PFT Live: Mike Florio believes the Cowboys should start thinking about bringing in a new quarterback because Tony Romo's time is almost up.
With Stephen Strasburg anchoring a strong rotation and super-prospect Bryce Harper on the way, the Washington Nationals are drawing a lot of attention.
PHT: Brad Marchand scored twice and Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots to lead Boston to a 4-2 win over St. Louis on Wednesday, ending the Blues' team-record point streak at 21 home games.
Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers hit the halfway point of their season with a 96-91 victory over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Arc: Word has been getting around that there are now three, not just two, guarantees in life: death, taxes, and the newest addition, Kansas winning the Big 12 title.
Before there will be significant changes to the postseason and how to determine a champ, there are plenty of options to be considered. Conference commissioners who run the BCS are just getting started on that process.
Tiger Woods won his opening match, but it was a struggle. As Randall Mell writes, Woods has never looked more miserable in victory.
Castrodale: The problem for Danica Patrick is that she’s also DANICA PATRICK, the brand, and her status as a two-legged marketing strategy threatens to overshadow her abilities as a driver.
Roundup: Unheralded Basel added Bayern Munich to its list of Champions League conquests, beating the four-time European champions 1-0 Wednesday.
Thousands of emergency workers and government staff began a two-day exercise on Wednesday to practice dealing with a major terrorism incident during the 2012 London Olympics.
George Huguely V was found guilty of second-degree murder in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend, University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love, on Wednesday.
BOSTON - As the Boston Red Sox pursue Mark Teixeira, their owner said Wednesday the amount they’re willing to spend on free agents depends on the nation’s economic problems and the player involved.
With as many as five teams showing interest in the first baseman, there is serious doubt the Red Sox would go longer than the eight-year contract the Los Angeles Angels, Teixeira’s former team, have offered.
“We all have limits,” Red Sox owner John Henry said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. “Eight years is a very long time in baseball and everywhere else.”
He also said the amount the team is willing to spend on a free agent “depends on both” the economy and the player being sought.
“Baseball as a whole has not yet been hit by the financial crisis, but it will,” Henry said. “The degree is in question and won’t be answered for a while.”
A decision by Teixeira on where he will end up did not appear imminent.
“No immediate timetable,” his agent, Scott Boras, said in an e-mail Wednesday. “Negotiations are on going.”
The Angels, who obtained Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves two days before the July 31 trade deadline, have said they made an eight-year offer. Boston, Baltimore, Washington and the New York Yankees all have expressed interest with some reportedly offering contracts for that length.
Teixeira would give the Red Sox the big bat in the middle of the lineup that they need after trading Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the deadline and watching David Ortiz’s production drop as he battled a wrist injury last season.
Ortiz hit .264 with 23 homers in 109 games and went 8-for-43 with one homer in the postseason.
If they sign Teixeira, the Red Sox likely would move first baseman Kevin Youkilis to third, where Mike Lowell has two years and $24 million left on his contract. Lowell is recovering from hip surgery and is expected to be ready to play before opening day.
Teixeira, an outstanding fielder, hit .308 with 33 homers and 121 RBIs last season. In 54 games with the Angels, he batted .358 with 13 homers and 43 RBIs.
With Stephen Strasburg anchoring a strong rotation and super-prospect Bryce Harper on the way, the Washington Nationals are drawing a lot of attention.
CSN: Nationals phenom says he's OK if the team wants to start him in the minors this season, but he's planning to make their decision as difficult as possible.
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Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers hit the halfway point of their season with a 96-91 victory over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Sacramento's last shot to remain an NBA city appears headed for another overtime.
