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

Ravens' defense welcomes back Pryce with open arms

PITTSBURGH -- Sidelined the past five weeks by a broken left wrist, defensive end Trevor Pryce will return to the lineup for Baltimore on Monday night as the defending AFC North champions face the division-lea...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Bengals' Johnson complained of neck pain, released from hospital

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bengals receiver Chad Johnson flew home with his teammates Sunday after medical tests showed he sustained no damage to his neck after being hurt late in Cincinnati's game against Buffalo....

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Ohio State remains No. 1 while Kansas makes top 5

NEW YORK -- LSU is in position to play for a national championship. Oregon isn't far behind the Tigers and unbeaten Kansas is looming. Taking advantage of Boston College's first loss of the season, the Tig...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Russell takes over for Tracy to lead Pirates

PITTSBURGH -- John Russell is the new manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, senior vice president and general manager Neal Huntington confirmed in a Monday morning news release.The move had been speculated throug...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Agent: Brewers to decline Jenkins' $9M option for 2008

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers will decline a $9 million option for left fielder Geoff Jenkins, his agent said Tuesday. Geoff Jenkins Left FieldMilwaukee Brewers Profile 2007 Season Stats GM HR RBI R...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Senderoff reaches settlement to leave Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana assistant Rob Senderoff, still the focus of an investigation into improper telephone calls to recruits, resigned Tuesday. So far, the investigation has cost the Hoosiers one basketbal...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Clemens gets start for Jets against Redskins

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updated Tue October 30, 2007

Carpenter expected to play against Oregon despite injury

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter showed up at his weekly campus news conference wearing a black brace on his sprained right thumb. Coach Dennis Erickson intercepted Carpenter on his ...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Computer ticketing system crashes 8 hours into sale

BEIJING -- Tickets to the Beijing Olympics went on sale in China on a first-come, first-served basis Tuesday, but overwhelming demand crashed the computer ticketing system.More than eight hours after ticket sa...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Sources say Falcons won't forgive any part of Hall's fine

Atlanta Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall's latest outburst has cost him $50,000, according to team and union sources. Hall Hall, the Falcons' two-time Pro Bowl cornerback, was fined $100,000 for a blowup on th...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Richt apologizes to SEC, Florida for Bulldogs' celebration

ATLANTA -- Georgia coach Mark Richt apologized Monday for his team's raucous celebration after its first touchdown against Florida, a display that he encouraged in hopes of firing his team up. AP Phot...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Rookie to start Bucks' opener; Villanueva to come off bench

MILWAUKEE -- Three weeks ago, first-round pick Yi Jianlian was not guaranteed playing time in Milwaukee's rotation. AP Photo/Morry GashYi Jianlian came a long way to join the Bucks, but after only a few weeks ...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Twins have 15-day window to negotiate with free agent Hunter

MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins center fielder Torii Hunter filed for free agency on Monday, immediately becoming one of the most prized players on the market. Hunter The Twins have a 15-day window in whic...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Tigers deal two prospects to Braves for Renteria

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers made the first splash in baseball's offseason as they addressed a pressing priority. Again. Renteria Detroit filled its No. 1 void Monday, acquiring shortstop Edgar Renter...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Yankees bid farewell to A-Rod after likely MVP opts out

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updated Tue October 30, 2007

Sources: Cowboys, Romo agree on 6-year, $67.5 million deal

Tony Romo didn't have to wait until the offseason to get his big payday from the Dallas Cowboys after all. The Cowboys and their quarterback have reached an agreement on a six-year, $67.5 million contract ext...

updated Tue October 30, 2007

Dodgers may replace Little with Torre as manager

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updated Tue October 30, 2007

Sources: Girardi agrees to replace Torre as Yankees' skipper

The Yankees have agreed to a contract with Joe Girardi to become the team's next manager and an official announcement could come as soon as Tuesday, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney. Girardi's con...

updated Sun October 28, 2007

Autopsy shows Griffin had more than 3 times blood-alcohol limit

HOUSTON -- Former NBA player Eddie Griffin had more than three times the legal alcohol limit in his system when he crashed his sport utility vehicle into a moving train and died this summer, according to an au...

updated Sun October 28, 2007

Maryfield wins Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint

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