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    • NFL: Expanded playoffs, 18 games still mulled

      Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings.
      Published: 5/22/2013 11:50:55 AM
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    • Goodell confirms draft moving to May in '14

      Roger Goodell confirmed Tuesday at the NFL's spring meetings in Boston that the draft will be moved to May in 2014, between the 8th and 17th of the month.
      Published: 5/22/2013 11:47:41 AM
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    • Sources: Mavs mulling Howard sweepstakes

      The Dallas Mavericks, with their first lottery draft pick in a dozen years firmly in hand, have their eyes on Dwight Howard.
      Published: 5/22/2013 11:35:57 AM
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    • Tiger: 'Time to move on,' Garcia apologizes

      Sergio Garcia on Wednesday afternoon apologized for insensitive remarks directed at Tiger Woods, saying his comments were "totally stupid and out of place."
      Published: 5/22/2013 11:28:40 AM
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    • Trout hits for cycle as Angels drub Mariners

      Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
      Published: 5/22/2013 10:40:14 AM
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    • Garcia makes 'fried chicken' remark about Tiger

      Sergio Garcia's ongoing verbal sparring with Tiger Woods continued Tuesday night in Europe with a possible racial reference for which the Spaniard later issued an apology.
      Published: 5/22/2013 09:50:10 AM
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    • Romo out at least 3 weeks after surgery

      Tony Romo underwent a minor surgical procedure on his back last month to remove a cyst that will keep him out of organized team activities that begin Tuesday and run for the next three weeks.
      Published: 5/22/2013 09:32:45 AM
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    • Spurs outlast Grizzlies in OT, grab 2-0 lead

      Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday
      Published: 5/22/2013 03:52:29 AM
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    • Paille snaps tie as Bruins put Rangers on brink

      Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.
      Published: 5/22/2013 03:45:59 AM
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    • Boeheim: Melo needs better supporting cast

      Jim Boeheim is convinced Carmelo Anthony will continue to fall short of a championship if the New York Knicks maintain the core of their current lineup.
      Published: 5/21/2013 22:09:26 PM
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    • Murray out of French Open due to back injury

      Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.
      Published: 5/21/2013 18:46:22 PM
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    • San Francisco, Houston win Super Bowl bids

      The San Francisco Bay Area was awarded hosting rights to Super Bowl L in 2016, while Houston will host Super Bowl LI in 2017, commissioner Roger Goodell announced at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston on Tuesday.
      Published: 5/21/2013 18:14:17 PM
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    • Kraft: Positive reports on Gronk's surgery

      One day after New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his left forearm, team owner Robert Kraft said he has received positive reports from doctors.
      Published: 5/21/2013 14:40:30 PM
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    • Mattingly on hot seat rumors: 'I'm still here'

      Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.
      Published: 5/21/2013 14:38:16 PM
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    • Report: Smith discusses moving Charlotte race

      The chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. is so determined to get a second Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that he may be willing to give up a date at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
      Published: 5/21/2013 13:27:47 PM
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    • Announcer: Sweets sunk Chapman Sunday

      Aroldis Chapman saved the Reds' win over the Mets on Monday, one day after an uncharacteristic blown save against Philadelphia. According to a Spanish-language broadcaster for the Phillies, the Reds' closer's sweet tooth may have helped to derail him.
      Published: 5/21/2013 13:26:34 PM
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    • Gronkowski has 4th surgery on left forearm

      New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his forearm Monday and doctors believe his previous infection is gone, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
      Published: 5/21/2013 11:47:38 AM
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    • Sources: Howard felt marginalized by D'Antoni

      Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he was "hopeful" and "optimistic" that Dwight Howard will be back with the Lakers next season and beyond.
      Published: 5/21/2013 11:32:57 AM
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    • Vogel responds to LeBron, respects Heat

      Frank Vogel said Monday that he has great respect for LeBron James and the Miami Heat, but as for James' perception that the Indiana Pacers coach considers Miami "just another team," he said the Heat superstar is mistaken.
      Published: 5/21/2013 07:31:09 AM
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    • Corbin (7-0) confounds Rockies with 10 K's

      Patrick Corbin tossed a three-hitter for his first complete game, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
      Published: 5/21/2013 03:15:20 AM
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    • Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

      Kevin Durant is among a group of sports stars and coaches who are expressing concern for the victims of a massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday.
      Published: 5/21/2013 03:06:36 AM
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    • Quick burst in second sends Wings over Hawks

      Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second rou
      Published: 5/21/2013 01:16:00 AM
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    • Goodson discusses arrest with Jets officials

      Three days after he was arrested on drug and weapons charges, New York Jets running back Mike Goodson showed up Monday morning for the team's first OTA practice.
      Published: 5/20/2013 22:27:29 PM
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    • Bills' Williams denies contemplating suicide

      Denying he's ever contemplated suicide, Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams accused his former fiancee on Monday of taking private comments out of context in a bid to win a lawsuit over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring.
      Published: 5/20/2013 19:13:11 PM
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    • Tiger: No reconciliation sought with Sergio

      Tiger Woods gave a one-word answer Monday to a question about whether he had sought out Sergio Garcia in the aftermath of their Players Championship spat to clear the air.
      Published: 5/20/2013 18:53:33 PM
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    • Sources: NFL close to shifting draft to May

      The NFL and NFL Players Association are on the verge of pushing back the draft to May and moving up the start of the league year to before the Indianapolis scouting combine, according to league and union sources.
      Published: 5/20/2013 18:09:11 PM
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    • Fans buy items on RG III's wedding registry

      Robert Griffin III's immense fan base is showing their appreciation for the Washington Redskins quarterback by purchasing many of the items he and his fiance have listed on their wedding registry.
      Published: 5/20/2013 15:58:23 PM
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    • Chad Johnson arrested on probation violation

      Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.
      Published: 5/20/2013 15:11:26 PM
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    • Manuel: Bills system easier to learn than FSU's

      Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel said Sunday in a radio interview from the NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles that he is quickly picking up the team's offense, which he said is less complex than the system he used at Florida State.
      Published: 5/20/2013 12:17:42 PM
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    • Serena, Nadal cruise to Italian Open titles

      Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final, while Rafael Nadal beat rival Roger Federer in the men's final by the identical score.
      Published: 5/20/2013 12:06:26 PM
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    • LeBron to Vogel: 'We're not just another team'

      Heat star LeBron James took exception Sunday to Pacers coach Frank Vogel referring to Miami as "just the next team" standing between Indiana and a shot at an NBA title.
      Published: 5/20/2013 10:40:51 AM
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    • Spurs cruise past Grizzlies to take Game 1

      Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday.
      Published: 5/20/2013 09:56:18 AM
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    • Bae emerges at Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title

      Sang-Moon Bae won the Bryon Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead.
      Published: 5/20/2013 08:47:12 AM
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    • Greening's goal in 2 OT leads Sens by Pens

      Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.
      Published: 5/20/2013 02:07:22 AM
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    • Cabrera hits 3 HRs, but Tigers lose in Texas

      David Murphy put Texas ahead with a three-run home run, and the Rangers spoiled a three-homer game from Miguel Cabrera with an 11-8 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night.
      Published: 5/20/2013 01:46:14 AM
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    • Bruins roll past Rangers for 2-0 series lead

      Johnny Boychuk broke a tie midway through the second period, and the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the third to beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
      Published: 5/19/2013 23:09:41 PM
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    • Moore improves to 8-0 as Rays sweep O's

      Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
      Published: 5/19/2013 21:58:29 PM
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