jose Mercury News says the 49ers have signed Okoye with the hope that he can blossom into something special.

Lillard wins NBA Rookie of the Year

Moyes to take United reins

Rockets not done yet after Game 5 win

Braves' Hudson earns his 200th win

Rickett family gives rooftop owners ultimatum

The owner of the Chicago Cubs for the first time publicly threatened to move the team out of Wrigley Field if his plans for a big, new video screen are blocked, saying Wednesday he needs new advertising revenue to help bankroll a $500 million renovation of the storied ballpark.

Detroit high school hoops coach shot to death

Charles Knott, longtime girls basketball coach at Detroit Cody High School, was killed late Tuesday night, according to a report in the Detroit News.

Phil Jackson to consult Pistons

Hamlin cleared to return to track

Nets win in Chicago, force Game 7

Golden State advances to next round

Nuggets avoid elimination with win

ESPN voice sparks controversy

Former FIFA President Havelange Resigns After Payments Found

Raptors eyeing Phil Jackson to become team president

Earlier this month, a report surfaced that indicated Phil Jackson is anxious to return to the NBA next season in some sort of capacity that may not be coaching. As you might expect, several teams have already expressed interest in bringing Jackson on board. However, it may surprise you to hear that the Toronto Raptors are believed to be a frontrunner.

Texas A&M's Kyle Field expanding to hold 102,500

Tough outlook for hobbled Griffin, Clippers

James Harden expected to play despite flu like symptoms

Rockets All-Star James Harden is expected to play in Game 5 against the Thunder after leaving their shootaround because of flu-like symptoms.

Coach Kevin McHale says he's sure Harden will be ''ready to go'' on Wednesday night.

A's win on walk-off HR in 19th

Referee in critical condition after being punched by junior high player

A Salt Lake City man who was serving as a referee in a recreational soccer game in Taylorsville is in a critical condition after being punched by a teenager.

What's next for Tim Tebow?

Thirteen months after hosting a press conference for nearly 200 media members announcing his arrival to New York, Tim Tebow was released Monday morning.

There were no cameras, TV satellite trucks, reporters from TMZ, “Inside Edition”, or the New York Post’s “Page Six” to chronicle his exit. Instead, he was shown the door like most backup quarterbacks and/or punt protectors. He reported to work and was told his services were no longer needed.

LSU RB Jeremy Hill punched victim from behind, celebrated, police report says

Grizzlies win 3rd straight vs. Clips

Saints take Oklahoma WR and a DE in the NFL draft

Spurs sweep injury-riddled Lakers

Heat complete sweep of Bucks

Cardinals gamble on the Honey Badger

NBA committee recommends rejecting Kings move

Auburn DB Johnathan Mincy lights up own teammate during spring game

In the world of college football, it’s often hard to justify calling a school’s “spring game” a game at all, and more often than not, the scrimmages amount to little more than glorified open practices.

Report: Cano associate, clinic linked

Nawrocki isn't racist, he's gutless

14-year-old takes time in spotlight in stride

'Melo, Knicks too much for Celtics

Heat pull away for 2-0 lead on Bucks

New Orleans Saints keeping their options open entering the 2013 NFL draft

Hawks secure NHL's best record

2013 NFL Draft Position Rankings

Spurs could surpass Lakers with title

Enough talk — the truth about Geno

Nike pulls blood-splattered shirts

Clippers edge Grizzlies, up 2-0

Jets trade All-Pro corner Darrelle Revis to Bucs

Mike Brown seems to be back coaching the Cavaliers

Mike Brown was the coach the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted all along, and it appears they have their man.

A source close to the situation confirmed multiple reports that Brown and the Cavs have a deal in place. An official announcement could come as soon as today. The Akron Beacon Journal reported the story first.

Scott Fujita signs his 1 day contract with the Saints on top of Machu Picchu

The longtime NFL veteran called it a career on Monday, signing a one-day contract so that he can retire as a member on the New Orleans Saints. However, it was the way he did it that deserves props.

The linebacker signed his deal from the famed Machu Picchu ruins in Peru.

LSU RB: 'gay' equates to 'sissy'

Manti Te'o not selected in the 1st round of the 2013 NFL draft

Manti Te'o must wait one more day to find out his future after a tumultuous four months...

LeBron James carves up Bucks in Game 1

Russell Westbrook out with a torn lateral meniscus

All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook will have surgery to repair cartilage in his right knee...

Zach Mettenberger, LSU offense solid in spring game

Sources say the Cavaliers contacted Mike Brown to be head coach

When the Cleveland Cavaliers fired Byron Scott on Thursday, it took them mere moments to put together a list of potential replacements.

Team insiders say the Cavs want to move quickly on putting someone in place, and this past weekend supports such a theory.

Ravens open 2013 at the Broncos

Kyrie Irving not happy about Cavs firing Scott

Tim TebowÂ’s Quarterbacks Coach Says Tebow Is Fixing Mechanics, Deserves Opportunity to Play

Saints Select Kenny Vaccaro with the 15th Pick

Former defensive POY James Harrison agrees on deal with Bengals

James Harrison has finally found a new home.

The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year agreed to a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday. It is a two-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Harrison tweeted out the news to his followers.

Whodey!!!!!!!!!!! Hello Cincinnati!!!!
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) April 19, 2013

Did Jazz fans poison Jordan’s pizza before ‘flu game’?

LSU's Alex Box's field named for five-time national champion Skip Bertman

Lakers battle through adversity, reach playoffs

New Orleans Hornets End Regular Season on Sour Note

Phil Jackson may be considering a return to the NBA

Phil Jackson has become more interested in returning to the NBA, either as a coach or in a front office capacity, according to sources.

Report: NHL plans more outdoor games

NFL won't ever quite be the same

One Boston Marathon bomb suspect dead

Jeter sidelined until after all-star break

Derek Jeter will be sidelined until after the All-Star break because of a new fracture in his broken left ankle - a blow to a New York Yankees team already reeling from injuries and one that raises long-term questions about the 38-year-old shortstop's future.

Rasheed Wallace retires.....again

New York Knicks forward Rasheed Wallace has retired again from the NBA after he was unable to recover from a left foot injury.

Kentucky's Noel to enter NBA draft

Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis intends to be stronger by next season

Griner selected No. 1 in WNBA draft

3 killed in Boston Marathon attacks

Kobe tears Achilles, out 6-9 months

Report: QB Sanchez comes up in Bucs talks

Adam Scott wins first green jacket

Marathon head: 2014 race will go on

Red Sox hope to ease Boston's pain

Reports of Rice coaching girls stir controversy

MLB creates task force on diversity

Major League Baseball has created a task force to address the declining number of African-Americans playing the sport.

MLB commissioner Bud Selig announced the 18-person On-Field Diversity Task Force Wednesday, with a stated mission of focusing on “the myriad issues influencing on-field diversity at all levels of baseball.”

Jay-Z applies for certification to be sports agent

Jay-Z is applying to become a baseball agent.

Bulls OT win snaps Knicks' streak

Davis to sit rest of Hornets season

Blood, sweat and worst fears for LA

Jason Whitlock has the solution to paying college athletes

No matter what Bob Stoops says, the status quo is not a solution for college athletics. Oklahoma’s head football coach, a man I like and respect, recycled a well-worn defense of the shamateurism status quo in an interview with Sporting News columnist Mike Hayes.

Fan sends goats head in a box to Wrigley Field

Goats that previously appeared at Chicago's Wrigley Field were alive and kicking.

Angels ace Weaver out 4-6 weeks

7-Year-Old Cancer Patient Scores TD with Nebraska Cornhuskers

Chinese teen dazzles Masters

NFL kicker David Akers signs with the Lions

The Detroit Lions have officially signed kicker David Akers.

Eric Gordon is still a trade chip for Hornets, according to report

Cut down by injury, Louisville's Kevin Ware cuts down net

Report: Jets to force $3M ultimatum

Ex-players criticize NFL injury panel

Anthony, Knicks keep rolling

UConn cruises to 8th women's title

Geno Auriemma looks to get UConn it's 8th title as head coach

Geno Auriemma has never lost an NCAA championship game.

Of course, his UConn Huskies haven't had to face a team like upstart Louisville, which is making an unprecedented run through the women's tournament. A victory Tuesday night over the Cardinals would be UConn's eighth title, matching them with Tennessee for the most ever in women's basketball.

Stewart leads UConn to title game

Pitino putting together legend's legacy

Soccer game abandoned after player gets hit with a pear

A Swedish league match between Djurgarden and Mjallby was abandoned Monday after a Mjallby player was hit by a pear.

Auburn mess spotlights NCAA flaws

Louisville wins national championship

Jalen Rose calls out Chris Webber

Jalen Rose called out Chris Webber on Monday morning, announcing that all the members of Michigan's famed Fab Five but Webber have committed to appearing at the Georgia Dome for tonight's NCAA Championship to cheer on the Wolverines.

Three reasons Michigan wins tonight vs Louisville

Michigan played and excelled in the Big Ten, considered the toughest conference in college basketball this season. The Wolverines spent five weeks at No. 2 in the Associated Press poll and were ranked No. 1 the week of Jan. 28.

Pac-12's head of officials resigns

Rutgers A.D. Fired Amid Coaching Scandal

Two Rutgers players defend Rice

Is Russell primed for a comeback?

JaMarcus is down 25 pounds and is dead serious about making a comeback
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Shaq's LA jersey raised to rafters

Rob Gronkowski infection may result in fourth surgery

Lance Armstrong drops out of swimming event due to raised objections

U.S. Masters Swimming Executive Director Rob Butcher said Thursday that Armstrong will not swim three distance events in the Masters South Central Zone Swimming Championships at the University of Texas this weekend after swimming's international federation body raised objections.

Rutgers fires Rice amid outrage

Chris Bosh's home robbed during his birthday party

We reported earlier that Chris Bosh was out celebrating his birthday party last night at Bamboo Nightclub in Miami.

Report: Ex-Tiger alleges violations by Auburn

Asomugha, Niners agree on deal

Gay Slurs at Forefront of Rice's Suspension

Dominant Darvish denied perfection by one out

PAC-12 player of the year Allen Crabbe to enter NBA draft

Pac-12 Player of the Year and leading scorer Allen Crabbe will forego his senior season at California and enter this summer's NBA Draft.

UConn makes another Final Four

'Melo, Knicks stay hot in Atlanta

USC hires Andy Enfield as new hoops coach

Harper, Strasburg fuel Nationals

Raiders trade Carson Palmer to the Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have acquired quarterback Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders.

The Cardinals gave up a conditional 2014 draft pick and swapped one of their sixth-round picks this year for Oakland's seventh-round selection.

Texas Tech reaches a deal with Tubby Smith

Tubby Smith is coming to Texas Tech to try to turn around another wayward program.

James, Wade, and Chalmers to sit tonight as the Heat take on the Knicks

Minor nicks, as Heat coach Erik Spoelstra put it, will keep Miami starters LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers from playing against the New York Knicks.

Seattle Seahawks trade Matt Flynn to Oakland Raiders

Astros defeat Rangers in AL debut

No. 1 Baylor, Griner fall to Louisville

Cardinals fight emotions, drop Devils

Spurs star Ginobili out 3-4 weeks

Spurs star Manu Ginobili out 3-4 weeks

The San Antonio Spurs are dealing with another injury crisis.

Just as the Spurs get back point guard Tony Parker from an ankle injury, they have been dealt another huge injury blow with the loss of Manu Ginobili.

Tiger back on top with record win

Victor Butler to join New Orleans Saints

Umenyiora, Falcons agree to deal

Is gay NFL player ready to come out?

Michigan romps Florida in South Region final

Have the Lakers seen the last of Metta World Peace?

A win over their personal punching bags doesn't provide clarity to the Metta World Peace injury situation and its overall impact on the Los Angeles Lakers.

However, after holding on for a 120-117 win over Minnesota on Wednesday night — the Lakers' 22nd in a row over the Timberwolves — a few things stand out with 10 games remaining in the regular season.

NBA admits refs screwed up during Lakers/Wolves game

How little good it does anyone now.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been informed by the NBA that the officials erred in failing to call a foul on Lakers guard Kobe Bryant on the final play of Wednesday night’s game.

Are the Miami heat the best team ever? Not so fast...

They diminished the Heat Wave, the 27-game winning streak that made the NBA regular season relevant and threatened a record once thought unbreakable.

What was left of the Bulls’ roster on Wednesday night turned the Heat Wave into a forgettable footnote and exposed the wide gap between the 2012-13 Miami Heat and the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers.

Report: Manti Te'o rejects two invitations to NFL Draft green room

Logano better watch his back

Griner dominates in final home game

Trey Burke named Sports Illustrated's national POY

Bulls snap Heat win streak at 27

Ex-Laker great wants the UCLA coaching job

New Tiger ad: Nike has lost its soul

Kevin Garnett to miss at least 1 week

Kevin Garnett is expected to miss at least a week with inflammation in his left ankle as the Boston Celtics practice patience to help their 36-year-old prepare for the playoffs.

Broncos lose Dumervil to Ravens

Minnesota fires basketball coach Tubby Smith

Hornets End Nuggets' 15-game win streak

FGCU is what's right in college hoops

Jeter likely to start season on DL

Superdome outage due to malfunction

Heat run winning streak to 27

Texans agree to deal with Reed

Jake Long signs with Rams

The St. Louis Rams and free agent offensive tackle Jake Long agreed to terms on a deal Sunday night.

