Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego

Recently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.

Executives chime in on offseason topics

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Postseason had many defining moments

While the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.

Woods' appeal hasn't fully hit China

The cavalcade that followed Tiger in Round 1 of the HSBC Champions created a circus atmosphere. Despite the attention, Woods' star isn't nearly as high in China as one might expect, writes ESPN.com's Dan Washburn.

...the 10th, his opening hole during the first round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on November 5, 2009 in Shanghai, China

Steinbrenner coming to Yankee Stadium

George Steinbrenner is 79 and frail. Still the owner but no longer the leader of his beloved Yankees, he saw just three regular-season games this season. But he's coming back to New York just for the Series, and the Yankees can't wait.

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.

The sporting world has gone Green Man

Toby Mergler gets to the bottom of the latest spandex-clad sports fan phenomenon.

Thursday, October 22

Thursday's Preview 11 matchups so far today with a possibility of five wins. We have golf, soccer, hockey, college football and MLB playoffs. Scottsdale drew some big names this weekend as we can...

Angels put up a stinker in ALCS opener

From dropped pop-ups to errant throws, the Angels played a horrible game in falling to the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Sunday, October 11

Sunday Overview There's soccer, golf, and even some playoff baseball - but as usual, an October Sunday is all about the NFL. NFL...

Thursday, October 8

...Preview A nice little Thursday ahead of us, although we get started a little later than usual. Golf, soccer, hockey and MLB playoffs are on the board, spread throughout the day. In the soccer world...

Sabathia driven by 'an ace mentality'

CC Sabathia knows all about success in the regular season. But after falling flat in the past two postseasons, he's focused on becoming a success in October.

Colvin's second chance

Tyler Colvin thought his season was over. He had just finished up playing for the Tennessee Smokies in the Southern League playoffs and was ready to h...

Thursday, October 1

...month of with a 5-win day, so get on the board early and often. As always, golf is basically a coin-flip but at 12:45 p.m. ET the smart play is on...