CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards used two straight wins to take the Sprint Cup points lead for the first time in his career.
On Wednesday, NASCAR said his Las Vegas victor...
Ex-Pirates manager guides Detroit victory
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates probably don't look any different to former manager Lloyd McClendon than they did when ...
Moises Alou joined a growing list of Mets starters that were sidelined with injuries for Johan Santana's first impressive outing in a New York uniform.
Alou became the s...
Despite idle days, Capps a model of consistency
BRADENTON, Fla. — Star relievers Trevor Hoffman and Mariano Rivera know they will pitch three a times a week or more. They...
CHICAGO — An outdoor game in Chicago "would make a lot of sense" to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, and the site could be the "Frozen Confines" of Wrigley Field.
Bettman ...
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Fred Couples has been getting a lot of attention the last few weeks without hitting a shot.
Players celebrate with him as though he has just won a to...
Just making the playoffs isn't enough
BOSTON — A playoff berth would have been cause for celebration last season. This year, it's just the first step for the Boston Celti...
Alexander Ovechkin is shooting the Washington Capitals right into the middle of the playoff hunt.
Ovechkin scored twice, giving him an NHL-leading 54 goals, and played a...
Crosby gives Pens a lift in shutout of Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. — Maybe his shooting touch was a little off, and his legs grew weary after being injured so long. No matter, ...
Packers QB finally lets go of grip on game
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Another Super Bowl, another record, another roar from the crowd — none of it was enough.
Brett Favre couldn't...
