Johnson takes pole at Homestead HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole....
NFL union pans reporting on teammates' concussions 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....
Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was expected to plead guilty. A person with direct knowledge of the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of a gag order imposed by Coleman, told The Associated Press that the delay was partly because of t...
Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs CHICAGO (AP) -- 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....
Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- 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....
Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title....
Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015 HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season....
Union says NFL concussion expert is biased NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased....
Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future....
Bond increased for man accused of taping reporter LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews....
Stiegler done for season with broken bones in leg VAIL, Colo. (AP) -- U.S. skier Resi Stiegler is out for the season after breaking two bones in her left leg in a crash during giant slalom training....
Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will not be in a New Jersey courtroom Friday to enter a plea in the 2002 shooting death of a hired driver. State Superior Court Judge Edward M. Coleman indefinitely delayed a hearing in Somerville in which Williams was expected to plead guilty. A person with direct knowledge of the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of a gag order imposed by Coleman, told The Associated Press that the delay was partly because of t...
IAAF still in talks over Caster Semenya's future MONACO (AP) -- The governing body of track and field is working behind the scenes with Caster Semenya and the South African government to resolve issues about the 18-year-old runner's gender and career....
Kazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling team ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) -- Kazakhstan's state sovereign fund pledged $22 million in financial backing to the Astana cycling team Friday, ensuring the squad stays alive and Tour de France champion Alberto Contador remains in its ranks....
Get to know Lindsey and the Vonntourage Lindsey Vonn and her husband, Thomas, were sitting on the couch watching "Entourage" when the idea popped into Thomas' head - the "Vonntourage." As the top female skier on the World Cup circuit the past two seasons, Vonn travels full time with two physical trainers provided by Red Bull, her ski technician, and her husband - a former U.S. Ski Team member and Olympian....