Judge rules in Mets' favor in kosher hot dog dispute with vendor

A federal judge has ruled in favor of the New York Mets in a ballpark dispute over kosher hot dogs.

2/22/2012 5:01:00 PM

Niese says nose job helps breathing, accepts Beltran's offer to pay

Last summer, Carlos Beltran offered to foot the bill if then-Mets teammate Jonathan Niese received a nose job. Now it's time to pay up.

2/22/2012 2:35:00 PM

Judge approves Dodgers' outline for bankruptcy reorganization plan

A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved the disclosure statement outlining the Los Angeles Dodgers' proposed bankruptcy reorganization plan.

2/22/2012 1:23:00 PM

Carmona/Hernandez seeks judicial pardon, hopes to return to Indians

Pitcher Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, told the Associated Press he hopes to obtain a judicial pardon and return to the Cleveland Indians this season.

2/22/2012 1:20:00 PM

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2/22/2012 1:20:00 PM

Varitek remains absent from Red Sox camp, captain's era may be over

The invitation remains open for Jason Varitek to come to spring training with the Boston Red Sox. But there are no signs that the catcher and beloved team captain will accept.

2/22/2012 1:07:00 PM

Dodgers' Belisario admits positive cocaine test kept him in Venezuela

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario said Wednesday that a positive test for cocaine was the reason he remained in Venezuela and didn't play in the majors last season.

2/22/2012 1:05:00 PM

Yankees camp report: Likes and dislikes

Jon Heyman explains what he likes and dislikes about the 2012 New York Yankees.

2/21/2012 10:08:00 PM

Yankees camp report: Cashman retools rotation at reasonable cost

The Yankees' rotation looks solid and Jon Heyman says it's the best since the Clemens-Pettitte-Cone-Wells-El Duque days. And what's more impressive? They saved money in the revamping process.

2/21/2012 9:49:00 PM

Pujols putting distractions aside, excited to be in Angels camp

Albert Pujols' camp arrival is a story unlike anything the Angels have ever seen. But Pujols? He's been through this before. Last year, in fact. Scott Miller says the slugger is, and always has been, focused on his job.

2/20/2012 6:06:00 PM

College Football Sources: Temple in talks about joining Big East

Temple is in talks with the Big East about joining the conference as early as 2012, sources confirmed Wednesday. The New York Times first reported on the discussions to add Temple in all sports.

2/22/2012 6:06:01 PM

College Football Oregon St.'s Marable cited for going 104 mph

Oregon State cornerback Malcolm Marable has been suspended indefinitely by the Beavers after he was cited for driving 104 mph on Interstate 5.

2/22/2012 3:30:52 PM

College Football Pop Warner rule would restrict practice contact

In the wake of a new study, the national president of Pop Warner said he will propose a rule that, for the first time, would limit the amount of contact allowed in youth football practices.

2/22/2012 1:43:31 PM

College Football Big 12 commissioner Neinas to leave by July 1

Big 12 commissioner Chuck Neinas will leave his post by July 1, he told ESPN.com on Wednesday at the college football commissioners' meetings.

2/22/2012 1:29:16 PM

ESPN Sports UFC's White: Mayweather 'racist' for Lin tweets

UFC president Dana White called WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. a racist Tuesday night for comments the boxer made recently about New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin.

2/22/2012 6:34:25 PM

ESPN Sports Source: Pack, Finley reach 2-year, $15M deal

The Green Bay Packers reached an agreement with tight end Jermichael Finley on a 2-year, $15 million deal, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

2/22/2012 6:33:09 PM

ESPN Sports Sources: Temple in talks about joining Big East

Temple is in talks with the Big East about joining the conference as early as 2012, sources confirmed Wednesday. The New York Times first reported on the discussions to add Temple in all sports.

2/22/2012 6:06:01 PM

ESPN Sports Tiger Woods rallies to win Match Play 1st round

Battling a severe cold, Tiger Woods beat Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano 1 up in the first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain.

2/22/2012 5:57:53 PM

ESPN Sports Knicks guard Shumpert out of dunk contest

Due to a left knee injury, New York Knicks rookie Iman Shumpert will not participate in the NBA's Slam Dunk contest this weekend. He will be replaced by Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans.

2/22/2012 5:53:25 PM

ESPN Sports Celtics' Rondo replaces Hawks' Johnson in ASG

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will take Joe Johnson's spot on the Eastern Conference roster at this year's All-Star Game after being named an injury replacement Tuesday by NBA commissioner David Stern.

2/22/2012 5:51:41 PM

ESPN Sports Ward pleads guilty to reckless driving charge

Hines Ward pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Wednesday after prosecutors in DeKalb County, Ga., dropped drunken driving charges against the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, according to multiple media reports.

2/22/2012 5:34:01 PM

ESPN Sports Magic: Kobe needs to sit down with Jim Buss

Players meetings are fine, but Magic Johnson thinks the Los Angeles Lakers need Kobe Bryant to sit down with management to address some issues.

