Bucs’ fastball prowess noted by Cardinals
The Pirates' dugout was abuzz late Monday afternoon in St. Louis when hard-throwing right-handed reliever Carlos Martinez entered a one-run game. Read more
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Recalled to Cubs, Olt aims to keep working
Mike Olt, who hit a home run and a double on Thursday for Class A Kane County in a rehab game, was added to the Cubs' active roster on Friday,…Read more
Jerry: Sam has ‘knack’ but needs practice
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Michael Sam "has got a long way to go" but mentioned Terrell Suggs and Charles Haley when discussing the practice-squad defensive…Read more
Mo’ne says she’s ‘sad’ about NCAA violation
Little League star Mo'ne Davis says she's "sad" Connecticut received a secondary NCAA rules violation for coach Geno Auriemma's congratulatory phone call to her during the Little League World Series. Read more
Strong on depleted Horns: Not end of world
The Texas Longhorns are having a tough week. Read more
Brady practices, plans to play vs. Dolphins
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady returned to practice Friday, a day after he was surprisingly absent with a calf injury. Read more
Irving ‘ready to go’ for U.S. after hard fall
Team USA starting point guard Kyrie Irving is "100 percent" for Saturday's game against Mexico at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more
Five-star prospect Campbell commits to FSU
Florida State added another dangerous weapon to its already potent offense on Friday as five-star athlete George Campbell verbally committed to the Seminoles. Read more
Against long odds, baseball has had many comeback kids
Baseball's history has been littered with enough occasional examples of comeback clubs that we celebrate their stories and hold onto the hope they provide. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince takes a look…Read more
Bruins invite forward Leino to training camp
Free agent forward Ville Leino has been invited to training camp with the Boston Bruins, general manager Peter Chiarelli confirmed Friday. Leino, 30, had 15 points (all assists) in 58…Read more