Butler did it: Royals slugger wins AL weekly honor
After helping the Royals to a seven-game winning streak and into a tight race in the American League Central, first baseman/designated hitter Billy Butler has been named the AL Player…Read more
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Whitner: Manziel, Hoyer competition ‘fierce’
The closest competition this side of Affirmed and Alydar -- Brian Hoyer vs. Johnny Manziel -- continued Monday on the practice field Monday. Read more
Pineda to start for Yankees on Wednesday
Michael Pineda will make his return to a big league mound on Wednesday, as the Yankees right-hander is scheduled to take the ball for a start against the Orioles at…Read more
Paul George out, but ‘PG-13′ in stores soon
Indiana Pacers star Paul George changed uniform number from 24 to 13 (think "PG-13") before his recent injury. Read more
Giants’ Cruz: Criticism took ‘toll’ on Nicks
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz believes all the criticism Hakeem Nicks received last season took a "toll" on his former teammate. Read more
Pineda to forgo final rehab start, will face O’s
The New York Yankees will forgo another rehab start for Michael Pineda and throw him right into the fire for Wednesday night's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. Read more
Ducks’ Johnstone re-tears ACL, out for year
Oregon left tackle Tyler Johnstone will have surgery after re-tearing the ACL in his right knee and will miss the upcoming season, he confirmed to CSNNW.com on Monday. Read more
Central races making impact on Power Rankings
It's easy to see why some fans think the best baseball in the game is being played out West. But it's impossible to ignore what's happening in the middle of…Read more
Sources: Raptors fined for Drake KD ‘pitch’
The Toronto Raptors have been fined $25,000 for comments that rap star and team ambassador Drake made at a recent concert about Kevin Durant that the NBA has deemed a…Read more
Collins: Mejia will pitch as long as arm is OK
Mets closer Jenrry Mejia, who was pitching with a right calf issue, revealed to reporters after Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Phillies that he saw a doctor about a hernia. Read more