Uehara temporarily out as closer
The Red Sox have temporarily lifted Koji Uehara from the closer role and will use Edward Mujica in his place, manager John Farrell said Friday. Uehara isn't injured, so there's…Read more
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Konerko out at least a week with hand fracture
Paul Konerko suffered a fracture of a sesamoid bone in his left hand during an eighth-inning play at first base against the Twins on Tuesday night at Target Field, meaning…Read more
McDonald to play for 49ers despite arrest
Ray McDonald, who was arrested early Sunday for domestic violence, will play for the San Francisco 49ers in the season opener, Niners coach Jim Harbaugh announced Friday. Read more
Wozniacki into Open final as Peng (ill) retires
Caroline Wozniacki won her U.S. Open semifinal when Peng Shuai retired because of apparent heat illness. Read more
Leg cramping forces Wada’s exit in fourth
Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada had to leave Friday's game vs. the Pirates in the fourth inning because of cramping in his left leg. Read more
Harrison goes back to the Steelers to retire
James Harrison had one more quintessential James Harrison moment before saying goodbye Friday afternoon at Pittsburgh Steelers' headquarters. Read more
Rangers’ Washington resigns to tend to personal matter
Ron Washington has resigned as manager of the Rangers on Friday. He was replaced by bench coach Tim Bogar, who will be the team's interim manager for the remainder of…Read more
Source: Packers’ Bulaga has left MCL sprain
Green Bay right tackle Bulaga tore the MCL in his left knee during the Packers' season-opening 36-16 loss to the Seahawks, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Read more
Ellington, a day after MRI, up in air for MNF
Cardinals running back Andre Ellington was not at Friday's practice during the portion open to the media, a day after undergoing an MRI for a foot injury, a source confirmed…Read more
Indians acquire outfielder Shuck from Angels
Prior to Friday's game against the White Sox, the Indians announced that they had acquired outfielder J.B. Shuck from the Angels in exchange for cash considerations. Read more