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Ex-Wizard Crittenton charged with murder (AP)
LSU football team tries to move on after arrests of Jefferson, Johns
Cruz hits 2 HRs as Rangers quell surging Angels
Colts coach: Peyton could come off PUP 'shortly'
LSU's Jefferson, Johns turn selves in (AP)
Shock end WNBA-record 20-game skid (AP)
Eyes of Texas are not on Longhorn Network when it launches
Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction upheld
Bonds' conviction upheld by federal judge
Roundup: Athletics use long ball to pound Red Sox
Rangers top Angels, extend lead
Joe Posnanski: Shouldn't an MVP just be the best player
Tigers' Jefferson, Johns booked in bar fight, released
Cruz's 6 RBIs power Rangers over Angels (AP)
Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction upheld
Nation's No. 2 recruit Andre Drummond commits to Connecticut
Ex-NBA Star Crittenton Wanted in Homicide
Hot reads: Irene pushes Giants-Jets to Monday
Capuano tosses two-hitter as Mets blank Braves
Ky. Busch edges Logano for 50th N'wide victory

Ex-Wizard Crittenton charged with murder (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 12:30 AM PDT

Javaris Crittenton, the former NBA player once suspended by the league for bringing a gun into the Washington Wizards' locker room, has been charged with murder in the shooting of a woman on an Atlanta street. Police spokesman Carlos Campos said Friday night that police have secured a murder warrant for the arrest of Crittenton in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Jullian Jones...

LSU football team tries to move on after arrests of Jefferson, Johns

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 11:47 PM PDT

Les Miles thought he would be spending more time watching game film with his blockbuster season opener just a week from tonight ... not crime ...

Cruz hits 2 HRs as Rangers quell surging Angels

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 12:18 AM PDT

Slumping Nelson Cruz had two long homers among his four hits and drove in six runs as the AL West-leading Texas Rangers stretched their advantage to three games over second-place Los Angeles with an 11-7 victory over the Angels on Friday night.

Colts coach: Peyton could come off PUP 'shortly'

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 11:38 PM PDT

Colts coach Jim Caldwell says Peyton Manning could be activated soon from the physically-unable-to-perform list.

LSU's Jefferson, Johns turn selves in (AP)

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:15 PM PDT

While Jordan Jefferson's teammates were practicing Friday for a season opener that is now merely a week away, the quarterback was hiring a new lawyer to defend him against felony charges. Jefferson and teammate Joshua Johns turned themselves in and were released on $5,000 bond each Friday after police obtained arrest warrants on charges of second-degree battery, stemming from their alleged...

Shock end WNBA-record 20-game skid (AP)

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 11:11 PM PDT

Sheryl Swoopes' career has taken her to the highest of highs and through the lowest of lows. It was only fitting that she left her mark on another piece of history Friday night. Swoopes hit a jumper with 2.9 seconds remaining to lift Tulsa to a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, ending the Shock's WNBA-record 20-game losing streak.

Eyes of Texas are not on Longhorn Network when it launches

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 10:15 PM PDT

The controversial Longhorn Network launched Friday night with much fanfare and a limited audience due to an inability line up distribution p ...

Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction upheld

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:05 PM PDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction was upheld by a federal judge, who denied the former baseball star's motion for a new trial or acquittal on the charge.

Bonds' conviction upheld by federal judge

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:38 PM PDT

Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction was upheld by a federal judge, who denied the the motion for a new trial or acquittal.

Roundup: Athletics use long ball to pound Red Sox

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 10:30 PM PDT

Scott Sizemore and Josh Willingham each hit two-run homers to power Oakland past Boston on Friday.

Rangers top Angels, extend lead

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 11:11 PM PDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers picked the right time to break out of a slump.

Joe Posnanski: Shouldn't an MVP just be the best player

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 11:11 PM PDT

Forget the variables; shouldn't an MVP just be the best player? Joe Posnanski says he won't take into account how good or bad a player's teammates are when he's filling out his ballot.

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Tigers' Jefferson, Johns booked in bar fight, released

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:17 PM PDT

Cruz's 6 RBIs power Rangers over Angels (AP)

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:27 PM PDT

Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers picked the right time to break out of a slump. Cruz had two long homers among his four hits and drove in six runs as the AL West-leading Rangers stretched their lead to three games over second-place Los Angeles with an 11-7 victory over the Angels on Friday night. Cruz started the night in a 4-for-27 slide that got him demoted to the No.

Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction upheld

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 10:20 PM PDT

Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction was upheld Friday by a federal judge, who denied the former baseball star's motion for a new trial or acquittal on the charge.

Nation's No. 2 recruit Andre Drummond commits to Connecticut

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 08:23 PM PDT

The No. 2 overall prospect for the 2012 recruiting class announced he will play for Connecticut this fall.

Ex-NBA Star Crittenton Wanted in Homicide

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:30 PM PDT

Police issued an arrest warrant for former Washington Wizards baller Javaris Crittenton.

Hot reads: Irene pushes Giants-Jets to Monday

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 08:47 PM PDT

The Giants and Jets have postponed their preseason game from Saturday to Monday due to the threat of Hurricane Irene.

Capuano tosses two-hitter as Mets blank Braves

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 11:29 PM PDT

Chris Capuano pitched the game of his life, tossing a two-hitter and striking out a career-high 13 as the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-0 Friday night in their final matchup before taking a break because of Hurricane Irene.