O'Neill expects Young to sign new contract

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is confident winger Ashley Young will join midfielder Craig Gardner in signing a new long-term contract "sooner rather than later".

...in China, flag waving crowds thronged into the Mall ahead of performances by acts including McFly, Will Young, Katherine Jenkins and the cast of Queen musical We Will Rock You

Camp Confidential: Even with Young, Titans' success rests on defense

Though the Titans have Vince Young and a revamped offense, they remain a defensive-minded team no matter how well Young performs, writes Paul Kuharsky.

Parker one of several MVP candidates

The midway point of the regular season has come and gone. So which players, rookies and coaches have been most impressive? What are the surprising story lines? Who are the front-runners for the annual awards?

Third and Short: Young learning lessons on, off the field

In this installment of Third and Short, our experts weigh in on Vince Young.

Titans make plenty of moves, but future still depends on Young

Scouts Inc. puts the Titans on the clock, breaking down their offseason moves and looking at what questions still need answers.

Evaluating Vince Young

Fantasy owners might be inclined to jump aboard the Vince Young train after his second straight career-best passing yards effort, the latter coming in Monday night's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2007

Georgia Tech's Young, Colorado State's Smith sign with 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers signed a pair of first-round draft picks on Wednesday, inking 12th overall pick Thaddeus Young and 7-footer Jason Smith.

Draft watch: News and notes

...Although everyone believes Hawes will stay in the draft, a promise from Minnesota could assure it. I'm told that's it's very likely Georgia Tech's Thaddeus Young will stay in the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 15, 2007

Pats-Bengals: AFC title preview?

Merril Hoge gives an early breakdown of the 2007 MNF schedule.

Sun: Patience, notes, e-mails

...a trophy for being in first place on April 8. Don't make silly trades. Albert Pujols will knock in a run at some point. Alfonso Soriano will steal a base. You've gotta be...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 08, 2007

MLB '07 Story lines: What's your take?

Several rookies broke out in 2006. Do young players dominate the game?

MLS left out in the cold

On a day when most of the world's soccer leagues were actively trying to finalize deals before the transfer deadline, MLS was surprisingly inactive, writes Ives Galarcep.

Prophetic ruminations

In an age of parity in women's soccer it's doubtful that any team will go undefeated, but North Carolina, with its infusion of young talent, looks like the favorite, writes Andrea Canales.

Redskins ready to make move

The Redskins and Cowboys may finally have all the pieces in place, but don't overlook the Eagles, writes Gary Horton.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006