Indy 500 relief: Full field set after Ed Carpenter qualifies

05/20/12 6:00 pm

The final day of qualifying didn't include any bumping, but it did result in a full field of 33 cars for the start of next week's race.

Hiestand: NBC's Belmont Stakes ratings hopes blossom

05/20/12 5:51 pm

The network is planning expanded coverage with I'll Have Another in the running for the sport's first Triple Crown since 1978.

Wallace Jr., Pastrana learn on the fly at Iowa Speedway

05/20/12 5:17 pm

Darrell Wallace Jr. broke new ground Sunday at Iowa Speedway, but he was more interested in what he didn't break.

Nolan Ryan discusses Hamilton's future in Texas

05/18/12 11:19 pm

Texas Rangers star slugger Josh Hamilton insists he isn't worried about his impending free agency. Team president Nolan Ryan certainly is.

Royals' Duffy, Wood headed for Tommy John surgery

05/18/12 5:48 pm

Maybe the Kansas City Royals can get a two-for-one on Tommy John surgeries, as both Danny Duffy and Blake Wood are going to need it.

Roundup: Jones, Hardy power Orioles to 5-3 win over Royals

05/17/12 8:47 pm

Adam Jones hit a two-run homer, J.J. Hardy also drove in a pair of runs and the Orioles beat the Royals 5-3 on Thursday.

Madden NFL 13 to feature 'Tebowing,' says creative director

05/20/12 5:26 pm

EA Sports' Madden NFL 13 video game will feature "Tebowing," according to the game's creative director.

Report: NFL takes action against 'My Jesus' t-shirt company

05/20/12 5:22 pm

The NFL will step in and pursue legal action against the maker of the "My Jesus" t-shirt, if the company refuses to halt production, a league source told ProFootballTalk.com on Sunday.

Rivera says Panthers' Newton will overcome struggles

05/20/12 2:11 pm

There was little more that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton could have accomplished in his rookie season. As the signal-caller enters his second year, Ron Rivera is confident he'll keep up his pace.

Report: Prust suspended for Game 4

05/20/12 4:37 pm

It appears as though the New York Rangers will be without Brandon Prust on Monday night. Multiple media outlets are reporting that the rugged forward has been suspended for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final against the New Jersey Devils af...

Russia tops Slovakia to claim World Championship

05/20/12 12:51 pm

Slovakia put a scare into the Russians early when Zdeno Chara scored just 66 seconds in, but Russia, powered by two goals and an assist from Alex Semin, bounced back in a big way to overwhelm the Slovaks and win the Gold Medal Game of the 2012 IIH...

Hunter suggests Roy weigh pros and cons of leaving junior team to coach in NHL

05/20/12 12:44 pm

SHAWINIGAN, Que. - Patrick Roy should weigh what he would give up against what he would gain if he decides to leave a sweet set-up in junior hockey to become an NHL coach, according to Dale Hunter, a man who knows both ends of that situation. ...

LeBron drops 40 as Heat tie series with Pacers

05/20/12 6:04 pm

LeBron James scored 40 points, superstar sidekick Dwyane Wade added 30 and Miami's dynamic duo took over after halftime to bring the Heat even the series with a 101-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal Sunday.

Former NBA star, Olympian Boozer dies at 75

05/20/12 5:09 pm

Bob Boozer was a star in college, an Olympic gold medalist and an 11-year professional who finished his playing career with an NBA championship.

Shoulder continues to plague Celtics' Bradley

05/20/12 4:16 pm

Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Avery Bradley's shoulder dislocated again Friday, at least the third occurrence of the playoffs, and expressed concern about how long the second-year guard can continue to play through the pain.