Napoli, Papi slowed down by nagging injuries
Two of Boston's most lethal bats, Mike Napoli and David Ortiz, were not in Friday night's lineup against the Royals due to minor, nagging injuries. Napoli (finger, toe) missed the…Read more
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NFLPA votes to accept revised drug policy
HGH testing is coming to the NFL this season. Read more
Latos scratched with bone bruise in right elbow
The Reds announced Friday afternoon that pitcher Mat Latos was scratched from his start vs. the Brewers in the series opener because of a bone bruise in his right elbow.…Read more
Bozon begins Canadiens rookie camp glad to be alive after meningitis scare
BROSSARD, Que. - Tim Bozon was clearly the happiest skater among the 44 players at the opening of the Montreal Canadiens rookie camp on Friday. The 20-year-old was glad just…Read more
Improving Stanton heads home; major surgery unlikely
Giancarlo Stanton, who sustained multiple fractures to his face after being struck by a pitch on Thursday night, returned in good spirits to Miami on Friday night. The two-time All-Star…Read more
Starlin walking without boot; Rizzo nearing return
Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was allowed to walk without a supportive walking boot on his left ankle Friday, and predicts he'll be back before the season ends. Meanwhile, Anthony Rizzo…Read more
Ray Rice deal: Less than 1 percent get it in NJ
The pretrial intervention program offered to Ray Rice in the assault case involving his wife was granted in less than 1 percent of all domestic violence assault cases from 2010-13…Read more
Serbia holds off France; will play US for gold
Milos Teodosic scored 24 points and Serbia reached the championship game of the Basketball World Cup by beating France 90-85 on Friday night. Read more
Teammates eager to welcome back Davis
The Orioles' clubhouse was in a state of shock on Friday morning as news quickly spread of first baseman Chris Davis' 25-game suspension after he tested positive an amphetamine, identified…Read more
Leiweke: remark about Leafs with ‘terrible’ character was general response
TORONTO - Tim Leiweke says a comment he made about players within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization having "terrible" character was not aimed at a specific player. Speaking to students…Read more