McGwire to Attend House Steroid Hearing
Mar 16, 2005
Mark McGwire plans to comply with a subpoena and attend Thursday's congressional hearing into steroid use in baseball, The Associated Press has learned.

Buccaneers Ink Becht
Mar 15, 2005
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday announced the signing of tight end Anthony Becht. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.

Vikings Sign Sharper; Garcia Joins Lions
Mar 13, 2005
Darren Sharper tormented the Minnesota Vikings during his time in Green Bay. So when the Packers released the veteran safety this week, their NFC North rivals stepped in. Sharper signed a four-year contract with the Vikings on Saturday. Terms were not released, but agent Joel Segal said the safety received "a significant signing bonus."

Upset Helps Wolfpack's NCAA Chances
Mar 12, 2005
Finally, the North Carolina State Wolfpack can call themselves an NCAA (news - web sites) tournament team. Maybe.

San Diego Chargers Release Doug Flutie
Mar 11, 2005
Doug Flutie was released by the San Diego Chargers on Friday, possibly marking the end of a long career that included stops in three professional leagues.

Brett Favre to Return to Packers in 2005
Mar 10, 2005
Brett Favre is returning to the Green Bay Packers for the 2005 season, The Associated Press has learned. Coach Mike Sherman told The AP on Thursday that he had a two-hour conversation with his quarterback on Wednesday night. Favre informed him his wife is doing well in her cancer treatment, so he's planning to play at least one more season, maybe more if his own health holds up.

House Panel Issues Steroids Subpoenas
Mar 09, 2005
Jose Canseco, Jason Giambi, Mark McGwire and four other current major league players were subpoenaed Wednesday to testify before a congressional committee investigating steroids policy, a move baseball's leadership vowed to fight all the way to court.

Giambi Quiets Boos With Homer Vs. Red Sox
Mar 08, 2005
Jason Giambi proved he can still hit a home run. Tim Hudson and Mariano Rivera showed they can still dominate hitters.

Cavaliers Are Losing Games, Confidence
Mar 07, 2005
The Cavaliers have begun their push for the NBA playoffs — backward.

Giambi on Yankees' Squad for Red Sox Game
Mar 06, 2005
Jason Giambi should get a feel Monday night for how opposing fans will treat him during the regular season. Giambi was among seven regulars chosen Sunday for the travel squad for the New York Yankees' split-squad game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers.