Tom Glavine allowed himself just a “fleeting 15 seconds” Sunday to consider his past in Atlanta and his future in baseball. “During the course of the game I thought this could be the last time I pitch here,” said Glavine, who has said he hasn’t decided if he will retire after the season. A long-awaited win over longtime teammate and friend John Smoltz, in the midst of a playoff run, could be a…
Tom Glavine allowed himself just a “fleeting 15 seconds” Sunday to consider his past in Atlanta and his future in baseball. “During the course of the game I thought this could be the last time I pitch here,” said Glavine, who has said he hasn’t decided if he will retire after the season. A long-awaited…
The Jacksonville Jaguars released oft-injured quarterback Byron Leftwich on Saturday, one day after announcing they planned to part ways with the former first-round draft pick. The Jaguars had hoped to trade Leftwich, but also said they were prepared to release him in hopes of avoiding any locker room problems stemming from his demotion.
Funny that a player nicknamed “Captain Chaos” would be seeking stability. Tight end Chris Cooley got just that Saturday, signing a six-year, $30 million contract extension with the Washington Redskins. The contract includes $14 million in guaranteed money for the player whose colorful outfits and antics are matched only by his reliability and strength as…
Rodney Harrison, the frequently fined strong safety who solidified the New England Patriots’ defense through back-to-back Super Bowl victories, will miss the first four games of the NFL season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. “Tomorrow, the commissioner will announce I have been suspended,” a somber Harrison said in a hastily announced conference call…
Irish Smoke blew past the field and remained unbeaten with a victory in the $250,000 Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday. While More Happy led through a fast early pace, Irish Smoke benefited from a patient ride from Julien Leparoux. The 2-year-old daughter of Smoke Glacken kicked clear of the field and went…
Lantana Mob took command in the stretch and coasted to an easy win in the $150,000 Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday, beating Preachin Man by 3 1/4 lengths on the final day of the meet. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by Stewart Elliott, Lantana Mob covered the six furlongs on the fast…
Two-time series champion Tony Stewart was feeling a lot more secure at California Speedway this time around.
Kenny Rogers is returning to the Tigers’ rotation for the September stretch run. Rogers is scheduled to start Wednesday’s home game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park, which will be the first outing for the left-hander in more than a month. Rogers went on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this…
New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez, recovering from rotator cuff surgery, will make his first start of the season on Monday at Cincinnati. Martinez did a great job throwing 53 pitches in a Friday night bullpen session making the Mets’ decision to activate him easy. The three-time Cy Young winner underwent surgery last Oct.
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The body pulled from the Delaware River was positively identified as the missing father of Orlando Magic star Jameer Nelson. Floyd “Pete” Nelson, a 57-year-old welder for a tugboat company, was last seen Thursday working in a dry dock area in the Philadelphia suburb of Chester, Pa. Divers and trained dogs searched the river Friday…