Sosa misses Dominican judicial hearing

Sammy Sosa did not show up for a judicial hearing Friday in the Dominican Republic regarding a lawsuit for $203,000 for alleged lack of payment from the former major league player.

Keith Ballard's Hit on Tomas Vokoun Wasn't As Strange As You Think

...83 on December 21st and still coaches Penn State, reminding us just how durable he is. Sammy Sosa, Cubs OF - Prior to a 2004 game vs. the Padres, Sosa sneezed not once, but twice...

Running with Bob Sheppard

Bob Sheppard, the longtime public address announcer for the Yankees, is stepping away from the microphone for good. I hope he enjoys whatever he deci...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Sosa sued by businessman

Sammy Sosa is being sued for $203,000 by a businessman who claims the former Major Leaguer owes him for commission on a house sale, among other things.

The doom of athlete restaurants

Patrick Hruby has some advice for Ricky Williams and any other athlete thinking about opening a restaurant.

Scandal, slurs, sex … Happy Holiday!

UEFA's Gianni Infantino has plenty on his mind these days, like trying to keep a European soccer match-fixing investigation from becoming the worst sports scandal ever. Here's the Courtside Seat view.

Feds want all justices to hear case

Federal officials are asking for a rehearing of an appeals court decision that said the government illegally seized drug-testing samples and records of baseball players who allegedly tested positive for steroids.

Putting JJ's dominance in perspective

It took us 30 years to fully appreciate the magnitude of Cale Yarborough's three-peat. Here's hoping it won't take that long for us to acknowledge Jimmie Johnson's place in NASCAR history.

Ynoa making progress

On Friday, heralded Oakland A's prospect Michael Ynoa, who was signed last year to a record $4.25 million bonus, will pitch in a game for the first ti...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Dash of forgiveness and fallen powers

From Tennessee forgiveness to who isn't in the top 20 to waiting for signs from Woody Hayes, The Dash runs through it all.

This Sporting Life: Why is the why

With the launch of the ESPN Commentary index, Jeff MacGregor asks questions about sports opinions and promises something more than conventional wisdom.

Power Rankings: 4th down edition

The Patriots' ill-fated fourth-down decision tops the charts in Page 2's Power Rankings this week.

Shades of gray in Sammy's skin

Sammy Sosa says he isn't a racist, but his skin color raises troubling questions about racial identity.

NEW YORK - MAY 13: Sammy Sosa attends People En Espanol's '50 Most Beautiful' event at The Edison Ballroom on May 13...

Zambrano wins third Silver Slugger

Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano wins a Silver Slugger award.