The unflappable Torre makes a pretty good Zen master himself

Kurt Streeter: The unflappable Torre makes a pretty good Zen master himself

A series like this one, a sloggy stretch of season like this one, is precisely when you need Joe Torre. Why paying him all those millions to...

 

Bill Dwyre: Angels' Trevor Bell makes a good first impression

The boy walked among the men and survived quite well Wednesday. The Angels wanted a devil of an effort against the Tampa Bay Rays, and...

Matt Barkley could be in line to start for Trojans

Everything seems to have fallen into place for Matt Barkley since his January arrival at USC.

 

Mexico pulls out 2-1 victory over U.S. in World Cup qualifier

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Angels win in Trevor Bell's debut

Angels win in Trevor Bell's debut

Chone Figgins sat in front of his locker in the Angels' clubhouse Wednesday afternoon, packing for today's flight to Baltimore and the start...

Chris Dufresne's preseason top 25: No. 22 Oregon State

Chris Dufresne's preseason top 25: No. 22 Oregon State

No. 22: Oregon State

Glenn Love and Tony Dye compete for UCLA's strong safety job

Glenn Love and Tony Dye compete for UCLA's strong safety job

Glenn Love practiced yoga. Tony Dye decided to get physical.

Averell Spicer suffers a severe ankle sprain

Averell Spicer suffers a severe ankle sprain

USC defensive tackle Averell Spicer suffered an ankle injury on Wednesday, opening the door for newcomer Hebron Fangupo to...

For Dodgers and Giants, it was like the old days as benches cleared

For Dodgers and Giants, it was like the old days as benches cleared

Like in the old days, the benches cleared. Voices were raised. Fingers were pointed. Teammates had to be restrained.

Justin Speier bids a gracious farewell

Justin Speier bids a gracious farewell

A day after being handed his unconditional release, reliever Justin Speier returned to Angel Stadium on Wednesday to publicly express...

Clippers trade for Hornets' Rasual Butler

Clippers trade for Hornets' Rasual Butler

The Clippers acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and an undisclosed amount of cash Wednesday in a trade with the New Orleans Hornets for a...

Rick Pitino apologizes for 'indiscretion'

Rick Pitino apologizes for 'indiscretion'

Louisville men's basketball Coach Rick Pitino on Wednesday apologized for his "indiscretion" of having sex with a woman who later was...

Michael Vick seems to be a changed man

Michael Vick seems to be a changed man

Michael Vick has had to face the owner, the federal judges, the warden and the big bad NFL commissioner, but probably the toughest group...

Video gamers won't be seeing Michael Vick's game face

Video gamers won't be seeing Michael Vick's game face

Even if Michael Vick's future in the NFL remains unclear, there has been a decision on his appearance in "Madden NFL 10."

Cushing suffers a knee injury

Cushing suffers a knee injury

Houston's top draft pick, linebacker Brian Cushing, won't play in Saturday's exhibition opener against Kansas City because of a...

Players banned for five games

Players banned for five games

Boston's Kevin Youkilis and Detroit pitcher Rick Porcello were suspended for five games each Wednesday and fined by Major...

Pedro Martinez gives Phillies a lift

Pedro Martinez gives Phillies a lift

Mixing speeds and pitches and keeping hitters guessing, Pedro Martinez made a successful return to the majors Wednesday night.

Adam LaRoche powers Braves

Adam LaRoche powers Braves

at Atlanta 6, Washington 2: Adam LaRoche hit two of the Braves' four homers and Derek Lowe (12-7) won his fifth in a row.

Josh Beckett wins majors-leading 14th game as Red Sox beat Tigers

Josh Beckett wins majors-leading 14th game as Red Sox beat Tigers

Josh Beckett pitched seven strong innings for his major league-high 14th win, Mike Lowell and Jason Bay hit home runs and the Boston Red Sox...

Rangers shut down the Indians

Rangers shut down the Indians

Texas 5, at Cleveland 0: Rookie Tommy Hunter (5-2) turned the shutout tables on the Indians, pitching into the eighth inning...

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Fired mid-season by Auburn, coordinator Tony Franklin back in Sun Belt with Middle Tennessee

New Dolphins CEO Mike Dee cites 'untapped passion' of fans as he seeks big attendance increase

IOC executive board to recommend 2 sports for inclusion in 2016 Summer Games

Louisville coach Rick Pitino has had success at all 4 college programs he has led

Louisville coach Rick Pitino's reputation takes hit after admission of sexual encounter

Bettman, Balsillie among those agreeing to questioning in contentious Coyotes case

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall to appear in Atlanta court on battery charge

G'day: Punter Ben Graham, 1st Aussie to play in Super Bowl, continues to shine with Cardinals

Chicago Olympic bid in spotlight at USOC hall of fame induction ceremony