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Posey, Pence, Ellsbury among 81 to strike deals
NL MVP Buster Posey agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, teammate Hunter Pence got a $13.8 million deal and ...
Staggering Suns 'part ways' with coach Gentry
Alvin Gentry had a successful run with Steve Nash and the previous version of the Phoenix Suns, leading them to the 2010 Western Conference finals.
NFL considers revisions to Rooney Rule
Jim Caldwell nearly went undefeated as a rookie coach in Indianapolis three years ago and he's one win away from returning to the Super Bowl as an ...
Browns hire Michael Lombardi for front office
Michael Lombardi knows his return to the Browns was wildly unpopular with many Cleveland fans. All he can do to change their minds is help build a ...
Cardinals hire Bruce Arians as head coach
The Arizona Cardinals have filled the NFL's final head coaching vacancy by hiring Indianapolis offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. The team confirmed ...
New Bears coach Trestman eager to work with Cutler
Marc Trestman had it all mapped out, right up to the Chicago Bears' championship parade. It was there on the calendar. In his first interview for ...
Matt Harrison, Rangers finalize $55M, 5-year deal
Matt Harrison has gone from a pitcher the Texas Rangers left off their postseason roster to one they believe can become one of the league's best ...
Billy Hunter's actions deemed wrong, not criminal
NBA players should consider whether they want to keep Billy Hunter as executive director of the players' association after a series of wrongdoings, ...
Vilma's defamation suit against Goodell dismissed
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma's defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in connection with the bounty case was ...
Jaguars hire Seahawks' Bradley as head coach
The Jacksonville Jaguars have an energetic head coach to go along with their brash general manager. The Jaguars hired Seattle defensive coordinator ...
Eagles get their man; Kelly lands in Philadelphia
Moments after Chip Kelly's plane landed, he was handed a new Eagles visor and received a warm greeting from fans gathered at the airport. Welcome to ...
AP source: Rangers, Harrison agree to $55M deal
All-Star pitcher Matt Harrison and the Texas Rangers agreed Wednesday night to a $55 million, five-year contract, according to a person familiar with ...
Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace Smith
The Chicago Bears hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman on Wednesday to replace the fired Lovie Smith. He has two basic tasks — fix the offense ...
A-Rod has hip surgery; recovery time 6 months
Alex Rodriguez had surgery on his left hip Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined until after the All-Star break. The New York Yankees said Dr.
Nationals trade Morse to Seattle in 3-team deal
The Mariners added some much-needed power to their lineup Wednesday, acquiring Michael Morse from Washington in a three-team deal that moved catcher ...
Several teams face pressure to win Cup
The New York Rangers made a big push in trading for Rick Nash to improve their chances of winning a championship for the first time since 1994.
Bears hire Kromer, DeCamillis as coordinators
New Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman wasted little time assembling his staff after being hired on Wednesday, bringing in two coordinators.
Hawks suspend top-scorer Josh Smith for 1 game
The Atlanta Hawks suspended top-scorer Josh Smith for Wednesday night's home game against the Brooklyn Nets for "conduct detrimental to the team" ...
AP source: Nats, Soriano agree on $28M deal
Reliever Rafael Soriano and the Washington Nationals reached agreement pending a physical on a $28 million, two-year contract that includes $14 ...
Broncos OC McCoy hired as Chargers coach
Mike McCoy's interview with San Diego went so well that both sides felt he was a perfect fit to become the Chargers' new coach. McCoy had one thing ...
Suddenly unwanted, Tebow has uncertain NFL future
From nearly unstoppable to nearly invisible. Tim Tebow was two wins from the Super Bowl a year ago. Now, he's pretty much a player without a team — ...
New-look Chiefs turning attention to NFL draft
The wholesale overhaul of the Kansas City Chiefs is nearly complete. Andy Reid has been hired to replace Romeo Crennel as coach, and longtime Packers ...
Oakland gives manager Bob Melvin 2-year extension
Bob Melvin has repeatedly described the comfort of managing right at home in the Bay Area — and Billy Beane has described the comfort in having a ...
Column: Tears of joy as Gonzalez finally wins one
The old pro was on the sideline, resigned to the fact that this would turn out like so many games of the past. In the 16 years Tony Gonzalez has ...
Durant's 42 helps send Lakers to 6th straight loss
Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer in the final second of the first half and did a full reverse somersault to celebrate a 16-point lead. The Thunder were ...