Dominicans finish WBC undefeated

NHL realignment approved

Make it 26 straight for the Heat

#12 Ole Miss defeats #5 Wisconsin

It turns out there is someone who can tone down the taunting and irreverent antics Marshall Henderson is becoming known for.

His name is Marshall Henderson.

Bears to move on without Urlacher

Yankees: Jeter could miss opener

Heat keep streak alive with epic rally

Thriller gives Nuggets 14th straight W

Full-Court Press: Young teams on spoiler alert

Ravens Safety Pollard Says NFL Will Be Dead In 30 Years

Ravens safety Bernard Pollard sees two things in pro football's future: death and disintegration.

LSU's Reid May Be A Good 1st Round Pick For The Saints

We’re down to just two teams remaining, which means there are 30 NFL fanbases solely focused on the two months following February’s Super Bowl. Free agency starts in March and the NFL Draft is in April. By May, just about every fan — of every team — will begin finding ways to convince themselves that a Super Bowl run in 2013 is more than just a possibility. That’s the true beauty of the NFL. There is no offseason and there’s always next year.

Ed Reed Says This He Will Be Back Next Season

Ravens safety Ed Reed isn't planning on joining teammate Ray Lewis in retirement after the Super Bowl.

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Pass-first Kobe has Lakers surging

49ers Look To Trade Smith Instead Of Release Him

Alex Smith has 7.5 million reasons to believe he won’t be with the San Francisco 49ers next season, but the No. 1 overall selection of the 2005 NFL Draft has never been more in demand.

Dr Phil Interviews Tuiasosopo

Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, the alleged ring leader of the Manti Te’o fake girlfriend hoax, will get his first on-camera interview with Dr. Phil, according to TMZ.

Players, coaches defend NFL risks

Warriors Win In Bogut's Return But Lose Curry

This was the lineup the Golden State Warriors have been waiting for. All they need now is to keep everyone healthy.

David Lee had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Stephen Curry scored 17 points before leaving with an injury, and the Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 114-102 on Monday night.

Arian Foster Says Don't Expect 100% During the Pro Bowl

Houston running back Arian Foster says players are going to step up at the Pro Bowl this year, but don't expect 100 percent effort.

Justin Upton Traded to Braves

Justin Upton is joining his brother in Atlanta.

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally found a deal they liked for the right fielder, sending Upton and third baseman Chris Johnson to the Atlanta Braves in a seven-player deal.

Burke leads Michigan over Illinois

Now that's the Tiger we all remember

Anderson's long-range shooting leads Hornets over Grizzlies

NFC explodes for 62 in Pro Bowl win

Kaepernick to Trademark Touchdown Move

Don’t go making any "Kaepernicking" T-shirts, as you could soon receive a cease and desist.

Report: Jets open to trading Revis

NFL fines Tom Brady $10K for slide

Mike Rizzo on the Justin Upton trade, Javier Vazquez, long-term deals

Saints fire D-coordinator Spagnuolo

New Orleans Pelicans Is Welcome Change of Pace From Unimaginative Nicknames

NFL Lifts Suspension of Sean Payton

Jets owner didn't want Tebow trade?

Patriots Player Home Robbed During AFC Championship Game

Police haven't identified any suspects yet in the home invasion robbery at the Colorado home of New England Patriots defensive back Derrick Martin.

Bill Russell Mistaken for Actor at Presidential Inauguration

Bill Russell is an NBA legend, and as such, gets invited to many important events. On Monday, Russell was attending President Barack Obama‘s second inauguration, and did so in style.
 

No. 25 Miami mashes on No. 1 Duke

Hornets to Pelicans close

NCAA Has Internal Invetigation With Miami Scandal

The NCAA has found what it calls "a very severe issue of improper conduct" committed by former members of its own enforcement program during the Miami investigation, and will not deliver the long-awaited notice of allegations against the Hurricanes until an external review is completed.

Seau Family Sues NFL

The family of Junior Seau has sued the NFL, claiming the former linebacker's suicide was the result of brain disease caused by violent hits he sustained while playing football.

Callahan Responds to the Super Bowl Sabotage Accusations

Tim Brown’s suggestion that former Oakland Raiders head coach Bill Callahan sabotaged his team in Super Bowl XXXVII ignited a firestorm on Tuesday, which culminated with further accusations by a Hall of Famer and a statement by Callahan defending his name.

There's no denying Flacco's results

Tickets to See the Ravens and 49ers in the Super Bowl Are Ridiculously Expensive

Tom Brady Slide Towards Ed Reed Being Looked At

The NFL is looking into Tom Brady's leg-up slide that hit Ravens safety Ed Reed in the AFC championship game.

Thunder leave no doubt who's best in NBA

Callahan issues statement after Rice's claims

Tim Brown says Callahan Threw Super Bowl XXXVll

Tim Brown caught a lot of long bombs as a receiver for the Oakland Raiders. On Monday, he dropped a bomb on Bill Callahan, his former coach and current Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator during an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Alleged mastermind may tell his story

Report: Maloofs agree to sell Kings

49ers clinch spot in Super Bowl

Flacco leads Ravens to Super Bowl

Pau Gasol unhappy with new bench role

Wes Welker's wife Anna Burns rips Ray Lewis after Ravens beat Patriots

Anthony Davis Re-injures His Ankle

Ryan Anderson patiently answered questions after a 27-point performance in the New Orleans Hornets' 114-105 victory over Sacramento on Monday. About 15 feet away, the franchise's prized player was nursing an ankle injury.

Maloof brother agree to sell Kings

The only thing stopping the Sacramento Kings from a sale and move to Seattle is approval by NBA owners.

The Maloof family has agreed to sell the Kings to a Seattle group led by investor Chris Hansen, the league confirmed in a statement Monday morning. The deal is still pending a vote by the NBA Board of Governors.

Where's Te'o? Manti's gotta step up

Lance to Oprah: I used PEDs

Aaron Kromer accepts OC role with Chicago Bears

Ryan Leaf moved to state prison

Jacksonville Jaguars Hire Seahawks DC Gus Bradley

The Jacksonville Jaguars have found their man to replace fired head coach Mike Mularkey.

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who also interviewed with the Philadelphia Eagles, has been chosen for the job and has accepted, sources told FOXSports.com on Thursday.

Jet Hire New GM

The New York Jets hired Seattle Seahawks executive John Idzik to be their general manager Friday, ending a search that included 10 candidates and lasted nearly three weeks.

Idzik, the Seahawks' vice president of football administration, was selected by owner Woody Johnson and team president Neil Glat over fellow finalists Pittsburgh executive Omar Khan and Jets assistant GM Scott Cohen. The Jets, who fired Mike Tannenbaum on Dec. 31 after seven seasons, announced the hiring of Idzik on their website.

Another Side to the Te'o Story

The man believed to be behind the Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax admitted late last year to duping the Heisman finalist, a friend said in an interview.

The woman, who spoke to Outside the Lines on ESPN under the condition that she not be identified, said Ronaiah Tuiasosopo called a church friend crying and admitted last month to fooling Te'o.

Tiger and McIlroy Both Miss Cut For AbU Dhabi

Golf, it seems, isn’t as easy outside of a Nike ad.

Days after Nike Golf debuted its new dynamic duo in a special effects-laden television ad, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy both shockingly missed the cut in their season-opening tournament.

SEC to Jump 50% In Revenue With Playoff and TV Deal

Already home to many of the nation's best-financed college athletics programs, the Southeastern Conference is about two years from distributing at least $10 million -- and perhaps as much as $14 million -- more per school than it did during the 2011-12 fiscal year, a USA TODAY Sports analysis projects.

Former Cardinals Football Players Says He Met Te'o's Girlfriend

Former Arizona Cardinals fullback Reagan Maui'a says he met the girlfriend of Notre Dame's Manti Te'o, a woman the university and Te'o now say doesn't exist.

Maui'a told ESPN that he met Lennay Kekua in 2011 while he and some teammates were on a charity mission to American Samoa.

Chip Kelly Leaves Oregon to Coach the Eagles

In the end, Chip Kelly chose the NFL, giving the Eagles their guy.

Philadelphia hired Kelly on Wednesday, just 10 days after he decided to stay at Oregon. The 49-year-old Kelly, known as an offensive innovator, becomes the 21st coach in team history and replaces Andy Reid, who was fired on Dec. 31 after a 4-12 season.

Bears Hire CFL Coach Marc Trestman

The Chicago Bears hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman on Wednesday to replace the fired Lovie Smith and gave him two basic tasks - fix the offense and lead the team to the playoffs on a consistent basis.

Ravens stopping Brady requires what?

Lance Armtstrong Says He Will Admit to Using PED's Under Oath

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey that is scheduled for broadcast on her network on Thursday, Lance Armstrong confessed that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career, according to two people briefed on the interview, which was recorded Monday in Austin, Tex.
 

South Florida man sues Spurs for resting stars

Report: Bears hire Trestman as coach

Chargers hire McCoy as head coach

Armstrong addresses Oprah interview

LeBron becomes youngest to reach 20K points

Manti Te'o Dead Girlfriend A Hoax?

Notre Dame's Manti Te'o, the stories said, played this season under a terrible burden. A Mormon linebacker who led his Catholic school's football program back to glory, Te'o was whipsawed between personal tragedies along the way. In the span of six hours in September, as Sports Illustrated told it, Te'o learned first of the death of his grandmother, Annette Santiago, and then of the death of his girlfriend, Lennay Kekua.

Lebron Close to Becoming the Youngest Player to Reach 20,000 Points

LeBron James was the youngest player in NBA history to win rookie of the year, to record a triple-double, to score 1,000 points, to score 10,000 points, to win MVP honors at an All-Star Game ...

His latest youngest-to-do-it milestone could come as early as Wednesday. He needs 18 points to become the 38th NBA player to score 20,000 in his career. If it happens Wednesday when the Miami Heat visit the Golden State Warriors, James will be more than a year younger than anyone else to reach the mark.

Texas A&M AD Met With Johhny Manziel Along With His Parents About Post Heisman Behavior

Johnny Manziel has gone from a relatively unknown college football player to a celebrity athlete in a matter of months. His legend grew after he helped Texas A&M beat national champion Alabama at Tuscaloosa in November, and his celebrity status was cemented after he won the Heisman Trophy in December. With the increased fame has come increased scrutiny. Manziel has made headlines for going clubbing after winning his Heisman, sitting courtside at a Mavericks-Heat NBA game, and flashing cash inside an Oklahoma casino. Though Manziel may not have broken any rules in those instances, he may have generated unwanted attention that Texas A&M would like him to avoid.

Ravens LB Apologizes For His Comments About Pats Offense

On Sunday night, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo ripped the New England Patriots for running a “gimmick” offense against the Houston Texans and basically called them cheaters. He even referenced Spygate and ended his rant with a simple “18-1″ callout after a number of Patriots fans began blasting him on Twitter.

NBA Kings May Move To Seattle

Investor Chris Hansen has contacted the Maloof family about buying the Sacramento Kings, setting up the possibility of the NBA's return to Seattle.

Hansen's interest was confirmed Wednesday by people with knowledge of the situation. They spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because no deal has been reached.

Oprah: Armstrong admitted doping

WADA Says Lance Must Confess to Using PED's Under Oath

The World Anti-Doping Agency says Lance Armstrong must confess under oath to seek a reduction in his lifetime ban from sports for doping during seven Tour de France victories.

Lance Armstrong Apologizes to Live Strong Foundation

Lance Armstrong stopped at his Livestrong Foundation before heading to an interview with Oprah Winfrey on Monday and delivered an emotional apology to staff members, some of whom broke down in tears, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.

Louisville The New #1 In The Land of College Hoops

Rick Pitino is guessing his Louisville Cardinals won't be the last team to be No. 1 this season.

The Cardinals took advantage of losses by Duke and Michigan to move up two spots to No. 1 on Monday in The Associated Press' Top 25 poll. This is just the second time in school history they're on top. The other time was the final poll of 2008-09, a season in which they reached the final eight of the NCAA tournament.

Kaepernick drafted by the Cubs?

The Utah Jazz get a win.

John Fox stands by decision.

Armstrong comes clean.

Greg Oden Eyes Return to NBA

The agent for center Greg Oden said Thursday he's "100 percent" certain his often-injured client will be back playing in the NBA next season. But he said rumors of Oden ending up with the Miami Heat this season in order to rehab are "extreme."

 

Browns Makin' Coaching Waves

Rob Chudzinski is not the splash hire that many Browns fans — and probably the team's new owner — were hoping for.

He is considered an innovative offensive mind, and he certainly understands what those Browns fans want. A Toledo, Ohio, native, Chudzinski's first head-coaching gig on any level marks his third stint with the Browns organization.

Jacksonville Says They Don't Want Tebow

Tim Tebow won't be playing for his hometown team.

The Jacksonville Jaguars made it clear Thursday that they have no plans to pursue the popular and polarizing New York Jets backup quarterback.

No Players Inducted to Hall of Fame This Year

Steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa were denied entry to baseball's Hall of Fame, with voters failing to elect any candidates for only the second time in four decades.

A candidate must receive 75 percent of the vote from the voting members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in order to be inducted.

A Broncos turnover cost them the game.

