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Pulley dismissed from Kentucky football team

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 4:42pm GMT

Kentucky football coach Rich Brooks says quarterback Curtis Pulley has been kicked off the team for violating team rules. Pulley ...

NFL to unveil new code of conduct for fans

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 4:25pm GMT

The National Football League is set to unveil its first "Fan Code of Conduct" for patrons in its stadiums and parking lots, USA ...

Moehler, Astros beat Cubs in rain-shortened game

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 4:05pm GMT

Brian Moehler pitched five sharp innings before two powerful storms rolled into Wrigley Field, and the Houston Astros withstood ...

Ibanez drives in six runs in one inning to rally Mariners

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 4:04pm GMT

Raul Ibanez had a grand slam and six RBI all in a wild seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners staged their biggest comeback ...

Cain shuts down Braves

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 3:59pm GMT

Matt Cain beat the Braves for the first time in three career tries, Randy Winn doubled in a run and had three hits and the San ...

May-Treanor, Walsh still sandblasting volleyball foes

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 3:39pm GMT

It's not that complicated how Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor became the best women's beach volleyball team in the world and ...

Australia provides tough test for U.S. in final exhibition

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 2:55pm GMT

The U.S. Olympic basketball team wrapped up its exhibition schedule with its toughest test, pulling away to beat Australia 87-76 ...

Smith apologizes to Panthers for altercation with Lucas

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 2:24pm GMT

A subdued Steve Smith apologized to his Carolina Panthers' teammates, coaches and fans Monday, three days after he punched teammate ...

Brewers in shoving match during 6-3 loss to Reds

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 12:01pm GMT

In what's becoming an annual occurrence, the Milwaukee Brewers are losing games and their composure in early August.

Lee wins 15th game as Indians beat Rays 5-2

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 12:00pm GMT

Cliff Lee tied the major league lead with his 15th win and the Cleveland Indians stayed unbeaten against the AL East-leading ...

Fish cruises to easy win in Los Angeles

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 6:38am GMT

American Mardy Fish, the only seeded player in action on opening day of the Countrywide Classic, moved into the second round ...

Moehler, Astros beat Cubs in rain-shortened game

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 6:27am GMT

Brian Moehler pitched five sharp innings before two powerful storms rolled into Wrigley Field, and the Houston Astros withstood ...

Ibanez drives in six runs in one inning to rally Mariners

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 6:09am GMT

Raul Ibanez had a grand slam and six RBI all in a wild seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners staged their biggest comeback ...

Angels beat Orioles on bases-loaded walk

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 5:58am GMT

Chone Figgins drew a bases-loaded walk from All-Star closer George Sherrill with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles ...

First majors ripe for picking, even at Oakland Hills

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 5:37am GMT

The PGA Championship, beginning Thursday at Oakland Hills Country Club, is the last chance each year to earn a major championship. ...

Cain shuts down Braves

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 5:34am GMT

Matt Cain beat the Braves for the first time in three career tries, Randy Winn doubled in a run and had three hits and the San ...

Young, Reynolds power Diamondbacks past Pirates

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 5:20am GMT

Mark Reynolds homered and drove in three runs, Chris Young snapped an 0-for-18 skid with three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks ...

Packers surprisingly mum as Favre, coach meet

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 5:16am GMT

The Brett Favre saga took yet another strange twist Monday night. Favre, who rejoined the Green Bay Packers' roster earlier in ...

Meche wins 4th straight, Royals hold off Red Sox

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 4:58am GMT

This is the Gil Meche the Kansas City Royals thought they were getting with the biggest free-agent contract in team history.

May-Treanor, Walsh still sandblasting volleyball foes

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 4:54am GMT

It's not that complicated how Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor became the best women's beach volleyball team in the world and ...

Nationals overcome rough start, beat Rockies 9-4

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 4:43am GMT

Tim Redding settled down after a rough start to strike out six over five-plus innings and the Washington Nationals won their ...

Byrd's grand slam gives Rangers win over Yankees

Posted: August 5th, 2008, 4:28am GMT

Marlon Byrd hit a game-winning grand slam in the ninth inning in the Texas Rangers 9-5 win over the New York Yankees Monday while ...