Mets Sign David Wright to 8 Year, $138 Million Contract
Largest in the MLB franchise's history
Sports
Bob Costas Pitches Gun Control After NFL Murder-Suicide
All kinds of weapons can be used in murder-suicides
Baseball Commissioner Defends Tax-Funded Sports Complexes
Well, of course that welfare queen likes his goodies
2013 Hall of Fame Candidates Include Steroid Era Stars
Mike Piazza leads a list that also includes Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa
Former Baseball Player Charged with Insider Trading
Accused with profiting off information about the takeover of a medical device company
Sports Illustrated on the Power of Charter Schools to Save Kids
In the current issue of Sports Illustrated, the compelling story of the two-month-old Urban Dove Team Charter School, which enrolls kids who are way, way behind (as in, unlikely to graduate) and motivates them to come to school and do school work with a curriculum massively infused with sports and the team mentality.
Second Major League Soccer Team May Come to New York City
David Beckham, retiring from U.S. soccer, is barred by contract from investing in a new New York City team
Florida Weighs Corporate Welfare for New Sports Stadium
Tampa Bay taxpayers already funded one baseball stadium. Will they be forced to subsidize another?
MLS Cup Last U.S. Soccer Game for David Beckham
The 37-year-old's contract with the Galaxy ends this year
Lance Armstrong Cheated to Win. Why is that Wrong?
A Defense of Performance-Enhancing Drugs.
Minnesota Governor in Spat With Vikings Owner over "Personal Seat Licenses"
The Vikings are trying to raise revenue to pay for their portion of the stadium (the rest of the bill was footed by the state) and are considering the seat fees, allowed in the agreement on the stadium
The Libertarian Philosophy of the NFL's Latest Gay-Friendly Celebrity
Chris Kluwe's support of gay marriage doesn't necessarily mean support for Obama
Scandals Ruining Sumo Wrestling
Popularity waning due to gambling and match-fixing incidents, not to mention the strict lifestyle requirements
Taxpayers on the Hook for Gwinnett, Ga. Baseball Stadium
Public subsidies for stadiums are win-lose propositions: The teams win, and the taxpayers lose.
NHL Lockout Looks to Prevent Full Season
The union doesn't want preconditions to negotiations
Lance Armstrong Insurer Wants $10 Million in Bonuses Back
Provided after winning sixth Tour de France in 2004
Pediatricians Call for More Cheerleading Regulations
Rent-seeking effort to require things like pre-season physicals
It's Official: Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
Cycling's world governing body also banned him for life
NHL Offers 50/50 Revenue Split to Players
Attempt to end lockout, get hockey season started
Missed Call in Yankees-Tigers Game Leads to Calls For Expanded Replay
The call hurt the Yankees so their manager's said it may be time to explore expanded replay. The Yankees trail 2-0 in the ACLS
Why Blaming the Umps for Favoring Certain Teams is Wrong
The MLB post-season's had some controversial calls by umpires
USADA Continues Public Accusations Against Lance Armstrong
Armstrong's camp tags the agency's jihad a "government-funded witch hunt"
NFL Reduces Some Suspensions Over Saints Injury "Bounties"
Players involved spoke with the NFL for the first time, and the commissioner says they confirm most of the facts
Felix Baumgartner to Attempt Free Fall Record Today
Hopes to break the sound barrier after jumping from 23 miles high
Pro Boxer Comes Out of the Closet
Well, there's one guy who won't have to worry about getting bashed (except for the on-the-job stuff)
Yankees Clinch AL East Division Title
The Baltimore Orioles, who haven't finished in the top three in the division in more than a decade, made a spirited run for the division
