Bills' Everett sedated in ICU after spinal surgery
[Sep. 10, 2007] Bills reserve tight end Kevin Everett will spend one to two days under sedation as doctors evaluate the extent of a severe spinal injury that could leave him paralyzed.

Eagles' star CB Sheppard out at least one game
[Sep. 10, 2007] Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard is expected to miss at least one game for the Eagles with a sprained knee ligament.

Hokies going with freshman Taylor as starting QB
[Sep. 10, 2007] Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer announced on his weekly Monday teleconference that he will start true freshman Tyrod Taylor at quarterback Ohio University this Saturday. This relegates Sean Glennon, who struggled in the team's 48-7 loss to LSU, to the bench.

Sources: No. 1 pick Russell, Raiders set to start talking again
[Sep. 7, 2007] In an effort to further close the gap in negotiations, and perhaps hammer out a contract for top overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell before the start of the season, the representatives for the former LSU quarterback are set to meet Friday with Oakland Raiders officials, according to sources.

Report: Pharmacy shipped Glaus steroids by mail
[Sep. 7, 2007] Former World Series MVP and four-time All Star Troy Glaus received multiple shipments of performance-enhancing drugs via a Florida pharmacy and a California anti-aging clinic, Sports Illustrated reported on its Web site Friday.

Eight-run 7th closes out Mariners
[Sep. 6, 2007] NEW YORK (AP) - Alex Rodriguez limped his way into Yankee Stadium, then got angry when the team sent him to a hospital for tests on his sore right ankle.

Michigan takes historic tumble out of AP Top 25
[Sep. 5, 2007] The final fallout from a disastrous opening weekend for Michigan came Tuesday, when the Wolverines dropped all the way out of The Associated Press Top 25, an unprecedented fall from No. 5 to unranked.

NBA refs can use replay to scan fights, flagrants
[Sep. 5, 2007] NBA referees will be able to use instant replay to review altercations and some flagrant fouls starting this season.

Doctor: Benoit was suffering from brain damage
[Sep. 5, 2007] Pro wrestler Chris Benoit suffered brain damage from his years in the ring that could help explain why he killed his wife, son and himself, a doctor who studied Benoit's brain said Wednesday.

Mets stifled by Reds rookie; streak ends at five
[Sep. 5, 2007] Brandon Phillips broke the Red's record for homers by a second baseman Wednesday, hitting a two-run shot during a 7-0 victory that ended the New York Mets' five-game winning streak.

Divers search river for father of Magic's Nelson
[Aug. 31, 2007] The disappearance of the father of Orlando Magic player Jameer Nelson mystified co-workers at a Delaware River tugboat company, who last saw him walking across a dock Thursday.

Knee sprain could end Beckham's MLS season
[Aug. 31, 2007] It might be a while before David Beckham steps on the field again for Los Angeles or England.

Yanks sweep Red Sox, regain AL wild-card lead
[Aug. 31, 2007] With drama and flair, the New York Yankees completed another August sweep of the Boston Red Sox and moved into the AL wild-card lead.

Top-seeded Henin overwhelms Makarova to advance at U.S. Open
[Aug. 31, 2007] Top-seeded Justine Henin quickly chased another qualifier, taking only 50 minutes Friday to breeze into a fourth-round matchup with No. 15 Dinara Safina.

LeBron lifts Team USA past Uruguay, sans 'Melo
[Aug. 30, 2007] LeBron James soared for powerful dunks, pulled up for flawless 3-pointers. And when the halftime buzzer sounded, there was only one way to describe his play.

Perfect.