Wake Forest to name Gaudio new coach
[Aug. 8, 2007] Wake Forest is going to name assistant coach Dino Gaudio the successor to the late Skip Prosser at a news conference Wednesday, multiple sources have told ESPN.com late Tuesday night.

Robby Gordon fined $35,000 by NASCAR and put on probation for misconduct during Montreal race
[Aug. 8, 2007] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Robby Gordon avoided a lengthy suspension Tuesday when NASCAR fined him $35,000 and placed him on probation through the end of the year for his misconduct during the Busch Series race in Montreal.

Barry Bonds breaks all-time home run record
[Aug. 8, 2007] SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- For one spectacular moment, Barry Bonds and everybody cheering him could forget about the controversy surrounding his chase and appreciate the phenomenal feat: 756.

Quinn's holdout from Browns over with 5-year deal
[Aug. 7, 2007] Brady Quinn has agreed to a five-year contact with the Cleveland Browns worth $20.2 million, with $7.75 million guaranteed, ending his holdout.

Minter announces retirement
[Aug. 7, 2007] SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Mike Minter, the Carolina Panthers' career leader in games started and tackles, blamed achy knees in announcing his retirement Tuesday after 10 seasons with the team.

Byrnes signs with D'backs
[Aug. 7, 2007] NEW YORK (SI.com) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Eric Byrnes to a three-year extension, reported the The Arizona Republic on its Web site on Monday.

Agent denies O'Neal wants to be traded
[Aug. 7, 2007] Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal isn't demanding a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, but he's open to the idea.

Bonds' bid for 756 home runs will have to wait another day
[Aug. 7, 2007] SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds had his Hall of Fame godfather in the house, not to mention his wife and all three of his children watching nervously and hoping for something special.

And don't forget the 43,000 others who dearly wanted to witness history.

Cubs' Alfonso Soriano out 2-to-4 weeks after injuring quad running the bases against the Mets
[Aug. 6, 2007] CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago Cubs star left fielder Alfonso Soriano strained his right quadriceps during Sunday's 8-3 loss to the New York Mets and will be sidelined two-to-four weeks, a major loss for a team trying to make the playoffs.

Tomlin a winner in opener
[Aug. 6, 2007] CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Mike Tomlin got to meet "Prime Time" in prime time.

Other than that, he claimed, there was nothing abnormal for the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers about a 20-7 win over the New Orleans Saints in his debut Sunday night.

Barry Bonds' 755th shot to tie Hank Aaron's home run record begins to sink in
[Aug. 6, 2007] SAN DIEGO (AP) -- For now, this is the tale of two kings: the embattled Barry Bonds, alleged steroid user, and Hank Aaron, the dignified slugger who made history passing Babe Ruth 33 years ago.

Pacman to make first TNA appearance Thursday
[Aug. 6, 2007] Adam "Pacman" Jones is entering the world of men in tights wielding metal folding chairs.

Glavine gets 300th win
[Aug. 6, 2007] CHICAGO (AP) -- Tom Glavine knows exactly why his 300th win should be savored.

"If I was the last one, I guess it would be pretty cool to be the last one to do something in the game," he said Sunday night after leading the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 8-3.

Johnson set for season-ending surgery
[Jul. 28, 2007] PHOENIX -- Randy Johnson will have season-ending back surgery and intends to be back for the Arizona Diamondbacks at spring training next year.

Nike ices Vick's pact; Reebok halts sale of No. 7 jersey
[Jul. 28, 2007] FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Nike suspended its lucrative contract with Michael Vick on Friday, while Reebok took the unprecedented step of stopping sales of his No. 7 jersey.