Gustav's impending arrival looms over Saints
Third-year Saints coach Sean Payton said his team has a plan for moving to a safe location should Gustav strike the New Orleans area. The Saints were to play the Miami Dolphins in their final preseason game Thursday night at the Louisiana Superdome.
Marshall suspension reduced from 3 games to 1
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy reduced from three games to one on Thursday.
Giambi takes the load on his shoulders, lifts Yanks
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NFL reinstates suspended Pacman for Week 1
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has informed the Cowboys that cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been fully reinstated for Week 1.
Beckett scratched, plans visit with Andrews in Ala.
Josh Beckett has been scratched from a scheduled start again, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama.
Mickelson, Mediate join Ames, Choi in Skins Game
Phil Mickelson and U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate will join two-time champ Stephen Ames and K.J. Choi in this year's LG Skins Game, set for Nov. 29-30.
Report: Phelps gets $1.6 million advance for book
Michael Phelps can soon add another accomplishment to his glowing resume: Author.
Pacquiao to fight De La Hoya at welterweight limit
After weeks of on and off negotiations, Oscar De La Hoya, boxing's most bankable superstar, and Manny Pacquiao, the pound-for-pound king, jointly announced on a media teleconference that they would meet Dec. 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
PGA players sound off on LPGA English-only rule
Imagine what could have happened to Angel Cabrera if he belonged to a tour that required its players to speak English.
Fowler: Kicking off another wild ride
While topping the 2007 season's roller coaster won't be easy, fasten your seat belts and get ready for another wild college football ride.
Texans' WR Williams walks by himself at hospital
For the first time since injuring his neck and spine last week, Texans receiver Harry Williams has walked by himself.
Two ex-H.S. lacrosse coaches convicted of assault
Two former Ohio high school boys lacrosse coaches were convicted Tuesday on misdemeanor charges of assaulting a player during a 2006 bus trip.
Man U draws Celtic in Champions League
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Report: Colts' Saturday likely out at least 6 weeks
The agent for Jeff Saturday said the Colts center will likely miss the first six weeks of the season and possibly more if he has surgery on ligament damage in his right knee, according to a published report.
Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury
Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman will forgo knee surgery and play this season for the San Diego Chargers despite the fact he has two torn ligaments in his left knee.
Afghanistan gives bronze medalist hero's welcome
Thousands of jubilant Afghans packed the national stadium to give the country's first Olympic medal winner Rohullah Nikpai a hero's welcome on Thursday.





