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Muhammad Ali's former manager dies (Boxing)

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Jabir Herbert Muhammad, the former manager of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, died Monday at the age of 79. ...Full Story

Jays activate 3B Rolen from DL (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays activated third baseman Scott Rolen from the 15-day disabled list prior to Tues... ...Full Story

Sakic decision could come this week (NHL)

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Colorado Avalanche veteran center Joe Sakic might announce Thursday whether or not he will be back on the ... ...Full Story

Phillies return the favor, complete sweep of Dodgers (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins drove in two runs and fell a home run short of the cycle and Brett Myers was once again solid on ... ...Full Story

Report: Bonds files for dismissal of charges (MLB)

San Jose, CA (Sports Network) - The legal team for all-time home run king Barry Bonds is reportedly seeking dismissal of the majority of char... ...Full Story

Celtics sign first round pick (NBA)

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - The Boston Celtics signed guard J.R. Giddens to an undisclosed contract Tuesday. ...Full Story

New Orleans Saints 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - When it comes to the New Orleans Saints, expect the unexpected. ...Full Story

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - The defending NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers won't be entering the 2008 season with history on their side. ...Full Story

Rangers, Royals play second of three in KC (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Right-hander Zack Greinke will try to replicate the effort, but not the result of an early season meeting when the Kansas City ... ...Full Story

White Sox, O's resume set in Baltimore (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Lanky right-hander Gavin Floyd makes his second career start against Baltimore tonight when the Chicago White Sox head to Camde... ...Full Story

Angels' Lackey aims to extend dominance of A's (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher John Lackey attempts to continue a long personal undefeated streak when he faces an Oaklan... ...Full Story

Twins try to halt ill-timed slide in test with Mariners (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins' first three-game losing streak in a month hasn't come at a good time. Ron Gardenhire's club hopes to quickl... ...Full Story

Atlanta Falcons 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - As co-founder and former CEO of Home Depot, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank knows a thing or two about remodeling jobs. That'... ...Full Story

Mets put NL East lead on line in Philly (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Phillies trailed the Mets by seven games in mid- September of last season before rallying to capture the National... ...Full Story

Marlins resume road trip against battered Braves (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins will resume a nine-game road trip this evening with the first of three straight meetings with the Natio... ...Full Story

Red Sox try to stay in playoff hunt at Yankee Stadium (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox make what in all likelihood will be their final visit to the current Yankee Stadium this evening, as t... ...Full Story

Jays' Halladay faces Rays, again (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Roy Halladay is putting together a Cy Young Award-worthy season, but you wouldn't know it if you only saw him pitch again... ...Full Story

Astros attempt to maintain mastery of Reds (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Houston Astros will try to continue their dominant edge over the National League Central-rival Cincinnati Reds tonight, ... ...Full Story

Dodgers hoping to get back on track at Nationals' expense (MLB)

(Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Dodgers were shown no mercy in the City of Brotherly Love to start their current road trip. The club will try ... ...Full Story

Cards try to shuffle woes vs. Brewers at Busch (MLB)

(Sports Network) - If the Cardinals are unable to capture the National League wild card, their inability to defeat the Brewers this season may ... ...Full Story

Former Blazer Duckworth dies (NBA)

Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth died Monday. He was 44. ...Full Story

Webb shoots for 20th win as Diamondbacks resume set with Padres (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Brandon Webb tries to become the National League's first 20-game winner since 2005 this evening when the Arizona Diamondbacks pl... ...Full Story

Seattle Seahawks 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - Things are starting to change in Seattle. However, for the Seahawks and their fans, the hope is that the alterations the club is... ...Full Story

Rockies continue late push versus Giants (MLB)

(Sports Network) - Once again, the Colorado Rockies are making a belated playoff push. ...Full Story

St. Louis Rams 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - A rash of injuries last year left the Rams at a bit of a crossroads this offseason. Did the club need to get better, or just hea... ...Full Story

Arizona Cardinals 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - Last season didn't go quite as planned for the Arizona Cardinals and new head coach Ken Whisenhunt. However, due to years of fut... ...Full Story

San Francisco 49ers 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - That last thing that the San Francisco 49ers expected to have three years after taking Alex Smith first overall in the 2005 draf... ...Full Story

Chicago Bears 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears have two divisions: the one they share with Green Bay, Detroit and Minnesota, and the one between their offens... ...Full Story

Minnesota Vikings 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Vikings are taking a vacation in 2008. Their destination: the top of the NFL. It should be a lot of fun. It's a pl... ...Full Story

