I was a proud teammate of Kenny Washington's at UCLA in 1939. Our coaches would not travel to cities where the entire squad could not stay in the same hotel. Nonetheless, wherever we went, it didn't take our...

They'd already shown they could blow opponents out; now have proved they can win on grit and guts. That's why they're breaking free in the NFC

matches two teams that led their respective leagues in runs, home runs and slugging percentage. Both rely heavily on the long ball but possess other skills. The Yankees led the majors in walks and on-base...

lowered his profile and raised his game during a raucous October; now comes the last step in a transformative season

Baseball didn't get the Fall Classic matchup it wanted (Yankees-Dodgers). It got something better: two longball-digging lineups built around their red-hot sluggers, Ryan (Big Sexy) Howard and Alex Rodriguez

Iowa State forced eight turnovers in beating Nebraska in Lincoln for the first time since 1977, but that was only part of the story behind the 9--7 victory. Starting QB (bruised right hand) and Big 12 rushing leader...

With an eye toward the NFL, Ryan Perrilloux is trying to restore his reputation at remote Jacksonville State

The star-studded Galaxy is playing to its potential at playoff time, thanks to Bruce Arena's smooth touch

Avalanche defenseman has to be the NHL's most improved player. Acquired from the Kings in the deal that sent to L.A. in July, Quincey, 24, is logging 25:53 of ice time a game, making terrific decisions with the...

Quick-striking winger Marian Gaborik has transformed the Rangers' offense. Now, if he can just stay healthy