Rangers manager Ron Washington knows his lot in life is as a baseball lifer, though a mistake more than a year ago almost cost him his job and damaged his image in the game.

A game against the winless, defenceless Ducks was supposed to be just what the doctor ordered for the Canucks. The prescription looked good on paper, but Vancouver, despite holding a pair of leads in its first road game of the season, ...

Coach Jackson is 'pleased' Bryant looks more fluid, even as he struggles from the field, going two for 10 in exhibition game at Las Vegas.

New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins and San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson are close to reporting to their respective teams, several media sources reported late Wednesday.

Cody Ross connects with the first RBI of the night in the fourth inning scoring Buster Posey. The San Francisco Giants vs the Atlanta Braves Thursday October 7, 2010 at AT&T park in San Francisco, Calif.

Steelers quarterback, returning from four-game suspension, is making an effort to change how he is perceived by fans and teammates.

Miami Heat point guard Patrick Beverley (12) drives past New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul as Paul tries to break a screen by Heat center Joel Anthony in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Oct. 13, ...

The Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas talks about the reason he faked a sore knee in Tuesday's preseason win against the Atlanta Hawks.

According to Tyler Kepner of the New York Times, the Brewers are "looking into" Bobby Valentine as a possible candidate for their managerial opening.

NEW YORK - Early in the summer of 2007, the Celtics [team stats] were seeking an escape from mediocrity. They had traded their top draft pick in a package for Ray Allen and were seeking some starry veteran help.

Spartanburg's Bud Moore and David Pearson were elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Charlotte, NC Here, Moore gets a standing ovation and handshakes after the announcement that he was the fifth member of this year's class.

Clinching a £300 million takeover deal is only the start. New owners must contend with the club's slide towards relegation, a new stadium, and the fight for the hearts and minds of sceptical fans.

Jay Cutler returns to Bears practice and plans to start against the Seahawks. He says he won't change his aggressive style. Barring a setback, Jay Cutler says he will start Sunday for the Chicago Bears.

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Clarke MacArthur scored twice as the Toronto Maple Leafs kept the Pittsburgh Penguins winless in their new home with a 4-3 decision at CONSOL Energy Center.

Timofey Mozgov started at center for the Knicks on Wednesday, but struggled on defense, finishing with just five points, three rebounds, two steals and a block in 15 minutes.

AP Outside linebacker Shawne Merriman, once one of the most-feared players in the NFL, was placed on injured reserve because of a calf injury and a "minor-injury designation" Wednesday.

Capitals enforcer DJ King wastes little time dropping the gloves, taking on the Islanders' Trevor Gillies in King's regular season debut in Washington.

CHICAGO - It was a goal that Joel Ward had probably envisioned scoring all summer long, after he and the Nashville Predators were knocked out of the playoffs by the Chicago Blackhawks and then watched them win the Stanley Cup.

Basketball: Brendan Lane is back to full speed after ankle surgery; Reeves Nelson has recovered from operation for an eye injury. UCLA's Joshua Smith, left, Reeves Nelson, center, and Tyler Honeycutt likely will have to stay healthy if the Bruins want ...

Tom Cable is fresh from coaching his 33rd game with the Raiders. That might not sound noteworthy, but it is a rare milestone for a Raiders coach.