Ryan gets first playoff win.

Patriots defeat Texans.

Kaepernick and 49ers advance.

Armstrong to Come Clean

 Lance Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday.

The interview, scheduled to be taped Monday and broadcast Thursday night on the Oprah Winfrey Network, will be conducted at Armstrong's home in Austin, Texas.

Citing an anonymous source, USA Today reported that the disgraced cyclist plans to admit using performance-enhancing drugs, but likely will not get into details of the allegations outlined in a 2012 report by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that led to Armstrong being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life from the sport.

His representatives declined comment late Friday, including attorney Tim Herman, but Armstrong sent a text to the Associated Press early Saturday morning saying: ''I told her (Winfrey) to go wherever she wants and I'll answer the questions directly, honestly, candidly. That's all I can say.''

The New York Times first reported last week that Armstrong was considering making a confession.

The 41-year-old Armstrong, who vehemently denied doping for years, has not spoken publicly about the USADA report that cast him as the leader of a sophisticated and brazen doping program on his U.S. Postal Service teams that included use of steroids, blood boosters and illegal blood transfusions.

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Ducks Defeat #4 Arizona

After racking up victories against mostly inferior opponents, Oregon finally got a signature win.

Led by the all-around efforts of senior E.J. Singler and some early resiliency, the Ducks handed No. 4 Arizona its first loss of the season with a 70-66 victory Thursday night.

Phil Jackson Has No Intentions of Making A Comeback

When the Los Angeles Lakers fired Mike Brown, there was a great deal of speculation about whether or not Phil Jackson would be hired.

The Lakers eventually went with Mike D’Antoni and reportedly scorned Jackson by giving the impression that he would be hired.

Tom Brady One Post Season Win Away From Record

Tom Brady was in his second season as a pro when he won his first playoff game.

AJ McCarron's Girlfriend Steals Some of the Spotlight

AJ McCarron played the game of his life to help Alabama crush Notre Dame 42-14 to win its second straight national championship and third in four years, but somehow it was his girlfriend, Katherine Webb, who stole the show on Monday night.

Carmelo Anthony Says Garnett Went Too Far

Carmelo Anthony said Tuesday he lost his cool after Kevin Garnett said things to him that he feels shouldn't be said to ''another man.''

Anthony said he sought out Garnett after the Knicks' loss to Boston on Monday night so they could discuss it. He would not elaborate on what was said.

Rose, Sugar to host first semis

Lakers Howard Out Indefinitely

Dwight Howard has suffered a torn labrum — a shoulder injury — and will be sidelined indefinitely, the Lakers announced Monday.

Rondo Suspended for Bumping Ref

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended one game without pay for making contact with a referee and failure to cooperate with an NBA investigation.

Report: Cowher talks NFL return

Report: RG3 undergoes knee surgery

Judgment day at Hall of Fame arrives

RG3 Defends Himself

As the Washington Redskins awaited word on Robert Griffin III's health, teammates defended the rookie quarterback's decision to keep playing after reinjuring his right knee.

Joe Montana's Son to QB at Tulane

Tulane says it has received a national letter of intent from junior college quarterback Nick Montana, the son of Hall-of-Fame NFL quarterback Joe Montana.

Monty Williams and his rotation.

Brees headed to the Pro Bowl?

BAMA gets another title.

Celtics win by 6.

Hornets beat the Spurs.

RG3 May Have Torn His ACL and LCL

It doesn't sound good for Robert Griffin III.

An injury that sidelines RG3 well into next season is a very real possibility - or at least it seemed that way Monday after coach Mike Shanahan described the results of tests on the rookie's right knee.

Andy Reid Agrees to Coach Chiefs

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs have reached an agreement for him to become the team's new coach, FOXSports.com has learned.

Reid has arrived in Kansas City and the Chiefs are close to making the announcement later today.

Ray Lewis to retire after playoffs

Ray Lewis spent 17 seasons deftly patrolling the middle of the football field and serving as an inspirational leader for the Baltimore Ravens.

Now he's poised and eager to become a full-time dad.

Arizona remains undefeated.

Johnny Manziel and his "celebrations."

Chip Kelly staying with the Ducks.

The Ravens beat the Colts and move to the divisional round.

The Seahawks advance.

Chip Kelly to Interview With NFL Teams

Oregon coach Chip Kelly won't have much time to rest after the Fiesta Bowl.

On Friday, Kelly has an interview scheduled with the Buffalo Bills for their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the coach's plans confirmed late Wednesday night.

Louisville beats Florida.

Packers to Cut Sale of Beer Earlier Than Usual During Their Playoff Game

The Green Bay Packers are taking extra precaution to help make sure fans at Lambeau Field adhere to the stadium's code of conduct for Saturday night's playoff game.

Jonathan Vilma upset by statement.

Andy Reid headed to Kansas City?

The Ducks breeze through Kansas State.

Chiefs May Be Close to Landing Reid

The Chiefs' traveling interviewing party was back at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday morning after meeting with Andy Reid for close to nine hours on Wednesday.

And like most everyone else, the Chiefs were waiting to hear of Reid's next move.

Son of Clippers Owner Found Dead From a Possible Drug Overdose

The son of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was found dead of an apparent drug overdose at his Malibu home, authorities said Wednesday.

Scott Ashley Sterling

Scott Ashley Sterling, 32, was found dead of an apparent drug overdose at his Malibu home.

Sister of Greg Jennings Has Some Harsh Words for Aaron Rogers

GREEN BAY, Wis. — It didn't take long for Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings to find out that his sister, Valyncia Jennings, had taken several shots at quarterback Aaron Rodgers via Twitter during Green Bay's regular-season finale.

Chick-fil-A Bowl: Clemson wins thriller

Black Monday Hits for a lot of Coaches

Teams that missed the NFL playoffs are wasting no time getting started on their rebuilding. A busy Black Monday has coaches and GMs out the door. Here's the latest:
Bolts clean house: Turner, GM both out.

Ray Lewis set to retire after season.

Bills will meet with Oregon head coach Chip Kelly.

Andy Reid to Meet with Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Reports that fired Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid will be the next Arizona Cardinals coach appear a bit premature.

Multiple reports have surfaced that Reid will meet with the Chiefs today in Philadelphia to discuss the Kansas City head-coaching vacancy created when owner Clark Hunt fired Romeo Crennel on Monday.

Mike Pereira: Two Rules Must Change in the NFL

I dreamed a dream but times gone by …
If they don't change some rules I'm gonna cry…
Sorry, I broke into a song from Les Miserables, but I'm really miserable about the tuck rule in the NFL and it's time for it to go.
Ditto for the rule regarding coaches throwing the challenge flag when they are not allowed to challenge.
Eliminate them both. Now.

Butch Davis has contract issues with FIU

A contract squabble with the University of North Carolina is keeping Butch Davis from becoming the next head coach at Florida International University, a source told FOXSports.com on Thursday night.

The dispute centers on almost $1.8 million that Davis is owed from the settlement he signed upon his dismissal as UNC’s head coach in July 2011. The source said that UNC doesn’t want to pay the money if Davis accepts another coaching position, which is a stumbling block that also complicated his hiring earlier this year by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ohio Blows out ULM in the Independence Bowl

Tyler Tettleton threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, Beau Blankenship scored four touchdowns, and Ohio cruised to a 45-14 victory over Louisiana-Monroe at the Independence Bowl on Friday.

Chase Cochran caught three passes for 162 yards and a touchdown as the Bobcats (9-4) won their second straight bowl game. Blankenship's four rushing touchdowns set an Independence Bowl record. He added 104 yards rushing.

Saints end season 7-9.

Cards interview Horton, contact Reid

Cardinal defense shuts down Badgers

'Noles pull away from upstart Huskies

Ed Reed fined 55k for hit; Cam Newton fined

Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed was fined $55,000 by the NFL for his high hit on the New York Giants' Victor Cruz last weekend.
 

Two University of Texas football players banned from the Longhorns bowl game

Texas suspended two players Friday and sent them home on the eve of the Alamo Bowl, hours after police said they were investigating a report of a sexual assault at a San Antonio hotel.
Coach Mack Brown did not identify the players, but he referred to a KENS-TV report that police were investigating two unidentified Texas players in the alleged assault.

The all time BCS bowls.

Hornets win WITH Eric Gordon.

NFL Wild Card match-ups.

Redskins claim NFC East.

Rex Ryan has no plans of leaving New York

Rex Ryan has no plans to go anywhere.

The feisty New York Jets coach opened his news conference Friday by denouncing a published report that said he would welcome being fired if owner Woody Johnson doesn't make significant personnel and coaching changes to the offense.
 

Avery Johnson fired after a .500 start in Brooklyn

Coach of the month in November, out of a job by New Year's.

Hornets snap 11 game losing streak.

The New Orleans Hornets end losing streak in Orlando.

John Curtis claims a national title.

John Curtis claims the USA Today national championship...

La.-Lafayette wins New Orleans Bowl

Eric Gordon wants no more knee issues.

History is in the making for the Saints defense.

LSU's Seth Fruge wants to remain anonymous.

Could Phil Jackson head to Brooklyn?

Rex Ryan says Sanchez will get the start on Sunday

The New York Jets' wacky quarterback situation took yet another twist.

Greg McElroy has a concussion - which he didn't reveal until Thursday - and will be replaced by Mark Sanchez as the New York Jets' starting quarterback in the season finale at Buffalo on Sunday.

Rob Parker Suspended 30 days by ESPN

ESPN on Thursday announced that it has suspended ESPN2 First Take analyst Rob Parker 30 days for comments he made last week about Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III.

3 time Olympian worked as an escort

Three-time US Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton has revealed that she worked as a Las Vegas escort for the past year.

Boeheim becomes third coach to get 900 wins.

Jim Boeheim becomes another coach with 900..

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly receives AP Coach of the Year award

After two seasons as Notre Dame coach, Brian Kelly decided he wasn't spending enough time doing the best part of his job: coaching players.

The Pro-Bowl selection.

The Pro-Bowl selections are in.

Lebron James scores 20 points in first 23 games

This was too easy for LeBron James and the Miami Heat against a Dallas team already missing Dirk Nowitzki when it was plagued by more injuries.

Syracuse suffers first loss of season

Clippers claim 14th consecutive win

Saints Clip Cowboys In OT Thriller: 5 Things We Learned

RGIII and the Skins await doctors' OK.

The Redskins and RGIII await the OK to play.

Jeremy Lin and his new team gets the WIN.

Jeremy Lin and his new team gets a "W."

Familiar fight: ECU vs. UL

Cajuns feeling right at home

Lakers rally, then hold off Bobcats

Hornets-Clippers Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers haven't lost since hosting the New Orleans Hornets over three weeks ago.

Titans end playoff hopes for the Jets.

With a win last night, the Titans ended any chances the Jets had for entering the playoffs.

Hornets lose a close one.

Lillard's last second shot gives the Blazers a win over the Hornets.

Saints shutout the Bucs.

Drew Brees throws 4 touchdown passes to get a win over Tampa.

49ers beat New England

Despite Tom Brady's 4th quater comeback...

Big East renegades figuring Out Future

Kevin Love stands by comments but is happy with Timberwolves

Miles: LSU reinforcements on way

Sources: Angels, Hamilton agree to deal

Sources: Yanks, ex-rival agree to deal

The team on Tuesday reached agreement with free-agent third baseman Kevin Youkilis on a one-year, $12 million contract, according to major-league sources.

Vilma still trying to clear name

WVU mascot takes his role a little too seriously

A West Virginia University mascot who got in trouble for using his uniform musket to kill a bear has been cited for another problem - not wearing blaze orange during the bear hunt.

Bengals pull away in second half

Knicks hold off Lakers' late charge

Mike Eruzione's game-worn 'Miracle on Ice' jersey could be yoursÂ… for about a $1M

Paul Tagliabue 'vacates all player discipline' in Saints bounty case

Manziel, Te'o, Jones lead AP first team

The second-ranked Crimson Tide placed four players on The Associated Press All-America team released Tuesday. Among them was center Barrett Jones, who became a two-time first-team selection.

Cowboys waiting on results of Dez's injury

Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant could be sidelined for Dallas' playoff push with a finger injury, pending the results of an examination by a hand specialist on Monday.

Bob Marlin Five-Year Extension

Bob Marlin, UL basketball coach, has been granted a five-year contract with a substantial boost in pay and terms.  Approved by the UL System Board of Supervisors, this deal will keep Marlin coaching at the school through the 2017 season.

NIU to give students Orange Bowl tix

Northern Illinois students attending the Orange Bowl won't have to pay admission.

WKU can expect winning, not loyalty

On Monday, Western Kentucky hired Bobby Petrino as its new football coach. Bobby Petrino is a leader of young men again, where he figures to be among the highest-paid employees at an institution of higher education.

Brady powers Pats past Texans

Five days after becoming a father for a third time — something that brings the biggest grin of all to his face — Brady threw four touchdown passes, leading the Patriots to a 42-14 rout of the Houston Texans.

Mariners serious about acquiring Josh Hamilton

The Seattle Mariners are serious about free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton.

How serious?

Johnny Manziel wins Heisman Trophy

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first newcomer to win the Heisman Trophy, taking college football's top individual prize Saturday night after a record-breaking debut.

