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Ryan's not 'like Mike,' but Falcons put trust in rookie QB

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 5:12am GMT

In reality, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is very much a rookie as he adjusts to the warp speed of the NFL game and learns ...
Logano lands Stewart's spot in Gibbs' No. 20

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 5:09am GMT

Joe Gibbs Racing has selected 18-year-old Joey Logano to replace Tony Stewart in the No. 20 Sprint Cup Toyota next season.
Dolphins officially name Chad Pennington starting QB

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 5:08am GMT

Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano couldn't help but have a little fun Monday when he finally announced the winner of the team's ...
Mets put Maine on DL with bone spur

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 5:08am GMT

John Maine was put on the 15-day disabled list because of a bone spur in his right shoulder Monday, leaving the Mets without ...
Nadal among Day 1 winners at U.S. Open; Blake escapes in 5 sets

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 5:00am GMT

Olympic champions Rafael Nadal and Elena Dementieva showed their mettle at the U.S. Open, overcoming early challenges to win ...
Sizemore joins 30-30 club and Indians beat Tigers

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 4:44am GMT

Grady Sizemore trotted around the bases and stepped back into the dugout as if his leadoff homer were no big deal. Just another ...
Ready for a breakout? Steelers' Holmes still long on potential

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 4:43am GMT

Big plans fuel the lifeblood of training camps, which somewhat explains the buzz humming about the Pittsburgh Steelers' dreadlock-wearing ...
Returning the favor: Phillies complete sweep over Dodgers

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 4:24am GMT

Brett Myers tossed seven gritty innings, Jimmy Rollins had three hits and two RBI, and the Philadelphia Phillies completed their ...
Bonds seeks dismissal of most of criminal case

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 4:24am GMT

Barry Bonds asked a federal judge Monday to toss out most of the government's case against him that charges the slugger lied ...
Cancer slows UConn coach Calhoun but doesn't stop him

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 3:53am GMT

Jim Calhoun always has been a night owl. In the world of coaching, that's practically a job requirement. If he wasn't working ...
Mauk down to final appeal after NCAA turns QB down again

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 3:42am GMT

Quarterback Ben Mauk lost another round Monday in his attempt to get one more season of eligibility from the NCAA, leaving him ...
Agent: Giants have reached out to Michael Strahan

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 3:32am GMT

The New York Giants are interested in luring Michael Strahan out of retirement after losing Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora ...
Singh no longer put off by putter

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 3:29am GMT

Mind over mallet. That's been the successful formula this year for Vijay Singh and Sergio Garcia in their bouts with well-documented ...
Thome's 535th homer gives White Sox 'split'

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 3:29am GMT

Jim Thome climbed another notch on the career home run list and prevented the Chicago White Sox from dropping out of first place ...
Back home, Fairchild works on Colorado State restoration

Posted: August 26th, 2008, 2:30am GMT

Steve Fairchild thinks he has found the perfect spot to launch his head coaching career. He's at a place where he didn't even ...