NEW YORK — Jimmie Johnson can still recall in vivid detail his near-misses in 2004 and ‘05, his voice rising as he describes how he fell just short of a Sprint Cup champ...
PITTSBURGH — James Harrison and the Pittsburgh Steelers thrive on physicality in a league that is forcefully penalizing, fining and rebuking players who cross an imagina...
NEW YORK — Joey Votto and Albert Pujols had a long conversation behind the batting cage before a game a few years ago.
“There’s something about a star player of that mag...
Conner's goal helps
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sidney Crosby had another big night for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it was little-known Chris Conner who netted the late-game winner...
With some holiday errands to run, I’ve deferred my column to an old friend. Hope it’s informative.
Hey everybody, Geoff Reid here.
I know what you’re thinking, Steelers ...
Head coach Childress can't survive team's 3-7 start
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Hastily hired five seasons ago to bring order to a disheveled franchise, Brad Childress vowed to...
ALAMEDA, Calif. — A blowout loss to Pittsburgh to end a three-game winning streak was bad enough for the Oakland Raiders.
At least they know they won't be without stalwa...
The Saints are rolling, yet making little progress in the powerful NFC South.
New Orleans won its third straight game Sunday, beating Seattle 34-16 as Drew Brees became ...
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick sat side-by-side in silence, watching yet another Jimmie Johnson celebration play out on television.
One had dominated t...
Steelers rattle Raiders in slugfest
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers returned to the Steel Curtain days of the 1970s. The Raiders went back to the bad old days of the last seven...