New York Jets 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - Well that didn't last long. Eric Mangini's reign as God, that is. After being canonized for leading what was thought to be a mor... ...Full Story

Detroit Lions 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - Hey come on, take it easy. You know, it would take the Egyptians 20-30 years to build a pyramid. And that was with some 7,000 pe... ...Full Story

Green Bay Packers 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - What is it they say - careful what you wish for? You don't need to tell Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers that. It has... ...Full Story

New England Patriots 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - After his team's stunning 17-14 Super Bowl XLII loss to the New York Giants, the illustrious quarterback stood behind a podium i... ...Full Story

Miami Dolphins 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - Only Bill Parcells could be retired, move to South Florida and undertake a laborious NFL rebuilding effort. ...Full Story

Buffalo Bills 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - Hailing from the tiny Western New York market, the Bills are the closest thing the NFL has to an underdog. Their legacy is that ... ...Full Story

Carolina Panthers 2008 Season Preview (NFL)

(Sports Network) - The summer months can get mighty sweltering in Spartanburg, South Carolina, home of the Carolina Panthers' training camp, which ... ...Full Story

Favre likely to sit out Jets' last preseason game (NFL)

Hempstead, NY (Sports Network) - Jets head coach Eric Mangini said Tuesday that he is considering sitting quarterback Brett Favre in New Y... ...Full Story

Report: LPGA to require English proficiency (LPGA)

Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - The LPGA plans to require its members to learn and speak English, according to Golfweek. ...Full Story

Fire tab industry veteran Greeley as top executive (MLS)

Bridgeview, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Fire appointed sports industry veteran Dave Greeley as President, the Major League Soccer club an... ...Full Story

Ivanovic sneaks into second round in New York (WTA)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic survived her first-round match Tuesday at the U.S. Open. ...Full Story

Va. Tech goes with Glennon at QB, redshirts Taylor (NCAA Football I-A)

Blacksburg, VA (Sports Network) - Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer named senior Sean Glennon starting quarterback for the 2008... ...Full Story

Penn State names Clark starting quarterback (NCAA Football I-A)

State College, PA (Sports Network) - Penn State named senior Daryll Clark its starting quarterback for the team's season opener against Coasta... ...Full Story

Sorenson joining Gillett Evernham Motorsports (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Statesville, NC (Sports Network) - Gillett Evernham Motorsports announced Tuesday that Reed Sorenson has signed a multi-year contract to join... ...Full Story

Colts' Manning ready to practice (NFL)

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts superstar quarterback Peyton Manning was activated off the physically unable to per... ...Full Story

Colts still murky on Saturday injury (NFL)

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The Indianapolis Colts are still not sure how bad the right knee injury to center Jeff Saturday is. ...Full Story

QB Edwards returns to practice for Bills (NFL)

Orchard Park, NY (Sports Network) - Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards returned to practice on Tuesday after missing a week wi... ...Full Story

Safin sneaks out U.S. opener (ATP)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Former champion Marat Safin was a hard-fought first-round winner Tuesday at the U.S. Open. ...Full Story

Cleveland's Jurevicius placed on PUP list (NFL)

Berea, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Browns put wide receiver Joe Jurevicius on the physically unable to perform list Tuesday. ...Full Story

Cottagers sign Dutch starlet (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - Fulham have agreed a deal with Fortuna Sittard to sign Danny Hoesen, according to the Dutch teenager. ...Full Story

Benitez keen to strengthen Liverpool side (English Premiership)

Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has revealed he is "working hard" on improving his squad following repor... ...Full Story

Wenger drops signing hint (English Premiership)

London, England (Sports Network) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dropped a strong hint that he will not be adding to his squad before th... ...Full Story

Confidence bubbling to surface for Red-hot Bulls (MLS)

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - It started out as a small bubble on July 19, when the New York Red Bulls battled to a 2-2 draw wi... ...Full Story

Edmonton's Harris highlights CFL weekly awards (CFL)

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - A.J. Harris and Dario Romero of the Edmonton Eskimos were among the top players for the CFL for Week 9. ...Full Story

Bears part ways with Manning (NFL)

Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears terminated the contract of veteran cornerback Ricky Manning, Jr. on Tuesday. ...Full Story

Nationals' Kearns headed back to DL (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals placed right fielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list Tuesda... ...Full Story

Marlins activate Waechter from DL (MLB)

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins activated pitcher Doug Waechter from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. ...Full Story

MLB enacts instant replay for home run calls (MLB)

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that it will enact instant replay for home run calls this week, becomin... ...Full Story

Skip Holtz, ECU agree to extension (NCAA Football I-A)

