Pacquiao looking to Mayweather fight

It's been only two days since Manny Pacquiao's historic 12th-round knockout of Miguel Cotto but already the focus is firmly on a potential Pacquiao showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise

It was as if Michael Bourn had been staring at the same math equation for months, knowing that the answer was right there in front of him. His batting...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

The significance of the Mauer market

The agent for Joe Mauer wouldn't characterize the state of the catcher's negotiations with the Twins on Thursday, or discuss them in any way, which is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Sept 26, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets second baseman Luis Castillo (1) bats during a game against the Florida Marlins at Land Shark Stadium

...Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE Sept 26, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets second baseman Luis Castillo (1) bats during a game against the Florida Marlins at Land Shark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve...

News and notes from Latin baseball

While baseball fans, players and officials debated the merits of the increased presence of instant replay during Major League postseason games, replay...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett pumps his fist after getting New York Mets' Luis Castillo to fly out with two runners on base to end the seventh inning during a baseball...

Girardi wins battle of managerial wits

NEW YORK -- Players make the difference in late October. In the World Series opener, the storyline revolved around Cliff Lee's masterful pitching and ...

Another wild walk-off for the Yankees

The Yankees have made late-inning, wild wins routine this season, and they got another one in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Angels.

Pacquiao helps distribute supplies

Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao took a break from training camp in the Philippines last weekend to distribute food and supplies to hundreds of people who have been affected by the country's worst flooding in 40 years.

Guys I Love, Guys I Hate, Girls I Date

Matthew Berry lists the players he loves and hates for Week 5 of the NFL season while relaying a life lesson that applies to fantasy football, too.

Ricky Hatton, of England, right, and Jose Luis Castillo, of Mexico, are admonished by referee Joe Cortez for dirty tactics early on during their IBO...

Nationals' Strasburg makes pro debut

Stephen Strasburg allowed one run and three hits in two innings, striking out two. He threw 19 of 25 pitches for strikes in his first game action since signing a record $15.1 million, four-year contract as the No. 1 pick in June's amateur draft.

Scouts Buzz: Colts' run game in gear

Scouts Inc. examines the Colts' renewed running game, the Chiefs' slow rebuilding process, Matthew Stafford's development and more.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009