Sports connections to Veterans Day

A collection of notable sports connections to the U.S. service academies and professional athletes, in recognition of Veterans Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.

Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10

The Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.

Belcher named Indians pitching coach

The Indians on Friday named Tim Belcher pitching coach as new manager Manny Acta began assembling his staff.

Southpaws in the spotlight

The resurgent Andy Pettitte faces the shaky Cole Hamels in Saturday night's pivotal Game 3 of World Series.

Cleveland Indians

CLEVELAND - MAY, 1975: Player/Manager Frank Robinson of the Cleveland Indians follows through after hitting a pitch during a...

Chicago White Sox

CLEVELAND - 1976: Outfielder Ralph Garr #48 of the Chicago...during a 1976 MLB game against the Cleveland Indians at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by...

Orioles decline 2010 option on Mora

The Orioles have declined their 2010 option on Melvin Mora, allowing Baltimore's longest-tenured player to become a free agent.

...87 of the Milwaukee Brewers bats against the Cleveland Indians during the spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark...

Mills to manage Astros

Brad Mills was hired by Houston to be the Astros' new manager on Tuesday after six seasons as Terry Francona's bench coach in Boston.

Mills gets third Astros interview

The Houston Astros, moving closer to a decision on their managerial hire, were scheduled to hold a third interview Tuesday with Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills.

Indians introduce manager Acta

Manny Acta had two choices for his second job managing in the majors. He picked Cleveland over Houston, where his baseball career began.

ESPN 1000, Chicago

Reaction to an ugly loss for the Bears, Coach Ditka weighs in, Kerry Wood stops by the studio, and Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski talk a...

ESPN 1000, Chicago

Indians closer and former Cubs ace Kerry Wood joined...in Chicago; as well as his future in Cleveland

Wood: Black Cubs players got hate mail

Former Cubs ace tells Waddle & Silvy it's tough to understand what black players go through

CLEVELAND, : Omar Vizquel of the Cleveland Indians bundles up against the snow during batting practice...