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At its best, the World Baseball Classic could grow into what the World Cup is for soccer. At its worst, the WBC still is better than spring training.

The US Freeskiing and Snowboarding teams at a spring training camp at Mammoth Mountain

Batting practice caps take starring role in spring training.

Major League Baseball is exploring the possibility of sending two teams to Italy for a few spring training games next year or in 2012.

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson took a quick trip to Vancouver for the Winter Olympics earlier this week. He got a call from a friend and saw a couple of events before returning to Surprise. "I wanted to make sure I didn't miss any ...

YOU MESS WITH THE BULL, YOU GET THE HORNS The Mess: Fans of Mississippi State decided to bombard a cell phone with pregame taunts. The Bull: DeMarcus Cousins, double-double machine for No. 2 Kentucky and owner of the cell phone. "Some were racial ...

Mark Martin has an excuse to forget his wife's Valentine's Day present. Do you? It's the day before Valentine's Day and you forgot to get something for your main squeeze, didn't you? It's OK. We won't judge. In fact, we'll help. With a V-Day gift ...

In an excerpt from her new book "Sweet Lou," Melissa Isaacson recounts Lou Piniella's first spring training with the Cubs.

ShysterBall doesn't care about the World Baseball Classic: For starters, for as much as I love, love, love baseball, I have long been incapable of caring about spring training games. The news from camp, yes, but actually sitting and watching a game...

Spring training is expanding by nearly a week next year because of the World Baseball Classic.

A complete look at steroid policies in each major sport and for the Olympics.

Just in time for spring training, Uni Watch breaks down the fuss over two-toned CoolFlo helmets, logos on caps, and snazzy jerseys worn at the WBC.

DJ Gallo is admitting it -- he's excited about the World Baseball Classic. And he's got a, er, unique, preview for each pool.

Jorge Posada wants to play for Puerto Rico in the baseball World Cup, even if it means missing most of the New York Yankees' spring training camp next year.

Tina Thompson of the WNBA's Houston Comets scored 30 points to lead the U.S. women's team to an 85-69 victory Tuesday night in an exhibition against the host Czech Republic in Brno.

CLEVELAND (Ticker) -- The Cleveland Indians today signed righthander Dan Smith and infielder Ralph Milliard to minor league contracts and invited them to major league spring training. Smith, 25, pitched in two games in relief for the Boston Red Sox...