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ESPN steps up coverage for Bonds' home run chase
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 10:38pm GMT
Usually, national TV rights in major sports are worked out years in advance. But late Thursday, Major League Baseball and ESPN ... -
NBA's fix: Illegal bookies could help prevent gambling scandals
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 10:36pm GMT
If NBA Commissioner David Stern wants to avoid a repeat of what referee Tim Donaghy is accused of, his league should go beyond ... -
Miner's error in ninth saves White Sox, sinks Tigers
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 10:13pm GMT
Scott Podsednik, limited to 23 games this year and just off the disabled list, scored from first base on a throwing error in ... -
Michael Vick pleads not guilty in dogfighting case
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 9:29pm GMT
After pleading not guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from an alleged dogfighting ring, Michael Vick and three codefendants ... -
Bucs release Simeon Rice, sign Adams
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 9:22pm GMT
Simeon Rice's run with Tampa Bay as one of the NFL's most prolific pass rushers is over. The Buccaneers released the 12th-year ... -
Sparks' Fernandez, Spencer top rookies
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 9:17pm GMT
No first-year WNBA player has distanced herself from the rest, and as a result there is no clear-cut choice for rookie of the ... -
Saturday time trial could shake up standings
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 9:17pm GMT
Second-place rider Cadel Evans is favored in the race against the clock and could close the gap with with leader Alberto Contador. ... -
Mergers could run small teams off track
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 8:36pm GMT
NASCAR created its four-car team cap as a way of saving the little guy, but the rule might have become the benchmark for squeezing ... -
Flashy Bull enters Whitney with eye on Breeders' Cup
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 8:31pm GMT
An extended vacation appears to have made all the difference for Flashy Bull, who looks to establish himself as one of the nation's ... -
Vick protests dominate opener of Falcons camp
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 8:18pm GMT
As the Atlanta Falcons broke sweat on the first day of training camp, overhead a prop plane pulled a sign that read, "New team ... -
Martin retires, seeks NFL ownership stake
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 8:18pm GMT
Curtis Martin always dreamed big during his impressive 11-year playing career. He's not stopping now. He announced his retirement ... -
Saban's 'rock star' welcome continues at Alabama
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 8:09pm GMT
The lobby of the hotel where Southeastern Conference media days are held was awash in crimson as Alabama fans holding cameras, ... -
Wimbledon runner-up Bartoli hits wall in California
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 8:04pm GMT
Three weeks ago, Marion Bartoli, flower bouquet in hand, strode out on Wimbledon's Center Court to contest her first Grand Slam ... -
Forrest, Baldomir set for title matchup
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 7:36pm GMT
Former welterweight champions Vernon Forrest and Carlos Baldomir will try to turn the twilight of their careers into a highlight ... -
Leftwich out to prove he'll get up off the mat
Posted: July 26th, 2007, 6:58pm GMT
When Byron Leftwich is healthy, playing football with passion and dissecting defenses with vision and an exceptional arm, he's ... -
Hopkins shoves Wright, sets off scuffle at weigh-in
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 8:56pm GMT
The fight isn't until Saturday night, but Bernard Hopkins landed the first blow Friday with an open-hand push to Winky Wright's ... -
National team players express concern over Donaghy allegations
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 8:45pm GMT
Tags: NBA FBI
NBA players were stunned by the news Friday that an NBA referee was the subject of an FBI investigation that he bet on games, ... -
Green Bay cuts ties with Jones, begins search for new CEO
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 8:11pm GMT
The Green Bay Packers cut ties with former executive John Jones on Friday and began their new search to replace longtime Packers ... -
Beckham's Galaxy debut likely to be short, if at all
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 8:00pm GMT
Tags: Soccer Beckham
Soccer fans may yet get their first glimpse of David Beckham as a Major League Soccer player Saturday, but it promises to be ... -
Ogilvie leads by two at midway point of US Bank Championship
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 6:50pm GMT
Joe Ogilvie is a devout follower of the stock market. But the Duke graduate with an economics degree isn't so sure about his ... -
FBI probes whether NBA referee bet on games
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 5:54pm GMT
Tags: FBI games
The FBI is investigating whether veteran NBA referee Tim Donaghy wagered on an undisclosed number of league games during the ... -
NFL fines Porter $150,000 for Las Vegas scuffle
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 5:50pm GMT
Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter was fined nearly $150,000 by the NFL for his part in a Las Vegas scuffle with another player. ... -
Selig plans to see Bonds in Milwaukee
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 5:48pm GMT
