The Dodgers announced Tuesday that they have reacquired Greg Maddux and cash considerations from San Diego. The Padres will receive two minor league players to be named or cash considerations.
Josh Beckett's next start has been pushed back a few days while the Boston Red Sox try to determine the cause of lingering numbness in the his right hand.
Peyton Manning made it to his first practice of the season Tuesday, then ended his self-imposed silence by saying he wanted to play in Indianapolis' first regular-season game Sept. 7 against Chicago.
Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has a "mild" concussion, the result of a second-quarter sack in Monday's preseason loss to the Giants, a source told ESPN.com on Tuesday.
In a court document filed with a Canadian court last month, former Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford asserted that Todd Bertuzzi acted in "direct disobedience" of Crawford's instructions prior to Bertuzzi's on-ice attack of Steve Moore in March 2004.
Jamaica's Usain Bolt has won his semifinal in the 200 meters, moving closer to becoming the first man since Carl Lewis in 1984 to sweep the Olympic sprint titles.
The Colts on Tuesday morning practiced for the first time at Lucas Oil Stadium. Colts Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jim Irsay addressed the players and coaches about the importance of the new venue, and center Jeff Saturday led the group in a prayer to bless the building.
Safety Bob Sanders and defensive end Dwight Freeney each returned to practice on Tuesday in the Colts' first practice at Lucas Oil Stadium. The two Pro Bowl defensive players said they were glad to get back to practice for the first time in the 2008 season.
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning on Tuesday made his first public comments since late July. Shortly after attending the team's practice at Lucas Oil Stadium, Manning said his left knee is progressing and his goal is to be ready for the regular-season opener against Chicago on September 7.
The Colts will practice for the first time at Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday morning. Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy said he wants the team to get necessary work done, but he also wants the players to get accustomed to the surroundings in the state-of-the-art, retractable-roof facility.
Though he'd known for more than a year he was a candidate to replace Billy Packer as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS, Clark Kellogg wasn't completely prepared for the impact of last week's announcement making the move official.
Jets fans shouldn't expect Brett Favre to deliver a championship. When Hall of Fame QBs switch teams late in their careers, the results are usually unspectacular, writes John Clayton.
Peyton Manning made it to his first practice of the season Tuesday, then ended his self-imposed silence by saying he wanted to play in Indianapolis' first regular-season game Sept. 7 against Chicago.
Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has a "mild" concussion, the result of a second-quarter sack in Monday's preseason loss to the Giants, a source told ESPN.com on Tuesday.
Tom Brady told a Boston radio station Monday that the foot injury that kept him out of Sunday's preseason game against the Buccaneers is a different injury than the one that he had during the Super Bowl.
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is preparing to play on Saturday against Pittsburgh despite a sprained right knee.
Bengals receiver Chad Johnson landed awkwardly while trying to make a catch in the first quarter of a preseason game Sunday night, then left the game to have his left shoulder treated.
Kyle Orton will start as the Bears opening day quarterback -- beating Rex Grossman in a competition that lasted through training camp and two preseason games.
When Steve Smith broke the huddle and lined up wide right, Ken Lucas was there to meet him on the other side of the line of scrimmage. This time, no punches were thrown.
Clay Bennett's ownership group has reached a final settlement with the city of Seattle allowing the former SuperSonics franchise to move to Oklahoma City.
NBA commissioner David Stern is intrigued by the question buzzing around the Beijing Games: Who would win a match-up between the 1992 Dream Team and the 2008 Redeem Team?
Andre Iguodala, who helped the Philadelphia 76ers reach the playoffs for the first time in three years, was rewarded Monday with the official announcement of a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million.
After drawing interest from a few top contenders, including the NBA's new champions in Boston, Michael Finley has elected to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs.
The Portland Trail Blazers got some good news Thursday when they found out guard Brandon Roy likely will be out for only one to two months after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
Jannero Pargo has just signed a one-year contract with the Russian club Dynamo Moscow. Sources say the deal will be worth $3.5 million after Russian taxes have been paid.
With Wayne Gretzky's trade from the dynastic Oilers to the Kings 20 years ago unassailably the most significant move in the NHL annals, Scott Burnside reveals the seven biggest swaps in history.
Ray Emery has gone from Cup finalist goalie to European outcast. Will he ever return to the NHL? The netminder talks about his road to recovery with Scott Burnside.
In a court document filed with a Canadian court last month, former Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford asserted that Todd Bertuzzi acted in "direct disobedience" of Crawford's instructions prior to Bertuzzi's on-ice attack of Steve Moore in March 2004.
The NHL refuses to entertain compensation offers from a newly formed Russian hockey league for the signing of forward Alex Radulov while the player was under contract with the Nashville Predators.
President and general manager Doug Risebrough and assistant GM for hockey operations Tom Lynn traveled to star forward Marian Gaborik's home in Trencin, Slovakia last week, armed with data and ready to listen.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will play an exhibition game against Slovakia's HC Slovan before their opening regular season game in Prague against the New York Rangers, the National Hockey League said on Friday.
Former NHL star Doug Gilmour joined the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies as an assistant coach Thursday after spending the past two seasons working as an adviser to the parent Maple Leafs.
Drivers love the repaved Bristol Motor Speedway and the way the new car races on it. Fans raised on a Bristol diet of banging and shouting and helmet throwing? They're probably out of luck, writes David Newton.
There weren't many surprises when the 2009 Sprint Cup schedule was announced Tuesday. But what does the more distant future hold? Look for big changes in 2010, writes Terry Blount.
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates will need to find another sponsor for Juan Pablo Montoya because Texaco sponsorship will dry up at the end of the season.
Carl Edwards completed a weekend sweep at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, beating NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch off pit road on their last stops.
Darien Grubb, engineering manager for Hendrick Motorsports' Nos. 5 and 88 Chevrolets, is the lead candidate for the crew chief position for Tony Stewart's No. 14 Chevrolet in 2009, sources close to Stewart-Haas Racing told ESPN.com on Saturday.
Barring a major snag Richard Childress Racing will introduce Casey Mears as its fourth driver next weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, multiple sources told ESPN.com on Saturday.
Marcos Ambrose took advantage of a fortuitous pit stop midway through the Nationwide Zippo 200 on Saturday and easily beat Kyle Busch for his first career NASCAR victory.
Johnny Benson became the fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver to win three straight races, passing Erik Darnell with three laps left and pulling away in the Toyota Tundra 200 on Saturday.
NASCAR denies a former official ever complained to her superiors about incidents of racial discrimination or sexual harassment in its response to her $225 million lawsuit.
Boris Said went from another bad-luck day of rained-out qualifying Friday to landing a ride in the No. 45 Dodge to drive for Kyle Petty in the Centurion Boats at The Glen on Sunday.
Martin Truex Jr. walked into Dale Earnhardt Inc. headquarters Wednesday and stood in front of the 350 employees who were anxiously hoping to hear him say he was staying at DEI.