Redskins’ Meriweather to sit 2 games for hit
The NFL suspended Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather for the first two games of the season after he delivered another helmet-to-helmet hit. Read more
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Wacha, Yadi making progress in rehab stints
Catcher Yadier Molina and right-hander Michael Wacha will relocate to Springfield, Mo., this week to continue their rehab work with St. Louis' Double-A affiliate. Read more
Hosmer makes progress by seeing pitches
Eric Hosmer stood in the batter's box on Monday afternoon and took some pitches. Literally took some pitches, because he's not permitted to swing at them. Read more
Returning for Spring Training important to Machado
Later this week, Manny Machado will depart for Los Angeles. As of now, surgery on the medial patellofemoral ligament in his right knee is scheduled for Wednesday and his rehab…Read more
Onus on Braves to rise up for stretch run
The Braves are also just three games behind the Cardinals, who own the NL Wild Card lead. But it should be remembered that Atlanta does not own the tiebreaker against…Read more
Kershaw building quite the NL MVP case
By just about every metric, the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher in the game. But is he the most valuable player in his league? Read more
Anderson, Senators agree to three-year extension
The Ottawa Senators believe they have one of the best goaltending tandems in the NHL, and they acted Monday to ensure it will remain that way past this season. The…Read more
Today’s MLB starting lineups: August 25
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs. Read more
Tomlin: Steelers could suspend Bell, Blount
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reiterated on Monday that Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount will be punished after getting arrested for marijuana possession last Wednesday, shortly before the team flew to…Read more
Murray beats leg cramps to win at US Open
Eighth-seeded Andy Murray beat Robin Haase 6-3, 7-6 (6), 1-6, 7-5 despite leg cramps in the first round of the US Open. Read more