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Colts sign third-rounder, wait on top pick Jul 31 - 5:12pm ET

The Indianapolis Colts have signed third-round draft pick Kevin Thomas, leaving only first-round pick Jerry Hughes without a contract agreement as training camp starts. Thomas is the seventh of the Colts’… View Full Update

Eagles receiver Jackson carted off with leg Jul 31 - 4:45pm ET

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been carted off the field with an apparent leg injury during an afternoon practice at training camp. The Eagles’ leading receiver caught a pass Saturday… View Full Update

Injury: Leg

Titans place six on PUP list Jul 31 - 4:40pm ET

The Tennessee Titans are starting training camp Saturday with six players on the physically unable to perform list, including starting defensive tackle Tony Brown and their third-round draft pick. Brown… View Full Update

WR Louis Murphy sidelined by concussion Jul 31 - 4:02pm ET

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy is being held out of training camp practice with a concussion. Murphy says he got hurt when he was kneed in the helmet by teammate Nnamdi Asomugha during practice… View Full Update

Injury: Concussion

Lions still working on deal with DT Suh Jul 31 - 3:24pm ET

The Detroit Lions have opened training camp without Ndamukong Suh. The Lions practiced Saturday afternoon while team officials and Suh’s representatives worked on reaching a contract agreement. The… View Full Update

Haden comes to terms with Cleveland Jul 31 - 2:46pm ET

The Browns have come to terms with CB Joe Haden on a five-year contract worth $50 million. The rookie from Florida was the No. 7 pick in April's draft and should be a nice addition to the Cleveland secondary. View Full Update

Roethlisberger practices with starters Jul 31 - 2:24pm ET

Ben Roethlisberger took snaps only with the starters, alternating with Byron Leftwich, during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first practice of training camp. Roethlisberger, who will be suspended for at least… View Full Update

McCoy agrees to contracts with Buccaneers Jul 31 - 12:54pm ET

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn. General manager… View Full Update

Penn agrees to contracts with Buccaneers Jul 31 - 12:52pm ET

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy and also reached a six-year deal with restricted free agent left tackle Donald Penn. Penn is a fifth-year… View Full Update

Hardesty out ‘a couple weeks’ after injury Jul 31 - 12:39pm ET

Cleveland Browns second-round draft pick Montario Hardesty will miss “a couple weeks” after twisting a knee during a pre-camp drill. Hardesty, expected to vie with Jerome Harrison to be the starting… View Full Update

Injury: Knee

Haynesworth skips test, watches practice Jul 31 - 10:20am ET

Albert Haynesworth is at practice for the Washington Redskins—but strictly as an observer. Haynesworth did not take a conditioning test Saturday that coach Mike Shanahan says the two-time All-Pro defensive… View Full Update

WR Hartline issued fine, citation Jul 31 - 9:49am ET

Dolphins WR Brian Hartline has been issued a citation and $115 fine after police found his truck wrecked and abandoned on July 3. It was two weeks before the police were able to contact him. View Full Update

Josh Hamilton scratched on Saturday Aug 1 - 2:54am ET

Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton was scratched from Saturday's lineup at L.A. Angels due to a knee injury. He was removed from Friday's game early. View Full Update

Injury: Knee

Mauer battling shoulder tendinitis Aug 1 - 2:52am ET

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told 1500ESPN.com that C Joe Mauer is battling right shoulder tendinitis and he received a cortisone shot after Saturday's game against the Mariners. He is expected… View Full Update

Injury: Shoulder

Chris Johnson remains red hot Aug 1 - 2:46am ET

Houston Astros 3B Chris Johnson went 3 for 3 with a double, walk, run scored and RBI in Saturday's game against the Brewers to extend his career-high hitting streak to 14 games. View Full Update

Cuddyer's hit streak reaches 15 games Aug 1 - 2:44am ET

Minnesota Twins 1B/OF Michael Cuddyer went 1 for 4 in Saturday's game against the Mariners to push his hitting streak to 15 games. View Full Update

Nellie Cruz pushes hit streak to 19 Aug 1 - 2:42am ET

Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz went 1 for 3 with a walk and a strikeout in Saturday's game at L.A. Angels, extending his hitting streak to 19 games. View Full Update

Justin Upton extends hit streak to 16 Aug 1 - 2:40am ET

Arizona Diamondbacks OF Justin Upton went 1 for 4 with three RBI and two strikeouts in Saturday's game at N.Y. Mets. View Full Update

Alex Gonzalez shakes off illness to play Aug 1 - 2:36am ET

Atlanta Braves SS Alex Gonzalez (illness) was able to start Saturday's game at Cincinnati against one of his former teams. He finished hitless in four at-bats with a strikeout. View Full Update

