Professional Football | September 3, 2010
Down and out
PITTSBURGH — All of a sudden, losing Ben Roethlisberger for at least a month isn't the Steelers' only quarterback worry. Byron Leftwich, expected to be the fill-in starter, is injured and looks to be out indefinitely.
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Other Professional Sports | September 3, 2010
Smells like teen spirit again
NEW YORK — They all want to be like Maria. They all want to beat Maria, too.
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Professional Golf | September 3, 2010
Tiger takes another step in Boston
NORTON, Mass. — When all was right in the world of Tiger Woods, players wanted to be on the same side of the draw because they figured the world's No. 1 player was getting all the breaks.
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Professional Football | September 2, 2010
QB SET TO BOW OUT
Ben to play in preseason finale
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will get one last glimpse of Ben Roethlisberger playing quarterback before he begins his NFL-mandated suspension.
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Professional Baseball | September 2, 2010
Pirates falter vs. Cubs
CHICAGO — Thomas Diamond received a game ball and a beer shower after his first major league win.
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Professional Football | September 1, 2010
Slate is lurching to a halt
PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger might start his third consecutive preseason game Thursday for the Steelers, though he can't be the starter when the season begins.
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Professional Football | September 1, 2010
Frazier among Steelers' cuts
PITTSBURGH — Linebacker Andre Frazier, a member of the Steelers' last two Super Bowl-winning teams, was waived from the injured reserve list Tuesday as the team reached the 75-man roster limit.
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Professional Baseball | September 1, 2010
Walker, Jones lead Pirates' hit parade
CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled almost everywhere this season — except Wrigley Field.
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Professional Football | August 31, 2010
4 reasons NFL should not expand to 18 games
After months of speculation, it appears NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants to increase the regular season from 16 to 18 games and to cut the exhibition season from four to two games.
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Professional Football | August 31, 2010
Turbulent position
PITTSBURGH — Right about now, Ben Roethlisberger's suspension must seem a whole lot longer to the Pittsburgh Steelers than it did when it was announced in April.
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Other Professional Sports | August 31, 2010
Federer, Venus, Roddick win
NEW YORK — This trick shot by Roger Federer was most definitely real.
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Professional Baseball | August 31, 2010
Zambrano homers as Cubs rip Bucs
CHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano and the Cubs' offense made Mike Quade's managerial debut at Wrigley Field relatively easy.
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Professional Golf | August 30, 2010
Kuchar succeeds at Barclays
PARAMUS, N.J. — Matt Kuchar and Tiger Woods are happy about where they're going, even if the itinerary is entirely different.
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Professional Football | August 30, 2010
Short night
DENVER — A quick hook didn't sit well with Ben Roethlisberger.
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Professional Baseball | August 30, 2010
Hoffman saves No. 599 vs. Bucs
MILWAUKEE — There still might be something for Trevor Hoffman to savor this year.
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Professional Baseball | August 30, 2010
Clemens set for arraignment today
WASHINGTON — On this trip to Washington, Roger Clemens will be in a courtroom, not in Congress. His defiant stance is expected to remain the same, even if his statement is much shorter.
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Other Professional Sports | August 30, 2010
Federer, Nadal yet to meet in U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have played each other 21 times over the years, and all over the world.
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Professional Baseball | August 30, 2010
Ramirez headed to White Sox?
CHICAGO — Manny Ramirez helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2004 and 2007. He powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to the NL West title two years ago with a stellar run at the plate.
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Professional Baseball | August 30, 2010
Overturned call ends MLB game
ATLANTA — Brian McCann knew it was a homer.
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Professional Football | August 28, 2010
Dixon to get a shot with starters Sun.
PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger is expected to be the Steelers' starter for the second straight week, though coach Mike Tomlin says his top three quarterbacks will play Sunday night in Denver.
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Professional Baseball | August 28, 2010
Nats' efforts all for naught
WASHINGTON — All the protective bubble wrap in the baseball world couldn't protect Stephen Strasburg from the devastating setback known as Tommy John surgery.
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Other Professional Sports | August 28, 2010
AIR OF CONFIDENCE
Federer feeling good about game
NEW YORK — Riding in a car a few days before the start of the 2010 U.S. Open, Roger Federer was discussing the state of his game during a telephone interview when he suddenly interjected a warning.
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Professional Football | August 28, 2010
AFC NORTH DIVISION PREVIEWS
Here are capsule previews of the other AFC North teams:
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Professional Baseball | August 28, 2010
7th-inning implosion kills Bucs
MILWAUKEE — Alcides Escobar got the big hit and made the big play that helped Chris Narveson win for the 10th time this season.
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Professional Auto Racing | August 28, 2010
Kyle Busch grabs truck win
JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch withstood two late challenges for the lead from Todd Bodine, and hung on to win the NASCAR Camping World truck series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime Friday night.
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Professional Football | August 28, 2010
See you in October
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only NFL team that, in essence, has two opening days.
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Professional Golf | August 28, 2010
Weekend of hope for Tiger
PARAMUS, N.J. — Tiger Woods is four shots behind going into the weekend at The Barclays, which can be interpreted two ways.
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