Redskins become viable contender in win

Robert Griffin III headed to the locker room with his right knee braced as the Washington Redskins completed another comeback. His backup helped secure a 31-28 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Manning throws 4 TDs in Giants' win

New York Giants rookie David Wilson sprinted 97 yards on a kickoff return for one touchdown, ran for 100 yards and two more scores and piled up a team-record 327 all-purpose yards in a 52-27 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Manning, meanwhile, chipped in with four touchdown passes.

Jason Pierre-Paul says Drew Brees, Saints will be 'much easier' to defend than RG3

Jason Pierre-Paul joked that he’s getting old. At 23, the Giants’ mega-talented defensive end is far from it. But chasing Robert Griffin III around Monday night sure made him feel that way.

'Melo-less Knicks crush lethargic Heat

Raymond Felton scored a season-high 27 points, and the Knicks connected on 18 3-pointers to more than offset the absence of Anthony while dominating Miami for the second time this season, beating the Heat 112-92 on Thursday night.

Broncos run winning streak to eight

Knowshon Moreno sparked a struggling running game with 119 yards and a touchdown and Manning threw for 310 yards and another score to help Denver roll past the Oakland Raiders, 26-13 on Thursday night.

VCU women's volleyball says he was fired because of his sexual orientation

VCU women's volleyball coach James Finley says he has been fired because he is gay. Finley has filed a complaint with VCU's Office for Institutional Equity. University spokesperson.....

Alabama fan Brian Downing sentenced to 2 years in prison for BSC obscene video a year ago

An Alabama football fan got a dressing-down and two years in prison for obscenity in a viral video with an unconscious LSU fan after last year's championship game.....

Louisiana Tech, 9-3, not going to a bowl game

Louisiana Tech, with a 9-3 record and the highest scoring team in the country, isn’t going to a bowl game.

Harris Leads Cajuns to Eight Win

Sophomore running back Alonzo Harris led the Cajun's 259 yards rushing attack with 127 yards in 21 carries as the Cajuns completed their regular season with the eight win 35-21 over Florida Atlantic Saturday afternoon. The bowl bound Ragin' Cajuns took a while to take over the close football game against the Florida Atlantic Owls....

Chiefs wake up to horrible nightmare

The police officers had gathered near the entrance of the Kansas City Chiefs' practice facility to cordon off the scene of the shooting. The press stood shoulder-to-shoulder, waiting for word. One by one cars and SUVs filed in, carrying grieving and shocked players and coaches to a place where a single shot changed all of their lives....

Alabama beats Georgia to win SEC

Alabama is heading back to the national championship game - by a mere five yards. AJ McCarron threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Amari Cooper with 3:15 remaining, and the No. 2 Crimson Tide barely held off No. 3 Georgia 32-28 in a Southeastern Conference title game for the ages Saturday.....

Alabama-Notre Dame, Dynasty vs. Revival

Barrett Jones hobbled into Alabama's locker room in the bowels of the Georgia Dome, two crutches supporting the 6-foot-5, 302-pound All-America center's frame. "You guys don't mind if I take a seat, do you?" Jones asked the collected media as he sat in front off his locker.....

Cajun Supporters Are Asking Questions

With the news of more Sun Belt defections to C-USA and the possibility of several others pending invitation, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajun’s athletic program supporters are asking questions that the UL administration will eventually have.....

FAU looks to end season on high note vs. New Orleans Bowl-bound Louisiana-Lafayette

The New Orleans Bowl removed some of the drama from Saturday’s regular-season finale between FAU and Louisiana-Lafayette by inviting the Ragin’ Cajuns to play in the Dec. 22 postseason game shortly after their 52-30 victory over South Alabama on Saturday.

Tyrann Mathieu to enter NFL Draft

Former LSU cornerback and 2011 Heisman Trophy finalist Tyrann Mathieu reportedly announced Thursday that he is entering the 2013 draft.

Stern to punish Spurs for sitting stars

Ray Allen's 3-pointer with 22.6 seconds left gave Miami the lead, LeBron James finished with 23 points, and the Heat rallied late to beat the Spurs 105-100 on Thursday night, digging deep despite San Antonio's decision to have four top players resting at home in a move that bothered NBA Commissioner David Stern.

Falcons sink Saints to avenge only loss

The Atlanta Falcons might have had the best record in the NFC but the prospect of losing both games this season to arch-rival New Orleans — a team that had beaten them four in a row and seven out of nine in Falcons’ head coach Mike Smith’s tenure — rankled.

Falcons have chance to make up for loss to Saints

Quarterback Matt Ryan and the Falcons were stopped at the Saints' 1-yard line late in the game. The Falcons (10-1) believe they have unfinished business with the Saints, who will visit Atlanta on Thursday night.

BCS sets up semifinal in SEC finale

Two years before the playoffs start in college football, the Southeastern Conference is staging a semifinal to determine who plays Notre Dame in the BCS title game. The winner will advance to the national championship game in Miami on Jan. 7 against the Fighting Irish (.9979), who locked up their spot Saturday with a 22-13....

Rondo tossed as streak ends, C's lose

The Celtics point guard was ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Nets when he retaliated for a hard foul against Kevin Garnett by shoving Brooklyn forward Kris Humphries into the courtside seats. Rondo, Humphries and Nets forward Gerald Wallace were ejected, and Brooklyn held on to win 95-83.

LSU giving Miles raise, extension

Les Miles has a new seven-year contract at LSU that also will result in a pay raise for one of the most successful coaches in the history of the Tigers' football program.

Saints' team bus egged in Atlanta

There's no love lost between the Falcons and the Saints. Case in point:  Members of the Saints say their team charter bus was egged ... by airport employees upon landing in Atlanta.

Manziel Finally Has His Say and Does It Well

The Heisman Trophy front-runner who has let his play do all his talking thus far this season finally spoke Monday. Texas A&M redshirt freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel, who hasn't been allowed to talk to the media as part of head coach Kevin Sumlin's....

Ray Lewis may be back sooner than later

If there is one thing that NFL fans should know, it is never to bet against the Baltimore Ravens’ Ray Lewis. Ray is arguably one of the most dedicated, passionate and resilient players in the NFL and according to reports from Yahoo! Sports...

Jazz-Hornets Preview

The Jazz hope to turn things around away from home Wednesday night when they open a three-game trip looking to avoid a fourth straight road loss to the New Orleans Hornets.

Tulane, ECU to join Big East

The Big East moved quickly to replace Rutgers and braced for more possible departures, getting Tulane and East Carolina to agree to join the re-invented conference in 2014.

Arkansas reportedly pursuing Les Miles as coach, made him huge offer

Arkansas reportedly is aiming very high in its pursuit of a new head football coach, and reportedly has made a huge offer to LSU coach Les Miles.

Beating Their Rival, Buckeyes Finish Unbeaten, Untied and Unfulfilled

Victories rarely leave as much of a frustrating aftertaste as the one Ohio State endured Saturday on an otherwise glorious gray November day in a city that revels in its rivals’ misery. The Buckeyes had defeated Michigan.....

Sources: Tulane to Move to Big East Conference

Tulane University has scheduled a 1 p.m. news conference Tuesday where it is expected to announce it will accept an invitation to join the Big East Conference in all sports, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to SportsNOLA.com Tuesday....

49ers QBs still in limbo

Which one gets the ball on Sunday when the 49ers travel to St. Louis? Harbaugh is still mum on that, though he did say Monday he will formally announce his starting quarterback by mid-week so the players don't have to face constant questions about what they know about the situation.

Newton powers Panthers past Eagles

Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead the Carolina Panthers to a 30-22 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night in a matchup of teams with the worst records in the NFC.

Hornets Beat Clippers in LA

Vasquez had 25 points and 10 assists Monday night, and the Hornets' big men took Griffin completely out of the game en route to a 105-98 victory that ended the Hornets' seven-game losing streak.

Niners earn statement win vs. Saints

Ahmad Brooks and Donte Whitner each returned interceptions for touchdowns, a pass rush led by Aldon Smith sacked Drew Brees five times, and San Francisco ended New Orleans' three-game winning streak, 31-21 on Sunday.

Nuggets down reeling Hornets

Andre Iguodala scored a game-high 23 points on Sunday night, as the Denver Nuggets downed the New Orleans Hornets, 102-84, at Pepsi Center. Ty Lawson followed with 17 points and six assists, and Kenneth Faried registered a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds to help the Nuggets...

Lance Armstrong has honorary degree rescinded by Tufts University

Tufts University in Massachusetts has rescinded Lance Armstrong's honorary degree. A university spokeswoman says the school's trustees voted unanimously at their meeting this month to rescind the doctor of humane letters bestowed upon Armstrong in 2006......

Saints, 49ers Playing Well as They Meet Again

Malcolm Jenkins spent a good chunk of his offseason in front of a television, reviewing New Orleans' crushing loss to San Francisco in last season's playoffs. The 36-32 thriller was a defeat he would never get over or be able to forget, so he figured he might as well learn from it.....

Landry, No. 8 LSU hold off Arkansas 20-13

Jarvis Landry helped LSU keep the SEC championship in reach with a 20-13 win over Arkansas on Friday. Now the receiver and the rest of the No. 8 Tigers must sit back and wait while their next destination perhaps next weekend's SEC championship game is played out elsewhere.

Cajuns Accept R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Bid

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Officials today invited Louisiana-Lafayette to represent the Sun Belt Conference at the 12th annual game on Dec. 22nd at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

QB controversy in San Francisco?

After seeing Colin Kaepernick tear through the “best defense in the NFL,” San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has a decision to make. Will the 49ers go back to Alex Smith when he recovers from his concussion?....

Hector Camacho shot in Puerto Rico

Former world boxing champion Hector ''Macho'' Camacho was shot in the face as he sat in a car outside the Puerto Rican capital Tuesday, and doctors said he was in serious condition but expected to survive....

Anthony fuels red-hot Knicks

Anthony finished with 29 points and the Knicks extended the undermanned Hornets' losing streak to four games with a 102-80 victory Tuesday night. ''It was good to get it going early,'' Anthony said. ''Any time you can start off on the road like that, in the first quarter like that, it gives us a lot of confidence.''

Butler upsets No. 9 North Carolina

Rotnei Clarke and Kellen Dunham each scored 17 points Tuesday night to lead the unranked Bulldogs to an 82-71 win over No. 9 UNC in the second round of the Maui Invitational.

Jack Taylor scores 138 for Grinnell

The Division III guard shattered the NCAA scoring record with 138 points, hoisting a mind-boggling 108 attempts - or one shot every 20 seconds - in eclipsing the previous record by 25 points.

Saints have new life after blowout

Lance Moore caught two touchdown passes and Mark Ingram ran for a score as the Saints (5-5) won for the fifth time in six games and are in position to make a late-season playoff run despite the season-long distraction from the bounty scandal.

BCS picture clearer, chaos still looms

Notre Dame is a victory away from playing for the BCS title. Alabama and Georgia each need two, and could have to go through each other. A day after Oregon and Kansas State lost to give up control of the BCS race, the Fighting Irish (.9973) moved into first place in the standings....

Clippers beat Spurs for second time

The San Antonio Spurs had rallied within a basket of the Los Angeles Clippers with less than 30 seconds remaining and the crowd was buzzing. Some would call it a tense situation. Chris Paul calls it ''winning time.''

Coach K concerned about ACC future in wake of Maryland move

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski is worried about the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the wake of Maryland's departure.

Ohio State faithful petition Obama

Ohio State is ineligible to participate in the postseason — including the Big Ten championship game — because of sanctions levied last season stemming from Buckeyes players receiving free tattoos and other gifts for game memorabilia.

Cabrera, Posey win MVP awards

Miguel Cabrera has a Most Valuable Player award to go with his Triple Crown. And Buster Posey has an MVP prize to put alongside his second World Series ring.
The pair of batting champions won baseball's top individual honors Thursday by large margins...

Price, Dickey win Cy Young Awards

David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays and knuckleballer R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets won baseball's Cy Young awards on Wednesday. Price barely beat out 2011 winner Justin Verlander for the American League prize in one of the closest votes ever.....

Pete Rose doc fails to sell at auction

Pete Rose's copy of the 1990 agreement in which he accepted a lifetime ban from baseball failed to sell at auction because no bid met the minimum.

Broadway TD gives Cajuns 31-27 win over WKU

Believe it or not, the Cajuns – despite being down by 10 points with two minutes and 44 seconds remaining in front of 20,314 at Cajun Field – rallied to beat WKU 31-27 and snap a two-game losing streak to the Hilltoppers.

SEC streak may end, but league's not hurting

If anyone in SEC country was expecting an apology from the bow-tied university president or anyone else associated with the Aggies’ football program — after all, they had just completed the largest obstacle to the conference’s six-year streak of BCS titles — it was not forthcoming.

Cajuns focused solely on avenging losses to WKU

The Cajuns — still one win shy of being bowl-eligible for a second straight year — have three regular-season Sun Belt Conference games remaining, including a key one Saturday at Cajun Field vs. Western Kentucky.

LT: I think I know who ripped Tebow

Retired running back LaDainian Tomlinson says he knows who attacked New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow with anonymous quotes in a newspaper story this week: Antonio Cromartie and Bart Scott.

Darren Sproles returning to a crowded committee

New Orleans running back Darren Sproles returned to a limited practice on Wednesday, and looked "dynamite" according to interim head coach Joe Vitt.