2/22/2012 5:29:52 PM

NFL Report: Hurt Richardson will skip combine drills

Former Alabama running back Trent Richardson will not take part in on-field drills at the scouting combine later this week due to a minor knee injury, a league source told the NFL Network on Wednesday.

2/22/2012 7:02:08 PM

NFL Source: Pack, Finley reach 2-year, $15M deal

The Green Bay Packers reached an agreement with tight end Jermichael Finley on a 2-year, $15 million deal, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

2/22/2012 6:33:09 PM

NFL Ward pleads guilty to reckless driving charge

Hines Ward pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Wednesday after prosecutors in DeKalb County, Ga., dropped drunken driving charges against the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, according to multiple media reports.

2/22/2012 5:34:01 PM

NFL Tom Martinez, mentor to Pats' Brady, dies

Tom Martinez, the longtime coach and mentor of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, died Tuesday on his 66th birthday.

2/22/2012 4:56:15 PM

NFL Bills' McGee restructures last two years of deal

Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee has agreed to restructure the final two years of his contract, providing the team salary relief if he continues to miss playing time.

2/22/2012 4:43:52 PM

NFL Deadline set for retirees' lawsuit vs. NFL Films

A federal judge has told both sides to be ready for trial by Dec. 15 in a lawsuit filed by former players against NFL Films for using their names and images in films and other promotional materials to market the league's glory days.

2/22/2012 2:52:49 PM

NFL Rams, stadium agree on London 'home' game

The St. Louis Rams will play that "home" game in London later this year after settling a lease dispute with the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau.

2/22/2012 1:36:20 PM

NFL Report: Roethlisberger, Steelers OC Haley met

Ben Roethlisberger has met with new Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported, citing multiple team sources.

2/22/2012 1:11:32 PM

NFL Ex-Giants great Carson won't run for Congress

Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson has ruled out running for Congress as a Democrat in New Jersey.

2/22/2012 12:04:18 PM

NFL Quinn sorry for unflattering Tebow remarks

Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback in a GQ article.

2/22/2012 8:58:13 AM

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2/22/2012 1:05:00 PM

College Basketball New York judge rules Boeheim slander suit moving to Syracuse

A judge has ruled that the defamation lawsuit filed by two former ball boys against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be heard in Syracuse.

2/22/2012 1:05:00 PM

College Basketball Fight with Cincy only the start of Xavier's problems this season

Forget that ugly fight with rival Cincy. Jeff Goodman says Xavier's leadership gap is the real reason it might miss the Dance. Tu Holloway and the Musketeers have talent, but chemistry's severely lacking.

2/22/2012 12:26:00 PM

College Basketball With big comeback, loaded Kentucky team shows it has resiliency, too

Down 13 at halftime on the road, No. 1 Kentucky storms back to win at Mississippi State and improve to 27-1. Witnessing the comeback only reinforces Gary Parrish's opinion that UK will be the team to beat in the NCAA tournament.

2/22/2012 2:26:00 AM

College Basketball No. 1 Kentucky rallies, wins 19th in row

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 18 points, Anthony Davis added 13 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 Kentucky rallied to beat Mississippi State 73-64 on Tuesday night.

2/21/2012 11:36:00 PM

College Basketball Marshall sparkles, Tar Heels beat Wolfpack again

Kendall Marshall had a career-high 22 points and 13 assists to help No. 7 North Carolina beat North Carolina State 86-74 on Tuesday night.

2/21/2012 10:18:00 PM

College Basketball Buckeyes shoot 65 percent against struggling Illini

Deshaun Thomas scored 19 points and No. 8 Ohio State regained its shooting touch, rolling over Illinois 83-67 on Tuesday night to remain in the thick of the Big Ten race.

2/21/2012 9:38:00 PM

College Basketball Boynton's six treys help Florida cruise past Auburn

Kenny Boynton was part of a hot shooting night for No. 12 Florida, scoring 20 points as the Gators overcame 18 turnovers and beat Auburn 63-47 on Tuesday night.

2/21/2012 9:27:00 PM

College Basketball Hot-shooting Seton Hall topples No. 9 Georgetown

Jordan Theodore scored a career-high 29 points to lead Seton Hall to the signature win it needed for its NCAA tournament resume, a 73-55 victory against No. 9 Georgetown on Tuesday night.

2/21/2012 9:23:00 PM

College Basketball UConn has a Calhoun problem: A coach who needs to retire, but won't

UConn's problem isn't quite a Bobby Bowden problem. Or a Joe Paterno problem. But it's close. Gregg Doyel says what Connecticut has is a UCalhoun problem -- an imperious coach who needs to retire, but won't.

2/21/2012 2:36:00 PM

NBA While Parker and Duncan rest, Spurs fall to Blazers 137-97

2/22/2012 10:11:58 PM

NBA Notebook: Blazers 137, Spurs 97

2/22/2012 10:11:58 PM

NBA Notebook: Cavaliers 101, Pistons 100

2/22/2012 10:11:58 PM

NBA Notebook: Grizzlies 89, Sixers 76

2/22/2012 10:11:58 PM

NBA 'Linsanity' explored in book about Knicks' sensation

2/22/2012 10:11:58 PM