Tigers Trying to Avoid 0-2 Hole in ALCS at Texas

After Sunday’s cancellation, Tigers manager says outfielder Ordonez will miss rest of postseason

2011-10-10

Stephen Hawkins AP Sports Writer

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have already lost a second starting outfielder in the water-logged AL championship series. Read the complete article

How to Solve the NCAA’s Festering Ethics Problem, Part 1

Part 1: Set up a mentorship program featuring pro athletes who played by rules

2011-10-10

Roger M. Groves Professor of Law, Florida Coastal School of Law

The NCAA enforcement problem has festered beneath the surface for decades, and been allowed to grow into a multi-institutional monster.  I think its problems are too complex for a single simple solution. There are root causes we still don’t dig down and deal with. Some societal, some economic, some just plain greed or ignorance. Read the complete article

Hank Williams Jr. Out on Monday Night Football

Unclear which side formally ended the long-running relationship

2011-10-06

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Are you ready for some football? Hank Williams Jr. isn't anymore. Read the complete article

Fate of NBA Season Opener at Stake in Talks

Both sides acknowledge they are nearly out of time to salvage full season

2011-10-04

Brian Mahoney AP Basketball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Owners and players have arrived for a "very huge day" in the NBA, with perhaps the fate of the league's 82-game schedule at stake. Read the complete article

Valverde, Tigers Hold Off Yankees 5-3 to Even ALDS

Closer negotiates heart of New York lineup to clinch win

2011-10-03

Howie Rumberg AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland tracked Curtis Granderson's popup in the rain, anticipating the game's final out. Then Alex Avila stepped on the on-deck circle and slipped. Read the complete article

Kobe Bryant Says Italy Move 'Very Possible'

33-year-old considering offer that would pay him $2.5 million to play 10 games

2011-09-28

MILAN (AP) -- Kobe Bryant said it's "very possible" he will play in Italy during the NBA lockout, adding the country is like home because he spent part of his childhood there. Read the complete article

LeBron, Wade Set to Headline Oct. 8 Game in Miami

Charity contest scheduled to take place at Florida International

2011-09-27

MIAMI (AP) -- Miami Heat stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are planning to host about 20 NBA players for a charity game on Oct. 8. Read the complete article

Red Sox, Braves Lead by Only 1 Game With 3 to Play

Both teams looking to avoid record-setting collapses

2011-09-26

Howard Fendrich AP Sports Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Never in the long history of Major League Baseball has any team held a lead in September of eight games or more for a postseason berth and failed to clinch. Read the complete article

NHL Calls Banana-Throwing 'Stupid and Ignorant'

Black winger Wayne Simmonds scores in shootout despite fruit hurling

2011-09-23

TORONTO (AP) -- The NHL called it "stupid and ignorant." Flyers winger Wayne Simmonds said he's "above this sort of stuff." Read the complete article

NFL Memo Warns Teams on Faking Injuries

Follows speculation that Giants' Deon Grant faked ailment against Rams

2011-09-22

Barry Wilner AP Pro Football Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- To the fake handoff and fake field goals, add fake injuries. The NFL sent a memo Wednesday to all 32 teams warning of fines, suspensions and loss of draft picks if the league determines players faked injuries during a game. Yet several players admit its an accepted practice, and some coaches hinted they are not above condoning phony injuries if it provides a competitive edge. Read the complete article