Charles Tillman: 'Wife and baby are doing great'

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman's wife gave birth to the couple's fourth child. They were expecting a girl. Tillman thanked his Twitter followers for their ''thoughts and prayers''.....

Raiders vs. Saints Game Notes

The Oakland Raiders host the New Orleans Saints this Sunday in Oakland in 2012 Regular Season Week 11 action. Sunday’s game will feature two quarterbacks among the NFL leaders in passing yards. New Orleans QB Drew Brees ranks first in the NFL with 2,847, while Oakland QB Carson Palmer ranks third in the league and first in the AFC with 2,723....

Griffin, Paul fuel Clippers past Heat

In their toughest test yet of this young NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers measured themselves against the Miami Heat and liked how they stacked up.

Jets right about Tebow; Giants lazy

Your NFL Truths For Week 11.

Focus on tight ends only growing

Because of the body type and multifunctional skill-set, tight ends are quickly becoming the NFL quarterback’s best friend. Tight ends can be broken up into two categories. The traditional tight end, commonly referred to as the “Y” in most...

Phil Jackson reacts to D'Antoni hiring

Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson was sleeping comfortably Saturday night when the phone rang. It was the Lakers. They delivered stunning news. Mike D'Antoni got the job, not him. Jackson told his side of the story in a statement Monday. "Saturday morning, [Lakers executive] Jim Buss called to ask if he could come....

New Orleans Hornets preparing for difficult matchup against Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden

New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams has been scrambling the past few days, trying to figure out his best defensive plan for Wednesday night’s game against the Houston Rockets.

Jerramy Stevens released in assault case

Former Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens was arrested on suspicion of assaulting U.S. women's soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo a day before their planned wedding day, according to police and court records.

D'Antoni tabbed as Lakers coach

The Los Angeles Lakers hired Mike D'Antoni late Sunday night, signing the former coach of the Suns and Knicks to replace Mike Brown. The Lakers and D'Antoni's agent, Warren LeGarie, confirmed the deal two days after the Lakers...

K-State, Oregon in control of BCS

Kansas State and Oregon are now on course to play for the BCS national championship. After Alabama was upset by Texas A&M, the new BCS standings have the Wildcats (.9674) first and the Ducks (.9497) second. Notre Dame (.9396) is third, not too far behind, but most likely in need of a loss by....

Steelers drop Chiefs; Big Ben hurt

The Pittsburgh Steelers are right where they expected to be heading into a vital three-week stretch that includes two games against the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens.

How Banged Up New Orleans Hornets Are One of the NBA's Early Surprises

The early success of the New Orleans Hornets has been one of the biggest surprises of this season. Despite some bad luck with injuries, the Hornets have managed to persevere and will enter their November 14 showdown with the Rockets at 3-2.

No. 1 Alabama's national championship hopes crushed in 29-24 loss to No. 15 Texas A&M

One week after digging out of a small hole to keep its national championship hopes alive, Alabama dug a much deeper one Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This time, its pursuit of a second consecutive.....

LSU 37, Mississippi State 17

Hangover? What hangover? Ok, No. 7-ranked LSU looked a tad sluggish in the early going Saturday night against 22nd-ranked Mississippi State after a memorable but hard-to-choke-down loss to No. 1 Alabama the week before....

One strange day in the Bay Area

San Francisco 24, St. Louis 24. It's the first tie in the NFL since Cincinnati and Philadelphia played to a 13-13 tie in 2008.

Saints Deliver Falcons First Loss

Certainly, the Superdome was packed with reveling believers after tight end Jimmy Graham turned in a career performance and his teammates made a slew of clutch plays to hand the rival Atlanta Falcons their first loss of the season, 31-27 on Sunday.

Saints vs. Falcons NFL Week 10 Preview

The New Orleans Saints are hosting their bitter rivals the Atlanta Falcons in their week ten matchup. The Saints (3-5) are coming off an impressive Monday night victory against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons (8-0) are the only undefeated team left in the NFL and are in first place in the NFC south.....

Michael Vick says he had "serious heart-to-heart" with Marcus

In the midst of a particularly difficult game in a really difficult season, the brother of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback rose to his brother’s defense in a series of tweets Monday night, criticizing the offensive line and expressing his passionate wish that his brother be traded.

Roddy White goes on a rant about Saints, New Orleans

The Big Easy is not Falcons wide receiver Roddy White’s favorite city. “I don’t like nothing about the Saints,” White said. “The colors. The city. Nothing. But they’ve got some good food, though. Other than the food, nothing.”.....

Gators save day on blocked punt

No. 7 Florida staved off one huge upset and now will be pulling for another. Jelani Jenkins returned a blocked punt 36 yards for a touchdown with 2 seconds remaining, capping the comeback and giving the Gators a 27-20 victory againstLouisiana-Lafayette on Saturday.....

Cajuns head to Sunshine State to take on seventh-ranked Gators

Having finished their SEC schedule, the seventh-ranked Florida Gators take on UL

New Orleans to host 'Champions Bowl' between SEC and Big 12

The Allstate Sugar Bowl has been awarded the host site of the post-season football bowl game following the 2014 regular season, featuring the champions of the Southeastern Conference and the Big 12 Conference, conference and bowl officials announced Tuesday.

Louisiana-Lafayette-Florida Preview Capsule

Series Record: Florida leads 4-0.

QB-turned-tackler Andrew Luck draws high praise from Colts teammates after throwing INT

If you want to understand one of the fundamental differences why the Indianapolis Colts selected Andrew Luck over Robert Griffin III, Thursday was a tutorial.

Saints GM Mickey Loomis returns in unsettled times

Now that New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis has returned to work, the Saints need his crisis-management skills to be sharp. The organization continues to be rife with unsettled issues, some of which have made its fan....

After a strong 1st outing, Saints RB Ivory hopes to be more of a factor in 2nd half of season

Chris Ivory doesn’t know why he didn’t get his first chance to carry the ball until the eighth game of the season.

Tigers seek redemption in clash with visiting Bulldogs

The 22nd-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs and the ninth-ranked LSU Tigers attempt to rebound from tough losses last week as the two meet in an SEC showdown on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.

New Orleans Hornets set futility record in 77-62 loss to Philadelphia 76ers

The Hornets saw their modest two-game winning streak fall by the wayside thanks to a 77-62 loss to the Sixers at the New Orleans Arena, crashing to a franchise-nadir in the process by scoring the fewest points in a game in franchise history.

Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans Saints Preview

Off to an 8-0 start heading into Sunday's game against the Saints (3-5) at the Mercedes-Benz Super Bowl, the Falcons are the lone unbeaten team in the NFL. And -- at the midway point of the season -- they are one of the favorites to represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans.

Cajuns get their 'swagger' back after win

After beating UL Monroe 40-24 on Saturday in Monroe, however, the Ragin' Cajuns couldn't be feeling much better — even knowing what awaits, a visit Saturday to nationally ranked Florida. "We're pretty excited right now. We have a lot of confidence right now," running back Alonzo Harris.....

Payton could be a free agent in 2013

Dismissing speculation that Sean Payton may leave New Orleans because of a glitch in his contract, Drew Brees has no doubt he'll be reunited with the suspended Saints coach in 2013. ''I absolutely believe he'll be back,'' Brees said Monday night...

Jerry Jones won't give up GM duties

During an interview that aired before Sunday night's Cowboys-Falcons game on NBC, Jerry Jones was asked if Jones, the owner, would have dismissed Jones, the general manager, by now with the 123-124 regular-season record the Cowboys have accumulated since 1997.

Hornets coach Williams fined $25K

New Orleans Hornets coach Monty Williams was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for public comments criticizing the league's concussion policy.

Bucs' Doug Martin starting to do big things like fellow rookies Luck and RG3

We've seen Robert Griffin III start to turn around a wayward franchise. We've seen Andrew Luck spark a dormant team. And we've even seen Ryan Tannehill and Russell Wilson ignite forlorn fan bases....

College Basketball Preview - Sun Belt Conference

Last season it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Middle Tennessee would cruise to the Sun Belt Conference title as the Blue Raiders racked up a 27-7 overall record and went 14-2 in conference play while even flirting with the national rankings.

Saints Hand Eagles Fourth Straight Loss

Brees threw two touchdown passes, extending his NFL record streak to 51 games, and Patrick Robinson returned an interception 99 yards for a score to lead the Saints past the reeling Eagles 28-13 Monday night.

Saints' Will Smith, Cameron Jordan want to greet Michael Vick in backfield

Both want to greet Vick, a three-time Pro Bowler, in the backfield where he's been prone to turnovers; interceptions and fumbles this season that have led to league-wide criticism and threatened his starting job.

Sean Payton's extension voided, but says he plans to stick with Saints

Sean Payton's future as Saints coach appears to be murky after a report Sunday said the NFL voided his contract extension, which could make Payton a free agent following the season....

No. 1 Alabama edges SEC foe LSU

While a small batch of Alabama fans celebrated behind the end zone at Tiger Stadium, A.J. McCarron found his parents at the edge of the stands. He lunged into their arms, his watery-eyed father furiously rubbing his son's hair.....

Gordon says knee injury legit

Disputing speculation that he's unhappy in New Orleans, Eric Gordon said Thursday that the injury to his right knee is legitimate and he wants to play for the Hornets. Gordon said he had a setback after trying out for the US Olympic team this past summer. He insisted that he's not sitting out to show his displeasure over the Hornets matching a four-year, $58 million offer from the Phoenix Suns....

A budding rivalry: Normally much at stake in Tide-LSU contests

Is Alabama-LSU the cool new college football rivalry? If a rivalry needs competitiveness, it’s there. Since 2007, they’ve split six games evenly, and four of those were decided....

Civil rights leaders question Timberwolves racial makeup

Is it possible in 2012 to have a team that is too white or too black? That question is being asked in Minnesota where the Timberwolves will have five black players on its 15-man roster. "How did we get a roster that resembles the 1955 Lakers?" Tyrone Terrell, chairman of St. Paul's African American leadership council aske....

Parker wins it at buzzer for Spurs

Tony Parker swished the buzzer-beater and unleashed a cathartic scream. Under the basket, Kevin Durant stood frozen in disbelief. Throw in the trade that sent James Harden to Houston, and that's two stunners for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first week of this NBA season....

Browning has Cajuns concerned

After watching Ryan Aplin and Arkansas State beat his Ragin' Cajuns for a second straight season, UL coach Mark Hudspeth had nothing but lofty praise for the Red Wolves' senior quarterback.

'Bama loss to LSU could disrupt BCS

This weekend, when Alabama heads to Baton Rouge to face LSU in a rematch of last year’s BCS Championship Game, the BCS just might be running into mayhem.

Jags making push for Tebow

The Jaguars are attempting to trade for Tebow, according to Steve Wrigley from Jacksonville TV station WTEV Action Sports. This isn't the first time that Tebow has been linked to his hometown was pushed back from Tuesdn of Jacksonville. Jaguars owner Shad Khan said that he...

Cajuns and Warhawks Set for Sun Belt Network Showcase

Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns football team takes to the road this week to play the annual Battle on the Bayou when UL visits UL-Monroe on Saturday, Nov. 3 beginning at 3:00 p.m. CDT in Malone Stadium.....

Harden scores 37 in Rockets debut

Harden had 37 points and 12 assists in a stirring debut for his new team, and Carlos Delfino made four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lift the Rockets to a 105-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Davis solid in debut, falls to Spurs

No. 1 draft pick Anthony Davis fit right in for New Orleans in his pro debut, scoring 21 points with a dazzling variety of offensive moves, but the Spurs came through in the final minute for a 99-95 victory over the Hornets on opening night Wednesday.

Hate runs deep between Alabama and LSU

Kevin Minter didn't know about LSU's "Bama Baggage" when he arrived on campus in January of 2009 from Suwanee, Ga., but it would not take very long, particularly since the Tigers had just lost at home to No. 1 Alabama, 27-21, in overtime the previous November.

Mavericks stun revamped Lakers

Darren Collison scored 17 points, Brandan Wright added 14, and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled the Lakers debuts of Howard and Steve Nash with a 99-91 victory over Los Angeles on Tuesday night. In his first regular-season game in a gold jersey, Howard had...

New Orleans Hornets ready for opener vs. San Antonio Spurs

The New Orleans Hornets are ready to embark on the 2012-13 NBA regular season Wednesday night as they host the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans Arena.....

ULL dawdles on depth chart

ULM's afternoon contest Sunday against ULL will mark the fifth time this season that an opponent has had more than the standard seven days to prepare for the Sun Belt leading Warhawks.

Heat get rings, then beat Celtics; 120-107

Wade scored 29 points, James finished 26 points and 10 rebounds while missing much of the second half because of cramps in both legs, and the reigning NBA champion Heat beat the Boston Celtics 120-107 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams says having Eric Gordon in lineup would be nice opening-night gift

New Orleans Hornets starting shooting guard Eric Gordon remains out with a sore right knee, but he is intensifying his rehabilitation work to.....

UL's Lawson only out three Weeks

After first saying Thursday afternoon that "preliminary indications" were Javone Lawson was "done for the year," ending the standout wide receiver's Ragin' Cajun career, UL coach Mark Hudspeth subsequently amended an injury report to say Lawson is "expected back in 3 weeks!!!"....

