Archive for September, 2008

Players’ union notches victory in steroids case

An appeals panel sets aside a ruling that the government can keep 100 positive tests seized in 2004.

Looks and Touches: Week 4

Terrell Owens saw a league-high 17 pass targets in Week 4, but many of them were not to his liking.

Dark horse with a capital ‘C’

Alexander Ovechkin is the best thing that’s happened to Washington. Now can the Capitals ride him to a Stanley Cup title?

Another record run? Dream on

It will be a very long time before fans see another team dominate like the Patriots did in 2007.

Lakerland forecast: sunny and warm

For the first time in a while, the Lakers are entering training camp issue-free with a happy Kobe Bryant.

Grand slam keeps White Sox alive

Blast by rookie Alexei Ramirez lifts Chicago over Detroit and into a one-game tiebreaker against Minnesota.

NFL Skinny: Seeing red

Larry Johnson ran wild on Sunday, and another strong effort in Week 5 at Carolina would solidify his credibility as a top 10 running back.

Starbury causes friction for new Knicks regime

The Knicks owner won’t pay Stephon Marbury to go away, and it has Mike D’Antoni fuming.

Big Picture: On the mend

NBA camps open soon, but not everyone is ready to play as some star players are nursing injuries.

Ken Shamrock’s greatest hits

Ken Shamrock’s biggest moments read like a history of mixed martial arts.