Around the NFC West: Cards can tighten grip

...Globe polls players and coaches as to whether Singletary's approach has staying power. Former linebacker Chad Brown thinks a veteran team wouldn't be as receptive. Frank Hughes of the Tacoma News Tribune...

AFC North Mailbag

...team saved approximately $9 million in salary between the three players. Will from Tampa writes: Is the Browns front office on vacation? Ricky Manning and Deltha O'Neal both got cut within the past week...

MC: Confessions of a Pats fan

I'm sick. So we might as well start there. The Pats-Colts game on Monday literally gave me bronchitis. I didn't know this was possible. Anyway, I want...

Maram noses out Heart Shaped

Trainer Chad Brown picked up his first Breeders' Cup victory when Maram held off Heart Shaped to win the inaugural $1 million Juvenile Fillies Turf by a nose at Santa Anita Park.

Zenyatta pure perfection in Ladies' Classic

Zenyatta capped off a perfect season and likely put herself in position for a bid at the Horse of the Year title after exploding to a convincing 1 1/2-length triumph.

McLaughlin's Cup hopes take a hit

When it comes to this year's Breeders' Cup, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin may be in need of an equine stimulus package.

Pilgrim: Elusive Bluff begins to pay dividends

Doctor Dino, who has been competitive in top company while journeying far and wide over the last few seasons, has been made the 2-1 favorite for Saturday's Grade 1 Canadian International here at Woodbine.

The king and queen of hearts

Vanessa Rousso and Chad Brown found something very unsuspecting during a poker tournament -- love.

Chad Brown and Vanessa Rousso arrive at the draw party February 28, 2008

Macau is the future

Gary Wise sets the stage in Macau and shows how it could become poker's biggest home in the near future.

Skies open up for Saratoga opener

Mother Nature played the role of party pooper Wednesday as daylong rains dampened the mood on the 140th opening day at Saratoga.

Rocco turns satellite win into WSOP bracelet

Professional Poker Player Mike Rocco turned $215 into a gold WSOP bracelet.

Family, Russians and the little Italian

Russians, Hinkles and Minieris headline Gary Wise's notes column from the 2008 WSOP.

Matusow wins third bracelet

Mike Matusow is healther and happier after winning his third WSOP bracelet.

Matusow prospers in 2008

Mike Matusow won his first bracelet in six years, and he has a new, positive outlook on life.