New Orleans Hornets have 4 of 5 starters set for Wednesday's regular-season opener

On the bright side for the New Orleans Hornets, Coach Monty Williams likely has an idea of at least four of his five starters for Wednesday night's regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs in New Orleans Arena.

A to Z: Getting ready for the NBA season

Sounds like a good way to take a look at the 2012-13 NBA season:

Smith nearly perfect in Niners win

Three touchdown passes, one incomplete pass. Not a bad night for Alex Smith, and it could have been better, considering that the one incomplete pass was dropped by a wide-open receiver.

2012 New Orleans Saints: Breaking Down Drew Brees' Form at NFL Midseason Mark

We are just about halfway through this New Orleans Saints season, and, this just in, Drew Brees is still pretty good.

Bears' Cutler: Lions' Suh isn't dirty

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler plans to treat Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers like any other, even with bruised ribs.

Warren Moon thinks race a factor in criticism of Cam Newton, but QB disagrees

Moon defended Carolina quarterback Cam Newton's play in the midst of the Panthers' 1-5 start this season to Yahoo! Sports earlier this week.

Panda delivers for Giants with 3 HRs; Giants beat Detroit in Game 1

Sandoval hit three home runs and joined Reggie Jackson, Babe Ruth and Albert Pujols as the only sluggers to do it in the Series, and the Giants jolted Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Wednesday night in Game 1.

NFLPA: NFL once allowed cash for hits

The NFL Players Association filed papers in federal court pointing out that the NFL permitted a 1996 incentive program for big hits funded by then-Green Bay defensive lineman Reggie White.  In papers filed Thursday in US District Court, the union questioned......

Hornets Guard Gordon Gets Closer to Playing

By intensifying his rehabilitation work, Gordon appears to be getting closer toward a possible return after missing the Hornets’ first four preseason games and all of training camp. He spent part of Monday’s practice...

Giants set World Series rotation

From postseason bystander to starting the World Series opener. That's how far Barry Zito has come in two years to resurrect his career. The resurgent left-hander will pitch Game 1 for the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers.

Arkansas State Wins Big Over UL Cajuns, 50-27

Arkansas State defeated UL Lafayette in a critical Sun Belt Conference head-to-head matchup Tuesday, 50-27.....

Cajuns Finish Frist Half of Season 4-2

They have finished the first half of their 2012 season 4-2, at least one victory shy of that hoped for to this point by most Ragin' Cajun faithful. With an unanticipated 30-23 Sun Belt Conference loss last Tuesday night seeming quite costly, it's not exactly where the Cajuns want.....

NY Yankees GM Will Listen to Offers for A-Rod

Alex Rodriguez is no longer a superstar, and while a trade is "unrealistic," all offers for the high-priced slugger will be considered, Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Sunday. Cashman, speaking on "Sunday Morning with Ian O'Connor"....

Austin Rivers Sprains Ankle in Hornets Preseason Game

New Orleans guard Austin Rivers said he expects to be ready for the start of the regular season after the Hornets rookie sprained his right ankle in a preseason game Monday night.

Bears' D stifles Lions in win

Cutler returned after bruising his ribs, and Brian Urlacher made a key fumble recovery to help Chicago beat the Detroit Lions 13-7 on Monday night for its fourth straight win.

Giants Advance to World Series

The Giants, who won it all in 2010, will host reigning AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, Triple Crown slugger Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 on Wednesday night.

Cajuns Face Key Sun Belt Showdown with Arkansas State

Both UL (4-2 overall) and Arkansas State (4-3) are 2-1 in Sun Belt play and among five teams just behind 3-0 conference leader UL Monroe.

LSU holds off Manziel, Texas A&M

Say hello to the LSU defense, Johnny Manziel. Jeremy Hill rushed for a career-high 127 yards and a touchdown, and the sixth-ranked Tigers controlled Texas A&M's dual-threat quarterback to rally from an early deficit and beat the 20th-ranked Aggies 24-19......

Giants force Cardinals to Game 7

Ryan Vogelsong and these San Francisco Giants sure have become adept at saving their season. Now, they need to do it once more against the comeback champs....

Saints hold off Bucs' rally for 35-28 win

When Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Williams caught Josh Freeman's pass in the back of the end zone on a fourth-and-9 play as time expired late Sunday afternoon, he thought for sure he had caught the game-tying touchdown pass.

Ravens' Suggs active vs. Texans

Six months after sustaining a torn Achilles tendon on the basketball court, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will suit up and play against the Houston Texans, the team announced.....

Fractured Hand Sidelines Timberwolves' Love

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star forward Kevin Love fractured the third and fourth fingers on his right (shooting) hand Wednesday morning while working out. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks with the injury, which will be evaluated Thursday by Dr. Andy Weiland, a hand specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

49ers grind out win over Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers sit alone atop the NFC West for now — hardly the kind of firm hold on the division they owned last October.....

Tigers win ALCS, head to World Series

Prince Fielder waved his arms franticly, gleefully calling off his teammates before catching the final out. From the moment Fielder signed his massive contract in January, an entire city had been waiting for a moment like this....

LSU vs Texas A&M: Latest Spread Info, BCS Impact and Predictions

The SEC schedule is starting to really heat up, and few games are bigger this weekend than national title contender LSU travelling to College Station to take on SEC newcomers Texas A&M....

Did Tyrann Mathieu Violate NCAA Rules?

Sports Illustrated is reporting that former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu might have violated NCAA rules by promoting a night club while he was still a member of the team. The magazine reports Mathieu appeared in a video made by a group of his friends that goes by the name Era Nation in which he promotes a party.....

Cards take 2-1 NLCS lead after delay

The St. Louis Cardinals' utilityman took on a new role in Game 3 of the NL championship series: game-changer.

Seahawks - 49ers Preview

The road to a second straight NFC West title for the San Francisco 49ers doesn't appear to be as wide open as once thought. A team poised to challenge them might be the surprising Seattle Seahawks.

Postponement Favors Tigers in ALCS

The Detroit Tigers didn’t win the American League pennant Wednesday night. But strategically speaking, they won the rainout.

Drew Brees thinks the NFL is "a little out of control"

Drew Brees isn't shy about making his opinion known. He'll talk bounties on the Late Show, and he recently called the bounty scandal a "big sham." Brees fired off another controversial salvo in an interview with Doug Farrar of Yahoo! Sports' Shutdown Corner that ran Sunday, saying he thinks the NFL is "a little out of control."

Bochy rejects retaliation talk

Giants manager Bruce Bochy expects Marco Scutaro to be in his lineup card for Game 3 of the NL championship series, two days after St. Louis slugger Matt Holliday plowed into the San Francisco second baseman....

Cajuns Fall to Mean Green, 30-23

The Ragin’ Cajuns went into their ESPN2-televised visit to North Texas on Tuesday night averaging 38 points per game, with a pair of 40-plus-point performances in their last two outings.

Tigers Take 3-0 ALCS Lead Over Yankees

Justin Verlander and Detroit's stellar starters are one win from the World Series.

Tigers blank Yanks for 2-0 series lead

The reward: a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL championship series, and a trip home with their ace ready to start. ''He was terrific,'' Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. ''This is a tough place to....

Giants bounce back, beat Cardinals

The sight of Marco Scutaro on the ground in pain after getting flattened by Matt Holliday's hard takeout was just the spark the San Francisco Giants needed.

Broncos Rally as Chargers Implode

Down 24-0 at halftime, Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos reveled after one of the biggest comebacks in NFL regular-season history.

Inside Look - UL Lafayette at North Texas.

The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns and North Texas Mean Green meet Tuesday night in Denton.

Cajuns begin getting votes in Top 25

Not even Mark Hudspeth had them on his ballot. But after a 41-13 win over Tulane on Saturday, the 4-1 UL Ragin' Cajuns received six votes from coaches throughout the country in this week's USA Today Top 25 college football poll. "I was glad to see that," Hudspeth said Monday...

UL's 1-2 punch

The UL Ragin' Cajuns, for all practical purposes, still consider sophomore Alonzo Harris their starting running back.  The reigning Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year leads UL with a team-high 374 net yards in five outings in 2012, a team-best average of 74.8 yards per game And it was Harris who had a game-high 123 yards, including one of his three...

Rodgers throws 6 TDs as Packers roll

This is more like it for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. The reigning MVP set a career high and tied a franchise record with six touchdown passes and the Packers played their best game of their so far inconsistent season, beating previously unbeaten Houston 42-24 on Sunday night....

Broncos at Chargers: 5 Things to Watch

Manning vs. Rivers; The Monday Night battle in San Diego.

USADA: Teammates testified vs. Lance

Lance Armstrong said he wanted to see the names of his accusers. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency gave him 26, including 11 ex-teammates. The world's most famous cyclist said he wanted to see the hard evidence that he was a doper. The agency gave him that, too: About 200 pages filled with vivid details - from the hotel rooms riders transformed into makeshift blood-transfusion...

4 suspended players connected to New Orleans Saints bounty scandal file appeals, source says

Step two of the rewind process for the players suspended in connection with the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal has begun as all four players have filed appeals to their ....

NLCS Preview: Cardinals vs. Giants

You can’t predict baseball, but you can at least lay out the parameters. So let’s take a look at what the Cardinals and Giants have in store for us in the National League Championship Series....

LSU hands South Carolina first loss

Jeremy Hill capped his breakout game by leaping the fence dividing the field from the stands at Tiger Stadium and embracing a jubilant throng of students as they celebrated LSU's quick ascendance back into the national title discussion....

Yankees captain fractures ankle

The New York Yankees lost the AL championship series opener and their captain when Derek Jeter broke his left ankle moments after Detroit's Delmon Young doubled home the go-ahead run in the 12th inning, giving the Tigers a bizarre 6-4 win Saturday night.

Saints Nation: What To Root For During the Bye Week

Are the Saints making the playoffs? All signs point to "of course not", but that's not going to stop us from rooting for it until they are officially eliminated, right?

New Orleans Hornets unable to avoid execution problems in 95-75 loss to Houston Rockets

Although the New Orleans Hornets came into Friday night's preseason game against the Houston Rockets confident, they left the Toyota Center admitting they have plenty of work ahead before the regular season begins....

CC goes distance as Yankees advance

Yankees-Orioles. Playoffs. Disputed home run to right field. Yankees win. Sound familiar? CC Sabathia and his New York teammates saw Nate McLouth's long drive called foul by the slimmest of margins....

Cards stun Nats with 9th-inning rally

Doesn't matter how bad things look for the St. Louis Cardinals. Trailing by a bunch, down to their last strike, they simply stay calm and do what it takes to win.

Saints head into bye week with hope for turnaround

If the New Orleans Saints can salvage this season, they may look back at their second-half performance against the San Diego Chargers as the turning point. Drew Brees' touchdown passes to Marques Colston showed the offense still has the punch to mount a comeback...

Titans pull upset against Steelers

The Tennessee Titans have bought themselves a little breathing room with a much-needed victory, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still can't win away from Heinz Field. Rob Bironas kicked his fourth field goal, a 40-yarder as time expired, and the Titans beat the Steelers 26-23 on Thursday night to snap a two-game skid.

LSU ready for South Carolina's homegrown stars

Les Miles played on the offensive line at Michigan, coached the offensive line as an assistant coach and still coaches the line on occasion as LSU’s head coach.
He knows one tried and true way to beat a dominant defensive lineman like South Carolina’s 6-foot-6, 256-pound Jadeveon Clowney, the Southeastern Conference freshman of the year and a freshman All-American last year who is second in the league now with 6.5 sacks.

Yankees banking on Sabathia in Game 5

The New York Yankees will take the field Friday in a do-or-die Game 5 against the Orioles, the winner advancing to face the Tigers in the ALCS on Saturday. There's nobody New York would rather see on the mound than CC Sabathia....

Baltimore forces Game 5 with win in extras

These birds don't rattle easy...

South Carolina-LSU Preview

South Carolina is enjoying its best national ranking since the mid-1980s after last week's marquee victory, but the Ol' Ball Coach isn't ready to deem the season a success quite yet. The visiting No. 3 Gamecocks continue through a gauntlet of quality foes when they look to extend a school-record 10-game winning streak Saturday night against No. 9 LSU, which is coming off a rare regular-season defeat.....

Ibanez fills in for A-Rod in big way

The highest-paid player in baseball could only sit and watch when Raul Ibanez pinch hit for him and tied the game with a bottom-of-the-ninth home run. Alex Rodriguez had another good view from the dugout three innings later when Ibanez homered to win it.

Drew Brees hangs out with One Direction; infuriates Terry Bradshaw

October means football, the start of the NBA season, and of course, the MLB postseason.  Well, you can add Drew Brees “singing” with boy-band One Direction to the list of October attractions.  Brees shot an upcoming Pepsi commercial with the band that will be shown throughout the MLB playoffs...

Cajuns, Tulane got extra physical

Based purely on the lead-up, there was ample reason to suspect UL's win over Tulane last Saturday — the latest installment in a series dating to 1911, but the first meeting between between the two Louisiana schools since 2000 — would be spirited....

Miles rejects idea of quarterback change for LSU

After just his second regular season loss in nearly two years and first after a 17-0 run, LSU football coach Les Miles is not ready to play another quarterback or switch...

Preseason roundup: Davis shines as Hornets cruise past Bobcats

Anthony Davis had 22 points, nine rebounds and blocked a shot, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 97-82 in a preseason game Tuesday night....