Greenville, NC (Sports Network) - East Carolina and head coach Skip Holtz have agreed to tentative terms that would keep him with the team thr... ...Full Story

Ivanovic, Serena reach round two at the Open (WTA)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic and former top-ranked star Serena Williams were among Tuesday's first-round winn... ...Full Story

Detroit calls up Lambert to make debut (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of pitcher Chris Lambert from Triple-A Toledo to make his major le... ...Full Story

Panthers sign WR Parker (NFL)

Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - The Carolina Panthers signed wide receiver Samie Parker on Tuesday. ...Full Story

Report: Strahan to stay retired (NFL)

East Rutherford, NY (Sports Network) - Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan will reportedly remain retired, turning down an off... ...Full Story

Cadillac in the shop; Bucs place RB Williams on PUP list (NFL)

Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed oft-injured running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams on the physically unable ... ...Full Story

Boston places Drew on DL, among other moves (MLB)

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox made a slew of roster moves on Tuesday as the club placed right fielder J.D. Drew on the 15-da... ...Full Story

Rockies place P Fuentes on bereavement list (MLB)

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rockies placed pitcher Brian Fuentes on the bereavement list Tuesday. ...Full Story

Mets C Castro leaves game in Philly (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - New York Mets catcher Ramon Castro left Tuesday's 13-inning 8-7 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies du... ...Full Story

Chicago OF Swisher leaves game (MLB)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Chicago White Sox center fielder Nick Swisher left Tuesday's 8-3 win against the Baltimore Orioles with a lower le... ...Full Story

This Week in Auto Racing August 29 - 31 (Nascar Nextel Cup)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - After a wild night of racing at the Bristol Motor Speedway last Saturday, the Sprint Cup Series will run... ...Full Story

Guzman, Nats edge Dodgers (MLB)

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Cristian Guzman finished 3-for-4 with an RBI to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles ... ...Full Story

Tribe is unbeLEEvable in win over Tigers (MLB)

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Ben Francisco hit two home runs and Cliff Lee got his American League-leading 19th win, as the Cleveland Indians c... ...Full Story

Floyd and Cabrera too much for Orioles (MLB)

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Orlando Cabrera went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, a triple, two RBI and three runs scored as the Chicago... ...Full Story

New England releases CB Webster (NFL)

Foxboro, MA (Sports Network) - The New England Patriots released cornerback Jason Webster on Tuesday. ...Full Story

Wells, Halladay help Jays down Rays (MLB)

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Vernon Wells homered and drove in three runs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay R... ...Full Story

Arroyo, Hanigan lead Reds over Astros in Houston (MLB)

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Ryan Hanigan hit the go-ahead homer in the eighth and Bronson Arroyo pitched a complete game, as the Reds... ...Full Story

Bay, Red Sox take opener from Yankees (MLB)

Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Jeff Bailey and Jason Bay drove in two runs apiece to lead the Boston Red Sox past the New York Yankees, 7... ...Full Story

Braves score four in ninth, rally for win over Marlins (MLB)

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Yunel Escobar hit the game-winning RBI single to cap a four-run ninth and lift the Atlanta Braves over the Florid... ...Full Story

Federer advances at U.S. Open (ATP)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - Roger Federer was among the first- round winners Tuesday at the U.S. Open. ...Full Story

Millwood goes the distance as Texas downs KC (MLB)

Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - Kevin Millwood went the distance for the second straight time and Milton Bradley drove in a run to lead... ...Full Story

Cubs use late rally to top Pirates (MLB)

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Geovany Soto drove in a career-high seven runs and the Chicago Cubs used a seven-run eighth inning to r... ...Full Story

Ivanovic, Serena, Venus reach round two at the Open (WTA)

Flushing Meadows, NY (Sports Network) - World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic, former top-ranked star Serena Williams and Venus Williams were among Tuesda... ...Full Story

Browns' Anderson returns to practice (NFL)

Berea, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson returned to practice on Tuesday. ...Full Story

Phils Coste into first place (MLB)

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Chris Coste was 4-for-4 off the bench and drove in the game-winning run with an RBI single in the bottom o... ...Full Story

M's shock Twins (MLB)

Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Ryan Rowland-Smith threw seven strong innings to help the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win in the second of thre... ...Full Story

Pads don't get sucked into Webb of lies, crush D'Backs (MLB)

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Brian Giles hit a three-run homer and Kevin Kouzmanoff drove in three runs, as the San Diego Padres spoiled Bran... ...Full Story

Angels' Anderson has tendinitis in knee (MLB)

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Angels left fielder Garret Anderson underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed tendinitis in his left knee. ...Full Story


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