Gordon embodies Royals’ rock-solid tenacity
Alex Gordon is the embodiment of the Royals' toughness. In addition to being an excellent player, he's the spiritual leader of a team that has finally reached postseason status. "I…Read more
Mignolet must improve – Carragher
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said Brendan Rodgers should look for a new goalkeeper if Simon Mignolet does not improve. […] Read more
Leagues file to bar New Jersey sports betting
Attorneys for the NCAA, NFL and other professional sports leagues say New Jersey is trying to circumvent federal law and under no circumstances can sports betting be conducted at the…Read more
Cole hails Lampard
Roma full-back Ashley Cole praised former team-mate Frank Lampard ahead of his side's clash against Manchester City. The former Chelsea […] Read more
Lester keeps battling back, winning admirers
At Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma, Wash., Jon Lester was a three-time MVP -- including in his freshman season -- and a three-time All-Area selection. For good measure, he was…Read more
MLB personalities make their AL Wild Card predictions
With the competition for the right to hoist the Commissioner's Trophy at the conclusion of the 110th World Series set to begin, MLB.com staff members -- including studio analysts, columnists…Read more
MLB.com personalities predict postseason
With the competition for the right to hoist the Commissioner's Trophy at the conclusion of the 110th World Series narrowed down to 10 teams, MLB.com staff members -- including studio…Read more
Twins brass says it was hard to dismiss Gardenhire
Twins owner Jim Pohlad and club president Dave St. Peter were unable to attend Monday's news conference announcing Ron Gardenhire's dismissal as the manager, but they reiterated it was a…Read more
Former Dodger Shuba dies at 89
Former Dodgers outfielder George "Shotgun" Shuba died on Monday at his home in Youngstown, Ohio. He was 89. Shuba is most famous for what became dubbed as "A Handshake for…Read more
Proud Royals fans ‘Rally’ around hometown team
A crowd of 5,000 filed into Kauffman Stadium on Monday to watch the Royals work out and take batting practice in the "Take the Crown Rally" event. It was an…Read more