With Jackson questionable at best, Vikings consider adding a QB

EDEN PRAIRE, Minn. -- Four of five tests showed on Monday that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was recovering from the concussion that knocked him out of the game against San Diego, and he even showed a sense of humor when he arrived at team h... full story

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Bills assistant Fairchild to return to CSU as coach

DENVER -- Sonny Lubick was Steve Fairchild's mentor at Colorado State. Now, the Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator is Lubick's replacement with the Rams. Fairchild, a former Colorado State quarterback and...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Fleury has high ankle sprain, could miss two months

PITTSBURGH -- Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, unbeaten the last three weeks, has a sprained ankle that will keep him out of the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup for up to two months. Fleury Penguins forwar...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Sources: Bills assistant Fairchild to return to CSU

Colorado State will hire Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild as its new football coach, sources told ESPN's Steve Cyphers and ESPN.com's Pat Forde. Sonny Lubick, who coached CSU for 15 years, ...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Fleury has high ankle sprain, could miss two months

PITTSBURGH -- Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, unbeaten the last three weeks, has a sprained ankle that will keep him out of the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup for up to two months. Fleury Penguins forwar...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Jackson to stay with Lakers through 2009-10 under extension

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday believed to be worth about $24 million, keeping him on the bench through the 2009-10 season. T...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Jones stripped of five Olympic medals, banned from Beijing Games

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Don't look for Marion Jones' name in the Olympic record books any more. As far as the IOC is concerned, her five-medal performance at the 2000 Sydney Games never happened. [+] En...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Jags lose Stroud for season with 'significant' ankle injury

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud, who missed four games earlier this year because of a league-imposed suspension, was placed on injured reserve by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday after...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Jets videotaped Patriots last season in Foxborough

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- The spy games between the New York Jets and New England Patriots began last season.The Jets were caught videotaping at Gillette Stadium last season and the Patriots had that New York employ...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Ford out of hospital, but says he won't play this week

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updated Thu December 13, 2007

Jackson to stay with Lakers through 2009-10 under extension

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday believed to be worth about $24 million, keeping him on the bench through the 2009-10 season. T...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Prior set to become free agent after Cubs sever ties

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have declined to offer a 2008 contract to former star right-hander Mark Prior. He becomes a free agent. Prior had arthrosopic surgery on his right shoulder in April and...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Peavy's 3-year, $52M deal largest in Padres history

SAN DIEGO -- When Jake Peavy said it wasn't about the money, he really meant it. After all, the Cy Young Award winner could have played out his contract with the San Diego Padres and gotten big money else...

updated Thu December 13, 2007

Longtime Falcons assistant Thomas to lead team to season's end

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updated Thu December 13, 2007

Giants sign free-agent Rowand to bolster outfield

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updated Thu December 13, 2007

T.O. irritated by Keyshawn's assertions about current team

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updated Thu December 13, 2007

With trade, Tejada gets change of scenery he wanted; Orioles restock roster

HOUSTON -- Miguel Tejada got his wish, albeit a couple of years later than he wanted. Tejada was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston Astros for five players on Wednesday, giving the former...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

With Jackson questionable at best, Vikings consider adding a QB

EDEN PRAIRE, Minn. -- Four of five tests showed on Monday that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was recovering from the concussion that knocked him out of the game against San Diego, and he even...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Ankle issues reportedly continue for Forsberg; NHL future again uncertain

Many general managers were preparing to travel to Finland to scout out Peter Forsberg in the upcoming Karjala Cup. But those execs likely got their answer without traveling a mile.According to a report from Th...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Wade back at practice; return date still up in air

MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade's surgically repaired knee survived its first real test with no setbacks. During Wade's first full-contact practice this season with the Miami Heat, rookie center Joel Anthony threw his...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Right foot sprain could sideline Chiefs' Johnson for extended period

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Larry Johnson spent Monday undergoing treatment and tests on his injured right foot amid fears Kansas City's Pro Bowl running back could be sidelined for an extended period. Larry Joh...