Burton behind changes to teams

Times have changed, but NASCAR hasn't really changed with them. Add Jeff Burton to the list that says it's time to look at a franchise model to protect the sport.

Busch's 2008 accomplishments overshadowed by postseason fade route

Think folks will remember what Kyle Busch accomplished in 2008? Without a doubt … but for all the wrong reasons, writes David Newton.

NASCAR playing catch-up when it comes to driver compensation

Stock car drivers raced for 10 bucks and a case of beer in the old days. Today they have million-dollar motor homes and private jets. What happened?

Sports Getaways for Oct. 28-31

Sports Getaways for Oct. 5-8

All-star drivers go all out

Among major league all-star events, NASCAR's The Winston is the cream of the crop.

August Extra Point

August Extra Point

Caldwell the face of 10-0 Colts

You could say Jim Caldwell is the NFL's invisible man, hidden behind Peyton Manning's arm and Tony Dungy's legacy. There's no doubt the Colts' first-year head coach is a blur in the backdrop of kid coaches and cutoff hoodies.

Why Eric Berry and Jacory Harris are special

Bruce's picks column for this weekend's games -- including Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Thursday night, Michigan Wolverines vs. N...

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AFC East mailbag on your doorstep

...Edwards completed all 10 of his passes for 79 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions. But the Bills quarterback who had the best night -- and he needed it -- was backup Ryan Fitzpatrick. He has looked...

The best NFL players for each Big 12 team

...16 Dexter Manley 13 TEXAS  Earl Campbell 65 Doug English 21 Steve McMichael 21 Bill Bradley 17 John Elliott 16 TEXAS A&M Shane Lechler 31 Lester Hayes 29 Richmond Webb 28 Ray...

Sound off responses

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson We had another spirited round of "sound off" this week. We got plenty of...

Around the NFC West: Warner, Haley tight

...keeping the faith. Players seem to be upbeat. Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says...Bay Area News Group recalls the late Lenvil Elliott, whose career peaked at the right time. Tom...

Belichick big fan of Jake Long

...football operations boss Bill Parcells, his old mentor from the New York Giants days, chose Long over anyone else. Belichick noted Long plays the same style as fellow Michigan alum Jumbo Elliott, the Giants' left...

Cavs join long list of heartbreakers

Not all great teams win it all. The Cavs join this list of 20 teams that got exposed when it counted most.