J.D. Drew returns on Saturday Aug 1 - 2:35am ET

Boston Red Sox OF J.D. Drew (hamstring) returned to the lineup on Saturday against the Tigers. He finished 1 for 2 with a pair of walks before being removed late for a pinch runner. View Full Update

Jose Lopez sits for fourth in a row Aug 1 - 2:33am ET

Seattle Mariners 3B/2B Jose Lopez (hamstring) missed his fourth consecutive game on Saturday at Minnesota. Triple-A recall Matt Tuiasosopo filled in at third base in his absence. View Full Update

Injury: Hamstring

Hafner sits again on Saturday Aug 1 - 2:31am ET

Cleveland Indians DH Travis Hafner (shoulder) missed his third straight game on Saturday at Toronto. Carlos Santana filled in as the designated hitter while Chris Gimenez started behind the plate. View Full Update

Injury: Shoulder

Punto misses his third straight Aug 1 - 2:28am ET

Minnesota Twins IF Nick Punto (hamstring) missed his third consecutive game on Saturday against the Mariners. View Full Update

Injury: Hamstring

Edmonds remains sidelined Aug 1 - 2:26am ET

Milwaukee Brewers OF Jim Edmonds (Achilles') was sidelined again on Saturday in Houston. View Full Update

Injury: Achilles'

Howard headed back to Chocolate City Jul 29 - 5:11pm ET

A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The person told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Howard is set to come back… View Full Update

House signs deal with Miami Jul 29 - 5:07pm ET

Eddie House is headed to Miami. The veteran guard signed with the Heat for two years and $2.8 million. He'll likely come off the bench this season. View Full Update

Yao Ming considering retirement Jul 27 - 12:16pm ET

Rockets center Yao Ming may retire if his foot injury doesn't fully heal. According to a report from ESPN.com, Ming didn't sound optimistic when speaking with Chinese state media and mentioned that he… View Full Update

Telfair back to Minnesota for second stint Jul 26 - 10:10pm ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Gs Sebastian Telfair and Delonte West to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday for G Ramon Sessions, F/C Ryan Hollins and a draft pick. View Full Update

Delonte West shipped to the Timberwolves Jul 26 - 10:08pm ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Gs Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday for G Ramon Sessions, F/C Ryan Hollins and a draft pick. View Full Update

C Hollins dealt to Cavs in four-player deal Jul 26 - 10:02pm ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded F/C Ryan Hollins and PG Ramon Sessions to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday for Gs Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair. View Full Update

Cavs acquire Sessions for West, Telfair Jul 26 - 9:59pm ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired F Ramon Sessions, C Ryan Hollins and a draft pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday for Gs Delonte West and Sebastian Telfair. View Full Update

Tony Allen hopes to toughen up Memphis Jul 24 - 11:39am ET

Grizzlies guard Tony Allen said Friday he’s ready to bring defensive toughness and championship experience to his new team as it guns for the playoffs this season. Allen signed a multiyear contract… View Full Update

Tyreke Evans pleads no contest Jul 24 - 11:39am ET

Prosecutors say Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans has pleaded no contest to reckless driving. Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully says Evans had his driving license suspended for 30 days… View Full Update

Kobe had surgery last week, should be fine for camp Jul 24 - 11:38am ET

Kobe Bryant recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Friday. Bryant will be fully recovered well before training camp opens Sept. 25, the Lakers said… View Full Update

Injury: Knee

Nate Robinson ready for C’s camp Jul 23 - 4:57pm ET

Nate Robinson joined the Boston Celtics at the trade deadline last season and didn’t really do much until the playoffs. Now he’s getting a head start. Robinson re-signed with Boston on a two-year… View Full Update

Stephen Jackson’s house robbed Wednesday Jul 23 - 2:22pm ET

Armed men broke into the home of Charlotte Bobcats player Stephen Jackson, holding his wife at gunpoint before locking her in a bathroom, police said. Three men broke into the home in a gated community… View Full Update

Kings replace Frolov with Ponikarovsky Jul 29 - 8:41am ET

The Kings signed LW Alexei Ponikarovsky to a one-year deal to fill the void left by the recent signing of Alexander Frolov with the Rangers. View Full Update

Rangers sign LW Frolov Jul 29 - 8:38am ET

The New York Rangers signed forward Alexander Frolov to a one-year deal. Frolov, who played the previous seven years with the Kings, has two 30-goal seasons to his name. Despite just 19 last year, he'll… View Full Update

Hiller heading to camp as top Ducks keeper Jul 29 - 8:32am ET

Ducks G Jonas Hiller will be the No. 1 goaltender when training camp begins this fall, according to the Orange County Register. View Full Update

