Storts

Japan's Darvish intends to move to MLB (AP)
Sources: Angels, third team join Pujols talks
Report: Japan's Darvish wants to play in majors
Astros hire Jeff Luhnow as general manager
Sources: Paul talks cool; deal by Friday unlikely
Yu Darvish is coming; start the bidding
Value Meter: Week 14 rankings
Extra Points: Graham, 'Gronk' changing faces of tight ends
Roundup: Illini slips by St. Bonaventure
Athletic directors: Football playoff 'inevitable'
NBA players vote on new labor deal
Oregon State football player Fred Thompson passes away
Angels offer Pujols 10 years, $210 million
Holloway helps No. 8 Xavier hold off Butler
Curry says he's 'safe and secure' with Warriors
Joe Lemire: Marlins' extreme offseason makeover continues
A front seat for the end of icons Bob Knight and Joe Paterno
No. 15 Alabama surprised at Dayton
Shopping list: Closers a hot commodity
District attorney says two Bernie Fine accusers credible

Japan's Darvish intends to move to MLB (AP)

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 12:31 AM PST

Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish ended months of speculation Thursday by saying he intends to make a move to Major League Baseball. The 25-year-old right-hander, considered the best pitcher in the Japanese professional leagues, wrote on his blog that he had decided to use the posting system, which allows MLB teams to bid for the negotiating rights to Japanese players who have yet to become free agents.

Sources: Angels, third team join Pujols talks

Posted: 08 Dec 2011 12:08 AM PST

For four days, the parade of bidders has traipsed through the winter meetings hotel suite of Albert Pujols' agent, Dan Lozano. But when the meetings end Thursday, it's now clear that Pujols' negotiations will be far from over, sources told ESPN.com.

Report: Japan's Darvish wants to play in majors

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 11:24 PM PST

Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish wants to play Major League Baseball next season, USA Today reported Wednesday.

Astros hire Jeff Luhnow as general manager

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 11:43 PM PST

The Houston Astros hired Jeff Luhnow as their new general manager Wednesday night.

Sources: Paul talks cool; deal by Friday unlikely

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 11:33 PM PST

The chances of a Chris Paul trade before NBA training camps finally open Friday appear to be dwindling after the pace of Paul trade talks slowed Wednesday, according to sources close the situation.

Yu Darvish is coming; start the bidding

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 10:18 PM PST

Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish ended the speculation when he announced he wants to pitch in the major leagues next season.

Value Meter: Week 14 rankings

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 10:40 PM PST

After four consecutive games of less than 90 yards and only one touchdown since October, Lions receiver Calvin Johnson is primed to bust out ...

Extra Points: Graham, 'Gronk' changing faces of tight ends

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 10:40 PM PST

Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski have overshadowed the league's established tight ends this season.

Roundup: Illini slips by St. Bonaventure

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 10:14 PM PST

Brandon Paul scored 12 points in the final four minutes to keep Illinois undefeated with a sloppy 48-43 comeback win over St. Bonaventure.

Athletic directors: Football playoff 'inevitable'

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 10:47 PM PST

Stanford athletic director Bob Bowlsby says the plus-one model in college football is "inevitable."

NBA players vote on new labor deal

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 09:51 PM PST

NBA players began voting on the proposed collective bargaining agreement Wednesday evening after union chief Billy Hunter sent a letter to all players outlining the fine points of the deal. Voting will continue until 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.

Oregon State football player Fred Thompson passes away

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 10:44 PM PST

Oregon State freshman defensive tackle Fred Thompson died early Wednesday evening.

Angels offer Pujols 10 years, $210 million

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 09:12 PM PST

The Los Angeles Angels offered Albert Pujols a 10-year contract worth at least $210 million, joining the St. Louis Cardinals in hunt.

Holloway helps No. 8 Xavier hold off Butler

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 09:23 PM PST

Tu Holloway scored 14 of his 16 points from the free-throw line and unbeaten Xavier topped Butler on Wednesday night.

Curry says he's 'safe and secure' with Warriors

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 05:04 PM PST

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Stephen Curry says he has received assurances from team executives that he is "safe and secure" with the Golden State Warriors despite the latest round of trade talks surrounding the point guard.

Joe Lemire: Marlins' extreme offseason makeover continues

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 09:55 PM PST

Jose Reyes. Heath Bell. Mark Buehrle. The Marlins are finally setting themselves up for some long-term success, writes Joe Lemire.

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A front seat for the end of icons Bob Knight and Joe Paterno

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 09:15 PM PST

Though circumstances of dismissals of the Indiana basketball coach and Penn State football coach differ, the parallels are unmistakable

No. 15 Alabama surprised at Dayton

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 08:39 PM PST

Dayton's Kevin Dillard made a pair of three-pointers sending the Flyers to a 74-62 upset of Alabama.

Shopping list: Closers a hot commodity

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 08:19 PM PST