Players Lash out at New Bounty Discipline

Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith and the NFL players union left little doubt they remain determined to challenge Commissioner Roger Goodell's authority to suspend players in connection.....

Cajuns stay in control with 41-13 win over Green Wave

Tulane threw UL for a bit of a loop early on, coming out in a defensive scheme nothing like the man-to-man for which the Ragin’ Cajuns had spent all week prepping....

Brees Sets Record, Saints Upend Chargers 31-24

Drew Brees threw a long touchdown pass to take ownership of another prestigious NFL passing record, hit three more scoring passes in an emotional victory, and then spoke hopefully of salvaging.....

Game On: New Orleans Hornets vs. Charlotte Bobcats

The New Orleans Hornets take on the Charlotte Bobcats for Anthony Davis’ first appearance in a Hornets uniform in New Orleans at 7pm CDT.

Nightengale: Cabrera easy MVP choice

Never in my wildest dreams did I envision a need to justify an MVP award for a man who's poised to become the first player since the Boston Red Sox's Carl Yastrzemski in 1967 to win a Triple Crown....

New Orleans Hornets Coach Monty Williams pleased with the progress of his young players

With one practice remaining before the New Orleans Hornets depart for Mexico City for Sunday’s preseason opener against the Orlando Magic, Coach Monty Williams is pleased with.....

Florida rallies in second half to stop LSU

This was old-school football at its best, the kind of performance only Southeastern Conference loyalists could love.....

Houston Texans vs. New York Jets: NFL Monday Night Football Bold Predictions

The Houston Texans travel to MetLife Stadium on Monday night to take on the New York Jets. Most have already chalked this game up as a win for the away team, but stranger things have happened early on in this 2012 season.....

New Orleans Saints: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Their First 4 Games

Believe it or not, NFL aficionado, but we are at the quarter-mark of the 2012 NFL season. Like many around the country, you are either very lucky, thus far, to have a team that is off to a good start, or, miserable.....

NBA sets anti-flopping rules; union fights it

The league announced on Wednesday a new anti-flopping policy that starts with a warning and steps up to some major money. During the regular season, the steps will be warning for the first violation, $5,000 fine for the second....

Chargers-Saints Preview

Drew Brees is on the verge of breaking an NFL record that has stood for more than 50 years. There's one number that matters to Brees, however, and that's leading the New Orleans Saints to their first win....

UL taking Tulane seriously

It ranks last in the country in total offense at 187.25 yards per game, 87 fewer than next-worst Southern Mississippi.....

Can Gators hold the Tigers?

Louisiana State head football coach Les Miles claims that the 10th-ranked Florida Gators his fourth-rated Tigers....

Anthony Davis isn't sure how his defense will translate in the NBA

Even though he blocked shots at an unprecedented pace in his only year of college basketball last season at the University of Kentucky, New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis said Tuesday he's uncertain how those skills will play out in his first year of professional basketball.

LSU football team looking for leaders

The No. 4 LSU football team isn't mincing words about what it thinks of its last two performances on the gridiron. A narrow victory at Auburn and a 38-22 victory over FCS opponent Towson has players and fans alike looking for answers.

Tigers' Cabrera wins Triple Crown

Miguel Cabrera had just achieved baseball immortality, and everyone around him knew it...

Cardinals Game Preview: Week 5 vs. Rams

Just when you thought the Cardinals were watching perfection slip from their grasp, Andre Roberts and Kerry Rhodes snatched it right back...

It's not Tebow time

Despite clamoring fans and an anemic offense, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan said Monday that he wasn't ready to change quarterbacks. Mark Sanchez will remain the starter — probably with a shorter leash — with Tim Tebow as the backup.

New Orleans Hornets open training camp with two-a-day practices

Since last month the New Orleans Hornets players have been gathering for volunteer workouts to establish chemistry. With eight new players highlighted by No.1 draft pick Anthony Davis and fellow rookie Austin Rivers....

New Orleans Saints bring back WR Greg Camarillo, release CB Elbert Mack

The New Orleans Saints re-signed wide receiver Greg Camarillo and released cornerback Elbert Mack, the team announced Wednesday.

New Orleans Roots for Injured Player and Forgotten Program

In the weeks since Tulane safety Devon Walker sustained a devastating spinal injury against Tulsa, an unusual occurrence has taken place here: New Orleanians have rallied around the Tulane football program....

Rodgers throws late TD, Packers beat Saints 28-27

Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to come out of a game under any circumstances, but his coaches figured not being able to focus with his right eye was serious enough to send him to the bench during a critical stretch of the third quarter....

Cajuns rebound with impressive win over FIU

They paid quite a price for it, losing starting quarterback Blaine Gautier. But the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 48-20 Sun Belt Conference win over Florida International in front of 21,109 on Saturday night at Cajun Field – coming off an embarrassing 65-24 blowout.....

Tony Romo has a nightmare outing against Bears on Monday night

Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys offense really didn't do much for most of the first half of their game against the Chicago Bears on Monday night. And they were better off that way....

New Orleans Saints teetering on the brink after brutal 0-4 start

Drew Brees and backup quarterback Chase Daniel stood inches apart from each other, 20 minutes after another soul-crushing defeat, speechless and wearing lost looks.

Exactly how good are the LSU Tigers?

How good is LSU? At this point, we don't really know. According to the polls, the Tigers are Lawrence Welk-ish. They've gone from a "1 and a 2 and a 3" to a 4.

Hornets rookie Anthony Davis shows off medal at Saints HQ, looks forward to first NBA camp

Although Anthony Davis has shared the court with some of the greatest basketball players in the world, he does not see himself as an NBA player quite yet....

Eric Gordon focusing on New Orleans Hornets' ability to progress

After playing just nine games this past season and nearly bolting for Phoenix this summer, New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon likes the potential this year brings on the basketball court in the Big Easy...

Tebow Time Draws Near

At some point Sunday afternoon, somewhere in the cosmos devoted to sports, some mischievous soul hit the button marked “chaos.” Maybe he or she intended it merely for the Ryder Cup....

W2W4: Cowboys vs. Bears

The Dallas Cowboys enter their home contest against the Chicago Bears with an opportunity to remain in first place in the NFC East on "Monday Night Football."

Chris Paul Trade Turned the New Orleans Hornets Into a Future Powerhouse

Recently Chris Paul came out to the media stating that he originally wanted a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, rather than going to the Los Angeles Lakers. He almost did not get his wish, as a trade had been completed with the Lakers....

LSU slips to No. 4 after sloppy win over Towson

Zach Mettenberger's confidence in himself and LSU's offense remains unshaken, even as the first-year starting quarterback struggles to explain why the Tigers have muddled through their last two victories against heavy underdogs.

After bye week, UL ready to get back to Sun Belt play

After an idle week with ample time for Ragin' Cajuns instrospection, Mark Hudspeth sounded Monday as if playing last Saturday wouldn't have been so bad after all.....

Saints-Packers Preview

The Green Bay Packers are seething about a call that cost them a victory in their last game. The New Orleans Saints have been upset at the league for quite some time but have no one to blame but themselves for their winless start....

Ravens Beat Browns 23-16 _ but Refs Steal the Show

A game that featured nearly 800 yards in offense, an interception return for a touchdown, helmet-loosening hits and a thrilling finish may best be remembere...

Referees' return is emotionalÂ…and controversy-free for Ravens, Browns

The NFL’s regular referees — the real refs — returned Thursday night, working the Cleveland Browns‘ game against the Baltimore Ravens....

Refs to return to work tonight as tentative deal reached with NFL

So long, replacement refs. The NFL's regular crews will be back on the field starting Thursday night. After two days of marathon negotiations -- and mounting frustration among coaches, players and fans....

New Orleans Hornets have surpassed an average of 12,000 tickets sold per game

The New Orleans Hornets announced Monday they have surpassed an average of 12,000 tickets sold per game this upcoming season, which includes partial and full-season season ticket packages, group sales....

Chris Paul liked Clippers over Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul, who is featured on the covers of October's GQ, told the magazine he actually preferred being traded to the Clippers rather than the Los Angeles Lakers last year.

NFL issues warning on conduct

The NFL reached out to the owners, general managers and coaches of all 32 teams this week to advise them that the type of on-field behavior it witnessed last weekend will not be acceptable this weekend....

Manning, Brown help Giants rout Panthers 36-7

Eli Manning didn't need a fourth-quarter comeback Thursday night. The two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, running back Andre Brown and the rest of the New York Giants finished....

Why New Orleans Hornets' 2012-13 Season Still Hinges on Eric Gordon

The fate of the New Orleans Hornets for this upcoming season and beyond rests on the health and production of guard Eric Gordon. As the team's best player and primary scoring option, it is imperative that Gordon shake the injury bug that has derailed his career.

No. 2 LSU descends on struggling Auburn

Both the Auburn Tigers and LSU coach Les Miles have brought up recent meetings leading up to Saturday's game....

No. 2 LSU descends on struggling Auburn

Both the Auburn Tigers and LSU coach Les Miles have brought up recent meetings leading up to Saturday's game....

Floyd Mayweather Jr. investigated for domestic dispute

Champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is in trouble with police again. Last week, Las Vegas police had to respond to a 911 call after Mayweather had a domestic dispute with a woman....

Drew Brees takes responsibility for New Orleans Saints' 0-2 start

Drew Brees' left ankle isn't hurting as much as his pride is right now. Brees, who limped away from a hit last Sunday in Carolina and was listed on this week's first injury report, nonetheless took every snap in practice on Wednesday.

Short-handed NY Giants to face Carolina Panthers without injured Hakeem Nicks, Ahmad Bradshaw

In a normal week, the Giants might have had a shot to fly to Carolina with a fully-loaded arsenal. With a little time they might have gotten one or two of their weapons back....

Tiger Woods And Rory McIlroy: Together Again

For the third tournament in a row, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will meet in a heavyweight bout between the two most magnetic personalities in golf. No.1 and No. 2 in the world and playoff points will...

New evidence presented by league

The NFL presented Jonathan Vilma and his attorney with a sworn statement from former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams saying the linebacker placed a $10,000...

Redskins lose Orakpo, Carriker for rest of season

The early glow from Robert Griffin III's fast start faded quickly for the Washington Redskins on Monday when defensive starters Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker were declared out for the season.

Steve Sabol changed the way we watch football

Professional football is America’s most popular sport and the Super Bowl is the biggest sports spectacle of the year. Steve Sabol helped make it so....

New Orleans Hornets players gained valuable experience in San Antonio

Although the workouts were volunteer, New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis got a chance to work against San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan while a majority of his New Orleans’ teammates met their objective to build chemistry last week.

Chiefs vs. Saints: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info, Game Time & More

If there was one team the New Orleans Saints would love to be playing coming into the third week of the season, it is the Chiefs. New Orleans badly needs a win, and the Chiefs—objectively, given their record....

Notre Dame to become ACC's 15th member

Chalk up another win for John Swofford over the Big East. Notre Dame will join the Atlantic Coast Conference as a full member for every sport except for football

Cowboys maul Cajuns

J.W. Walsh came off the bench to throw for 347 yards and four touchdowns and he rushed for a fifth score as Oklahoma State handed Louisiana (2-1) its first loss of the season, a 65-24 defeat before a crowd of 56,062 on Saturday in Boone Pickens Stadium.

Saints look surprisingly terrible

Who dat masquerading themselves as the mighty New Orleans Saints through the first two weeks of the 2012 NFL regular season? Surely that band of stumbling bumbling fumbling men in black and gold must...

Alabama, LSU poised to do it again?

In fact, based on what we’ve seen the first three weeks of the season, Alabama vs. LSU has as much merit as any other potential matchup for the Discover BCS National Championship Game in South Florida....

Ryan, Falcons beat mistake-prone Broncos 27-21

Peyton Manning knew there would be some stumbles along the way. There had to be after four neck surgeries, a year away from the field, and the transition to a new team....

New Orleans Hornets players participating in volunteer workouts this week in San Antonio

A majority of New Orleans Hornets players, including No. 1 draft pick Anthony Davis and rookie guard Austin Rivers, are in San Antonio this week for voluntary workouts with the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Can Gary Bettman fix the glitch or is the NHL is broken beyond repair?

Near the end of "The Matrix Reloaded", there's a scene between our hero Ted "Theodore" Logan and a sinister program called The Architect, whose primary function is to espouse baffling exposition...

Second-ranked Tigers second wave of players making big plays of their own

At this point, it looks as if the toughest team unbeaten LSU has faced this season is its second team in practice....

Bills fill WR Nelson's roster spot, add RB White

White was selected in the 2011...

Packers beat Bears 23-10

At least the on-field camera for this nationally televised game didn't capture Jay Cutler shouting vulgarities at his offensive coordinator.....

Ragin' Cajuns come in riding winning streak

Something’s bound to give when Oklahoma State hosts Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium....

Preview: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at Oklahoma State Cowboys

Louisiana-Lafayette: WR Javone Lawson. Ranked in the top 10 in school history for catches (100) and receiving yards (1,542), Lawson will be the strongest test the Cowboys' defense will face one week after yielding 320 yards passing in the loss to Arizona....

Packers vs. Bears: Best Games in NFL's Longest-Running Rivalry

Tonight, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will renew the National Football League's longest-running rivalry when they meet for the 185th time.

