Favre declines to address Packers rift   07/20/2008
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers in an appearance at Lambeau Field on Saturday.

Atlanta falls flat against Nationals   07/20/2008
ATLANTA - John Lannan won his rookie matchup against Jair Jurrjens, Willie Harris continued his strong series against his former Atlanta teammates and the Washington Nationals rolled past the Braves, 8-2 on Saturday night.

Spain's Freire wins Stage 14 of Tour   07/20/2008
DIGNES-LES-BAINS, France — Oscar Freire closed in on the sprint title at the Tour de France by winning Saturday’s 14th stage, while Australia’s Cadel Evans kept the yellow jersey in the doping-battered race.

Wie disqualified from State Farm   07/20/2008
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — After finishing Friday and Saturday in second place at the State Farm Classic, Michelle Wie was one good round away from finally living up to her deep potential.

Blasts from the past   07/19/2008
SOUTHPORT, England - Tiger Woods on crutches was supposed to be a chance for someone else to seize the spotlight at the British Open. Greg Norman wasn't the guy anyone had in mind.

Purses doubled for two Dixie classes   07/19/2008
A week after the Pony Stock class was kept off the docket at Dixie Speedway to make room for the visiting sprint cars, the track is rewarding them and the Cruiser class drivers with a championship race that doubles the purse.

Madeover Falcons prep for training camp   07/19/2008
FLOWERY BRANCH - Michael Vick was busted. Bobby Petrino was a bust.

Weather wins   07/18/2008
SOUTHPORT, England - From sunny San Diego to bleak and blustery Royal Birkdale, the expression on Rocco Mediate's face didn't change.

Keeper Mizell turning heads   07/18/2008
Woodstock goalkeeper Cody Mizell was selected earlier this month as one of 102 members of the adidas Elite Soccer Program.

Braves trying to get past injuries   07/18/2008
ATLANTA - The three-day break for the All-Star game wasn't long enough to allow the Atlanta Braves to regroup at full strength for an off-day workout on Thursday.