NFL on Gordon: Culpable for what’s in body
Ahead of Josh Gordon's appeal hearing Friday, during which he is expected to blame a failed marijuana test on secondhand smoke, the NFL said "you are responsible for what is…Read more
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Teammates hopeful Price remains with Rays
With trade rumors swirling around David Price on Wednesday, inside the Rays' clubhouse, some of Price's teammates looked forward to showing up for Friday's game and -- hopefully -- still…Read more
Price feels Reds will be buyers at Trade Deadline
When the Reds started their nosedive coming out of the All-Star break, speculation increased over whether the club could pivot from being buyers to sellers before Thursday's 4 p.m. ET…Read more
Tight races lead to sellers’ market at Deadline
For the executives representing highly motivated franchises looking to nail down division titles and avoid the win-or-go-home game to start the playoffs, the level of competitive balance is complicating the…Read more
Report: Highest initial Bills bid for $1B-plus
Three initial bids were submitted Tuesday to an investment bank handling the sale of the Buffalo Bills, the Toronto Sun reported. Read more
Collins expecting to see ‘similar faces’ after Deadline
Count manager Terry Collins among those not anticipating sweeping changes before Thursday's non-waiver Trade Deadline. Two days after general manager Sandy Alderson said the Mets are "unlikely" to make any…Read more
Roenicke mulling change to late-inning bullpen roles
While continuing to express confidence in first-half stalwart Will Smith, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke suggested Wednesday that he may begin trying someone else in a setup role. Read more
Lisicki sets WTA record with 131 mph serve
The WTA says Sabine Lisicki has hit the fastest record serve in the history of the women's tennis tour, reaching 131 mph (211 kph). Read more
Hamels unlikely to be dealt prior to Deadline
There have been numerous reports recently about Cole Hamels' availability, but sources told MLB.com that the Phillies have had no substantive talks with any team about their ace. Read more
Cards likely not looking at Phils’ arms before Deadline
The Phillies seem to have temporarily lost another trade partner, as the Cardinals filled a starting pitching need by acquiring tight-hander Justin Masterson from the Indians. Read more