• Chargers sign OT Max Starks to one-year deal

  To all my Steelers fans, Thank you so much for your support over my 9 years in Pittsburgh, it has been some of the memories in my life.- Max Starks IV ...

• Chris Sale to miss Wed. start

  Chris Sale was scheduled to start Wednesday night, but instead he's been scratched due to a "mild case of tendinitis in his left posterior shoulder," the White Sox told reporters Tuesday ...

• Embattled Indians Perez deletes Twitter account

  Chris Perez has in the past been one of the most active players on the social media monster that is Twitter, but it's now a thing of the past.After a pair of bad outings that brought out a large amount of fan backlash -- essentially cussing Perez out -- over Twitter, he has deleted his account.Though Perez doesn't specifically blame the mean-spirited folk who cowardly went after him ...

• Arians rips offense as Cards resume OTAs

  Arizona Cardinals . And that offense was the target of his criticism as the team resumed OTAs on Tuesday. "We're just not picking it up fast enough," he said. "We're still not picking it up the way I'd like to -- at all positions." Arians singled out the receivers. "I don't like mistakes. I really don't like mental mistakes," Arians ...

• Dallas Hot Button Darvish Overworked

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• Taylor Make no mistake Darvish is a true ace

  Yu Darvish finished with 130 pitches against the Tigers, the most he has thrown as a Ranger. The Rangers are one of only five teams that have never had a Cy Young Award winner. So it's not really your fault you don't know what a real ace looks like. Over the years the Rangers have had plenty of faux aces, guys who were simply the team's best pitcher. Fergie Jenkins went 25-12 ...

• Sharapovas defense of French Open at Serenas expense

  Defending French Open champion Maria Sharapova has the claycourt cred, the No. 2 ranking and the big-tournament savoir faire for anyone's shortlist of Roland Garros ...

• Benat Intxausti wins 16th Giro stage Nibali still leads

  Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, and favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race entered the final ...

• Ivan Basso back to training should make Tour de France

  Italian cyclist Ivan Basso is set to resume training next week after medical tests revealed he doesn't need surgery on a cyst in his seat area. He should be fully fit for the Tour de France and Spanish ...

• Report Big Ten eyes Ford Field for bowl game

  reports ESPN.com . Currently, the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl played in Detroit pits teams from theMid-American Conference and the Big 10. The Big Ten’s opponent would no longer be from the MAC and a team from the ACC is the most likely opponent for the Big Ten. The game will be played at Ford Field, which is the home of the Lions.The new bowl would eliminate the Little Caesars Pizza ...

• Notre Dame future uncertain for DT Vanderdoes

  Notre Dame football career with summer school and informal workouts, [Vanderdoes] and his future morphed into a runaway rumor Monday. And seemingly the only two people not talking about it in the college football cyber-world were the two who could bring actual substance to the discussion -- Irish fourth-year head coach Brian Kelly and Vanderdoes himself. Should Vanderdoes defect -- ...

• Del Negros exit Clippers final recruiting pitch to Paul

  Howard Smith/USA Today Sports LOS ANGELES -- The Clippers won a franchise-record 56 games this season, captured their first Pacific Division title and made history by sweeping the Lakers. In a normal Clippers summer, they'd have feted head ...

• Phil says he had offer had Kings moved to Seattle

  that had the Seattle group that wanted to buy and relocate the Kings to Seattle won its bid, he would have taken a position with them. From ...

• Lawyer Gun drugs in car were not Goodsons

  that Goodson "was out partying. He was drunk, there's no question about that. But he wasn't driving, and the gun and drugs did not belong to him."Goodson and the driver, Garant ...

• Lawyer Drugs gun didnt belong to Jets Goodson

  that Goodson "was out partying. He was drunk, there's no question about that. But he wasn't driving, and the gun and drugs did not belong to him."Goodson and the driver, Garant ...

• Nationals place Mattheus on DL recall 2 pitchers

  Yunesky Maya on Tuesday to bolster their beleaguered bullpen. Mattheus' move is retroactive to Monday.Mattheus allowed five runs in one inning of Washington's 13-4 loss to ...

• Indians first baseman Swisher on paternity list

  Nick Swisher on the paternity list after he and his wife welcomed their first child.The club made the move with Swisher before Tuesday's series opener against Detroit. The first-place Indians, who have won five straight and 18 of 22, lead the Tigers in the AL Central by 2 ½ ...