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig doesn't even have to leave his own backyard to catch Barry Bonds' chase for the home run record. ... -
Garcia stays steady, Tiger struggles at British Open
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 5:21pm GMT
Sergio Garcia continued his solid play at the British Open on Friday to maintain a two-shot lead. Garcia had three birdies and ... -
PETA pickets NFL offices yelling 'Sack Vick'
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 5:11pm GMT
While commissioner Roger Goodell was meeting with officials of the ASPCA, about 50 people urged the NFL to "Sack Vick" Friday ... -
No. 2: Rice ran away from the field with grace
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 4:34pm GMT
Jerry Rice, the only player in NFL history to score 200 touchdowns and the man who redefined the wide receiver position, is No. ... -
Boonen wins Stage 12 as Tour leaders finish together
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 4:00pm GMT
Tom Boonen won Friday's 12th stage of the Tour de France, his second stage victory this year, and Michael Rasmussen retained ... -
Fearful shudder should be blowing through NBA
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 3:42pm GMT
For a professional sports league, it is hard to imagine darker news than this. Not a blizzard of positive steroid test results. ... -
Training camp preview: NFC West
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 2:46pm GMT
With NFL training camps rapidly approaching, USA TODAY offers a look at the priorities of each team as the pads come back on ... -
Agendas of A-Rod, Yankees may be on collision course
Posted: July 20th, 2007, 2:19pm GMT
If I were making decisions for the New York Yankees, there would be no renegotiation of Alex Rodriguez's contract, already the ... -
For Els, British Open success a matter of course
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 6:31pm GMT
Time in the USA this year has been anything but easy for Ernie Els. Turns out all he needed was a trip to this side of the Atlantic ... -
LeBron James to host "Saturday Night Live"
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 6:30pm GMT
Cavaliers All-Star forward LeBron James, fresh off co-hosting the ESPY Awards earlier this month, will host the season premiere ... -
DiNardo turns in strong outing in Oakland's 6-0 win vs. Rangers
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 6:10pm GMT
Lenny DiNardo pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland A's ended their longest losing streak in nine years with a 6-0 win ... -
Griffey collects 2,500th hit in Reds' win vs. Braves
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 5:58pm GMT
Brandon Phillips' two-run single off rookie Jose Ascanio in the 15th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 5-4 victory over the Braves ... -
Cubs stay hot, Zambrano earns 12th win
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 5:39pm GMT
Carlos Zambrano pitched five shutout innings to become the National League's first 12-game winner, Koyie Hill drove in a career-high ... -
Indictment could threaten Vick's place in sports world
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 4:38pm GMT
Corporate America has tolerated Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's questionable behavior before from making an obscene ... -
Carnoustie feels loose this time around as Open looms
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 4:37pm GMT
Don't expect hair-raising horror stories or a repeat of the '99 ruin when play starts Thursday in the 136th edition of golf's ... -
Four Gophers dismissed from football team
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 4:35pm GMT
Four University of Minnesota football players being investigated in a sexual-assault case were kicked off the team Wednesday. ... -
Falcons face 'incredibly difficult decision' with Vick
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 4:32pm GMT
The face of the Atlanta Falcons franchise has become a mug shot, and the team now must confront a high-stakes dilemma. Quarterback ... -
Vols extend Pearl contract through 2013
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 2:45pm GMT
Coach Bruce Pearl has agreed in principle to a one-year contract extension that will keep him at Tennessee through 2013 and ... -
No. 4: The original L.T. brought QBs to their knees
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 2:22pm GMT
Lawrence Taylor, whose attack-the-quarterback approach revolutionized the linebacker position, lands at No. 4 on USA TODAY's ... -
Earthquakes to return to San Jose in 2008
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 2:20pm GMT
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Wednesday the Earthquakes will return to San Jose for the 2008 season after ... -
Labonte to replace Waltrip in Indianapolis
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 2:04pm GMT
Terry Labonte will replace Michael Waltrip in next week's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Labonte, a two-time NASCAR champion, ... -
Gary Player: I know of steroids in golf
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 1:47pm GMT
Golf legend Gary Player said Wednesday in a news conference on the eve of the 136th British Open that he knows of at least one ... -
Gary Player: I know of steroids in golf
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 12:20pm GMT
Tags: golf
Gary Player said Wednesday he knows of at least one golfer who has used steroids, and he urged golf organizations to move quickly ... -
Vick charges, if true, pose familiar dilemma for fans
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 12:20pm GMT
