John Clayton's Last Call: Defensive unrest for Patriots, Steelers

Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Raiders are paying JaMarcus Russell big money, but Bruce Gradkowski has become their best option at quarterback....

What Wagner brings to Braves

What Wagner brings to Braves

Yankees GM ready to hit marketplace

With free-agent signing season already open, the New York Yankees quickly are putting behind their first Series title since 2000 and turning their attention to 2010.

Youkilis, Bay fare well in MVP voting

...of the Angels fifth. Six Yankees received at least one vote: Teixeira, Jeter, Cano, Alex Rodriguez, Mariano Rivera and CC Sabathia. Meanwhile, to keep up with how Sox prospects are doing in the Caribbean...

Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

Belichick's fourth-and-reckless

Bill Simmons is sticking with Bill Belichick for the long haul, but don't you dare try to rationalize last Sunday's infamous fourth down to him.

Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold

Cries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.

Indians name Alomar first-base coach

Sandy Alomar Jr. is back with the Indians.

...holds up the trophy as he celebrates with A.J. Burnett (L), Jorge Posada (2nd L), Mariano Rivera (2nd R) and Robinson Cano after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game...

Money talks, but baseball won't listen

Did the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.

Andrus grows up on the job

Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus matured, surprised during a stellar rookie season.

Can Red Sox afford not to spend?

Will Red Sox fans accept a rebuilding phase?

Coastal Carolina-Duke Preview

Coastal Carolina-Duke Preview