• Jordan Bobcats changing name to Hornets

  Michael Jordan wants to "bring the buzz back" to Charlotte.The Bobcats owner said at a press conference Tuesday evening he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets beginning in 2014-15.Jordan said he submitted an application to the NBA board of governors earlier Tuesday informing them of his decision and is optimistic the board will approve the name change when ...

• Jordan says Bobcats to become Hornets in 2014

  A side-by-side look at jerseys for the Charlotte Bobcats (left) and Hornets. (Dan Lippitt & Andy Hayt / Getty Images & NBA E) Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday that the franchise has officially submitted paperwork to the NBA to change its name to the ';Hornets'; for the 2014-15 season. ';Let’s bring the buzz back,'; Jordan said at a press ...

• The buzz is back its the Charlotte Hornets in 14

  A side-by-side look at jerseys for the Charlotte Bobcats (left) and Hornets. (Dan Lippitt & Andy Hayt / Getty Images & NBA E) Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday that the franchise has officially submitted paperwork to the NBA to change its name to the ';Hornets'; for the 2014-15 season. ';Let’s bring the buzz back,'; Jordan said at a press ...

• Thome would be good for these three contenders

  Jim Thome played for the Phillies and Orioles in 2012, helping Baltimore reach the postseason. (AP) Jim Thome was better known for the force of a swing via which he clouted 612 homers than for his foot speed, but 16 years ago on Tuesday, he stole home for the only time in his 22-year major league career. Lest you imagine ...

• Back injury will keep Andy Murray out of French Open

  Andy Murray of Great Britain will not compete at the upcoming French Open. He met with specialists this week for his sore back and has opted to focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season and Wimbledon next month. (Clive Brunskill/Getty ...

• Durant gives $1M after tornado as do NBA union

  24 people, including many children, lost their lives in the tornado that ravaged Moore, Okla. An estimated 300 homes have been destroyed and early valuations have the damage totaling well into the billions of dollars.On Monday, Durant tweeted, "Praying for the victims of the Tornadoes in OKC these last few days..Everybody stay safe!"The NBA and the players' union also are coming ...

• Second-ranked Murray to miss French Open

  pulled out of the French Open citing a back injury."It's been a really tough decision, and I love playing in Paris, but after seeking medical advice I'm not fit to compete," Murray said, according to the BBC.Murray retired due to the injury last Wednesday in the second round of the Italian Open, the same day he turned 26.The 2012 U.S. Open winner, Murray overtook Roger ...

• Tornado hits close to home for Sooners Stoops

  could be seen from Bob Stoops' house .Oklahoma's football coach lives just south of Moore, Okla., in the northern part of Norman. He watched the devastation unfold on TV from OU's football offices, but his family saw it through the back window of their home, according to The Associated ...

• Ex-RU coach Rice reportedly in anger counseling

  Rice has spent the past two weeks at John Lucas' Wellness and Aftercare Program in Houston .Lucas is a former 14-year NBA veteran who had battles with substance abuse, before opening up a facility that helps athletes and coaches who have a variety of issues. Lucas was also a head coach in the NBA for four different teams.Rice is receiving anger management counseling, while also helping ...

• Gametracker Reds At Mets

  Jon Niese broke his personal four-game losing streak in his last start for the Mets, now he will look to make it two in a row with the Reds at Citi Field.Mike Leake will get the start for ...

• GAMETRACKER Yankees at Orioles

  Phil Hughes looks to bounce back from an awful start, when he didn't get out of the first inning against the Mariners, as the Yankees take on the Orioles.Baltimore, which has lost six in a row, will counter with 2-2 Miguel ...

• Jets Goodson to plead not guilty to charges

  Mike Goodson , arrested last Friday for drug and weapon possession, will plead not guilty to all charges Wednesday morning at his arraignment in Morris County, N.J., his attorney said Tuesday. Goodson informed the Jets that the handgun discovered by police in an SUV at the time of the arrest didn't belong to him, according to his New Jersey-based attorney, Anthony J. Fusco. Goodson, whose ...

• Owner touts White Sox sale in succession plan

  Jerry Reinsdorf confirmed Tuesday a published report that he has recommended to his sons a family succession plan that includes selling its interest in ...

• Howard back in Phils lineup after 2 games

  Ryan Howard was in the lineup for Tuesday night's game at Miami after missing two games with a sore left knee. Howard was listed fourth in the Phillies' batting order against Marlins ...

