COWBOYS SIGN IDAHO ATHLETE: Alfonso Hernandez from Blackfoot, Idaho, has signed to wrestle at Wyoming, according to UW head coach Steven Suder. Hernandez, a two-time state champion, will compete in the 197-pound weight class.

Larry Brown wanted a chance to resurrect his vagabond, Hall of Fame coaching career. Michael Jordan needed a veteran teacher and a big hire to rescue his sinking reputation as an NBA executive.The two former North Carolina players teamed up

The Colorado Avalanche expect to have center Peter Forsberg and defenseman Scott Hannan back for Game 3 against the Detroit Red Wings, but forward Ryan Smyth is out with a foot injury.Forsberg didn't skate before Tuesday night's game, but "he

Are Adam Dunn and Junior on their way out of Cincy? Ken Rosenthal says it's never too early to start sizing up the trade market.

Larry Brown's tenure with the Bobcats will end just like his previous eight NBA stops. But Mike Kahn says it'll be fun while it lasts.

Talk, talk, talk. That's the NFL Draft for you. Mark Kriegel says it used to be about football, but the draftniks have turned it into a joke.

Former Oklahoma defensive end Alonzo Dotson has agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with th

Sportingbet.com is offering odds on who will become the next General Manager of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs, one of the NHL's oldest and most storied franchises, fired John Ferguson Jr. in Januar...

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -Major online gambling companies fended off a legal challenge from French Open organizers who wanted to stop bets on the Grand Slam tournament. A Liege court ruled Tuesday that betting companies like bwin did not violate the

According to a report from the Canadian Press, the Colorado Avalanche will most likely have the services of key forward Peter Forsberg and defenseman Scott Hannan for tonight's Game 3 against the Red Wings. Coach Joel Quenneville ...

Washington at Cleveland (-4 ½, 191 ½) The Wizards tried to play tough with LeBron James and he responded by averaging 29.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 8.5 rebounds per game as the Cavs jumped out to a big 3-1 series

T.O. Whenham writes a weekly column for Covers Experts group Doc Sports . A - Alexander, Shaun. We have seen a lot of rapid falls from grace in sports, but few that haven't involved dog fighting have been faster than

Everybody's been talking about the surprising Florida Marlins offense, but how about that kid on the mound? Scott Olsen isn't getting the press that some other pitchers would be if they had his stats, but Florida bettors aren't complaining. T...

While draft debriefing gets us gaga for grades, Larry Dobrow is busy evaluating everything in sports: from the hey-they're-actually-good Rays to Jason Kidd's takedown.

The smoke hasn't cleared on the 2008 draft, but Pete Prisco likes to stay at least one ahead. He delivers his top 32 prospects for 2009 with Georgia's big-armed QB Matt Stafford atop the list.

ESPN decided to fry Miguel Tejada by luring him into an interview to confront him with a dirty little secret that would shake the foundations of the game. Or display a lack of integrity as some reporter you've never heard

Before the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on Saturday, BYU linebacker Bryan Kehl made a friendly wager with friends and family. He had a feeling he would be drafted by the New York Giants. On Sunday, his premonition became

BYU junior guard Lee Cummard announced Friday that he will enter his name for the 2008 NBA Draft, but he will maintain his eligibility for his senior season of college because he won't hire an agent.

Real Salt Lake headed into Washington last weekend looking to complete a series sweep of reigning MLS Supporter's Shield winner D.C. United, after a 4-0 pouncing of D.C. two weeks ago at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Unfortunately for RSL, D.C. was ready