Notre Dame Fighting Irish athletic director: Conference expansions could end our football independence
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the possible expansion of the Big Ten could create changes in major college football that force the Fighting Irish to give up their football independence.
Joe Nathan of Minnesota Twins has torn elbow ligament
Twins reliever Joe Nathan has been diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right elbow, leaving the team without a proven closer less than a month from Opening Day, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.
Carl Edwards receives 3 weeks' probation for Brad Keselowski wreck
Carl Edwards will not be suspended for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's NASCAR race in Atlanta.
Michael Vick wins award on day Philadelphia Eagles pick up option
Dozens of protesters lined up outside a banquet hall where Michael Vick received an award on the same day the Eagles exercised their option on him.
New York Yankees won't discuss extensions for Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi until after season
Hal Steinbrenner says the New York Yankees won't alter their policy against contract extensions and will deal with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi after the season.
Stephen Strasburg of Washington Nationals throws two scoreless innings in spring debut
Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg has made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals, pitching two scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers.
Terrell Owens meeting with Cincinnati Bengals about joining WR corps
Terrell Owens is headed to Cincinnati to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.
Mike Dunleavy out as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers
Mike Dunleavy was shocked that he was fired as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers, barely a month after relinquishing his head coaching duties.
Kobe's late jumper ends Lakers' 3-game slide
Kobe Bryant hit a 17-foot fallaway jumper with 1.9 seconds left, and the Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to snap their three-game losing streak.
Kansas City Chiefs sign ex-New York Jets RB Thomas Jones to deal
Kansas City signed running back Thomas Jones to a two-year deal worth $5 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.