Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants fans to 'chill' after NASCAR changes draw sharp reactions

NASCAR's most popular driver has some friendly advice for fans who are expressing doubts about the changes.

Steve Masiello's dishonesty recalled after Manhattan coach says youth 'fraudulent'

What, you thought Twitter forgot your South Florida fiasco, coach?

Bob Knight sees greatness for Donald Trump's presidency

The former Army, Indiana and Texas Tech coach sees big things for the 45th president.

WATCH: Westbrook walks ball up court, forgets to dribble

Wait......what???

WATCH: Russell Westbrook walks ball up court, forgets to dribble

The Thunder point guard forgets what he's doing on the court.

NFL conference championships: Patriots, Falcons betting favorites

The home teams are favored to advance to Super Bowl 51.

Antonio Brown's social media misadventure bad way for Steelers to start week

The star receiver took fans inside the locker room after Pittsburgh's win, unaware he was undermining his coach and teammates.

Skip Bayless goes through stages of fan grief after Cowboys' playoff loss to Packers

He eventually said it was a great game, but he had to work out the feels first.

Roger Goodell called 'fraud,' 'coward' by ex-Pats after tweet from Kansas City

People in Foxborough haven't moved on.

David Price shouldn't be so quick to take opt-out off the table

The Red Sox ace is committed to pitching seven seasons in Boston, but he need not deny himself the opportunity of another salary bump.

LA Kings' Twitter feed trolls St. Louis fans hard during game vs. Blues

The hockey club got our attention by celebrating the Chargers' move north.

Colin Cowherd not sorry for the attention Clemson's Dabo Swinney gave him

The Fox Sports 1 talker had to be loving the fact Clemson's coach is mad at him for saying the Tigers were a fraud during the regular season.

Lil Wayne denies partying with Giants, riffs on Packers love

The artist says he didn't see anyone at the club in Miami.

Butler court storm leads to gesture honoring late Andrew Smith

The Big East will donate the Bulldogs' $5,000 fine to Be The Match, which has ties to Project 44, which honors the former Butler center.

Giants give up on play after Eli fumble, seal wild-card fate vs. Packers

Eli Manning fumbled, but his teammates gave him no help.

Mariners snag premier outfield defender in Jarrod Dyson-Nathan Karns trade

Jarrod Dyson is one of the top outfielders in the game according to advanced metrics. He'll fill an area of need in Seattle.

World Junior Championships gold a beacon of hope for Team USA

An American team beat a Canadian team in international hockey competition. That hasn't happened much of late. It's a nice bit of hope for fans of USA Hockey.

49ers' five best coaching candidates to replace Chip Kelly

Chip Kelly's successor in San Francisco will have to lift the franchise from rock bottom.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. marries Amy Reimann in NASCAR wedding of the year

The sport's most popular driver and his fiancee tie the knot on New Year's Eve.

Alabama's Steve Sarkisian busted for nose nosh at Peach Bowl

The Alabama analyst can't hide from the cameras.

Bills, Sammy Watkins make sure you can't look away at this wreck of a team

And they still have a good shot at beating the Jets in Week 17.

Edwin Encarnacion at $60 million a coup for Cleveland

The Indians land a slugger who has averaged 38.6 home runs over the past five seasons, and at a relatively reasonable cost.

Duke's Grayson Allen apologizes to player he tripped; Coach K vague on what's next

Allen called his move "selfish." Now we wait to see if his remorse will spare him a suspension.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery furious with opponent, forgoes postgame handshake

McCaffery was angry that North Dakota repeatedly violated basketball etiquette.

North Dakota State just ended a run that would be tough for CFP schools to match

Let's see one of the big boys go 22-0 in win-or-go-home games over the course of six seasons.

Marlins fans, good news! Jeffrey Loria may sell team, finally

Jeffrety Loria reportedly is asking for a fortune for the franchise, so it might be some time before he goes away.

Jim Harbaugh claims he's not leaving Michigan for Rams, blames 'enemies' for 'lies'

The Michigan coach tried to pin it on unnamed "enemies" (looking at Columbus, East Lansing and the like).

