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 Sun October 07, 2007

Henry could lose bonus money, salary if suspended

Denver Broncos tailback Travis Henry, who is fighting a one-year ban for a repeat violation of the NFL substance abuse policy, would likely suffer significant financial losses if he is eventually suspended by ...

updated Sun October 07, 2007

Razzano beats Venus for second title in two weeks

TOKYO -- Top-seeded Venus Wiliams was upset by Virginie Razzano 4-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4 Saturday in the final of the Japan Open. Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty Images Venus Williams had three match points on Vir...

updated Sun October 07, 2007

Joiner with Gators for LSU game as felony charge dropped

Florida head coach Urban Meyer said today that Tony Joiner will travel with the team for its game at LSU on Saturday.All charges against Joiner were dropped this morning by state prosecutors after the senior s...

updated Sun October 07, 2007

Jones announces retirement on heels of guilty plea

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updated Sun October 07, 2007

Ellis, immobilized at Warriors practice, leaves hospital under his own power

Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis left a Hawaii hospital of his own accord shortly before midnight, just hours after suffering an injury that had him immobilized and carted off the court during a traini...

updated Sun October 07, 2007

Tragedy pushes football down the list

Forgive me. My take on the games of Championship Saturday, the BCS mess, Tyrone Willingham's firing and the final Heisman push will follow. But first, I hope you'll indulge me for a few paragraphs. For som...

updated Sun October 07, 2007

Illinois makes leap from conference bottom to giant killer

The guys who build those mammoth casinos out in the Nevada desert have a certain image. Designer suits, silk shirts and the elusive knowledge of an alluring-but-all-too-accurate betting line that will entice...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Carr likely to get second start for Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- David Carr appears likely to make his second straight start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers after Jake Delhomme missed practice again Thursday. Delhomme Carr Whil...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Like a veteran, rookie Yi dodges age question

MILWAUKEE -- Yi Jianlian finally arrived. His shroud of secrecy continues. AP Photo/Morry Gash Yi Jianlian, right, defends Maurice Williams during a practice drill in St. Francis, Wis. Yi, Milwauk...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Briggs pleads guilty to leaving scene, failure to report accident

SKOKIE, Ill. -- Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs will be under court supervision for a year and must perform 120 hours of community service after crashing his Lamborghini alongside an expressway and leavi...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Ueberroth: Chicago 'third or fourth' among 2016 Olympic favorites

CHICAGO -- Chicago isn't the front-runner for the 2016 Olympics many are making it out to be. It's not even a close second. With two years before the vote for the 2016 host, Chicago is third or fourth on ...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Guerrero, Anderson likely to return to outfield for Game 2

BOSTON -- Vladimir Guerrero is likely to return to right field for the first time in a month when the Los Angeles Angels play the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of their AL playoff series on Friday. Anderson ...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Cowboys' Johnson working out at Valley Ranch regularly

IRVING, Texas -- Defensive tackle Tank Johnson has been working out regularly at Valley Ranch since signing a two-year deal with the Cowboys last month and getting cleared by the NFL to be at the facility. ...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Rockies to share postseason payout with Coolbaugh's widow

Besides their surprising 14-1 finish to the season, the Colorado Rockies are giving baseball fans another reason to cheer for them this postseason. The widow of Rockies minor league coach Mike Coolbaugh, who d...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Parnevik's 61 good for first-round lead at Texas Open

SAN ANTONIO -- Jesper Parnevik spent two months this year trying to play with an injured toe. He broke it while scampering around on his boat and jamming his foot into a case of beer. No. Parnevik wasn't dr...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Sources: Henry facing 1-year suspension for violating substance abuse policy

Denver Broncos tailback Travis Henry, the NFL's leading rusher through the first four weeks of the season, is facing a one-year suspension for a repeat violation of the substance abuse policy, multiple sources...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Rocket pitches simulated game, says he's ready for Game 3

CLEVELAND -- The Rocket's ready to fire again in the playoffs.Roger Clemens, who had several starts pushed back because of an injured hamstring, said Wednesday that he's set to pitch for the New York Yankees i...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Andrews confirms 49ers QB separated shoulder

The San Francisco 49ers say that Dr. James Andrews has reviewed the MRI performed on Alex Smith's throwing shoulder and concurred with the team's initial diagnosis: the quarterback has a third-degree separati...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Tournament supervisor disqualifies Koubek at Open de Moselle

METZ, France -- Austrian Stefan Koubek was disqualified from the Open de Moselle for comments he made to the tournament supervisor during Thursday's match with Sebastien Grosjean of France. Tennis scores ...

updated Fri October 05, 2007

Skipper Yost to return to Brewers

MILWAUKEE -- Ned Yost will return next season as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, although general manager Doug Melvin didn't sound as if the team was giving him a long-term commitment.We know we have a lot o...