So another famous face has wandered into bad times. More to come on Michael Vick much, much more, because the lawyers have just ... -
Vasseur wins 10th stage of Tour in sprint finish
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 11:52am GMT
Cedric Vasseur of France won the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday his first win at cycling's biggest race since ... -
No. 4: The original L.T. brought QBs to their knees
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 11:48am GMT
Tags: usa
Lawrence Taylor, whose attack-the-quarterback approach revolutionized the linebacker position, lands at No. 4 on USA TODAY's ... -
Carnoustie feels loose this time around as Open looms
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 11:15am GMT
Don't expect hair-raising horror stories or a repeat of the '99 ruin when play starts Thursday in the 136th edition of golf's ... -
McNabb's still the man, but winds of change could blow
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 10:59am GMT
Quarterback Donovan McNabb has led the Philadelphia Eagles through a remarkable run of success at least when injuries haven't ... -
Marlin, Nemechek replaced with youth at Ginn Racing
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 10:41am GMT
Ginn Racing replaced Sterling Marlin in its No. 14 Chevrolet with 23-year-old rookie Regan Smith on Tuesday, and released veteran ... -
Michael Vick indicted in dogfighting case
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 10:40am GMT
The Tuesday indictment of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick on charges of running a dogfighting operation includes gruesome ... -
Training camp preview: AFC West
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 10:31am GMT
With NFL training camps rapidly approaching, USA TODAY offers a look at the priorities of each team as the pads come back on ... -
Psychologist wins World Series of Poker's main event
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 9:10am GMT
It took an unlikely straight on the final card of the 205th hand, but Jerry Yang finally eliminated Tuan Lam to win the 2007 ... -
T-Mobile rider tests positive for high levels of testosterone
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 9:02am GMT
T-Mobile rider Patrik Sinkewitz tested positive for high levels of testosterone, prompting two main German television stations ... -
USA's Johnson has golden effort at Pan Am Games
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 1:48am GMT
Shawn Johnson led the U.S. women gymnasts to another medal haul Tuesday, winning two golds and a silver in the individual apparatus ... -
Garko's late heroics carry Indians past White Sox
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 1:45am GMT
Ryan Garko's hair was sticky and his face was still covered with remnants of another whipped cream pie. Garko hit a game-tying ... -
Tommy John surgery: Few can cut it twice
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 1:31am GMT
Relief pitcher Al Reyes came into the final game of the St. Louis Cardinals' 2005 season to tune up for the postseason. He left ... -
Rule seeks diversity in MLS coach hiring
Posted: July 18th, 2007, 1:08am GMT
Major League Soccer, which will hold its All-Star Game on Thursday in Commerce City, Colo., will announce its version of the ... -
Dixon dominates in repeat win at Firestone Indy 200
Posted: July 15th, 2007, 2:55pm GMT
Scott Dixon had the fastest car in practice and qualifying. Not even the IndyCar Series' first rainout in nearly seven years ... -
Artest, Jackson out for first seven games of next season
Posted: July 15th, 2007, 2:26pm GMT
Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson were each suspended by the NBA on Saturday for the first seven games of next season because of ... -
Rasmussen pedals to yellow jersey with Stage 8 win
Posted: July 15th, 2007, 1:38pm GMT
Michael Rasmussen won the eighth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday after a second day of grueling climbs in the Alps. Rasmussen ... -
Mickelson's stumbles help Havret win Scottish Open
Posted: July 15th, 2007, 1:13pm GMT
Phil Mickelson bogeyed the 18th hole twice Sunday at the Scottish Open to put himself in a playoff then allow Gregory Havret ... -
Reports: Joe Smith agrees to two-year deal with Chicago
Posted: July 15th, 2007, 12:42am GMT
Veteran free agent forward Joe Smith has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls and could sign Tuesday pending a physical. ... -
Dodgers win 10th straight game in San Francisco
Posted: July 15th, 2007, 12:37am GMT
Derek Lowe held the Giants' slugger hitless in three more at-bats and stuck on 751 home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won ... -
Gatti announces retirement after TKO by Gomez
Posted: July 15th, 2007, 12:35am GMT
Minutes after suffering a seventh-round TKO loss to Alfonso Gomez, Arturo Gatti, a two-time former world champion, announced ... -
Veteran guard Hammon is golden for Silver Stars
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 11:21pm GMT
Becky Hammon has lifted the San Antonio franchise, which hadn't had a winning record since it arrived in Texas, to first place ... -
Green maintains slim lead at John Deere Classic
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 9:30pm GMT
Australian Nathan Green moved a step closer to his first PGA Tour victory, shooting a 3-under 68 Saturday in the third round ... -
Tigers catcher Rodriguez appeals one-game suspension
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 9:00pm GMT
Detroit catcher Ivan Rodriguez was incredulous and manager Jim Leyland was irate at what both feel is an unjustified one-game ... -
Lloyd, Lilly lift United States over Norway 1-0
