Ireland gives up on replay over Henry's hand ball

Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball.

Nov 21, 2009 | 9:15 am

Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks

Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.

Nov 21, 2009 | 1:05 am

Ellis leads Warriors over Blazers

Monta Ellis scored a season-high 34 points and had eight assists, Anthony Morrow added 23 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 108-94 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Nov 21, 2009 | 12:10 am

Packers Havner fined $5K for late hit vs. Cowboys

Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner has been fined $5,000 for a late hit out of bounds during last week's 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:50 pm

Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide

The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:15 pm

McGrady wants to play, Rockets say no

By PAUL NEWBERRY

Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:05 pm

Giants LB Pierce out indefinitely with neck injury

New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.

Nov 20, 2009 | 8:40 pm

NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions

By HOWARD FENDRICH

The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution.

Nov 20, 2009 | 7:25 pm

Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery

The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:50 pm

Man pleads not guilty for role in UConn case

By PAT EATON-ROBB

A man who allegedly was with the man charged with killing University of Connecticut football Jasper Howard, has pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge.

Nov 20, 2009 | 6:50 pm

Pricey gift: MLB offers Series film set for $2,229

Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:35 pm

Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise

By JANIE McCAULEY

The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.

Nov 20, 2009 | 5:00 pm

St. Louis Cardinals announce season ticket pricing

St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:30 pm

Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature

By LARRY LAGE

The Game has lost a lot of luster.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:10 pm

FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier

By STUART CONDIE

There will be no rematch.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:55 pm

Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:40 pm

ATP says it can't reopen Agassi drug case

The ATP Tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:30 pm

Bush questionable for Tampa Bay

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

Nov 20, 2009 | 3:30 pm

Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs

By RICK GANO

Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

Nov 20, 2009 | 2:30 pm