When Bengals running back Rudi Johnson attended last week’s free eye screening for children, a couple of the kids were calling him “The Beast.” He liked the sound of it. “I told them I’d try to incorporate it,” Johnson said...

In my sports book, the odds are better on the first four taking place. The Chargers still have an opportunity to play in January – probably at a Club Med...

Pittsburgh Penguins owner and team captain Mario Lemieux says there is only a slim chance the National Hockey League franchise will remain in the city after its arena lease expires in 2007. "I think we're really running out of time...

LUKE Donald has had only one win in four years on the US PGA Tour, but he came up with a big one yesterday, although it will only count in his bank account...

Dungy says going 16-0 would be great, but he wants his team to take things a game at a time...

ANONYMOUS BUT EFFECTIVE: Jameel Cook made the tackle neither time but was the first one downfield on Carolina's two kickoff returns, disrupting the Panthers' plans...

London, England (Sports Network) - Nothing seems to be going in favor of struggling Manchester United, after being eliminated from Champions League play, the team could only muster a 1-1 draw Sunday...

After pass protecting fairly well against the Cardinals, the line had a tough time against the constantly blitzing Seahawks. Rookie Alex Smith took a step back in this game...

There's no need to hope. To dream. To fantasize over what was or what could or will be once this self-proclaimed Gold Standard decides to display a sliver of its old aura...

PITTSBURGH -- They bolted the snow tires on the Bus yesterday and watched him play hit-and-run with the NFL's best defence...

An offense that has been little more than a punch line this season hit back yesterday. And it did so without one of the few stars it has left...

Flip Saunders makes his point to the officials by using an unwitting Sam Cassell of the Clippers for a demonstration. See full image Pistons at Jazz Tip-off: 9 p.m...

Ryan Fitzpatrick's first pass of the day floated right into the arms of Vikings cornerback Ralph Brown. All that stood between Brown and the end zone was about 60 yards of musty Metrodome air. "I started looking at the end zone," Brown said...

Shayne Graham celebrates: His 37-yard field goal at game's end beats the Browns, 23-20. See full image Bengals banter Deltha O'Neals nine interceptions lead the NFL and match Ken Riley's club record from 1976...

The weekend began well for Alex Smith. Reggie Bush, his old high-school teammate in southern California, won the Heisman Trophy. "I'm happy for him," Smith said. "I know how hard he worked to get there...