Redskins belive Griffin III is ready to lead squad

By Howard Fendrich | May 21, 2012 - 8:34pm

ASHBURN, Va. – The question asked to Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss by a reporter after Monday’s first full-squad workout made no reference to Robert Griffin III by name: “What were your impressions of the kid?”

British police bolster security for London Games

By ROB HARRIS | May 21, 2012 - 8:33pm

LONDON – British police will deploy around 12,500 officers to protect the Olympic Games after facing strong criticism for their lack of manpower and slow response to last year’s U.K. riots.

BACK ON TRACK: Heat evens series with victory

By Tom Withers | May 20, 2012 - 9:05pm

INDIANAPOLIS – Miami’s season, the one that’s supposed to end in an NBA championship and vindication, was slipping away.

Crown Bound? Hamilton on pace for Triple Crown

By Stephen Hawkins | May 14, 2012 - 11:18pm

ARLINGTON, Texas – The numbers for Josh Hamilton are just mind-boggling.

Cavaliers Irving to win Rookie of the Year

By Tom Withers | May 14, 2012 - 6:12pm

CLEVELAND – Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving is hours away from being named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.

Kuchar sheds reputation with victory at Players' Championship

By Doug Ferguson | May 13, 2012 - 9:06pm

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The only complaint about Matt Kuchar was not winning enough.

Rookies seek to impress Panthers

By STEVE REED | May 13, 2012 - 9:06pm

CHARLOTTE – Quarterback Jarrett Brown spent the past three days doing what he loves, dropping back and firing passes to wide receivers at the Carolina Panthers’ rookie minicamp.

Capel coaches savor 76ers’ postseason run

By Aaron Beard | May 7, 2012 - 9:08pm

The Capel coaching family is savoring every NBA playoffs win by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Seau’s death intensifies cries for change

By Hal Habib | May 7, 2012 - 9:08pm

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Marv Fleming, a tight end on the 1972 undefeated Dolphins, became so concerned about the concussion problem in pro football that he had his doctor perform an MRI on his brain last year.

Fowler breaks through in Charlotte

By Doug Ferguson | May 6, 2012 - 10:16pm

  CHARLOTTE – Rickie Fowler finally picked up his first PGA Tour win Sunday in what might be the start of a rivalry for years to come.

Beachy, Freeman help Braves finish sweep of Rockies

May 6, 2012 - 10:15pm

DENVER – With the Atlanta Braves on a tear at the plate, Brandon Beachy had no worries at all about getting some run support.

Jon Vilma banned for one year, other players suspended

By Howard Fendrich | May 2, 2012 - 3:37pm

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma was suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season by the NFL, one of four players punished Wednesday for participating in the team’s cash-for-hits bounty system.

Panthers introduce Kuechly as first-round pick

By STEVE REED | April 27, 2012 - 9:49pm

CHARLOTTE – At first glance Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly might not look like an NFL linebacker, what with his curly black hair, wire rim glasses and unassuming demeanor.

Players believe in Jordan’s plan

By STEVE REED | April 27, 2012 - 9:48pm

CHARLOTTE – Forward Corey Maggette said that while the Bobcats have plenty of questions to answer moving forward, owner Michael Jordan’s commitment to winning is not among them.

After Luck and Griffin, uncertainty abounds

By Dennis Waszak Jr. | April 25, 2012 - 8:31pm

NEW YORK – Andrew Luck knows exactly where he’s heading, and so does Robert Griffin III.For the rest of the college stars preparing for the NFL draft Thursday night, the anxiety is building.

Saints' owner Loomis denies eavesdropping reports

April 23, 2012 - 9:45pm

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Saints denied an anonymously sourced ESPN report on Monday which alleges that general manager Mickey Loomis’ booth in the Superdome was wired so he could listen to opposing coaches’ radio communications during games.

Caution-free races don't thrill fans

By Jenna Fryer | April 23, 2012 - 9:44pm

CHARLOTTE­ – The past 901.5 miles at NASCAR’s top level have been quick and clean, the kind of races where a team can tinker on the car the entire day and not worry about artificial on-track action ruining a strong run.

Hamlin’s push after final pit stop earns STP 400 victory

By Dave Skretta | April 22, 2012 - 9:15pm

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The sun shined brightly on Denny Hamlin at Kansas Speedway.At the most opportune of times, too.

Braves’ streak broken

April 22, 2012 - 9:15pm

PHOENIX – Gerardo Parra hit his first career grand slam to cap a five-run second inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves, 6-4, Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.

Charlotte sets franchise low with 17th-straight loss

By STEVE REED | April 16, 2012 - 10:53pm

CHARLOTTE – Greivis Vasquez scored 20 points and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Charlotte Bobcats a franchise-record 17th straight loss, 75-67, on Monday night.

Saints’ ‘Bounty System’ cited in new lawsuit

By Greg Bluestein | April 16, 2012 - 10:52pm

ATLANTA – The four former NFL players who sued the league on Monday in a state court in Atlanta could be leading a wave of new lawsuits that cite the New Orleans Saints’ bounty system for hard hits as evidence that pro football didn’t properly protect its players from concussions.

Beachy’s gem propels Braves to fifth straight win

By Charles Odum | April 15, 2012 - 9:46pm

ATLANTA – Chipper Jones wants to relish the highlights in his final season.His first home game earned a special place on that list.

Biffle eases frustrations with victory in Texas

By Stephen Hawkins | April 15, 2012 - 9:45pm

FORT WORTH, Texas – While the 49-race winless streak was wearing somewhat on Greg Biffle, there were also enough encouraging signs during the 18-month drought that he would win more races.“It will take years off your life.

Pettersson uses quick start, rolls past field

By Pete Iacobelli | April 15, 2012 - 9:45pm

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – Carl Pettersson had another fast start and finished with a 2-under 69 for a five-shot victory over Zach Johnson on Sunday in the RBC Heritage.

A new low: Bobcats crushed by Wizards at home

By STEVE REED | April 9, 2012 - 11:22pm

CHARLOTTE – Jordan Crawford scored 20 points and Washington got 67 points from their reserves as the Wizards hammered the Charlotte Bobcats, 113-85, Monday night in a matchup of the NBA’s two worst teams.