Zimmer hire energized ‘unhappy’ Peterson
If there was ever a point in Adrian Peterson's career with the Minnesota Vikings where he could have thought seriously about leaving, the end of last season could have been…Read more
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Abreu’s hit streak reaches 20 with first-inning single
Jose Abreu's single to left off of Detroit's Drew Smyly in the first inning of Thursday's contest at Comerica Park extended the White Sox rookie's hitting streak to 20 straight…Read more
FSU starts No. 1 in preseason coaches’ poll
The Florida State Seminoles aren't going anywhere as the defending national champions are the No. 1 team in the preseason Amway Coaches Poll, which was released Thursday. Read more
Lester-for-Cespedes opens Deadline whirlwind
The Red Sox and Athletics were first to make headlines in the final hours before Thursday's 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline, completing a bombshell deal that sent All-Star left…Read more
Bad hair day: Skins rookie regrets new ‘do
Zach Hocker gave them the option. Now he wishes he had just given them a bad skit. Read more
Source: Giants unsure if Wilson can return
David Wilson's latest neck injury has raised significant concerns for the New York Giants as a source close to the situation told ESPN.com on Thursday that the team would be…Read more
Source: Cardinals get Lackey from Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have traded veteran pitcher John Lackey to the St. Louis Cardinals for outfielder Allen Craig and right-hander Joe Kelly, a league source confirmed to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon…Read more
Rice: ‘I made the biggest mistake of my life’
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice apologized to his wife and all women affected by domestic violence on Thursday, when he took questions for the first time since his alleged…Read more
Cards land Lackey, give up Kelly and Craig
Shortly after trading away left-hander Jon Lester, the Red Sox made a deal Thursday to send fellow starter John Lackey to the Cardinals. The Red Sox will receive right-hander Joe…Read more
Fearless Beane shows he’s all in with Lester trade
Here's the thing you need to understand about Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane: He simply does not care about next season. Or the one after that. Read more