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.

Fenway Sports Group: Where stick-and-ball meets tire-and-oil

John Henry is putting his TiVo to good use these days. His Red Sox are in the playoffs and he's got three drivers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Welcome to the wild life of the Fenway Sports Group, writes Ryan McGee.

...Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Group, admires...

Boston Red Sox baseball injured pitcher Kurt Schilling...

...Fla. Henry also owns the Boston Red Sox. (AP Photo/Terry Renna

Green Means Go

Each throw is an act of defiance. What happens when a Nascar juggernaut joins forces with a baseball superpower? If Roush Fenway racing has its way, it will transform how both sports do business

Hornaday admits using testosterone, obtaining HGH

Ron Hornaday, the defending Craftsman Truck Series champion, received shipments of HGH and testosterone from the anti-aging clinic linked to MLB and NFL scandals.

LIFE OF REILLY

Which franchise rules your city? I know the answer.

Sports figures not inclined to talk about their politics

No one in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR or Major League Baseball executive offices would comment on their donations to political campaigns.

Top rivalries marked by crashing cars, flying fists and swinging helmets

If Carl Edwards versus Kyle Busch evolves into a full-blown rivalry, it wouldn't be a first for NASCAR. Fellas named Petty, Yarborough, Earnhardt, Pearson and Allison have had toe-to-toe moments, too, writes David Newton.

Fan voting continues through July 12 for ESPYS

Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez are the contenders for best male athlete as the ESPY nominees have been announced.

Fans confused when Fox shifts from Red Sox/Yanks finish to NASCAR

With the Boston Red Sox one strike from victory over their hated rival, some unsuspecting TV viewers were in for a jolt: The broadcast switched to auto racing.

The best and worst MLB promotions for 2008

Do you like to get free stuff when you go to the ballpark? Of course you do. Here are the best -- and worst -- giveaways at MLB stadiums this season.

DOMINATION IN THE ESPN MAGAZINE ERA: AN OVERALL PICTURE

We've been around since 1998. Who's completely dominated the sports world since then? Let's take a look.

Top ESPN searches of 2005

Top ESPN searches of 2005