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 Wed October 03, 2007

Skiles makes an exception to headband rule for Big Ben

One of the biggest questions facing the Chicago Bulls in the coming season has been answered: Big Ben's headband is back. Chicago Bulls coach Scott Skiles, who would not allow center Ben Wallace to wear his tr...

updated Wed October 03, 2007

Non-roster invitees Pena, Young win MLB comeback awards

Carlos Pena of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Dmitri Young of the Washington Nationals, who made it back to the majors as non-roster spring training invitees, were named the 2007 Comeback Player of the Year for ...

updated Wed October 03, 2007

Phillies to use four-man rotation in first round

PHILADELPHIA -- Despite Adam Eaton's big contract, the Phillies can't afford to pitch him in the playoffs. Adam Eaton Starting PitcherPhiladelphia Phillies Profile 2007 Season Stats GM W L BB K ERA 30 ...

updated Wed October 03, 2007

Wakefield left off first-round playoff roster with bad back

BOSTON -- Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield has been left off Boston's playoff roster for its first-round series against the Los Angeles Angels because of his ailing back. Manager Terry Francona said T...

updated Wed October 03, 2007

Judge: O.J. must turn over memorabilia to Goldman family

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- O.J. Simpson must hand over his Rolex watch and other assets to satisfy a judgment that found him liable for the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and friend Ron Goldman, a ju...

updated Wed October 03, 2007

Source: Schoeneweis received 'roids; lefty denies it

Scott Schoeneweis, the veteran New York Mets reliever and a survivor of testicular cancer, received six steroid shipments from Signature Pharmacy while playing for the Chicago White Sox in 2003 and 2004, ESPN ...

updated Wed October 03, 2007

Joiner arrested, charged after early-morning incident

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida safety Tony Joiner was arrested early Tuesday and charged with felony burglary, police said. Joiner Joiner, a senior captain who ranks fifth on the ninth-ranked Gators with 20...

updated Wed October 03, 2007

Report: GM Minaya has decided to keep Randolph as manager

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updated Wed October 03, 2007

Rockies have Fogg-y outlook on facing Peavy

DENVER -- There's only one October. So says Major League Baseball's postseason marketing campaign, anyway. And there's only one October baseball game Monday, the first day of the month, instead of the spider ...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Gay blows away field for 100-meter title; Powell injures hamstring in 200

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Tyson Gay raced to one more win in Japan, while Asafa Powell had another bad experience. Koichi Kamoshida/Getty ImagesAsafa Powell, the world-record holder in the 100 meters, sits on the...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Marlins' Olivo will appeal five-game suspension after brawl with Mets

NEW YORK -- Florida catcher Miguel Olivo was suspended for five games Sunday and fined for his role in a weekend brawl against the New York Mets. Olivo Olivo was at the mound during a pitching change ...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Former chess world champ Kasparov enters Russian presidential race

MOSCOW -- The former world chess champion Garry Kasparov entered Russia's presidential race on Sunday, elected overwhelmingly as the candidate for the country's beleagured opposition coalition. Kasparov...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Venus remains perfect against Kirilenko, takes Korean Open title

Tennis scores Need the scores from any match played in this or any other tournament? Results SEOUL, South Korea -- Top-seeded Venus Williams beat Maria Kirilenko 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in the championship of th...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Gebrselassie apologizes to Tergat after breaking his marathon world record

AP Photo/Markus SchreiberHaile Gebrselassie, who apologized to Paul Tergat for breaking his world record, has now held the top times at distances ranging from 3,000 meters to the marathon. BERLIN -- Less than...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Suspended Downie to start season in AHL

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updated Mon October 01, 2007

Delhomme injury clears way for Carr to start vs. Bucs

Carr CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A strained elbow wouldn't allow Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme to practice for the fourth straight day Saturday, which means backup David Carr will get the start in Sunday's g...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Falcons suspend Hall for first quarter as Pro Bowler has harsh words for coach

ATLANTA -- Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall did not start the Atlanta Falcons' game against the Houston Texans on Sunday after a run-in with the coaching staff the previous week. Clayton: Appeal a good...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Position's physical demands taking toll on players

Generally, it isn't safe being a safety. Safeties are asked to be the last line of defense against big pass and run plays. Coaches increasingly ask safeties to play near the line of scrimmage and perform like ...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Lakers expect Bryant to be at team's Hawaii training camp

LOS ANGELES -- The time has come for Kobe Bryant to end months of silence regarding the Los Angeles Lakers. That's assuming he joins his teammates Monday at media day in suburban El Segundo and then on the ...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Cooper thrilled to get permanent managing job with Astros

HOUSTON -- With Bud Selig's blessing, the Houston Astros picked Cecil Cooper as their full-time manager. The 57-year-old Cooper received a guaranteed contract through the 2009 season on Friday, a month after...