Giambi escapes MLB suspension for steroids talk
[Aug. 16, 2007] TORONTO (AP) -- Jason Giambi escaped punishment from commissioner Bud Selig on Thursday because of the Yankee slugger's charitable work and cooperation with baseball's steroids investigator.

Jets closing in on deal with first-round pick Revis
[Aug. 15, 2007] HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- The New York Jets and first-round draft pick Darrelle Revis were closing in on a deal Tuesday night that would end the touted cornerback's lengthy training camp holdout.

Braves' Cox breaks record with 132nd ejection
[Aug. 15, 2007] ATLANTA (AP) -- After going 7½ weeks without getting tossed, Bobby Cox finally passed John McGraw for the most ejections in baseball history Tuesday night.

Yankees legend Rizzuto dies at 89
[Aug. 15, 2007] Hall of Famer Phil Rizzuto has died at the age of 89.

Vick loses leverage, may have to plea
[Aug. 15, 2007] RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Prosecutors have more leverage against Michael Vick now that his remaining two co-defendants decided to plead guilty while he has maintained his innocence in a federal dogfighting conspiracy case.

Donaghy pleads guilty
[Aug. 15, 2007] NEW YORK (AP) -- Former referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to felony charges Wednesday for causing a betting scandal that devastated the NBA.

Yankees within 4 of Sox after sweep of Tribe
[Aug. 12, 2007] CLEVELAND (AP) -Talk about your pushy New Yorkers.

Strutting into Jacobs Field for the weekend, the Yankees made themselves right at home. They bullied the Cleveland Indians before leaving with three wins and the same confidence that has made them champions many times before.

Spins, scraps and crazy fans; Stewart wins wild Watkins Glen
[Aug. 12, 2007] WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Juan Pablo Montoya and Kevin Harvick staged a WWE moment after the two tangled with 15 laps remaining in Sunday's Nextel Cup race at Watkins Glen International.

Achilles tear has Cowboys LB Ellis worried about career
[Aug. 12, 2007] IRVING, Texas -- Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis is no longer worried about losing his job to a rookie or about wanting a new contract. His new concern is whether he may be forced to retire because of an injury.

Sources: Vick suspension near
[Aug. 12, 2007] Two NFL sources said that commissioner Roger Goodell likely will announce this week or next the suspension of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for the 2007 season.

Tiger claims PGA for his 13th career major
[Aug. 12, 2007] TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- The 13th major for Tiger Woods looked like so many others until he finished.

His father is no longer alive for Woods to walk into his arms. His mother no longer travels to any major but the Masters. He now shares his triumphs with a wife and baby daughter, and the biggest surprise Sunday at the PGA Championship was seeing them when he walked into the scoring trailer to sign for a 69 and a two-shot victory.

Bonds adds to new HR record with blast
[Aug. 9, 2007] It helped Bruce Bochy to his 1,000th managerial victory, too.

Pedro shaky on mound in rehab start
[Aug. 9, 2007] PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - Pedro Martinez was optimistic after his first rehab start, even through he struggled through three innings and was pulled before reaching his target pitch count.

Padres likely to cut ties with colorful character Wells
[Aug. 9, 2007] SAN DIEGO -- David Wells is finished with his hometown San Diego Padres, and it's possible that baseball has seen the last of the boisterous left-hander known as Boomer.

Pacman disputes his arrest record in promoting wrestling deal
[Aug. 9, 2007] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones appeared on television Thursday to promote his foray into wrestling and tried to untangle his legal record. Maybe he should have brought a lawyer with him.