Randolph Feeling Betrayed by Manuel
[Jun. 19, 2008] Jerry Manuel's job as bench coach was to advise Willie Randolph, to give the Mets manager counsel on how to handle everything from game strategy to clubhouse politics.

Tiger's Absence Will Reverberate Throughout Golf World
[Jun. 19, 2008] Tiger Woods is the greatest thing to happen to golf in a long, long time. And he isn't.

Braves' Smoltz To Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
[Jun. 5, 2008] ATLANTA -- John Smoltz knew the pain was too intense to keep pitching this season.

U.S. Offers Little Offensively Against Spain
[Jun. 5, 2008] Improved, but not that encouraging; that's the simple verdict to be taken from the United States' 1-0 loss to Spain on Wednesday. Yes, the U.S. defended more resolutely against Spain's armada of attacking weapons, and showed more grit. There were even times in the first half when the Americans displayed more composure on the ball, a quality that was completely absent in the previous week's loss to England.

Saunders Never Earned Pistons' Respect
[Jun. 5, 2008] Aretha Franklin sang about it, Rodney Dangerfield joked about it, Bill Russell still commands and embodies it.

Loyalty, Sense of Family The Real Key Behind Wings' Latest Cup Win
[Jun. 5, 2008] PITTSBURGH -- When Nicklas Lidstrom took the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman late Wednesday night and presented it to his teammates, he became the first European born and trained player to captain a Stanley Cup champion

We've Seen Sid and Lidstrom, But Where Have These Stars Gone?
[May 30, 2008] PITTSBURGH -- There's no question that Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals was the most dynamic of the series thus far.

Rivers Doesn't Want To Face Pistons In A Game 7
[May 30, 2008] AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Flip Saunders doesn't sound like a coach worried about his future.

Bryant Lifts Lakers Into NBA Finals as L.A. Rallies From 17-point Hole
[May 30, 2008] LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Lakers celebrated the Western Conference championship before their adoring fans at Staples Center, but not too hard.

Serena Stunned by Srebotnik at French Open
[May 30, 2008] PARIS -- For Serena Williams, missed chances came in a flurry Friday at the French Open.

What Does The Future Hold For Spurs?
[May 30, 2008] Manu Ginobili's inconsistent play, which is undoubtedly related to fatigue and injury, and some bad timing in which the Spurs' normally excellent role players -- Robert Horry, Michael Finley, Bruce Bowen, Brent Barry -- took turns being really, really cold when it mattered.

In The Spotlight: Lakers Vs. Spurs Series Prewview
[May 21, 2008] LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Spurs-Lakers rivalry has been on hiatus since 2004 for one simple reason: The Lakers haven’t been very good.

They are now.

No. 3 overall pick Ryan to get $34.75M guaranteed from Falcons
[May 21, 2008] Matt Ryan officially became the face of the Atlanta Falcons when he was selected as the third pick in the NFL draft. On Tuesday, the Falcons rewarded him with plenty of green.

Stanley Cup finals breakdown: Red Wings vs. Penguins
[May 21, 2008] There is often debate about which Stanley Cup matchup might be best for the greater good of the NHL: big market, small market, Canada, West Coast, East Coast.

Piazza, one of greatest hitting catchers in MLB history, retires
[May 21, 2008] BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Mike Piazza is retiring from baseball following a 16-season career in which he became one of the top-hitting catchers in history.