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 8:47pm GMT
Carli Lloyd scored on a diving header in the 66th minute to lift the U.S. women to a 1-0 win over Norway in an exhibition game ... -
Cubs, Ramirez rough up Astros, Oswalt
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:52pm GMT
Ted Lilly won his fourth straight start, Aramis Ramirez had four RBI and Alfonso Soriano hit a three-run homer Saturday as the ... -
Lloyd, Lilly lift United States over Norway 1-0
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:49pm GMT
Carli Lloyd scored on a diving header in the 66th minute to lift the U.S. women to a 1-0 win over Norway in an exhibition game ... -
Kevin Harvick keeps making merry at Chicagoland
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:48pm GMT
Kevin Harvick took the lead from teammate Jeff Burton with 27 laps to go, then held off Matt Kenseth to win the NASCAR Busch ... -
Phillies avoid 10,000th loss with 10-4 win over Cardinals
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:42pm GMT
Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard and Aaron Rowand homered, Pat Burrell added four RBI and Philadelphia avoided its 10,000th loss again ... -
Dodgers win 10th straight game in San Francisco
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:36pm GMT
Derek Lowe held the Giants' slugger hitless in three more at-bats and stuck on 751 home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won ... -
Twelve-year-old becomes youngest winner of Junior PGA
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:26pm GMT
Alexis Thompson, the youngest qualifier in U.S. Women's Open history, used a run of birdies on the back nine Saturday to overcome ... -
Green maintains slim lead at John Deere Classic
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:18pm GMT
Australian Nathan Green moved a step closer to his first PGA Tour victory, shooting a 3-under 68 Saturday in the third round ... -
Artest, Jackson out for first seven games of next season
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:15pm GMT
Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson were each suspended by the NBA on Saturday for the first seven games of next season because of ... -
Austria tops U.S. in Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 7:00pm GMT
The United States was eliminated from the FIFA Under-20 World Cup with a 2-1 overtime loss to Austria in the quarterfinals Saturday ... -
Mickelson leads after third round of Scottish Open
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 6:29pm GMT
Phil Mickelson mastered a strong wind to shoot a 3-under 68 Saturday for a one-stroke lead over Gregory Havret after the third ... -
Pressel's 64 brings her two shots within Pak at Farr Classic
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 6:15pm GMT
Morgan Pressel squeezed eight birdies out of her third round to move into contention at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. ... -
Columbus reaches AFL title game with win vs. Georgia
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 5:06pm GMT
Matt Nagy threw for five touchdowns and ran for two more, and the Columbus Destroyers held off a late rally by the Georgia Force ... -
Loss gave Sampras motivation on way to Hall of Fame
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 4:55pm GMT
Despite 14 Grand Slam titles, it's a loss in the 1992 U.S. Open final that sticks with Pete Sampras. The disappointment fueled ... -
Gerdemann takes stage, yellow jersey as Tour hits Alps
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 3:46pm GMT
Linus Gerdemann won Saturday's seventh stage of the Tour de France to take the overall leader's yellow jersey as the race entered ... -
Tigers catcher Rodriguez gets one-game suspension
Posted: July 14th, 2007, 12:29pm GMT
Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez has been suspended for one game Saturday by Major League Baseball for his conduct during ... -
Norway's Hushovd takes 4th stage of Tour de France
Posted: July 11th, 2007, 12:53pm GMT
Thor Hushovd of Norway won the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, and Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara kept the overall ... -
Ryan names 18 to U.S. women's World Cup team
Posted: July 11th, 2007, 12:50pm GMT
Forward Kristine Lilly and goalie Brianna Scurry were among 18 players chosen Wednesday to play for the U.S. women's national ... -
Sonics' Lewis joins Magic after sign-and-trade
Posted: July 11th, 2007, 12:44pm GMT
Rashard Lewis formally joined the Magic on Wednesday, leaving the Sonics after nine seasons when the teams completed a sign-and-trade ... -
Billups signs 5-year deal with Pistons
Posted: July 11th, 2007, 12:21pm GMT
Chauncey Billups signed a $60 million, five-year contract Wednesday with the Detroit Pistons, returning to the team he helped ... -
Cleared Duke player Finnerty to attend Loyola
Posted: July 11th, 2007, 12:15pm GMT
Former Duke lacrosse player Collin Finnerty, cleared of false rape charges after being sidelined from the sport for more than ... -
Earnhardt adds Adidas to his portfolio
Posted: July 11th, 2007, 12:09pm GMT
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was a freshman in high school when he figured out that image is everything and for him to be considered cool, ... -
Change comes for K.C., but weapons still remain
Posted: July 11th, 2007, 10:40am GMT
When Kansas City's season faded to black, the Chiefs were on the wrong end of a 23-8 playoff loss to the eventual Super Bowl ... -
Mariners' Suzuki runs off with MVP
Posted: July 11th, 2007, 9:31am GMT
The Seattle Mariners didn't need any more incentive to sign their franchise player, Ichiro Suzuki, to a contract extension. Suzuki ...