Three keys to Cardinals taking division crown
Here's a look at three factors behind the Cardinals' recent climb to the top of the National League Central and three keys in their quest to hold off the Pirates…Read more
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Source: Saints’ Ingram (hand) out for month
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is expected to miss about a month with a hand injury he suffered Sunday, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Read more
NFL adds domestic violence experts to advise
The NFL says three experts in domestic violence will serve as senior advisers to the league. Read more
Sooners lose top rusher Ford for 2-3 weeks
Fourth-ranked Oklahoma will be without its leading rusher when it travels to West Virginia this weekend. Read more
Vikings say Peterson likely to play in Week 3
The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that running back Adrian Peterson will return to practices and meetings this week and is expected to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Read more
MLB Notebook: Kershaw stands tall against Giants
With less than a month remaining in his seventh big league season, Clayton Kershaw carries a career 2.48 ERA. This mark -- built over 1,365 1/3 innings -- is the…Read more
Rankings reflect playoff pursuit
We've reached that point in the season where we learn who's in and who's out, with a handful of teams knocking on the door and set to clinch postseason spots. Read more
A’s regain destiny, right on schedule
OK, there are two weeks left in the regular season, and there are 13 games remaining on the Athletics' schedule. And yes, the A's did put themselves in control of…Read more
Bettors losing interest in Mayweather fights
Floyd Mayweather is the biggest draw in boxing, but Las Vegas gamblers weren't interested in his rematch with Marcos Maidana. Read more
Canadiens will have four alternate captains rather than giving anyone the C
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have opted to go with four alternate captains rather than giving one player the C. The club announced that defencemen Andrei Markov and P.K. Subban…Read more