Bobby Valentine may return to Japan — as Donald Trump's ambassador

Valentine's ties to Japan and Trump make this out-of-the-box idea plausible, at least.

Aroldis Chapman contract represents backward thinking by Yankees

Allotting $17 million per year for a 60-inning (or so) pitcher, no matter how hard that pitcher throws, is not wise.

Tim Tebow rates 'chance' to reach majors, Mets hitting coach Kevin Long says

Long didn't guarantee Tebow will reach the Show, but he didn't dismiss the idea, either.

Adam Eaton costs Nationals a lot, but numbers say he's worth the price

Washington, it turns out, did not overpay for its new center fielder.

Chest pass lives: Another $100,000 winner adopts ugly throw

It's now the optimal strategy as students discover it works.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Amy Reimann confirm NYE wedding

The couple planned to marry this offseason.

Jaime Garcia trade doesn't vault Braves' rotation into contender category

Atlanta's arms still don't match up with the NL's best rotations even with the addition of Jaime Garcia. That's a huge reason you shouldn't expect a quick turnaround from this team in 2017.

Labor agreement positive for baseball, but not everything turned out well

The proposed five-year CBA will ensure labor peace through 2021, but early reports indicate some areas were not satisfactorily addressed.

MLB in Cuba? Imagine the possibilities in the post-Fidel Castro age

It would take years, but think of the opportunity MLB could have if Cuba, no longer under the shadow of Fidel Castro, turns away from socialism and toward capitalism.

Colin Kaepernick called a hypocrite by Miami columnist for defending Fidel Castro

Armando Salguero, who was born in Cuba and whose family has been victimized during Castro's regime, sharply criticized the 49ers quarterback for his inconsistency.

Jean Segura-Taijuan Walker trade neatly fills needs for Mariners, D-backs

Seattle wanted a shortstop upgrade; Arizona wanted a rotation upgrade. The two found a reasonably good fit, at first glance.

MLB labor talks turn more productive amid lockout threat, report says

Looks as though one side's message got through to the other.

MLB owners are dangling lockout threats over the wrong issue

Owners are ready to go back to 1995; they're using talk of a lockout as leverage against the union.

Notre Dame women's basketball game starts in one arena, ends in another

An in-game power outage forced the Irish and Louisiana-Lafayette to scramble.

Watch: Michigan, fans have fun on snow day, kick off Ohio State week early

Rivalry Week began Saturday as the Wolverines put away Indiana.

Watch: Auburn's eagle mascot clips goal post during pregame flight

Nova got a little sloppy doing his thing at Jordan-Hare.

Jays' Joe Biagini gets real high-five from Jimmy Fallon on 'Tonight Show' after whiff

Biagini is big league all the way after taking the stage with the talk-show host.

Is Justin Verlander not one of five best pitchers in AL? Not that dumb a question

The Tigers' ace had an excellent season, but other pitchers were good enough to crowd him off the Cy Young ballot.

College Football Playoff Top 25: Washington replaces Texas A&M at No. 4

The Huskies get into the top four after a big win and a Texas A&M loss.

John Tortorella 'animal' comment a veiled shot at black player?

Not sure, but even if it wasn't, it's not a good look or sound.

Marshawn Lynch gets back on the cart in Berkeley before Cal game

The former Golden Bears star and retired NFL star re-created his joyride of 10 years ago.

WATCH: Max Domi makes like dad Tie, punches Ryan Kesler's lights out

The young Coyotes winger can throw hands.

World Series 2016: LeBron James gives Indians, Cubs love after epic Game 7

Oh, and he also lost that bet with Dwyane Wade.

World Series 2016: Cubs engage in weird celebration after David Ross HR

The catcher went below the belt to share his happiness with his teammates.

WATCH: Bill Murray reminds Cubs fans why they're at Wrigley Field

The Cubs were scoreless when Murray took the microphone. He tried to do something about that.

