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Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine in 2009
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington apologized Wednesday in the wake of an SI.com report that said he tested po...

Sources: Tim Tebow workout earns him trip to NFL draft
On the heels of an impressive workout at Florida's pro day, league sources say that Tim Tebow is among those pla...

Seattle Mariners' Cliff Lee suspended five games for throw at Snyder
Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee has been suspended for the first five games of the regular season for throwin...

Derek Anderson agrees to 2-year deal with Arizona Cardinals
Free agent quarterback Charlie Whitehurst told San Diego Chargers management Wednesday that he will sign a one-y...

Seton Hall Pirates fire Bobby Gonzalez as men's basketball coach
A person close to the university tells The Associated Press that Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez has ...

Philadelphia Eagles release Shawn Andrews
The Philadelphia Eagles have released former All-Pro right guard Shawn Andrews.

Sale of Charlotte Bobcats to Michael Jordan approved by NBA Board of Governors
The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved Michael Jordan's bid to buy a controlling interest in the Ch...

ITF closes case on Andre Agassi's drug revelations in book
Tennis officials have closed the book on Andre Agassi's drug revelations.

Portland Trail Blazers fire Tom Penn
The Portland Trail Blazers have dismissed Tom Penn as vice president of basketball operations.

Outfielder Elijah Dukes abruptly released by Washington Nationals
Outfielder Elijah Dukes has been released by the Washington Nationals, a sudden move with about two weeks left i...

Manny Pacquiao's concert canceled because of poor ticket sales
A promoter says poor ticket sales have forced the cancellation of Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao's upcoming conce...

Report: JaMarcus Russell of Oakland Raiders arrives at workouts in better shape
JaMarcus Russell, who was missing from the Raiders' first day of offseason workouts, arrived Tuesday -- and repo...

Washington Redskins agree with Rex Grossman on one-year deal
The Redskins reached agreement Wednesday with former Bears and Texans quarterback Rex Grossman on a one-year deal.

NFL to examine two possessions in playoffs OT
NFL owners will examine whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning ...

Reports: NHL ready to impose head-shots rule
The NHL wants to adopt a new rule against blindside hits to the head before the end of this season, according to...