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. [+] Enlarge AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau Jones becam... full story

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Source: Extensions for Beinfest, members of Marlins front office

Florida Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest and several members of his front office staff have received contract extensions from owner Jeffrey Loria that will run through the 2015 season, a baseball source ...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

U.S. sweeps International team in foursomes for 12-5 lead

MONTREAL -- Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk rebounded from a blowout loss in the Presidents Cup to help the United States sweep the five Saturday morning foursomes matches for a 12-5 lead over the International team...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Wright's challenging words might be too late

NEW YORK -- Between the signs of resignation and the half-hearted attempts at optimism, there was one yet slight sign the New York Mets might have some life left in their floundering season. As a despondent Me...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

With deadline looming, Sonics seeking arbitration for KeyArena lease

SEATTLE -- The Seattle SuperSonics have asked for an arbitration panel to rule they do not have to play the final three years of their lease at KeyArena. In the likely event the Sonics do not secure a new are...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

Edmonds: Cards players want La Russa back next season

ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals players want Tony La Russa back for a 13th season. La Russa's contract runs out after this year, which he has described as the most difficult of his long career. Last year's World Ser...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

Smith has surgery on scar tissue, won't play vs. Lions

Starting tight end L.J. Smith, a key receiver in the Philadelphia Eagles' passing game, underwent surgery Friday to clean out scar tissue surrounding his injured groin. Smith will miss Sunday's game and the te...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

Maskaev hurts back, title bout vs. Peter postponed

In a fall boxing season beset by postponements and cancellations, yet another fight was knocked out Friday because of a back injury to heavyweight titlist Oleg Maskaev.Maskaev hurt himself while running Thursd...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

Mild concussion to sideline Miami's Thomas Sunday vs. Jets

DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Zach Thomas will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets after tests revealed he has a mild concussion. Clayton: Injury updates Check out John Clayton ...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

While Ravens QB McNair will return, lineman Odgen will miss Cardinals game

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair will start Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals and offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden will be out for the second consecutive week. Clayto...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

Flesch leads Gove, de Jonge by one at Turning Stone Resort Championship

VERONA, N.Y. -- Steve Flesch didn't glance much at the leaderboard. He was too busy watching his irons perform their magic again. Turning Stone Resort Championship Leaderboard 1. Flesch (-13) T-2. Gove (...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

Blake loss evens U.S.-Sweden Davis Cup semifinals match

GOTHENBURG, Sweden -- Andy Roddick came through on a day James Blake picked a bad time to end two winning streaks. Rough road James Blake's record in first-day road singles matches in Davis Cup play is...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

Everett arrives at Houston hospital to continue recovery

HOUSTON -- Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett returned to his native Texas on Friday to be closer to his family for the next phase of his recovery from a life-threatening spinal cord injury. "Kevin's tri...

updated Sat September 22, 2007

Back strain scratches Kennedy's next start; Clemens to pitch instead

NEW YORK -- Yankees rookie Ian Kennedy was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays because of a strained muscle in his upper back. Roger Clemens was bumped up a day to pitc...

updated Wed September 19, 2007

Basketball Bobcats get shorter name from wildlife breeder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats finally have a simple Web address. For its first three years, the team used the domain name www.bobcatsbasketball.com because the rights to www.bobcats.com belonge...

updated Wed September 19, 2007

Reports: Jets' Miller out for season with knee injury

The Jets are 0-2 to start the season and now might have to play the rest of the year without Pro Bowl kick returner Justin Miller. Miller The Star Ledger of Newark, N.J. and The New York Daily News, citing a...

updated Wed September 19, 2007

Texas' Henry charged with obstruction, tampering

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas freshman running back James Henry has been charged with two felony counts of obstruction and tampering with evidence, making him the sixth Longhorns player arrested since June. Henry...

updated Wed September 19, 2007

McNabb says black QBs under more pressure

African-American quarterbacks face more pressure and more criticism than their white counterparts, Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb says in an interview scheduled to air on HBO on Tuesday night. McNabb...

updated Wed September 19, 2007

Goldman family seeking claim on disputed memorabilia

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updated Tue September 18, 2007

Fisher, Titans agree on four-year contract extension

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams said more than a year ago that coach Jeff Fisher wouldn't be going anywhere. On Monday, the NFL's longest-tenured coach with his current team said he hopes ...

updated Tue September 18, 2007

Texas reinstates receiver Pittman, two others after suspensions

AUSTIN, Texas -- Three Texas players suspended for the first three games have been reinstated and should be available to play Saturday against Rice, coach Mack Brown said Monday. Sophomore linebacker Sergio...