The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.

Anibal Sanchez was knocked out of the game early Saturday night, the second time in three games a Tigers starter hasn't made it out of the third against the Rangers.

Carmelo Anthony was nearly unstoppable for three quarters.

A starting rotation that helped the St. Louis Cardinals race out to the best record in baseball is beginning to show some signs of wear and tear.

Minnesota starter Scott Diamond stayed out of trouble against David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox batters at Fenway Park 11 days ago.

In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.

Shane Mosley unanimously outpointed Mexico's Pablo Cano on Saturday night to win for the first time in four years.

The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

Jason Castro led off the 11th inning with a double and scored the go-ahead run on a close play at the plate as the Houston Astros topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Saturday night.

Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night.

Lucas Matthysse stopped Lamont Peterson in the third round Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in a matchup of junior-welterweight champions.

Charlotte Motor Speedway track owner Bruton Smith doesn't have to worry about dishing out that $1 million bonus.

Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.

IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander earned a convincing victory over Lee Purdy at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday night in a non-title bout.

Defending Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski ran only ran two laps Saturday night in the All-Star race before car problems forced him to take his No. 2 Ford behind the wall at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.

After putting nine runs on the board, the Chicago White Sox were still lamenting the six baserunners they stranded in the first three innings against Joe Blanton. Those missed opportunities ultimately came back to haunt them.

Jamie McMurray won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Once again, Chip Ganassi Racing will start the Indianapolis 500 packed close together.

Danica Patrick said she can't explain why she's popular among NASCAR fans.

Jamie McMurray has won the Sprint Showdown to transfer into the $1 million All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Anna Nordqvist was putting like a rookie again - and that's a good thing.

Orb came up short in the Preakness, frustrating everyone who made the Kentucky Derby winner a 3-5 favorite - no one more than trainer Shug McGaughey.

Alberto Callaspo hit a three-run homer in Los Angeles' five-run seventh inning, and the Angels beat the White Sox 12-9 on Saturday to end Chicago's four-game winning streak.

Keegan Bradley still hasn't gotten things right on the 18th hole at the Byron Nelson Championship, even when finally going left.

Although no one really keeps track of such things, Gary Stevens had no problem making the assessment with complete conviction.

Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.

Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.

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