The Week Ahead: Contenders hit Crucial stretch
It's that magical time of year in baseball. Just ask the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels. All three teams have such a huge division lead…Read more
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Twenty-seven up and down: Evaluating Texas’ position players
The Rangers have used 27 position players on a club that is going to finish with offensive numbers that haven't been seen in Arlington in more than three decades. Some…Read more
Canadiens opt for four alternate captains this season
Forwards Max Pacioretty and Tomas Plekanec and defensemen Andrei Markov and P.K. Subban will serve as alternate captains for the Montreal Canadiens this season, the team announced Monday. Brian Gionta,…Read more
Defenseman Gelinas signs new contract with Devils
Restricted free-agent defenseman Eric Gelinas has signed a new contract with the New Jersey Devils, the team announced Monday. No other details on the contract were released. "Just happy to…Read more
Cutler, Bears stun 49ers with 21 in 4th quarter
Jay Cutler passed for three fourth-quarter touchdowns after much of Chicago's starting defense went down, and the Bears beat the San Francisco 49ers 28-20 Sunday night to spoil their Levi's…Read more
Postseason Picture for Monday, Sept. 15
The Baltimore Orioles are the closest to clinching. The Oakland A's looked like they might be in serious postseason trouble after Friday's series-opening loss to the Mariners, but two wins…Read more
QMJHL Roundup: Domingue scores in SO to lead Phoenix over Tigres 5-4
SHERBROOKE, Que. - Kevin Domingue scored the only goal of a shootout as the Sherbrooke Phoenix edged the Victoriaville Tigres 5-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Sunday.…Read more
O’s walk off vs. Yanks to trim magic number to three
Kelly Johnson, who also has played this season with the Yankees and Red Sox, drove a walk-off hit into the gap in right-center in the bottom of the ninth, sending…Read more
McCann’s heroics not enough as Yanks fall to O’s
Facing the likelihood of their second dark October in as many years, these are desperate times for the Yankees, and so the bullpen phone rang demanding the services of David…Read more
Chargers’ Allen: Sherman ‘not a shutdown CB’
After making several catches against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman on Sunday, San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen wasn't all that impressed with the Pro Bowl player. Read more