• PBT Rugged Pacers hope to slow high-flying Heat

  Indiana won the regular season series 2-1 with the Pacers winning both of the games on their home court. The second Pacers win was the last game before Miami's 27-game win streak and the Pacers fell to the Heat once during that ...

• PBT Phil thought he was offered Lakers job

  new book ';11 Rings'; is on sale as of today -- and sat down for a long interview. I mean long -- this is nearly 30 minutes, so you should only listen to this at work and not spend your valuable personal time on it. In that time they cover a lot of topics, including a rehash of the situation with the Lakers at the start of the season -- Jackson said he thought he was offered the job, ...

• PHT Roys brother backtracks unsure about Avs job

  per L.A. Lariviere of TVA Sports , Stephane says he doesn’t know if a deal will be reached between his Hall-of-Fame brother and the Avs. Following is how Stephane was originally quoted in the Denver Post: ';They’re discussing the final details of an arrangement. Colorado is going to be very happy. Patrick is looking for a new challenge.'; Stephane ...

• PBT Colangelo out as Raptors GM still president

  Bryan Colangelo is still going to collect a paycheck from the Raptors. But he's not going to have sway over the basketball side of the operations -- and that's what matters most to Raptors fans. Tim Leiweke, the new CEO of Raptors owner Maple Leaf Sports and ...

• Second ex-Irish player to Cincy

  Another former Notre Dame player has decided to finish his football career at Cincinnati, as tight end Jake Golic has decided to play for the Bearcats, Golic’s father Mike announced today on his ESPN radio show "Mike and Mike." The 6-4, 245-pound Connecticut native earned his undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and will be eligible to play immediately for Cincinnati, where he ...

• Cubs activate Garza to make 13 debut vs. Bucs

  Matt Garza’s 2013 debut has been delayed by a strained back muscle suffered in spring training. (Jonathan Daniels/Getty Images) Matt Garza’s much anticipated return to the Cubs’ pitching rotation will begin Tuesday night after the club activated him earlier in the day. Garza’s outing against the Pirates will be his first start since the Cubs shut him down last July with ...

• Watch Years most memorable moments

  The 2013 baseball season is nearly one-fourth over, so with that in mind, here is a look back at some of the most memorable moments of the first quarter of the ...

• Colangelo has new role as Raptors search for GM

  Toronto Raptors , except not in the same role. The team announced Colangelo has been retained as team president but is no longer the general manager. Colangelo had his contract as president extended, but a replacement for him in his role as general manager will be named within 30 days, the team says. "We have a lot of work to do in this organization," Tim Leiweke, the new CEO of team ...

• Giants Vogelsong goes to DL after breaking hand

  struck on the knuckles Monday night while batting and in doing so suffered two fractures and a dislocation. According to the AP, he's looking at a four-to-six week recovery period in addition to a minor-league rehab assignment. In other words, the Giants will be without him for some time, quite possibly for the remainder of the first half.This season, the 35-year-old Vogelsong has pitched ...

• Westwood staying out of it

  Lee Westwood insisted there was nothing wrong with Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods not being the best of friends, insisting every workplace has people who fall out. Garcia and Woods have never got on, but tensions rose even higher after their spat at the Players Championship recently, and they both insist they will not be shaking hands any time soon. The Spaniard went one further and said that ...

• San Fran snags Super Bowl

  San Francisco has been awarded the 50th anniversary Super Bowl in 2016 game, with the 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara selected to play host top Super Bowl L.The Bay Area will stage the event in February 2016 after beating off competition from Miami for what will be an extra special Super Bowl as the NFL celebrate 50 years of their showpiece event. The decision was made an NFL meeting in ...

• Cowboys Bryant Comfortable with my life

  More Podcasts » "I found myself," Bryant said Tuesday after the Cowboys' first organized team activity. "I'm comfortable with my life. I'm enjoying being in the NFL. I wish it could've been a couple years back, but I had to go through a couple of things to figure it out. I think I got it and I'm just more focused on my job and doing what I love to do ...

• Jackets see 13 percent increase in ticket sales

  Columbus Blue Jackets have enjoyed an upsurge at the box office in recent weeks. The team says it has seen a 13-percent improvement in season-ticket renewals from one year ago, when the Blue Jackets were coming off perhaps their worst season in the NHL and sold around 7,000 season tickets. The team has sold almost 1,000 new season-ticket plans including fans who upgraded to larger packages. ...

• Phil Jackson says best offer came from Nets

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