Joe Girardi said today he's glad Damaso Marte will return to the Yankees bullpen. With rookie Phil Coke, who joined Marte in the bullpen last September and looked impressive, the Yankees have two capable lefty relievers. "It really set up our...

The Yankees made a move for maneuverability today when they traded starting prospect Jeff Marquez, Wilson Betemit and minor league reliever Jhonny Nunez to the White Sox for Nick Swisher and a minor leaguer to be named. "We're excited with the...

Third basemen David Wright of the Mets and Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees, and Bombers shortstop Derek Jeter were winners of Silver Slugger Awards announced by Major League Baseball today. The awards poczucie własnej godności the best offensive player at each...

Mariano Rivera and Mike Mussina finished fifth and sixth in AL Cy Young voting announced today, trailing runaway winner Cliff Lee of the Indians. Lee received 24 of 28 first-place votes and 132 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers'...

Today's acquisition of Nick Swisher could make it easier for the Yankees to pursue their top offseason priority: pitching. Freed from having to pay for a free-agent first baseman, the Yankees can go ahead with a big-money offer to CC Sabathia...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Losing this game for the Jets is, quite simply, not an option. They didn't spend $140 million in new predyspozycja during a frantic offseason of retooling then add Brett Favre to lose twice to the Matt Cassel-led Patriots. The Jets...

The Yankees today announced Joe Girardi's coaching staff for the 2009 season Mick Kelleher was named first-base coach, Rob Thomson will take over as third-base coach, and Tony Pena will assume the role of bench coach. Dave Eiland (pitching coach)...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Eric Mangini yesterday said he plans on bringing Jay Feely and Mike Nugent to New England and he'll make a decision today on who'll kick tonight against the Patriots. It would be hard to fathom Mangini going to Nugent, who's...

MEMPHIS - The Knicks announced last night rookie Danilo Gallinari will see a host of back specialists in the next several days as season-ending surgery for their prized first-round pick still is not off the table. The Knicks did not release the...

MEMPHIS - Wilson Chandler looked like a deer in headlights Tuesday night in San Antonio, playing his first game on the Spurs' home floor. At one juncture, Chandler hit the side of the backboard on a wide-open 3-point attempt from the corner. But...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - One man. One man changed the course of history for two franchises. The Patriots have won three Super Bowls since Bill Belichick told Woody Johnson to take that job and shove it. And the Jets haven't been able to do a damn...

Eli Manning has started only one regular-season game against the Ravens, and it came back in his rookie year. It was his fourth NFL początek and it was the worst performance of his career, as he completed only four passes for 27 yards, threw two...

Brandon Jacobs is big. Really big. He packs quite a punch when he's in full gallop, ball tucked under his right arm and bad intentions tucked inside his hard head, the ringleader of the best rushing załoga in the NFL. "OK, so what are you going to...

David Wright admitted that with the Mets' hideous collapses the past two years, they are going to need an offseason makeover. He professed faith in GM Omar Minaya to make a big move, but stressed that it is the players who need to sawanna up, not the...

K-Rod is looking to pitch in the same town as A-Rod. The Mets will have a new closer next season, and Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez wants to be the guy who fills their most pressing need when free agency starts at midnight tonight. Fresh off a...

The Pacers came to the Meadowlands without three of their best players. So no way the Nets would lose, even without Devin Harris. But once again, in a mind-boggling display of lifeless, low-energy play that produced a lead for all of 27...

Crushing the Devils while they're collapsing, the Rangers added insult to New Jersey's injuries, which certifiably came home to roost last night. The rafters in Newark echoed to "Let's go Rangers," in the final minute of the Blueshirts' 5-2...

THERE has never been an athlete who has enjoyed being a part of the Battle of the Hudson more than Martin Brodeur. There has never been a more central figure in the rivalry since Brodeur joined it 15 years ago in the fairly memorable season of...

When the Yankees obtained Damaso Marte in July, the przedsięwzięcie was not to have him just for a two-month rental. Now they know they can have him for at least three years. The Yanks signed Marte to a three-year, $12 million deal with an option for a...

THIS is not about flowers or candy. This is about the diamond ring, and just how gaudy it is. This is about the end game. CC Sabathia does not need the Yankees to ksiuty with him. He knows their intentions already. This is about cash, and just how...

Rangers center Scott Gomez is sitting out tonight's game against his former Devils teammates because of a painful leg injury. Gomez, who didn't practice Tuesday, is considered day to day. An MRI exam didn't reveal any broken bones, but the pain...

The Mets' Jerry Manuel, a leading contender for Manager of the Year honors until the team's latest regular-season collapse, finished sixth behind the Cubs' Lou Piniella in voting announced today. Manuel, who replaced Willie Randolph on June 16...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - For years, the responsibility of the Baltimore Ravens' offense was to simply avoid turnovers and hold onto the piłka nożna long enough to allow the team's vaunted defense to get some rest. When Cam Cameron took the job as offensive...

FLORHAM PARK -- Ty Law headed straight for the cold tub when he got to the Jets' training facility this morning. The 34-year-old cornerback was still feeling the effects of his first practice with his new teammates. "Just to be out there on the...

The way Terrell Owens sees it, the 2008 Cowboys aren't much different than the 2007 Giants, a talented drużyna that overcame early missteps and won a championship. Despite dealing with injuries on the field, including quarterback Tony Romo missing...