World Series 2016: Bill Murray reminds Cubs fans why they're at Wrigley Field

The Cubs were scoreless when Murray took the microphone. He tried to do something about that.

Cubs end wait for long-suffering fans, from the anonymous to the famous

You earned it, guys and gals.

NLCS 2016: Jon Lester, Javier Baez named co-MVPs

The veteran left-hander and the young infielder will share the honor. They're the first co-MVPs in 26 years.

Bo Jackson honors late Quentin Groves with uniform tribute at Auburn game

The Tigers legend wore Groves' 54 on his back.

WATCH: Alabama QB Jalen Hurts makes Texas A&M's defense look silly on long TD run

The freshman just destroyed a top 10 team's defense.

Man who played huge role in keeping David Ortiz on field talks about Red Sox star's struggles

Dan Dyrek worked with the Red Sox slugger from late 2012 until October of this year.

Wayne Gretzky playing in alumni game; that's about all the ice team he desires

The Great One, now part of the Oilers' front office, is taking part in this weekend's Heritage Classic events.

NLCS 2016: Cubs too good, too confident to let history get in their way; right?

They only need one more win. We all know how this franchise has done when needing Just. One. More. Win.

WATCH: Vin Scully returns to Dodger Stadium, and fans get to hear his voice again

The legendary broadcaster was on the microphone one more time at Chavez Ravine.

NLCS 2016: Umps uphold out call on Adrian Gonzalez; were they right? (AGonz says no)

Adrian Gonzalez, the Dodgers and most of America thought Gonzalez had scored the first run of the game Wednesday night.

Houston makes goal-line stand vs. Tulsa after getting break with missed calls

The Cougars had too many men on the field and were offsides the play before they stopped the Golden Hurricane short of the goal line to end the game.

Midnight Madness: Big-time programs hoop it up after dark

College basketball is back with the official start of practice Saturday morning.

Watch Vin Scully make one more home run call

This time, the slugger was Jimmy Kimmel.

Dodgers-Nationals NLDS: Nats run selves out of inning with Jayson Werth send, then lose lead

That might be worse than Buck Showalter not using Zach Britton. It's right up there, at least.

Auston Matthews has hockey world's full attention thanks to historic debut

The Leafs rookie became the first player to score four goals in his NHL debut.

Cubs-Giants NLDS: Javier Baez shows off how ridiculous he is in the field

The Chicago second baseman didn't get the out after an all-out dive and throw on what looked like sure single. He made up for it with a lightning-fast tag a few pitches later.

Donald Trump 'banter' with Howard Stern about raunchy Tiger Woods story resurfaces

More locker room talk by the Republican presidential candidate has resurfaced.

Tennessee DL Danny O'Brien carted off field after hit to head

Sobering scene in College Station.

Astros minor leaguer Brooks Marlow (who?) not a fan of ESPN analyst Jessica Mendoza

Because gritty minor league second basemen are the best media critics . . .

Even Vin Scully knows Dick Enberg's farewell deserves its own recognition

The longtime national voice's final broadcast for the Padres is Sunday.

Toledo brings MAC-tion to Provo, and it's glorious

Toledo lost for the first time this season, but there was craziness right up to the final whistle.

WATCH: Yoenis Cespedes' crazy popup yields run for Mets

The ball landed where?

J.J. Watt could be done for season after reinjuring back, report says

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year may have played his last snap this season.

Hockey World Cup: U.S. debacle had even Toronto fans calling for Phil Kessel

The Americans weren't good enough. That's obvious. The reasons are obvious, too, to anyone not named Dean Lombardi.

Colin Kaepernick protest discussion pulls in Jerry Rice, Marshawn Lynch, Oakland students

Two people with prominent Bay Area ties and one local group sound off on what the 49ers quarterback is doing.

Ryan Lochte gets loads of support from 'Dancing With the Stars' contestants

Fellow dancers donned T-shirts that had a much more positive message than the one that was on display last week.

Malcolm Jenkins leads anthem protest in Chicago; Eagles DB waited until after 9/11 anniversary

The Eagles safety says he spoke with police and a friend who is in the U.S. Air Force and is deployed.

