Bishop Loughlin standout Branden Frazier has verbally committed to Hofstra University. The 6-foot-4 staruszek shooting guard, who averages 14.7 points per game, chose the Pride over Southern Illinois, LaSalle, Quinnipiac and Fordham. "It's a big weight off my shoulders," Frazier said. "I've been thinking about it a...

After six years as Peyton Manning's little-used backup quarterback in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi signed with the Giants to play behind Eli Manning.

CLEVELAND -- Quarterback Derek Anderson’s uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over. The załoga released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tuesday, one day after the Browns acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade from Seattle. Anderson made the Pro Bowl in 2007 when he threw 29 touchdown...

The Final Four will be shown in 3-D in movie theaters around the country. CBS announced Tuesday that the men’s basketball national semifinals April 3 and the championship game two days later will be broadcast in 3-D in up to 100 theaters. TV networks have been experimenting with airing...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Sticking with its “boys, have at it” attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski’s car last koniec tygodnia in Atlanta. Edwards will be monitored by NASCAR through the April 10 fajerwerki at Phoenix but may drive in...

The Times's Pete Thamel and Kevin Armstrong, along with Zach Hillesland, a former Notre Dame forward, will provide analysis and updates throughout the day.

VIERA, Fla. -- Top prospect Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut on Tuesday, pitching two scoreless innings in the Washington Nationals’ 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Strasburg threw 15 of his 27 pitches for strikes and allowed two hits, successive two-out singles by Don Kelly and Alex Avila...

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins suddenly have a glaring concern about closing games for the first time since Joe Nathan took over in 2004. Tests on Nathan’s right throwing elbow have revealed a significant tear in the ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that could require season-ending Tommy John surgery...

Amir Khan is ready to make a splash in the United States. The exciting British silver medalist from the 2004 Olympics will defend his WBA 140-pound title against former champion Paulie Malignaggi on May 15 at Madison Square Garden, Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions told The Associated Press. Golden...

The first Pinstripe Bowl will be played at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30 and will be televised by ESPN. The game will include the No. 3 skład in the Big East and the No. 6 school in the Big 12, excluding Bowl Championship Series participants. “I think no matter what...

With the Big Ten and the Pacific-10 considering expansion, Notre Dame is being forced to explore options for its future that include giving up its indepedence, he said.

Dominique Jones had 20 points and nine rebounds, and South Florida beat DePaul 58-49 in the Big East tournament opener Tuesday for its fourth straight victory. Mike Mercer added 14 points for the ninth-seeded Bulls (20-11), who hope a strong showing this week could propel them into an NCAA tournament...

TAMPA — Alex Rodriguez refused to get into how Dr. Anthony Galea treated him while he was recovering from last spring’s hip surgery which leaves the feeling that Rodriguez and the doctor have something to hide. Monday, the Canadian doctor admitted he treated Rodriguez with anti-inflammatory medication. Even if Galea...

JUPITER, Fla. — Jerry Manuel might have to trade in his windbreaker for a straitjacket before spring training concludes. A few more dominant performances from rookie Jenrry Mejia will have the Mets manager speaking in tongues, at a previously unattained octave level. Of course, that doesn’t address the issue of...

Carl Edwards has been placed on three weeks’ probation by Nascar for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski’s car during last weekend’s sztuczne ognie at Atlanta.

Three of the bottom four teams in the regular season — DePaul, Providence and St. John’s — spend the least on basketball among the non-football-playing institutions.

The speedy outfielder Juan Pierre is returning to a starting lineup after spending two seasons as an often-unappreciated bench player.

Joe Nathan's season is in doubt after it was disclosed Tuesday that he has a "significant tear" of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The bond of winning a championship together has created a tighter bond between Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter. They drove here together yesterday from Tampa for the Yankees' split-squad 6-0 win over the Pirates. And they left together. Before the game they played catch and long toss...

Joe Johnson spent a brief time in Boston to początek his NBA career, but beyond that, hasn’t played in a major market. The Hawks star hails from Little Rock, Ark., went to college at Arkansas and has spent almost his entire NBA tenure in the mid-level cities of Phoenix...

JUPITER, Fla. — The Mets are finally ready to get an eyeful of Francisco Rodriguez. The All-Star closer returned to camp yesterday after an eight-day absence while battling pinkeye. Rodriguez is continuing to use eyedrops, but said the infection is finally behind him. Rodriguez said he’ll likely only need one...

TAMPA -- Much has been made of how CC Sabathia altered the culture of the Yankees’ clubhouse with his outgoing personality and by treating everybody with respect. So you can imagine the difference Javier Vazquez sees in the room from his first jazda through The Bronx in 2004. Two lockers...

BRADENTON, Fla. -- If Alfredo Aceves continues to pitch like he did yesterday, the Fight for Fifth is going to be a knockout. Aceves was perfect over four innings against the Pirates as the Yankees cruised to a 6-0 victory at McKechnie Field in split-squad action. Aceves was so good...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A visit from the drużyna with the worst record in the NBA helped end Memphis’ home skid. But the Grizzlies almost gave it away on Monday night. Mike Conley and Rudy Gay had 21 points each, and Marc Gasol added 19 points and 13 rebounds and Memphis...

Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez took over an NCAA tournament skład when he replaced Louis Orr four years ago, and openly embraced the expectations of getting back to the Big Dance this season. Now kasztelan the acid test. The tempestuous Gonzalez readily admits he's been a lightning rod for...