- A's fire manager Geren amid nine-game skid - The Oakland Athletics fired manager Bob Geren on Thursday in the midst of a nine-game losing streak that has sent them tumbling to the bottom of the AL West standings.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Abreu homers off Rivera, lifts Angels past Yanks - Bobby Abreu hit his second homer of the game, a two-out, two-run shot off Mariano Rivera in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels then pulled a trick to trap Curtis Granderson for the final out to beat the New York Yankees 6-4 Tuesday night.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Arizona St. finishes Florida for 2nd WCWS title - In pitching Arizona State to a national championship in softball, Dallas Escobedo did something few freshman have ever accomplished -- and none had done for more than two decades.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Bond scam bilked NCAA coaches out of millions - Texas Tech coach Billy Gillispie and Gonzaga coach Mark Few are among the most high-profile victims of an apparent big Ponzi scheme run by Houston financial planner David Salinas, according to multiple media reports.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Cards' Wilson to try to play with muscle tear - Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl safety Adrian Wilson has a torn muscle in his biceps but he is determined to try to play with it.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Carpenter fired by Gundy for shirt files lawsuit - A carpenter says he has learned his lesson: Don't wear rival colors to Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy's house.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Chestnut downs 62 hot dogs for 5th straight title - Joey Chestnut has scarfed down 62 wieners to win his fifth consecutive July Fourth hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Deion, Sharpe lead emotional class into HOF - Prime Time has come to Canton -- with an extra touch of gold. And a black do-rag.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Don't ya know? Cano wins Home Run Derby - Robinson Cano thought about hitting the Miller Lite sign, a 472-foot drive off an advertisement a good 50 feet or more above and well behind the swimming pool at Chase Field.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Evans first Australian to capture Tour de France - Cadel Evans won the Tour de France on Sunday, becoming the first Australian to capture cycling's most prestigious title.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Evans first Australian to capture Tour de France - Cadel Evans won the Tour de France on Sunday, becoming the first Australian to capture cycling's most prestigious title.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Florida, Baylor advance into WCWS semifinals - The Florida Gators showed they don't have to hit home runs to generate offense at the Women's College World Series.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Flyers trade top scorer Carter to Blue Jackets - The Flyers have traded star center Jeff Carter to the Blue Jackets.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Giants sign Hall with 2B Sanchez on disabled list - The Giants, a day after losing second baseman Freddy Sanchez to a dislocated shoulder, have signed free-agent infielder Bill Hall, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Holliday, Kemp, Weeks on NL HR Derby squad - Matt Holliday, Matt Kemp and Rickie Weeks will be on the NL squad for the Home Run Derby.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Howard strongly considering playing overseas - Dwight Howard's frustration with the NBA lockout has caused the Orlando Magic star to strongly consider playing overseas.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Ibanez walk-off HR in 10th lifts Phils by Braves - Raul Ibanez hit a solo homer with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Jagr signs with Flyers after Pens, Red Wings bail - Free-agent forward Jaromir Jagr surprised many around the league, signing a one-year contract with the Flyers.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Lightning tab Smith as Game 5 goalie vs. Bruins - Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher has chosen Mike Smith as his starting goaltender against the Boston Bruins for tonight's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Mavericks hold off Thunder, take 2-1 series lead - Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 points during an off night for both of the game's superstars and the Dallas Mavericks built a huge lead early before hanging on for a 93-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Mavs beat Heat to claim first NBA championship - Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are NBA champions, and they went through LeBron James for that long-awaited first title.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- McDowell lets go of 'weight' as Open champion - Even an affable, easygoing guy like Graeme McDowell can succumb to the burden that comes with being a first-time U.S. Open champion.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- McIlroy has record 36-hole score at U.S. Open - Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under-par 66 to head into the weekend at 11-under 131, setting the record for the best 36-hole score in the 111-year history of the U.S. Open.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- MLB rejects Dodgers' TV deal; team in limbo - MLB has rejected the Dodgers' proposed television deal with Fox, putting the future of the team in doubt.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- NBA heads to CBA deadline day, sides far apart - The NBA is headed to deadline day, with perhaps one last chance to avoid a lockout.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- NBPA's Hunter backs playing in Europe in memo - NBA players association executive director Billy Hunter sent a memo to all players Tuesday saying he supports all members of the union in their attempts to play elsewhere.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- NCAA committee approves APR cutline increase - NCAA leaders are finally backing up their words with actions.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