W.P. Kinsella built 'Field of Dreams' and a lasting spot in baseball's emotional history

The author's novel "Shoeless Joe" became a movie that still captivates people more than 25 years after its release.

Trea Turner's good at baseball, but let's not put him on Mike Trout's level just yet

The Nats' rookie center fielder has been Trout-like since being recalled in July, but it's a little too early to call him Trout 2.0.

DeAndre Hopkins pinched for wrong shade of Yeezy cleats; adidas ready to foot bill?

The Texans receiver says he's done with repping Kanye West's cleats after the NFL came down on him for committing a fashion faux pas. Not so fast, DeAndre.

WATCH: Mike Trout shows he's still awesome with diving catch

SN's No. 1-ranked player makes a play worthy of that ranking.

Chris Long, Steve King and ISIS: How it all ties into Colin Kaepnerick's protests

The Pats lineman spoke in depth about Kaepernick's national anthem protest; the Iowa congressman called Kap an ISIS sympathizer. Only one of these men is helping move the discussion forward.

Colin Kaepernick continues protest with national anthem kneeldown

The 49ers backup quarterback is again joined by teammate Eric Reid.

Bo Jackson, Brian Bosworth take ride down Tecmo Bowl memory lane

The famed video game is the real star.

Shaq keeps laughs coming in hilarous Hall of Fame speech

Shaq shows he's maybe still salty about Kobe forcing him off the Lakers. Oh, and then there was the time the Zen Master got him high in the locker room.

Allen Iverson thanks Michael Jordan, and everyone else in Hall of Fame speech

AI had a thank you for just about everyone in his life, including both MJs, Biggie and Tupac. Oh, and John Thompson and Larry Brown, too.

Cam Newton eats Von Miller's helmet, then flosses away the taste

The reigning NFL MVP took a shot to the head in the second half, but he shook it off. He also got the bad taste of the hit out of his mouth.

Did Tom Brady slice the Shield from his helmet?

Circumstantial, yet persuasive, evidence seems to confirm that the Pats QB is still very salty about Deflategate.

WATCH: Russell Wilson short-hops Felix Hernandez with first pitch at Mariners game

If this were football, it would have been ruled incomplete.

Colin Kaepernick raises the stakes as anthem protest enters new phase

Colin Kaepernick is ready to do more than sit or kneel during the national anthem. It's a message The first step is a hefty donation to community organizations.

Colin Kaepernick's 'pig' socks look like big diss of police

The 49ers quarterback has another non-verbal message for the men and women in blue.

National anthem played without protest at Redskins-Buccaneers NFL exhibition

Everyone stood for the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Colin Kaepernick's birth mom just another person with Twitter take about anthem protest

Heidi Russo disapproves. Suffice to say, Colin isn't concerned about that.

Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest trashed by Boomer Esiason as 'disrespectful'

Esiason says his fellow quarterback should not address social issues on the field.

Matt Moore's pitch for no-hitter falls just short

The Giants left-hander threw a career-high 133 pitches in his bid to no-hit the Dodgers. Pitch No. 133 landed safely on the Dodger Stadium grass.

WATCH: Usain Bolt can't outrun this Rubik's Cube solver

Fast is fast, no matter the forum.

Vin Scully has no rival; Giants' broadcasters show that in meeting with Dodgers legend

When it comes to Scully, the Giants-Dodgers rivalry takes a back seat.

Tim Beckman leaves North Carolina football staff after becoming 'distraction'

The former Illinois coach, who was accused of mistreating players at that school, had been brought in by Tar Heels coach Larry Fedora as a volunteer assistant.

US swimmers with Ryan Lochte during alleged robbery pulled off flight home

While Ryan Lochte is chilling in the States, two of his U.S. swimming teammates are feeling the heat in Brazil. It's another twist in what is becoming one of the most bizarre stories of the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Russian drug cheat questions Michael Phelps' performances

Russian Olympic swimmer Yulia Efimova escalated the controversy around her to infinite heights Thursday night, mainly by dragging Michael Phelps into it. Seriously.

