Gatlin banned, won't be eligible to defend Olympic 100-meter title

Sprinter Justin Gatlin got his doping ban reduced, but not by enough to make him eligible to defend his Olympic 100-meter title this year. AP Photo Olympic gold-winning sprinter Justin Gatlin had a potential eight-year ban reduced to four. The 25... full story

updated Wed September 19, 2007

McNabb says black QBs under more pressure

African-American quarterbacks face more pressure and more criticism than their white counterparts, Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb says in an interview scheduled to air on HBO on Tuesday night. McNabb...

updated Wed September 19, 2007

Goldman family seeking claim on disputed memorabilia

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updated Tue September 18, 2007

Fisher, Titans agree on four-year contract extension

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams said more than a year ago that coach Jeff Fisher wouldn't be going anywhere. On Monday, the NFL's longest-tenured coach with his current team said he hopes ...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Texas reinstates receiver Pittman, two others after suspensions

AUSTIN, Texas -- Three Texas players suspended for the first three games have been reinstated and should be available to play Saturday against Rice, coach Mack Brown said Monday. Sophomore linebacker Sergio...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Kitna says Lions followed proper precautions before he returned to game

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit quarterback Jon Kitna expected people to snicker and laugh when they heard his explanation for his comeback against Minnesota after getting knocked out of the game with a concussio...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Stern says he's confident Crawford is ready to referee games

NEW YORK -- NBA referee Joey Crawford, suspended following an incident with Tim Duncan last April, has been reinstated, the league announced Monday. Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images Joey Crawford ...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Plaintiff testifies Thomas called her vulgar name in business meetings

NEW YORK -- Knicks coach Isiah Thomas denied calling a former female team executive vulgar names, according to a videotaped deposition played for a jury Monday in his sexual harassment trial. "I never curse...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Tirico, Stephen A. to take over Patrick's time slot

NEW YORK -- Mike Tirico, one of the original hosts when ESPN Radio launched in 1992, will take over part of the daily sports-talk time slot previously held by Dan Patrick. Tirico Talks Talk Show In Philadel...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Now at Northern Illinois, Jones said he was misled by Weis

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updated Tue September 18, 2007

Sources: 0-2 Falcons huddle over Leftwich signing

The Falcons' shortcomings at quarterback, along the offensive line and in the kicking game have added up to what you might expect: two losses to start the NFL season.Atlanta, though, is doing what it can to ad...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Bills' Everett showing movement in both hands, greater strength in legs

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Kevin Everett is showing some movement in both hands and greater strength in his leg muscles, further positive signs for the Buffalo Bills tight end following a life-threatening spinal-co...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Ecko sets up Web site, allowing public to vote on fate of 756 ball

SAN FRANCISCO -- The fate of Barry Bonds' record-breaking home-run ball is now in the public's hands after its buyer announced Monday he was taking votes on whether to give the ball to the Hall of Fame, brand ...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Belichick to provide all notes, tapes made from sideline video recordings

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updated Tue September 18, 2007

Audiotape surfaces in Simpson case

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updated Tue September 18, 2007

Suspended tackle says he expects to play for Dallas

Tank Johnson said Monday night he expects to play for the Dallas Cowboys upon returning from his eight-game NFL suspension.AP Photo / Louis LanzanoTank Johnson, shown leaving NFL headquarters in May, is suspen...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Pending free agency, health creating concern at RB

So, you want to play general manager for a day, do you? Well, then, put yourself behind the desk of Ted Thompson of Green Bay or his Baltimore counterpart, Ozzie Newsome, and start trying to determine exactly...

updated Sun September 16, 2007

Spain tops Greece; Russia bests Lithuania to reach Euro finals

MADRID, Spain -- Spain beat defending champion Greece and Russia defeated Lithuania on Saturday to reach the final of the European basketball championship on Sunday. Pau Gasol of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies ...

updated Sun September 16, 2007

Steelers' Ward fined for 'heinous' late hit on Browns' Holly

Cleveland Browns cornerback Daven Holly took offense to the late hit laid on him by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward in last week's season opener. The league agreed, and took $5,000 out of Ward's ...

updated Sun September 16, 2007

Lear's Princess overtakes Rags to Riches in final furlong at Belmont

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updated Sun September 16, 2007

Hydraulic issue forces Cowboys' charter to make unscheduled landing

NEW ORLEANS -- The Dallas Cowboys' charter flight to Miami made an unscheduled stop for repairs in New Orleans on Saturday. "We had a hydraulic problem on our plane. We got it fixed," team spokesman Rich Da...