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Braves | Major League Baseball

Padres recall Russell

The San Diego Padres have recalled right- hander Adam Russell from Triple-A Portland.

Cook returns from DL to start for Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have activated pitcher Aaron Cook from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Friday's series opener at San Diego.

Boston's Pedroia has surgery

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has undergone successful surgery on the navicular bone of his left foot.


Falcons | National Football League

Niners reduce roster to 53; RB Robinson among cuts

The San Francisco 49ers got a jump on the rest of the NFL on Friday, reducing their roster to the league maximum of 53 players more than 24 hours prior to the 6 p.m. (et) Saturday deadline.

Chargers acquire WR Crayton from Dallas

The San Diego Chargers acquired disgruntled wide receiver Patrick Crayton from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for undisclosed considerations.

Steelers start cuts, drop 10 players

The Steelers released 10 players on Friday, getting an early start on personnel moves in advance of the NFL's 6 p.m. (et) Saturday deadline to reduce rosters to 53 players.


Hawks | National Basketball Association

Hawks sign C Thomas

The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent center Etan Thomas on Thursday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Celtics roll the dice with West

The Miami Heat may have dominated the offseason headlines, but the Boston Celtics are still the top dogs in the East.

USA finishes unbeaten in FIBA preliminary round

Eric Gordon scored a game-high 21 points, leading the United States in a 92-57 rout of Tunisia to finish up an unblemished record in the preliminary round of the 2010 FIBA World Championship.


Thrashers | National Hockey League

NHL approves new Kovalchuk contract

Ilya Kovalchuk will finally join the New Jersey Devils after his re-submitted contract was reportedly approved by the National Hockey League.

Maple Leafs' stock slowly rising

There is guarded optimism surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the 2010-11 NHL season, much of that due to the astute moves made this offseason by general manager Brian Burke.

Penguins sign Mike Comrie

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Mike Comrie to a one-year contract worth $500,000.


College Football

NCAA reverses decision; Masoli to play for Ole Miss in 2010

Former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli will be able to play for the Ole Miss Rebels this season after the NCAA overturned a previous decision that stated the signal-caller must sit out a year.

Gaming: College Pigskin Prognostications

After months of waiting, the 2010 college football season is ready to kick off its first barrage of Saturday games, and with that comes the unveiling of my inaugural Top 12, followed by each club's power ratings.

JoePa, Royster on verge of milestones

It's a milestone in itself that Penn State icon Joe Paterno is still coaching in the twilight of his years. So it comes as no surprise that the bespectacled legend is approaching 400 career wins.


College Basketball

SEC, Nashville agree to multi-year deal to host hoops tournament

The Southeastern Conference and the Nashville Sports Council agreed to play the SEC men's basketball tournament at Bridgestone Arena in 2015, 2016 and 2019.

Villanova's Bell out indefinitely

Villanova freshman guard James Bell will be out indefinitely, the school reported on Thursday.

Morehead State men's hoops placed on probation

Morehead State University announced on Wednesday its men's basketball program has been placed on probation for two years due to major violations in recruiting.


Soccer

Houston tries to build momentum against San Jose

The playoff hopes of the Houston Dynamo continue to slip away as the club gets set to host the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday at Robertson Stadium.

Columbus signs Peru forward Mendoza

The Columbus Crew signed Peru forward Andres Mendoza on Friday.

Rapids not taking Chivas for granted

The Colorado Rapids will continue their playoff push on Saturday when they host Western Conference cellar-dwellars, Chivas USA at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.


Tennis

Clijsters rolls into U.S. Open fourth round

Defending champion Kim Clijsters was a third-round winner Friday at the U.S. Open.

Stosur, Dementieva first into U.S. Open fourth round

Samantha Stosur of Australia and Russia's Elena Dementieva were third-round winners Friday at the U.S. Open.

Federer, Djokovic move into third round at the Open

Five-time champion Roger Federer and third-seeded Novak Djokovic of Serbia were among Thursday's second-round winners at the U.S. Open.



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