Cousins: I just control what I can control

Boogie still can't figure out what the front office was thinking.

Wade announces he'll join Bulls

D-Wade in Chicago, not Miami? Believe it or not, that's looking like the case.

Report: LeBron opts out to score bigger deal from Cavs

LeBron is as much a businessman as a baller.

'Trump sucks' court-stormer causes delay at NBA Finals

Tell us how you really feel, sir.

Draymond Green makes the impossible happen with defensive gem

The Warriors forward is a beast.

Reports: Blazers give $30M to Aminu

Portland pays a hefty price for Nicolas Batum's likely replacement.

Fan injured by broken bat at Fenway Park in 'serious, but stable condition'

The woman was taken off on a stretcher after a piece of Brett Lawrie's bat flew into the stands and hit her.

Video: MLB fan seriously injured by broken bat

The woman was wheeled off the field on a stretcher after a piece of Brett Lawrie's bat flew into the stands and hit her.

Riley Curry shows off her dance moves

After Dad lead the Golden State Warriors to a 1-0 NBA Finals series lead, Riley Curry showed us she knows a few moves herself.

To Matt Holliday, Joe West was off base with call, ejection

The Cardinals slugger loses a lengthy on-base streak in part because Joe West has a big strike zone Tuesday night.

Stanley Cup playoffs: Conference finals schedules, TV times

The Rangers, Tampa Bay, Anaheim and Chicago are the final four in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs.

Cavs complete sweep, advance to NBA Finals

Cleveland takes nothing for granted in completing a four-game sweep of Atlanta in the Eastern Conference finals.

Pedro Alvarez's home run lands in a boat

Pedro Alvarez shows off his power in Pittsburgh.

Gregory Polanco falls down, Cubs walk off

The Pirates right fielder experienced the highs and lows of baseball in a two-inning span on Friday.

Le'Veon Bell says no weed for him until after he's done playing

No more marijuana for the Steelers running back, at least for now.

Tom Brady suspended four games for Deflategate role

Tom Brady has been suspended for four games, pending an appeal, for his role in Deflategate. The Patriots were fined $1 million and lost two draft picks.

Stanley Cup playoffs: Ryan Callahan out for Game 6 after appendectomy

Tampa Bay's captain fell ill Monday afternoon. He will miss at least one game.

Alex Rodriguez ties Willie Mays with home run No. 660

A-Rod is tied for fourth on the all-time list after reaching the mark at, of all places, Fenway Park.

Jameis Winston signs 4-year, $25.3M contract with Buccaneers

The first pick in the 2015 draft gets his first pro contract out of the way.

Report: Chargers tell Philip Rivers he isn't being traded

The Chargers reportedly are working to keep their quarterback around a few more years.

Ventura drops appeal

The Royals right-hander will get a few extra days off between starts.

Hart Trophy finalists: Ovechkin, Price, Tavares

In other words, there were no surprises in the MVP voting.

2015 NFL schedule: Week-by-week matchups, dates, TV info

All 256 NFL regular-season games, as well as the postseason dates, are listed here.

Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy DL-bound after breaking toe

That's three regulars hurt in a short period.

RBC Heritage: Tee times for Round 2

Times for Friday's second round at Harbour Town Golf Links.

Jordan Spieth off to rocky start in first post-Masters tournament

A first-round 74 has him buried deep in the field.

Ozzie Guillen 'relieved' to patch things up with ex Kenny Williams

The "kid" — the 2005 World Series championship — still unites them.

Bryant watch

Can the Cubs resist the urge to call up their top prospect earlier than they want?

Capps' unique delivery

The evolution of Carter Capps, from just another pitcher to the guy who jumps when he pitches.

Jon Lester shows why he doesn't want to attempt pickoff throws

Yikes! Yips!

Perceived slight helps Padres unite in dislike for Giants

San Diego has another reason to be salty toward its NL West rival.

