NEW YORK Jimmy Rollins won the National League MVP award in a close race over Matt Holliday on Tuesday, boosted by speed and steady all-around play that drove the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff ...
A collision involving a car driven by former Alabama football star Siran Stacy killed six people, including Stacy's wife and four of his children, state troopers said Tuesday. via Fox News
"There will be a time for that." Since the night of Oct. 28, when his agent revealed to the world that he would opt out of his contract -- an announcement that came in the midst of the Boston Red Sox' clinching victory in the World Series -- no one in sports has been in the news more often than Alex Rodriguez. The supremely talented former -- and soon-to-be current -- New York Yankees third baseman has a penchant for drama, and the characters that have lined up to be part of the latest production include uber-agent Scott Boras, billionaire Warren E. Buffett, higher-ups at a powerful investment bank and, or course, Rodriguez himself. Read more
Glenn Martinez returned a punt 80 yards for a score and Jay Cutler threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Stokley to give the Denver Broncos a 14-0 lead over the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter on Monday night.With a third-and-seven play breaking down at the Tennessee 48, Cutler showed some mobility scrambling out of the pocket before hitting Stokley, who sprinted 25 yards and dove into the end zone.The Titans have a mobile quarterback of their own, and Vince Young has the Denver defense on edge. The Broncos have been struggling with the run all season, giving up 151 yards a game. Read more
"Michael wants to again apologize to everyone who has been hurt in this matter and he thanks all of the people who have offered him and his family prayers and support during this time." Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick surrendered to U.S. marshals Monday, three weeks before his sentencing on a dogfighting charge, and was being held in a regional jail. via Reno Gazette-Journal
"Judge, by my calculations, this is his fourth or fifth chance" Mike Tyson was sentenced Monday to 24 hours in jail and three years' probation for drug possession and driving under the influence. via Lubbock Avalanche
"His legacy is extraordinary and his leadership in the coaching profession is greatly appreciated. He made a difference in collegiate athletics." Michigan coach Lloyd Carr will retire Monday after 13 seasons, ending an era marked by highs of winning a national championship and five Big Ten titles and lows of losing to Ohio State and Appalachian State. via The Item
"They are magnificent. They really are" Scoring touchdowns on their first seven offensive possessions and getting the eighth on a turnover, the Patriots won their 10th straight game, routing Buffalo 56-10 Sunday night. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Another Pats pounding, Bills victimized again Last Update: 8:56 pm Tom Brady tossed five touchdown passes, including four to Randy Moss in the first half, as New England continued its quest for perfection by ...
