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 Fri October 26, 2007

Smith will return to 49ers starting lineup against Saints

Smith SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Quarterback Alex Smith will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against New Orleans, coach Mike Nolan said. Smith, out since Sept. 30 with a separated shoulder, went t...

updated Fri October 26, 2007

NBA to revamp ref gambling rules; Jackson, Nunn see roles reduced

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updated Fri October 26, 2007

Qualcomm Stadium available for Sunday, mayor's office tells paper

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updated Fri October 26, 2007

Sources: Developing opportunity for Girardi in L.A.

Joe Girardi might have an opportunity to manage in the majors in 2008 -- even if he doesn't get the Yankees' job. Officials familiar with Girardi's job prospects said Thursday if the Yankees do not hire him t...

updated Sun October 14, 2007

Pettersen, Ochoa lead at Samsung World Championship; Wie last

PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Suzann Pettersen, coming off a playoff victory over Lorena Ochoa last weekend, birdied the final four holes Saturday to charge into a tie with the top-ranked Mexican star in the Samsung ...

updated Sun October 14, 2007

Right foot injured vs. Pats to keep Lewis out Sunday

The strained right foot that kept Jamal Lewis out of practice all week will also keep the Cleveland Browns' starting tailback out of the Sunday game against the Miami Dolphins, team officials announced Saturda...

updated Sun October 14, 2007

Ibragimov defeats Holyfield, retains WBO title

MOSCOW -- Evander Holyfield's quest for a fifth heavyweight title ran into a roadblock Saturday: Sultan Ibragimov. Ibragimov kept his WBO title with a unanimous decision over Holyfield, who turns 45 next we...

updated Sun October 14, 2007

Ziegler breaks own 800-meter freestyle world record

ESSEN, Germany -- Double world champion Kate Ziegler of the United States broke her own 800-meter freestyle short-course world record on Sunday -- her third world record in 48 hours.Ziegler, 19, set a world re...

updated Sun October 14, 2007

Dementieva storms back to beat Serena for first Kremlin Cup title

MOSCOW -- Elena Dementieva rallied to beat fourth-seeded Serena Williams 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the final of the Kremlin Cup on Sunday to win her hometown tournament on the third attempt.Dima Korotayev/Epsilon/Getty...

updated Sun October 14, 2007

Murray tries to clarify remarks ahead of meeting with ATP

MADRID, Spain -- Andy Murray tried to clarify remarks he made about corruption in tennis on Sunday, two days ahead of his scheduled meeting with ATP officials about the comments he made last week. Three or ...

updated Sun October 14, 2007

Els crushes Cabrera to earn wire-to-wire victory

VIRGINIA WATER, England -- Ernie Els took his record tally of World Match Play titles to seven with a 6 and 4 drubbing of Argentina's Angel Cabrera in Sunday's final at Wentworth. The South African received...

updated Sun October 14, 2007

Baker, Reds agree to three-year deal

Dusty Baker has agreed to a three-year deal to manage the Cincinnati Reds, beginning with the upcoming season, ESPN has learned.Baker, a former Cubs and Giants manager and current ESPN analyst, will continue t...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Stanford's Lopez to sit out early portion of schedule

STANFORD, Calif. -- Stanford 7-foot forward Brook Lopez will not play for the Cardinal in the fall quarter after being ruled academically ineligible, the university announced Monday.Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesBro...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Heart condition killed Chicago Marathon runner

CHICAGO -- A heart condition, not record-setting heat, killed a Michigan police officer who died running during an unusually hot and humid Chicago Marathon, an autopsy showed Monday.Chad Schieber, 35, collaps...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Two-time Horse of the Year John Henry euthanized

John Henry's Career • Bay gelding foaled in 1975, by Ole Bob Bowers-Once Double, by Double Jay. • Career totals: 83 starts, 39 wins, $6,591,860 in earnings • He won seven Eclipse awards...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Harrington, pulled in 4th quarter, gets vote of confidence from Petrino

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Five games into the post-Michael Vick era, the Atlanta Falcons already have a quarterback controversy and plenty of grumbling players. Leftwich Harrington Rookie coach Bo...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Blake says he'll be able to play despite leukemia diagnosis

TORONTO -- Maple Leafs forward Jason Blake has a rare form of leukemia that he said leaves him in no immediate danger and is highly treatable. Blake The 34-year-old left wing has started treatment and ...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Cuban on possibly buying Cubs: 'Opportunity I couldn't let slip by'

CHICAGO -- Mark Cuban wants to become a billionaire bleacher bum if he buys the Chicago Cubs. If all this goes down ... if you cut any part of my body, you can see Mavs blood and you can see Cubbies blood c...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Three men charged in murder of Memphis football player

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Three men were charged Monday in the fatal campus shooting of a University of Memphis football player, authorities said. Taylor Bradford, 21, was shot Sept. 30 shortly before police foun...

updated Tue October 09, 2007

Seattle's Strong ends 15-year career; Branch out 2 weeks

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks fullback Mack Strong has a spinal cord condition that is ending his career immediately -- but not affecting his quality of life. And for that, the 36-year-old Pro Bowler,...