Report: Jeff Capel says no to Arizona State job

The Duke assistant has moved on from the Sun Devils, according to a report.

Gronkowski first pitch

One of the better first pitches you'll see.

Reports: Shaka Smart leaving VCU for Texas

Shaka Smart is moving to the Big 12.

Gregg Marshall staying at Wichita State, says no to Alabama

The Shockers are keeping their man.

Report: A's LF Coco Crisp needs elbow surgery, might miss 8 weeks

Crisp has been dealing with a bone spur and chips in his throwing elbow, according to the report by Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Hip surgery scheduled for Iowa State's Naz Long

The Cyclones say the guard played with chronic pain that worsened during the season.

Breshad Perriman enters 40-time lore at UCF pro day

How does an unofficial sub-4.2 sound?

Laila Ali on fighting Ronda Rousey: 'I'm retired'

Ali also pointed out that Rousey's a lot smaller than her.

Diamondbacks, Dodgers at it again; four Arizona ejections for hit batters

Two pitchers and two managers get the thumb after LA hitters are plunked.

Brandon Phillips will 'swing the damn bat,' math be damned

Cincinnati's second baseman isn't going to wait for a walk in an RBI situation, because that's not how you play the game.

Darren Sharper reaches plea deal in rape, drug cases

The former NFL safety is looking at a lengthy prison stint.

Serena Williams withdraws from Indian Wells event, cites injury

The world's top women's player says before her semifinal match against Simona Halep that she can't continue.

Zack Wheeler's agent doesn't blame Mets for pitcher's injuries

"In my mind, there is no doubt that this is not an issue of abuse," B.B. Abbott says.

Report: Adrian Peterson won't be released, Vikes tell agent

Adrian Peterson is stuck in Minnesota for the foreseeable future.

A.J. Pierzynski gets the thumb from Joe West in exhibition

Atlanta's catcher sees his night end early courtesy of the veteran umpire.

Serene Williams still playing at Indian Wells; Sharapova out

The world's top women's player is so happy with the reception she's receiving at Indian Wells, she's hardly showing any emotion on the court.

How Tim Tebow can still wind up on the Eagles

Philly first needs to clear roster space for the out-of-work quarterback.

Sharapova through to fourth round at Indian Wells after beating Azarenka

The women's No. 2 seed moves on after defeating a fellow former No. 1-ranked player.

Bryce Harper ticks off Matt Williams again for not running hard

This time, Washington's right fielder feigned a lack of hustle while outsmarting a baserunner.

Max Pacioretty tees one up for Steven Stamkos

That's not a Habs defenseman you're passing the puck back to, Max.

Reports: MLS decides to expand into Minneapolis

The league reportedly will welcome Minnesota United of the NASL into the fold.

Joseph Young calls own number, delivers for Oregon

The Ducks standout sinks the shot that sends his team into the Pac-12 Tournament final against Arizona.

Adam Scott misses cut for first time in three years

Scott had made the cut in his previous 45 Tour events, which was the longest streak among active players.

Kyrie carries Cavs with franchise-record 57-point effort

The 57 points are also a career high and the most by a player in an NBA game this season. Irving scored 20 in the final six minutes.

Report: DeMarco Murray meeting with Eagles, intending to sign

The 2014 NFL rushing champion supposedly is very eager to play for Chip Kelly.

Jackman's floater from center saves Blues, stuns Jets

The Blues defenseman leaves Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec befuddled, and Winnipeg pointless.

Hector Olivera reportedly a free agent, days after elbow rumor surfaces

The Cuban infielder may have suffered damage to his bargaining position after a report said there is concern about his throwing elbow.

MAC madness: Kent State goes length to floor to win at buzzer

Kris Brewer goes coast to coast to beat Akron.

Michael Beasley takes too long to seize his moment

Michael Beasley could have been the hero Friday, but he failed to launch a potential game-winning shot in time.

Blazers lose Wesley Matthews for season to ruptured Achilles'

The Blazers guard suffered a ruptured Achilles' during Thursday's game vs. the Mavericks.

