Cubs scout knew Soler was special from start
Louie Eljaua remembers the first time he saw Jorge Soler in 2009, and he recalls how impressed he was at the then-teenage outfielder's size and skills. And Eljaua isn't surprised…Read more
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Vikings’ Peterson calls it: TD on first carry
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is calling it again: Touchdown. On his first carry of the season. Read more
Clowney cleared after suffering concussion
Texans pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney suffered a concussion on August 20th from a helmet-to-helmet hit, but is healthy and ready to play in Houston's season-opener against Washington. Read more
U.S. wraps up pool play with perfect record
James Harden scored 17 points, Stephen Curry added 14 and the unbeaten U.S. national team wrapped up pool play with a 95-71 victory over Ukraine on Thursday at the Basketball…Read more
Peavy rewarding Giants’ faith in his arm over his record
Jake Peavy hadn't won a game in more than three months when he was acquired on July 26, but the Giants knew he was far from washed up. Read more
Hard to know which way Phils will go under Gillick
Pat Gillick answered questions from reporters for nearly 15 minutes Tuesday afternoon at Turner Field, and for a brief moment, it felt like 2008 again. Gillick, 77, has assumed control…Read more
Lewis, on statue: ‘Now, I’m never leaving’
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis welcomes a statue of himself outside M&T Bank Stadium with a 31-minute speech. Read more
Cards promote Scruggs to add depth at first base
The Cardinals have called up first baseman Xavier Scruggs from Triple-A Memphis earlier than expected to give manager Mike Matheny more options behind the struggling Matt Adams. Read more
No. 10 Baylor loses starting WR for 3 weeks
Starting Baylor wide receiver Levi Norwood will miss at least the next three weeks after undergoing wrist surgery from an injury he suffered in the opener against SMU, Baylor coach…Read more
League says concussions dropped in 2013
The NFL released its Health and Safety report to The Associated Press on Wednesday and concussions decreased overall during the 2013 season. The league said concussions were down 13 percent…Read more