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- NFL rookie wage system agreed to, sources say - A source with knowledge of the NFL talks told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio on Thursday night that the negotiations for new collective bargaining agreement are headed toward a settlement.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Ohio State confiscates players' 'JT' wristbands - Two days after several Ohio State freshmen proudly displayed wristbands supporting deposed Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel, the university has taken them away and refunded the players' money.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Ohio State's Gee: School reviewing compliance - Ohio State president Gordon Gee says the university must "scrub everything" as it works to restore order after the resignation of coach Jim Tressel.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Pastrana injured at X Games, out of N'wide race - Action sports star Travis Pastrana crashed on back-to-back "TP Roll" attempts Thursday night in X Games 17 Moto X Best Trick, ending the Pastranathon during its first event.Pastrana, who was taken off on a stretcher and transported to a hospital for X-rays, broke his right foot and ankle, according to medical officials working with ESPN. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night. The injury will require surgery at a later date, Pastrana's planned NASCAR debut on Saturday will be put...Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Preds D Weber gains record $7.5M in arbitration - An arbitrator gave Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber an $7.5 million award Tuesday, according to a report from CBC Sports.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Ragan gets redemption at Daytona with 1st win - David Ragan has earned the first Sprint Cup victory of his career, redeeming himself after blowing his chance in the season-opening Daytona 500.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Rangers ring up 20 runs, 27 hits in rout of Twins - Ian Kinsler homered and drove in four runs as part of the Texas Rangers' offensive barrage in a 20-6 rout of the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Report: Einhorn has way to control Mets for $1 - David Einhorn, who has been selected to join the New York Mets ownership group as a minority partner, has a path to majority ownership that would reportedly cost an additional $1.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Report: Marlins OF ripped Ramirez for tardiness - Hanley Ramirez broke out of his slump -- batting in the cleanup spot of all places. But did a scolding from one of his teammates help get him jump-started too?Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Report: NCAA initiates independent Pryor probe - The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that the NCAA and Ohio State are looking into whether star quarterback Terrelle Pryor received cars and other extra benefits.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Report: NFL players' union has votes to recertify - NFL players are on board to recertify the union, meaning talks can reopen with the league to complete the labor agreement, a person familiar with the number of votes cast told The Associated Press on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Roethlisberger: Broken foot may need surgery - A broken foot that slowed Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger through much of the end of last season -- and into the playoffs and Super Bowl -- may need an operation to correct the injury.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Source: Conference call to update players - The plaintiffs in the Tom Brady vs. NFL case will participate in a conference call Thursday night, the latest step toward completing a labor deal between the NFL and its locked-out players in the near future.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Source: Dice-K opting for Tommy John surgery - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has elected to have Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and intends to inform the team of his decision when he meets with club officials Friday morning, according to a baseball source.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Source: Jets, Cromartie agree to 4 years, $32M - Rebounding from the Nnamdi Asomugha snub, the New York Jets moved to fill their vacant cornerback spot, coming to a contract agreement early Monday morning with Antonio Cromartie, according to a league source.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Sources: Brown 1st pick to be Lakers' coach - Former Cavaliers coach Mike Brown has emerged as the favorite to succeed Phil Jackson as coach of the Lakers and could have a deal in place as early as Wednesday, according to sources.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Sources: D-League team wants Pearl to coach - The Texas Legends are making a hard push to hire former Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl to replace Nancy Lieberman as coach of the D-League franchise, according to coaching sources.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Sources: Four days of NFL talks beginning today - Representatives of the negotiating teams of the NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to four consecutive days of talks in the Minneapolis area starting Tuesday through Friday, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Sources: NFL, players set for mediation Monday - NFL owners and players will return to the negotiating table in a mediation setting on Monday and Tuesday in Washington D.C. to settle a handful of unresolved issues, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Sources: WR Owens had surgery to repair ACL - Terrell Owens has undergone surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees following a previously undisclosed injury this offseason, according to sources familiar with the injury.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Tiki Barber says he battled depression after NFL - Tiki Barber says failures off the field after his retirement from football in 2006 led to a yearlong bout with depression.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Turkish club: We've talked to Kobe's managers - Turkish club Besiktas is in talks with Kobe Bryant's representatives about the possibility of the Los Angeles Lakers' star playing in Turkey during the NBA lockout.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Two charged with assault in Stow beating case - Two men were charged Friday in the near-fatal beating of a San Francisco Giants fan on Opening Day at Dodger Stadium.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Union chief defends All-Stars who will skip game - Despite the withdrawal of 15 players from the All-Star rosters, union chief Michael Weiner told ESPN.com Sunday that this year's mass all-star exodus is more about "circumstance" than an indication that players don't care about the All Star Game.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- USC 'vehemently' disagrees with appeal ruling - The appeal to reduce sanctions denied and the Trojans will not be able to participate in a Pac-12 title game or a bowl game.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- Walsh leaving position as Knicks president, GM - Donnie Walsh will not return as president of the New York Knicks, who must find someone else to continue the building job he started.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
- White Sox deal Jackson, Teahen to Blue Jays - The Chicago White Sox have agreed to trade pitcher Edwin Jackson and utilityman Mark Teahen to the Toronto Blue Jays.Source: ESPN.com Read full post here
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