New Orleans at Carolina Preview

Looking to put an offseason of turmoil behind them, the New Orleans Saints instead invited more scrutiny by losing to a team led by a Heisman Trophy-winning, dual-threat rookie quarterback....

Calhoun stepping down at UConn, to announce retirement Thursday

Calhoun also was hospitalized in 2009 after breaking several ribs during a charity bike ride and he missed seven games in the 2009-10 season for an undisclosed stress-related medical reason.

Cajuns defense comes up with big stops, plays

The Trojans had big numbers in completing 50 of 75 passes and setting four school offensive records. But the Cajuns also stopped Troy on both of its fourth-down tries — both in ULL territory — and forced three turnovers.

Joe Namath: 'God forbid something happens to Sanchez'

Leave it to Joe Namath to toss a little cold water on the New York Jets after their impressive Week 1 blowout of the Buffalo Bills.

Redskins' Robert Griffin III Hit with NFL Heat over Nike Logo Cover-Up

The NFL would like a word with Robert Griffin III over the creative ink job he decorated his warm-up shirt with prior to the first game of his professional career....

Art Modell dies at 87

One of the most influential owners in the history of the NFL, Art Modell helped mold the foundation of the league....

Sean Payton proud of Saints

When the New Orleans Saints kick off their season Sunday by hosting the Washington Redskins, coach Sean Payton won't be there because of his season-long suspension but he'll definitely be watching.

UL RB Carter out for season after knee injury

Jonathan Vilma willing to talk to NFL

Peter Ginsberg, who represents New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, said Tuesday that the suspended-and-now-reinstated player will inform the league that he's willing.....

New Orleans Saints start game-week preparations under Aaron Kromer

Blakeney urges Troy fans to fill Veterans Memorial Stadium against Ragin' Cajuns

New Orleans Saints offense has same swagger as early-'90s Dallas Cowboys: First-and-10

Troy Has Unfinished Business With The Cajuns

Trojan players boarded the team buses to Birmingham last Friday for their season opener at UAB with a common message across their shirts - UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The Trojans left historic Legion Field with a convincing 39-29 victory....

New Orleans Saints Get Set to Welcome Rookie QB Robert Griffin III to the NFL: Fan's Take

The New Orleans Saints will open the 2012 season at home against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, September 9. The Redskins will feature rookie Robert Griffin III at quarterback, hoping to turn around a team that is 15-33 over the last three seasons....

No. 3 LSU, dominant at home, welcome Washington

When a fan asked Les Miles what he thought about Washington placing a live tiger next to its practice field this week, the LSU coach said light-heartedly that it sounded to him like the Huskies ''are concerned about our mascot.''....

New Orleans Saints appear healthy heading into season opener

The New Orleans Saints will not release their first injury report until Wednesday, but the team appeared to be in pretty decent shape injury-wise Monday.....

NFL Replacements Referees Perform OK In Cowboys Win Over Giants

The NFL kicked off the season with replacement referees and, for the most part, nothing seemed different.

New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis likes his team as suspension nears

On the eve of an eight-game suspension that will take him away from the team he helped build into a Super Bowl champion, New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis continued to project an aura of unwavering confidence...

Tyrann Mathieu to enroll at LSU

The New Orleans Saints will not release their first injury report until Wednesday, but the team appeared to be in pretty decent shape injury-wise....

Maurice Jones-Drew ready to play in Jaguars' season opener

The news keeps getting better for Jacksonville Jaguars fans, not to mention fantasy football owners: Maurice Jones-Drew probably will play.....

Running backs Kenny Hilliard, Alfred Blue boost LSU running game

Most fans who filed into Tiger Stadium on Saturday night were probably looking most forward to two things.....

New Orleans Saints: What to Expect from Devery Henderson in Week 1

The New Orleans Saints open their season Sunday against highly touted rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins....

NFL season opener: Look for Giants to win another shootout against Cowboys

The New York Giants swept the Dallas Cowboys last season en route to eking out an NFC East title and going on to win Super Bowl XLVI....

Armstrong to Be Stripped of Tour Titles, Banned

Cyclist Lance Armstrong will be stripped of his record seven Tour de France titles and banned from the sport for life after refusing to fight drug allegations by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.....

Saints' Loomis may be back for Week 1

The New Orleans Saints had hoped general manager Mickey Loomis could remain a stabilizing front-office force following the heavy damage caused to the area by Hurricane Isaac.....

Emotional Vitt Ready to Hand Over Saints

Joe Vitt coached to the very last minute, sprinting down the field and screaming for a timeout as his team moved into scoring territory....

Tyrann Mathieu Will Reportedly Enroll at LSU: Fan's Take

Tyrann Mathieu, who helped lead the LSU Tigers to a 13-1 record last season, is expected to return to campus and enroll in courses soon. However, the Honey Badger will not be playing football for the school's team......

NFL: Maurice Jones-Drew miffed at Jaguars team owner Shad Khan

sonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is unhappy with comments made by team owner Shad Khan......

LSU, Tulane season openers still on

No. 3 LSU plans to play its opener against North Texas in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night, marking a victory of sorts for the Baton Rouge area after it was struck by tropical weather from Isaac.....

Cajun Notes to Kick-Off

After almost a month of preseason drills, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns football team will open the 2012 season hosting Lamar on Saturday, Sept. 1 with kickoff slated for 6:00 p.m. CDT in Cajun Field

NFL to use replacement officials for Week 1

With the labor dispute between the NFL and locked-out referees in a deep freeze, the league has informed....

New Orleans Saints: Chris Ivory vs. Travaris Cadet; an Enormous Decision Looms

Even with an extra game of film to watch, the New Orleans Saints’ coaching staff will have great difficulty deciding which young running back to keep on the roster; third-year pro Chris Ivory or rookie Travaris Cadet....

Hornets give coach Monty Williams 4-year extension

Hornets coach Monty Williams has agreed to a four-year contract extension that would keep him in New Orleans through 2016.......

Hilliard, Blue lead crowded LSU backfield

If the final two scrimmages are an indication, Alfred Blue and Kenny Hilliard are in the lead at the crowded and competitive LSU tailback position.

Mississippi State Football: Report Alleges NCAA Investigation Involves a Car

News broke Thursday that the NCAA was investigating "recruiting irregularities" at Mississippi State after ESPN.com's Joe Schad tweeted that the resignation of former Bulldog wide receivers coach Angelo Mirando stems from an ongoing investigation.

LSU ranked No. 3 in preseason AP poll

The LSU football team will begin the 2012 season ranked No. 3 by the Associated Press, as the writers voted USC No. 1 followed by Alabama........

Aaron Kromer will coach New Orleans Saints for 6 games

The New Orleans Saints on Wednesday ended speculation over who will take over for interim coach Joe Vitt once he leaves the team for his six-game suspension related to the bounty scandal, as the team announced offensive line coach Aaron Kromer will become the interim to the interim coach.

Cajun Football To Honor Shunick

Football season starts in just two weeks and University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Ragin Cajuns are ready to hit the field sporting a little something extra to honor UL student, Mickey Shunick......

Beltre smacks three HRs in Rangers' rout

Adrian Beltre could not deny it. With two chances at matching a major league record four homers, he was thinking only one thing.....

Exclusive: Daily News uncovers bizarre plot by San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera to use fake website and duck drug suspension

In a bizarre attempt to avoid a 50-game drug suspension, San Francisco Giants star Melky Cabrera created a fictitious website.....

Judge in bounty case scrutinizes key factual claim made by NFL

Judge Helen G. Berrigan hinted at a decision she may be thinking about making, specifically as to Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma’s defamation claim against Commissioner Roger Goodell......

Rory McIlroy hungry for third major win

Rory McIlroy first became the top-ranked golfer in the world back in March when he was just 22. After that, he had trouble at the Masters, and missed the cut at the U.S. Open.....

Roger Goodell isn't welcome at restaurant owned by Saints LB Jonathan Vilma

Here's something you may not know: not every player in the NFL is a huge fan of commissioner Roger Goodell.........

Five New Orleans Saints training camp battles to watch

We're more than two weeks and two preseason games into New Orleans Saints training camp. There are some battles you anticipated.........

New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis brimming with confidence after bringing home gold medal

In just five months New Orlreans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis has won an Olympic gold medal, an NCAA title and has already garnered respect from most of the top players in the NBA.

Saints trade for Barrett Ruud

The New Orleans Saints announced Monday night they had acquired veteran LB Barrett Ruud......

NFL files evidence backing Goodell in Saints bounty case

The NFL on Thursday provided a federal judge with what it says is evidence Commissioner Roger Goodell did not improperly pre-judge....

Deep LSU Has High Goals, Despite Loss of Mathieu

The "Honey Badger" won't be exhibiting his game-changing skills for LSU this season, and the Tigers do indeed care.....

New Orleans Saints offense looks to get back on track against Jacksonville Jaguars

Preseason is preseason. You hear it all the time. So panicking over the New Orleans Saints' lack of offensive production when Drew Brees played last week against the New England Patriots should be preposterous.

New Orleans Hornets sign free agent guard Brian Roberts

An unconventional path to the NBA is still a dream fulfilled. The New Orleans Hornets announced the signing of guard Brian Roberts on Thursday.

Report: Stephen Strasburg will be a playoff non-starter

The slow, grim countdown to the Stephen Strasburg shutdown continues, with the latest drip of informatio......

Mike Krzyzewski calls LeBron 'most unique player' ever

"I love LeBron," Krzyzewski said.  "He was our leader. He's the best player on this planet. And I think he can even get better, as he accomplishes more."

Felix Hernandez on Perfect Game: 'Finally, I Did It'

Forget throwing a no-hitter. Felix Hernández had envisioned himself throwing a perfect game.........

2012 Preseason All-Sun Belt Team

Ragin Cajuns well reperesented in the 2012 preseason All-Sun Belt prediction...........

Bears' Brian Urlacher Undergoes Knee Surgery

Brian Urlacher, who has missed the last two weeks of training camp for personal reasons......

Cops: No proof Saints eavesdropped

Louisiana State Police investigators have found no evidence that the Saints or general manager Mickey Loomis......

Tyrann Mathieu covets LSU return?

Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu has expressed interest in sitting out this season, staying in class and hoping for a return to the program in 2013.....

NFL denies bounty offer for Saints' Vilma

The NFL has called a report it offered a settlement and reduced suspension to Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma “completely inaccurate.".....

The New Orleans Saints Drop a Close Preseason Game to the New England Patriots

If someone told you the New Orleans Saints and the New England Patriots played a game, and one team........

Aly Raisman wins gold on floor routine; Gabby Douglas falters on balance beam

Aly Raisman closed a memorable run at the London Olympics with her second gold medal Tuesday........

New Orleans Saints making most of practices with Patriots

A harsh penalty imposed by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell may inspire the New Orleans Saints to have an.........

New Orleans Hornets' new television broadcast team includes Joel Meyers and former NBA player David Wesley

The New Orleans Hornets hired Joel Meyers as their television play-by-play announcer, former NBA player David Wesley......

Morgan's header lifts US women's soccer over Canada

Christine Sinclair's hat trick wasn't enough. Alex Morgan scored in extra time as the United States beat Canada 4-3 in........

Sources: Jonathan Vilma offered deal

The NFL has offered to reduce New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma's year-long........

Former New Orleans Saints OT Willie Roaf is inducted into the Hall of Fame

Former New Orleans Saints tackle Willie Roaf completed his football odyssey Saturday, as he was inducted into the Hall of Fame......

Phelps, Franklin Advance to Semifinals

Phelps looked terrible Saturday in the 400IM...

Team USA Coach blamed for Relay Flub

When you swim three races in a day, you get tired...

Dez Bryant Arrested After Attacking His Mom

We've certainly had quite the little parade of arrests through this NFL offseason......

Grant Hill chooses LA Clippers

Grant Hill has committed to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.........

Hornets match Suns offer to retain the SG Eric Gordon for 4-years $58 million

Eric Gordon better get used to the beads, beer, and beauty of New Orleans.....

Drew Brees five-years, $100 million

The record-setting offensive player of the year in 2011 will receive...

Anthony Davis Part of Summer League Squad

One day after being denied a spot on the USA Basketball team...

Eric Gordon, Phoenix agree on Terms

Eric Gordon and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to terms...

WOMEN'S TENNIS: Officials Aim to Cut the Grunting

Depending on your point of view, grunting is either one of the most annoying or appealing parts of women's tennis -- and now it could become a thing of the past.

Brandon Bass and Celtics

Brandon Bass and the Celtics have agreed to a contract extension...

Dwight Howards May want out...again

It seems Dwight Howard wants to leave the Orlando Magic...

Crowds Return to See Tiger

Woods is looking for his third PGA Tour victory of the season ...

Trail Blazers offer Hibbert Contract

Trail Blazers offer Hibbert contract

Clippers get Blake Griffin

Clippers offered extensions to All-Stars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul on Saturday night...

Joe Paterno's role in covering up Jerry Sandusky's child molestations grows as evidence is leaked

The Penn State administration had finally hatched...

Why did Perry Jones III fall in the NBA draft?

Hours before Thursday's NBA draft, news broke that Baylor forward Perry Jones III...

Nuggets reach deal to re-sign Andre Miller

Marc J. Spears, of Yahoo! Sports writes, "The Denver Nuggets have reached agreement on a three-year contract...