Blazers lose Wesley Matthews for season to ruptured Achilles

The Blazers guard suffered a ruptured Achilles during Thursday's game vs. the Mavericks.

Greg Hardy still in limbo after meeting with NFL

The Panthers defensive lineman had his day at the league offices in New York.

No signs of resolution after Adrian Peterson meets with Vikings GM, coach

The running back hosted a summit meeting at his house outside Houston.

Billy Bean appreciates 'brave' Daniel Murphy's honesty

MLB's ambassador for inclusion took the high road in response to the Mets second baseman.

Injuries threaten to tear hole in Panthers' net

Florida's goalie situation got dicey at a really bad time.

Baylor-Texas tangle

The rivals get overheated late in overtime.

Cheating Tiger?

Dan Olsen said some pretty strong stuff in a radio interview. Three days later, he was retracting it all.

Adam Wainwright injury update: First start might not come in opener

The Cardinals ace is forced to take things slowly at the beginning of the exhibition season, which will have an impact on the early days of his regular season.

Oscar Diaz dies

The welterweight was critically injured in a bout against Delvin Rodriguez.

Rough day for Roy

The world's No. 1 player will be home for the weekend.

LeBron turns it up to MVP level against Warriors

He didn't need to prove a thing, but King James showed the Warriors he can still do it all on the court.

Sandy Koufax sees better October days ahead for Clayton Kershaw

The Hall of Famer expects LA's Cy Young and MVP left-hander will be better in future postseasons.

Sore shoulder leaves Cavs PG Kyrie Irving doubtful for Friday

The Cavs' point guard might miss Cleveland's game in Indianapolis.

Utah goes all Kentucky on Arizona State

A 41-9 first half leads to an 83-41 victory.

Baby Boss

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says his GM and manager aren't on the hot seat.

Flames goalie's big save

He flat-out Ramo robs J.T. Miller.

Jonathan Papelbon waits for direction from Phillies

The closer says he'd be happy to stay in Philly, but he knows he's being shopped.

Josh Hamilton's recovery period is getting longer

Now the Angels outfielder might not be ready until May.

George Karl off to good start with Kings despite early stumble

Sacramento rallied from a 16-point first-quarter deficit to beat Boston.

Corey Crawford allows goal from center ice

How in the world does that puck go in?

Vegas honors Jerry Tarkanian with unique 'light' show

One of Las Vegas' favorite sons receives a rare honor.

Bryce Harper pays respects to 'legend' Jerry Tarkanian at UNLV shrine

The Las Vegas native pays his respects to the late Runnin' Rebels coach.

Canadiens fall in OT after defenseman wipes out goalie

The Oilers scored seconds after Tom Gilbert inadvertently tripped Dustin Tokarski in the crease.

Southern Miss finishes loss with four players

As if the Golden Eagles haven't had enough bad things happen to them this season.

Blues highlight

The degree of difficulty on this goal is darn near infinity.

Just a but short

Came up a little (OK, a lot) short.

Pete Rose wants sitdown with new commissioner about reinstatement

Baseball's hits leader is eager to plead his case to Rob Manfred.

Anthony Davis' All-Star weekend in jeopardy

The Pelicans big man is battling a shoulder sprain.

Erik Cole scores one of the wackiest goals you'll see

Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy makes incredible toe save

Looks impossible, but the Tampa Bay rookie kicked his left leg out in time to stop Mike Ribeiro's backhand attempt.

Sore 'Melo

Playing through a knee injury just got tougher for the Knicks All-Star.

Hamels marathon

The Phillies still aren't ready to trade their ace.

Australian Open

Australian Open

The women's top seed at the Australian Open plays through illness and wins in straight sets.

Kobe comeback

The Lakers superstar wants to play a 20th NBA season.

Pau Gasol's return visit to Lakers enjoyable, except for result

The Bulls forward receives a big welcome at Staples Center, only to suffer a double-overtime loss.

Marlins' first road trip of '15: to Japan for Ichiro signing

Miami execs travel to Tokyo to reel in the franchise's first Japanese-born player.