With Quinn ready and waiting, Browns QB controversy looms

With 2007 first-round draft pick Brady Quinn watching from the sideline, Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel stuck with Derek Anderson as his quarterback through an 0-3 start. So it is no surprise that coming off a Week 4 victory at the Cincinnati Bengals, Anderson still has the job.

Suspect indicted in shooting death of Broncos' Williams

The indictment of a jailed Denver man in the drive-by shooting death of promising Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams 21 months ago brought back painful memories but also some peace for his family and friends.

Winning start guarantees nothing

Winning the opener of the American or National League Championship Series by no means guarantees a World Series trip.

Cubs exercise option on Harden

Rich Harden's $7 million option for next year was exercised Wednesday by the Chicago Cubs, one day after a test showed the hard-throwing right-hander had no structural damage in his pitching shoulder.

Police: Pacman Jones involved in fight at hotel

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was involved in a fight with one of his bodyguards, according to Dallas police, the night before attending a previously scheduled team meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Struggling Auburn fires offensive coordinator Franklin

Auburn's top offensive coach spent his Wednesday afternoon loading his belongings into an SUV for a one-way trip home.

Colts' Marvin Harrison faces suit in Philly shooting

Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison is being sued by the alleged victim of an April shooting in Harrison's hometown of Philadelphia.

Carson Palmer: Confidence shaken, still plans to play Sunday

Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer knew the limitations of his throwing arm in Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, realizing he didn't have the confidence to throw some of the deeper, harder passes he normally would because of the injury to his throwing elbow.

Goodell: NFL isn't recession-proof; economy will challenge league

Weathering the economic downturn will pose challenges for the NFL despite the game's popularity, league commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.

Rays cut from different cloth

The field has been swept. The catwalks have been cleared. Players sport mohawks. Cowbells are at the ready. Nine equals four instead of eight.

Koscheck gets headline spot on 'Fight For The Troops'

Josh Koscheck knows what it's like to fight a UFC bout in front of people who are trained to fight. He fought at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar two years ago in San Diego.

Big 12 boasting nation's best offenses

The conferences formerly known as the Big Eight and Southwest were once home to the wishbone, power-I and veer offenses. In the Big 12, a merger of those leagues, an amazing makeover has taken place. With spread passing attacks and no-huddle offenses, the conference is piling up points at a dizzying rate.

USOC head Ueberroth leaves quite a legacy

Mission Impossible II is almost complete for Peter Ueberroth.

Slice in UFC? Try 'Ultimate Fighter' first

Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has said that EliteXC headliner Kimbo Slice couldn't even compete with the UFC's entry-level mixed martial artists on Spike TV's reality show, The Ultimate Fighter.

Devils goaltender Brodeur eyes new marks in new mask

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur has a new design on his mask to go along with fresh designs on three high-profile NHL records.