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 Thu September 13, 2007

Camera doesn't lie: Pats have their Watergate

For the past 24 hours, since CameraGate was exposed, I've been trying to think of a good excuse for Bill Belichick and the Patriots. There has to be a good excuse, right? So why couldn't I think of one? How co...

updated Wed September 12, 2007

Rutgers' Vaughn sues Imus, CBS Radio, alleging defamation of character

NEW YORK -- A member of the Rutgers women's basketball team sued Don Imus and CBS on Tuesday, claiming the radio personality's sexist and racist comments about the team damaged her reputation. Kia Vaughn ...

updated Wed September 12, 2007

Sources: Goodell determines Pats broke rules by taping Jets' signals

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updated Wed September 12, 2007

Redskins ink former Pats WR Caldwell to one-year deal

Finally filling their need for a veteran No. 3 wide receiver, the Washington Redskins signed free agent Reche Caldwell to a one-year contract on Tuesday, the financial details of which were not immediately ava...

updated Wed September 12, 2007

Russell set to sign record rookie deal in time for practice

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updated Wed September 12, 2007

Sexual harassment trial begins vs. Knicks coach

NEW YORK -- The former Knicks executive who filed a $10 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Isiah Thomas was a rising star forced to fend off the NBA great's clumsy advances, her lawyer told a jury Tuesd...

updated Wed September 12, 2007

Angels' Matthews out at least 5 games with sprained ankle

Gary Matthews Jr. Center FieldLos Angeles Angels Profile 2007 Season Stats GM HR RBI R OBP AVG 135 18 72 78 .323 .257 BALTIMORE -- Los Angeles Angels center fielder Gary Matthews Jr. will be sidel...

updated Wed September 12, 2007

Clemens is on track to start Sunday in Boston

TORONTO -- Roger Clemens threw a bullpen session, pronounced himself ready to return to the mound Sunday night at Boston and revealed tests showed ligament damage in his sore right elbow.Clemens threw at about...

updated Wed September 12, 2007

White Sox extend Guillen's contract through 2012 season

CHICAGO -- Ozzie Guillen took the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship two years ago. Now he's trying to keep them from having the worst record in the major leagues. Sounds like a strange time t...

updated Wed September 12, 2007

Browns deal quarterback Frye to Seahawks for draft pick

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updated Wed September 12, 2007

Sources still reporting Manning has slightly separated shoulder

A second opinion on Eli Manning's shoulder offered encouraging news to the New York Giants quarterback on Tuesday, sources confirmed. Manning Dr. James Andrews, a noted orthopedic specialist in Bir...

updated Wed September 12, 2007

Report: Doctor says Everett has voluntary movement of arms, legs

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updated Wed September 12, 2007

Wright to replace Freeman as Hurricanes' starting QB

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Kyle Wright is again Miami's starting quarterback.Wesley Hitt/Getty ImagesAfter leading Miami on its lone TD drive against Oklahoma, Kyle Wright will get the starting nod at QB against Fl...

updated Tue September 11, 2007

Report: Arkansas hires Pitt's Long as next AD

LITTLE ROCK -- Pittsburgh athletic director Jeff Long will replace Frank Broyles in the same position at Arkansas, a person with knowledge of Long's decision said Monday. Broyles is retiring as the Razor...

updated Tue September 11, 2007

Beamer announces freshman Taylor to start against Ohio

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer announced on his weekly Monday teleconference that he will start true freshman Tyrod Taylor at quarterback Ohio University this Saturday. This relegates Sean Glennon, who stru...

updated Tue September 11, 2007

Knee injuries sideline Bears' Brown, Dvoracek

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updated Tue September 11, 2007

Henne listed as week-to-week after injury against Oregon

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updated Tue September 11, 2007

Williams sisters both ranked in top 10 for first time in two years

NEW YORK -- Venus Williams climbed five spots to No. 9 in the rankings Monday, meaning she and her sister, No. 7 Serena, are both in the top 10 for the first time in nearly two years -- even though both lost i...

updated Tue September 11, 2007

Rams lose offensive line anchor Pace for season

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updated Tue September 11, 2007

MLB officials request meeting with Orioles' Gibbons

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