RB Jackson: Bills promising new contract (AP)
Overlooked and discounted for much of his career, Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson can't even get a break in his own home. "My wife took me in the fifth round," Jackson said, shaking his head in...
View ArticleBradford doesn't practice, hopes to play (AP)
Whenever Sam Bradford is ready, A.J. Feeley is ready to step aside. That could be this week. The St. Louis Rams upset the New Orleans Saints last week with Feeley behind center. But the 34-year-old...
View ArticleNBA asks judge to clear union stalemate (AP)
Is the NBA lockout legal or not under antitrust laws? That's the question league attorneys want a federal judge to answer -- before players potentially file an antitrust lawsuit as the NFL Players...
View ArticleEpstein fires Quade in first Cubs move (AP)
Theo Epstein is looking for a new manager to lead the Chicago Cubs. He knows exactly the type of candidate he wants, too. In his first major on-field move since becoming the team's president of...
View ArticleEx-driver Mayfield arrested for drugs (AP)
Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield, barred from the association since 2009 for a failed drug test, was arrested at his western North Carolina home and charged with possession of methamphetamine, and...
View ArticleHodges, Bavasi, Finley on Hall ballot (AP)
Former Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges and general manager Buzzie Bavasi and former Athletics owner Charlie Finley are among 10 candidates for the baseball Hall of Fame who will be on the Veterans...
View ArticlePreds G Rinne gets 7-year, $49M contract (AP)
The Nashville Predators signed goaltender Pekka Rinne to a seven-year, $49 million contract Thursday on his 29th birthday, the largest deal in the team's short history. General manager David Poile...
View ArticleSandberg to interview for Cardinals job (AP)
Ryne Sandberg, ruled out earlier this week for the Chicago Cubs' managing vacancy, is among the candidates who will be interviewing with the St. Louis Cardinals. Sandberg managed the Philadelphia...
View ArticleTexas to let Maddux talk to BoSox, Cubs (AP)
Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux has been given permission to interview for the manager openings with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Thursday the...
View ArticleGiants RB Bradshaw has broken foot (AP)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has a broken bone in his foot and might not play in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. A person familiar with the injury said Bradshaw broke the...
View ArticleCubs to interview Phillies' Mackanin (AP)
A person familiar with the search says the Chicago Cubs will interview Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin for their vacant manager's job on Friday. The person was not authorized to comment...
View ArticleReutimann out at MWR, Martin takes spot? (AP)
David Reutimann will not be back with Michael Waltrip Racing next season, the team announced Thursday.
View ArticleBarkley throws USC-record 6 TDs in rout (AP)
Colorado coach Jon Embree wouldn't mind seeing a few snowflakes fall to help prevent another flurry of scoring. The banged-up Buffaloes have struggled in their inaugural season of Pac-12 play, giving...
View ArticleBoard gives Boise OK to join Big East (AP)
The Idaho State Board of Education has given Boise State permission to pursue membership with the Big East Conference, a move that would mean more revenue and give the Broncos a clear path to the Bowl...
View ArticleMLBPA picks Verlander as player of year (AP)
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has been selected player of the year in voting by the Major League Baseball Players Association, becoming the second pitcher to earn the honor. Verlander beat out...
View ArticleNo. 1 LSU-No. 2 Alabama a throwback game (AP)
The LSU and Alabama showdown promises to be a throwback of old-school football. Both the top-ranked and barely-tested Tigers, and No. 2 and mostly-unchallenged Alabama are built on power runs and...
View ArticleFormer Cardinals RHP Forsch dies at 61 (AP)
Bob Forsch, the only pitcher in St. Louis Cardinals history to throw two no-hitters, has died at the age of 61. Team spokesman Brian Bartow said Forsch, the third-winningest pitcher in franchise...
View ArticleSteelers' Woodley out, Harrison probable (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley will not play Sunday night in the AFC North showdown against the Baltimore Ravens due to a hamstring injury sustained in last week's win over New England....
View ArticleArizona extends Towers, Gibson 3 years (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks have extended the contracts of general manager Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson through 2014. Towers and Gibson each had their contracts extended three years. There also...
View ArticleRaiders RB McFadden to sit vs. Broncos (AP)
Oakland Raiders star running back Darren McFadden will not play Sunday against Denver because of a sprained right foot, giving Michael Bush his first start of the season. McFadden hurt his foot in the...
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