Prosecutors in DeKalb County, Ga., dropped drunk-driving charges against Steelers receiver Hines Ward today after he pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
While the Steelers made another bookkeeping move to dig out more room on their salary cap, they also made a statement -- offensive tackle Willie Colon is here to stay.
Tiger Woods must be mellowing with age. When Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, who faces Woods in the opening round today, said that his opponent is "beatable," Woods didn't seem the least bit bothered.
If there was any doubt that the Steelers intended Willie Colon to rejoin them as their starting right tackle, the Steelers made their intentions clear today when they restructured his contract.
Tom Martinez, the longtime personal coach to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has died at 67. His wife, Olivia, told the San Mateo Daily Journal (http://bit.ly/wZC5Vl ) that he died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack while receiving dialysis treatment. The San Francisco Chronicle reported he died in Redwood City.
The St. Louis Rams will play that "home" game in London later this year after settling a lease dispute with the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau. The deal announced late Tuesday allows the Rams to play the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 28. The lease had required the team to play all home games at the Edward Jones Dome in St.
Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback in a GQ article. The article on Tebowmania was written by Michael Silver and titled "The year of Magical Stinking: An Oral History of Tebow Time." In it, Quinn was quoted as saying, "We've had a lot of, I guess, luck, to put it simply." He also...
Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson is taking a pass at running for Congress as a Democrat in New Jersey. The 58-year-old retired New York Giant told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he just doesn't have the drive he thinks is needed to do it. "I did not have the passion to jump in with both feet and change my life and take this on with the same intensity that I played...
The NFL Coaches Association has hired sports lawyer David Cornwell as its executive director. Cornwell has represented both the NFL and the union as well as several prominent NFL players, including Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He also was a candidate to become executive director of the NFL Players Association in 2009, a job that went to DeMaurice Smith.
Defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins has agreed to restructure his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jenkins signed a $25 million, five-year deal last offseason and had 5.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and 61 total tackles in his first season with the team. Jenkins spent his first seven seasons with Green Bay.
There's growing optimism that the Buffalo Bills will renew their deal to play games in Toronto beyond this season. And Bills fans shouldn't worry about losing more than one regular-season game a year north of the border. That was the message delivered by Rogers Communications Media president Keith Pelley in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday.
The Minnesota Vikings say the organization has reached a tentative deal with the University of Minnesota on how much the team will pay to use TCF Stadium while a new Vikings stadium is being built. Vikings spokesman Lester Bagley declined to name a dollar amount, but said the "agreement in principle" would add about 3,000 temporary end zone seats to the 50,000-seat stadium.
The age thing. It's the first topic that comes up when Brandon Weeden's NFL draft prospects are discussed. You see, Weeden is 28 -- same as NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. At an age when many NFL quarterbacks are peaking, Weeden will just be starting his professional career. Still, the early consensus on Weeden among the so-called experts is he could go as soon as the second round or as late as the...
The Chiefs agreed to terms on a $19.6 million, three-year deal with cornerback Stanford Routt on Monday, which should help Kansas City absorb the potential loss of Brandon Carr. The deal includes a $4 million signing bonus and $6 million the first season, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Edgar Renteria, who drove in the game-winning run in the 1997 World Series as a 20-year-old, and 13 years later was named World Series Most Valuable Player, is leaning toward retirement, his agent told FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.
The Rangers have hired Tony Fernandez, a five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner, as a special assistant to general manager Jon Daniels.
The Blue Jays signed right-hander Rick VandenHurk to a non-guaranteed split Major League contract on Wednesday. To make room for VandenHurk, right-hander Alan Farina was placed on the 60-day disabled list.
There are no hard and fast rules on when a pitcher will make the climb into Cy Young consciousness. While position-player peaks generally tend to follow a bell curve, pitchers walk a notoriously unpredictable path.
Having a farm system with a bunch of top prospects at the lower levels is great, but we're talking about young players who have a chance to make an impact this year. In other words, Rookie of the Year candidates.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly opened Spring Training on Tuesday by naming Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw his Opening Day starter, while issuing a cautionary note about both Kershaw and MVP runner-up Matt Kemp.
Hanley Ramirez said all the things the Marlins surely hoped he'd say as he reported to Spring Training. When he was done, he simply couldn't have done more to dispel the notion that he'll be a problem as makes the switch from shortstop to third base.
The field for the Indians' No. 5 rotation spot includes left-hander David Huff and right-handers Kevin Slowey, Jeanmar Gomez and Zach McAllister. All four enter camp with a chance to prove they deserve the job.
Jeremy Guthrie had plenty of new faces to meet as the Rockies got Spring Training under way, but his largest concern centered upon what he figured to be the most difficult thing about his transition to the new club: how to bunt.
Left-handed reliever George Sherrill tossed his first bullpen session on Tuesday, getting about five minutes of throwing in, after being held off the mound the first 10 days of Mariners camp.
Though he somewhat flew under the radar, reliever David Hernandez was a key part of the unexpected success the D-backs had last year en route to winning 94 games and the National League West.
From 2009 until July 31, 2011, the Padres had the best bullpen ERA in the Major Leagues (2.79). Flash forward to 2012 and the Padres have two new faces at the back end of the bullpen with Andrew Cashner and Huston Street.
Tony Gwynn Jr. is breathing a sigh of relief, because Tony Gwynn Sr. is already doing radio interviews, less than a week after five doctors performed an intricate 14-hour operation to remove a cancerous tumor in his mouth.