Fleischmann re-signs with Caps Jul 29 - 8:26am ET

The Capitals re-signed forward Tomas Fleischmann to a one-year deal on Wednesday. View Full Update

Caps acquire enforcer King from Blues Jul 29 - 8:24am ET

The Capitals acquired D.J. King from the Blues in exchange for prospect Stefan Della Rovere. View Full Update

Thrashers, Eager avoid arbitration Jul 29 - 8:22am ET

The Thrashers and recently acquired forward Ben Eager agreed to terms on a new contract Wednesday to avoid arbitration. View Full Update

Stars ink deal with F Brunnstrom Jul 24 - 11:42am ET

The Dallas Stars have agreed to terms with forward Fabian Brunnstrom on a one-year contract worth $675,000. The deal was reached before a scheduled arbitration hearing Friday in Toronto. View Full Update

Canucks D Salo tears Achilles Jul 23 - 1:52pm ET

Canucks D Sami Salo suffered a tear to his Achilles tendon while training this offseason and will be out indefinitely. View Full Update

Injury: Achilles

League rejects Kovalchuk's 17-year deal Jul 21 - 8:32am ET

Kovalchuk beamed Tuesday during a news conference after receiving a 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils—the longest deal in NHL history. But before the day was finished, he was in limbo again.… View Full Update

Flyers reportedly ship Gagne to Lightning Jul 19 - 3:22pm ET

The Flyers have reportedly dealt veteran winger Simon Gagne to the Lightning in exchange for defenseman Matt Walker and a fourth-round pick according to Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia. View Full Update

Kovalchuk finally re-signs with Devils Jul 19 - 12:50pm ET

After flirtations with the Los Angeles Kings and even Russia's KHL, sniper Ilya Kovalchuk re-signed with the Devils, the team announced Monday. View Full Update

Wild still interested in veteran Modano Jul 15 - 8:16am ET

Free agent C Mike Modano is still garnering interest from around the league, as first Detroit and now Minnesota have identified themselves as interested in the services of the 21-year veteran. View Full Update

Ambrose to part ways with JTG Daugherty Jul 31 - 3:02am ET

Marcos Ambrose announced earlier this week that he will part ways with JTG Daugherty Racing after the completion of the 2010 Sprint Cup Series season. View Full Update

Bobby Labonte takes over No. 47 for 2011 Jul 31 - 3:00am ET

JTG Daugherty Racing signed 2000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte to drive the No. 47 car in 2011. The ride was previously occupied by Marcos Ambrose, who announced he is moving on. View Full Update

Letarte sign deal to stay with Jeff Gordon Jul 31 - 2:56am ET

Crew chief Steve Letarte signed a three-year contract extension this week with Hendrick Motorsports, staying with Jeff Gordon. The chief made a move this week to hired Jeff Dickerson as a spotter for… View Full Update

Bowyer struggles in qualifying for Pocono Jul 31 - 2:52am ET

Clint Bowyer managed an awful 165.511 mph qualifying speed on Friday, so he'll go off 40th in Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. View Full Update

Yeley fastest of go-or-go home drivers Jul 31 - 2:49am ET

J.J. Yeley ran a 167.629 mph speed in qualifying on Friday, so he'll start 30th in Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. View Full Update

P.J. Jones to take wheel of the No. 7 Jul 31 - 2:46am ET

P.J. Jones will drive the No. 7 of Robby Gordon this weekend in Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. View Full Update

Stremme fails to qualify at Pocono Jul 31 - 2:44am ET

David Stremme managed a 165.387 mph qualifying speed on Friday, getting just edged out of the field for Sunday's Pocono 500. View Full Update

Papis fails to qualify for Pocono Jul 31 - 2:42am ET

Max Papis managed a poor 165.026 mph speed in qualifying on Friday, slowest of the go-or-go home drivers. As a result, he failed to qualify for Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. View Full Update

Tony Stewart on pole for Pocono 500 Jul 31 - 2:37am ET

Tony Stewart turned in a 171.393 mph speed in qualifying on Friday, taking the pole for Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. View Full Update

Disappointment at IMS as usual for Newman Jul 25 - 8:53pm ET

Ryan Newman ended up in 17th place in Sunday's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis, which is actually pretty decent considering where he was. At one point of the race, he cut a tire and needed repairs in the… View Full Update

Hamlin gains spot in overall standings Jul 25 - 8:51pm ET

Denny Hamlin turned in a 15th place run at Sunday's Brickyard 400 and gained a spot in the overall Sprint Cup Series standings as a result of Jeff Gordon's disappointing 23rd place run. View Full Update

Mark Martin fades late at Brickyard Jul 25 - 8:47pm ET

Mark Martin was consistently running in the Top 5 for most of Sunday's Brickyard 400, but he faded late to end up in 11th place with 135 points and five bonus. View Full Update