Everett to be honored at Bills' opener (AP)
Kevin Everett will be honored while attending Buffalo's season opener against Seattle on Sunday, a year after the former Bills tight end sustained a severe life-threatening spinal cord injury. Everett, who has since made a remarkable recovery, is scheduled to be present to receive the Professional Football Writers of America's Halas Award, which goes to the individual in the NFL who overcame the...
Lee lifts Indians past Jays 4-0 to earn 16th win (AP)
AP - Cliff Lee worked eight shutout innings for his American League-leading 16th win and the Cleveland Indians completed a three-game sweep, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Sunday.
Redskins RB Portis' knee shows no improvement (AP)
AP - Clinton Portis' sprained knee showed no improvement Thursday, and the Washington Redskins running back appears unlikely to play in Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Cards' Boldin hopes to play vs. Panthers (AP)
Anquan Boldin returned to practice for the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, just over three weeks after he was injured on a vicious hit by the New York Jets' Eric Smith. "I'm feeling good enough to put a helmet back on now," he said after the light workout. The standout wide receiver was scheduled to see the doctor on Tuesday and hoped to gain medical clearance to play Sunday, when the Cardinals are at...
Radulov wants to stay in Russia (AP)
With the NHL and Russia's new Continental Hockey League in a dispute over Alexander Radulov, the forward says he wants to stay home and help grow the sport of hockey in his own country. "I returned to Russia not so that I could return again to the NHL but rather to offer all of my efforts and professionalism to the betterment of Russian hockey taking it to a new level," according to a translation...
Richards, Jones squander chances at Olympic gold (AP)
AP - Lolo Jones was supposed to take the Olympic 100-meter hurdles title. Other entrants knew it. Jones knew it. Even told herself so right before the start, mouthing, "I can win this race," when she was introduced to the crowd.
Abreu hits 2 homers as Yankees rout Orioles 13-3 (AP)
AP - Bobby Abreu hit a pair of homers while getting a day off from the field, Alex Rodriguez also went deep and the New York Yankees pounded the Baltimore Orioles 13-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Browns shock Giants 35-14 (AP)
AP - The Cleveland Browns may have flipped around their season. Led by tumbling wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who announced his team's return to Monday night after five years by sticking an Olympic-caliber cartwheel and back flip during pregame introductions, Cleveland ended New York's 11-game road winning streak with a 35-14 win over the defending Super Bowl champions.
Packers GM, coach deny Favre's request for release (AP)
AP - The Packers aren't about to let Brett Favre become a free agent. And while he's now free to return to Green Bay for another season, there's no guarantee he'll be the Packers' starting quarterback if he does.
Cabrera's homer in 9th completes Tigers' comeback (AP)
AP - Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early six-run deficit, beating Cleveland 8-6 Wednesday night and sending the Indians to their 10th straight loss.
Trainer Dutrow faces ban for horse's positive test (AP)
AP - Rick Dutrow is in trouble again. The outspoken trainer of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown is facing a 15-day suspension by Kentucky racing officials after another horse he trains exceeded the allowable limit for a drug that enables horses to breathe easier while exercising.
Agent: Titans QB Vince Young was at friend's house (AP)
AP - Vince Young is awaiting results of an MRI exam on his sprained left knee Tuesday, hours after the Tennessee Titans sought police help in finding the quarterback the team described as "emotionally down."
Johnson's grand slam helps Cubs win series finale (AP)
AP - Reed Johnson had three hits, including a grand slam in the eighth, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Wednesday night.
Dodgers Advance to 1st NLCS since '88 (AP)
AP - Manny Ramirez and Joe Torre needed only three games to help the Los Angeles Dodgers win their first postseason series in 20 years.
Cavs' Delonte West being treated for mood disorder (AP)
AP - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West contemplated quitting before leaving the team's training camp to seek help for depression and "a mood disorder" he has been battling his entire life.
Lionheart Nadal dethrones Federer in Wimbledon epic (AFP)
AFP - Rafael Nadal dethroned five-time champion Roger Federer as king of Wimbledon on Sunday with an epic 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-7 (8/10), 9-7 win in one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time.
Wozniacki makes 2nd round in Slovenia (AP)
Third-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark defeated Slovenian wild card Andreja Klepac 7-5, 6-0 Monday to reach the second round of the Slovenia Open. The 18-year-old Wozniacki, who is aiming for her first WTA Tour title, struggled to win the first set against her 105th-ranked opponent before cruising in the second.
Judge lets Jags' Jones into drug program (AP)
With a smattering of applause, a judge Monday accepted Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones into a drug treatment program that could erase a felony cocaine charge against the former Arkansas star. The former Razorbacks quarterback must participate in NFL-sponsored substance-abuse counseling and random drug testing through the end of the football season, then return to Fayetteville to...
Packers trade quarterback Favre to Jets (Reuters)
Reuters - Green Bay have agreed to trade veteran
quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets, the Packers
confirmed on their website on Wednesday.
Thome, Griffey carry White Sox to AL Central crown (AP)
AP - Thanks to Jim Thome's bat and Ken Griffey Jr.'s arm, the AL Central has a winner at last: the Chicago White Sox.
Va. Tech suspends receiver for policy violation (AP)
AP - Virginia Tech suspended receiver Zach Luckett indefinitely Monday for a violation of team policy.