While he hinted 2012 might be his last year, had Mariano Rivera walked into camp on Monday and announced his plans to retire after the season, it would have been a huge mistake.
Angel Villalona, the would-be slugging prospect who in recent years has strayed closer to the jury box than the batter's box, will miss Thursday's reporting date for Giants position players due to visa problems.
You can find out a lot about a player on Twitter. Cubs pitcher Paul Maholm recently tweeted that his first bullpen session went well and he was looking forward to facing hitters soon. That was followed by a tweet announcing he was in an OxyHealth chamber "making sure to take care of the body."
Bobby Abreu is apparently giving the Angels an ultimatum. The veteran slugger, now without a set role on the Angels with so many other candidates at designated hitter, told ESPNdeportes.com on Tuesday that if he isn't playing regularly, he prefers to be traded.
Chone Figgins has always seen himself as a leadoff-type hitter. And for good reason. In Anaheim, he was the pesky little gnat that got on base, got in the heads of opposing pitchers, and helped set the table for five Angels playoff teams between 2004-09.
As important as Prince Fielder's addition could be, it's difficult to see the Tigers winning a World Series without another dominant season from Justin Verlander.
The Rangers have had trade discussions with other teams about Koji Uehara, but a deal does not appear likely. GM Jon Daniels said he doesn't have any trades in the works as Texas gets ready for Spring Training.
In greeting a handful of media members on Tuesday, A's general manager Billy Beane took several questions about his decision to sign Manny Ramirez. More than half, it seemed, could be broken down to two words: Why Manny?
Rockies Minor Leaguer Joseph Torres, who has spent one season with the organization, has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday.
Nationals pitchers and catchers worked out for the first time on Tuesday and, by all accounts, it was everything manager Davey Johnson was looking for.
Pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training on Tuesday for the Dodgers, led by defending Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw. Manager Don Mattingly has already declared that one of his recurring themes throughout this spring will be to keep his club focused on baseball while the rest of the world is preoccupied with the franchise's bankruptcy auction.
Spring Training always features high-end vehicles owned by players, coaches and front-office personnel, but Derek Holland's dune buggy stood out in the Rangers' parking lot at Surprise Stadium on Tuesday.
Having gained the label during his playing days with the Braves, Javy Lopez understands why Brian McCann does not appreciate being referred to as an "offensive catcher."
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Tuesday the team has seen Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler work out on a number of occasions and is prepared to try to sign him if he's declared a free agent.
C.J. Wilson tends to be very, well, busy. He has many interests outside of baseball. So Spring Training -- even when it coincides with a new organization, on a previous division rival and with the weight of a big contract -- is usually the one time things settle down for the 31-year-old left-hander.
The Indians expect Derek Lowe to rebound in a big way by getting the veteran right-hander back to relying on his best pitch and by fixing some identified mechanical flaws.
Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Ichiro Suzuki will bat third this season, with Chone Figgins and Dustin Ackley the likely Nos. 1 and 2 hitters, respectively, in Seattle's lineup.
One day after Mariano Rivera said he wasn't prepared to reveal the decision he has reached about his future, the Yankees weren't ready to ponder life without their legendary closer.
If one saw catcher Wilson Ramos at the Nationals' Spring Training complex on Tuesday morning, one would have never thought he went through a major ordeal this past offseason.
If Hanley Ramirez was previously disgruntled about changing positions, the three-time All-Star didn't show it on the eve of the Marlins opening Spring Training.
Daniel Bard figured he had nothing to lose by telling the Red Sox he'd love to try starting again -- a role he hadn't filled since some early struggles in the Minors. But he was pleasantly surprised that the club embraced the idea.
After his workout on Tuesday, Phillies ace Roy Halladay sat alone to discuss his thoughts on the upcoming season and his chase for a World Series championship.
When will Daisuke Matsuzaka pitch for the Red Sox again? He wouldn't reveal the target date trainers have set for him, but he did say that it's probably sooner than you expect.
Johan Santana chose the mound closest to a squat palm tree, drawing him nearer to the three- or four-dozen folks who had stepped outside to see him pitch.
The Red Sox acquired right-hander Chris Carpenter and a player to be named from the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named, a trade that settles the compensation to Boston for Theo Epstein leaving to join Chicago.
It is a big anniversary in 2012 for The Ballpark That Changed Everything, and when Baltimore opens its season at home on April 6 against Minnesota, fans will have a fresh and yet familiar person to greet them as the brand-new voice of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
In baseball, you don't get to be formally nominated for a Comeback Player of the Year Award. You are saddled with that campaign, by virtue of misfortune. Erik Bedard, a southpaw whose career went south after a splendid 2007 season, is running for a fourth consecutive year. He thinks he finally has his platform in order.
Matt Moore experienced a meteoric run through the Rays' system before bursting onto the Major League scene in September, but with a deep rotation, there's no guarantee the 22-year-old left-hander will open the season with Tampa Bay.
Pitcher Yu Darvish arrived at Rangers Spring Training at 8:30 a.m. MST on Tuesday morning. There were about two dozen members of the Japanese media waiting for him behind a restraining rope, but he barely acknowledged them as he walked to the clubhouse.
Don't try to tell closer Joakim Soria that the Royals' Spring Training just began on Tuesday. He was way, way ahead of schedule. By about three months.
The Braves will show caution with Tommy Hanson as he recovers from a mild concussion that he suffered when he was involved in a one-car accident early Monday morning.
