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 Tue November 06, 2007

With Jackson questionable at best, Vikings consider adding a QB

EDEN PRAIRE, Minn. -- Four of five tests showed on Monday that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was recovering from the concussion that knocked him out of the game against San Diego, and he even...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Ankle issues reportedly continue for Forsberg; NHL future again uncertain

Many general managers were preparing to travel to Finland to scout out Peter Forsberg in the upcoming Karjala Cup. But those execs likely got their answer without traveling a mile.According to a report from Th...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Wade back at practice; return date still up in air

MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade's surgically repaired knee survived its first real test with no setbacks. During Wade's first full-contact practice this season with the Miami Heat, rookie center Joel Anthony threw his...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Right foot sprain could sideline Chiefs' Johnson for extended period

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Larry Johnson spent Monday undergoing treatment and tests on his injured right foot amid fears Kansas City's Pro Bowl running back could be sidelined for an extended period. Larry Joh...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Test on Johnson, who has sore neck, finds no serious injuries

CINCINNATI -- Chad Johnson winced when he got up from his locker Monday and walked stiffly into the trainer's room, showing the effects of a strained neck suffered during the Cincinnati Bengals' latest loss. ...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Dixon's knee injury should not keep him out of next game

Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon had his injured left knee examined by team doctors Monday, and Ducks offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said the Heisman Trophy candidate didn't suffer a significant injury early ...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Peerman out for season, may need surgery on right foot

Virginia coach Al Groh said Monday night that leading rusher Cedric Peerman will miss the rest of the season and will probably undergo surgery to repair his injured right foot. Peerman, who was the AC...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

MRI shows no break, just bruise, for Broncos QB Cutler

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updated Tue November 06, 2007

Maddux agrees to terms of one-year, $10M deal with Padres

SAN DIEGO -- Greg Maddux will be back for his 23rd season, agreeing on Monday with the San Diego Padres on a $10 million, one-year contract, a source told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. Maddux Mad...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Phillips says Tank will play vs. Giants on Sunday

IRVING, Texas -- Tank Johnson was activated by the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, after completing an eight-game suspension, and is set to play his first game with his new team. Johnson Coach Wade Phillips said ...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Torre takes Dodgers' job; Mattingly, Bowa coming with him

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updated Tue November 06, 2007

Source says Texas A&M, Franchione discussing settlement

Dennis Franchione's days as the head coach at Texas A&M appear to be numbered. Franchione Texas A&M is talking about buying out Franchione's contract, sources have told ESPN college football analyst Andre Wa...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Pettitte declines Yankees option, weighting future

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Andy Pettitte declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees, still uncertain whether he wants to pitch next season. Pettitte "I have spoken with Brian Cashman, who has rei...

updated Tue November 06, 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 Tue November 06, 2007

Barnett says he's interested in SMU opening

Since no one's beating down his door with offers to return to coaching, Gary Barnett is taking it upon himself to find opportunities. And he thinks the SMU job is one. Barnett Timeline 1982-83: Head co...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Reid will not be disciplined for sons' legal issues

Andy Reid has never been subject to discipline from commissioner Roger Goodell because the charges against the Eagles coach's two adult sons do not constitute a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy.R...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Chiefs running back Johnson helped off field with injured ankle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City running back Larry Johnson was helped off the field after injuring his right ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 33-22 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Johnson Joh...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Radcliffe outlasts Wami, Lel kicks to New York City Marathon win

NEW YORK -- Paula Radcliffe sat in the stands at last year's New York City Marathon, cheering on her husband and realizing just how much she missed competing. She recaptured the thrill of racing at the same ...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Ames captures PGA Tour finale after year of swing changes

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Stephen Ames wanted to escape the chill of Calgary for the final PGA Tour event, a decision that paid off Sunday when he closed with a 4-under 68 for a one-shot victory in the Childr...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Shay's heart tissue to get closer look by medical examiner

NEW YORK -- An autopsy of elite runner Ryan Shay was inconclusive Sunday after the 28-year-old collapsed and died in Central Park at the U.S. men's marathon Olympic trials a day earlier. "We want to ta...