Greinke sparks Dodgers to 6-2 win over Cubs 27 Aug 2013 | 11:09 am

LOS ANGELES -- The Cubs thought they were catching a break earlier this month when they didn't face Dodgers co-aces Zack Greinke or Clayton Kershaw in a four-game series.

Cubs' Arrieta hampered by wildness again 27 Aug 2013 | 11:09 am

LOS ANGELES -- The Cubs have seen the good side of  Jake Arrieta, based on his first two starts in which he allowed one run in 13 innings.

Statement indicates Manziel will play Saturday 27 Aug 2013 | 10:28 am

Despite being surrounded by turmoil and questions about possible NCAA violations and being paid a five-figure fee by a memorabilia dealer, it appears Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel will get the ...

Photos: Cubs drop opener vs. Dodgers 27 Aug 2013 | 10:10 am

Astros bring out the worst in White Sox 27 Aug 2013 | 09:52 am

Baserunning mistakes, errors return, Rienzo pounded by majors' worst team Big blocks of seats sat vacant all over U.S. Cellular Field on Monday to greet the Astros, the team with the worst record in ...

Photos: White Sox fall to Astros 27 Aug 2013 | 09:48 am

Blanchard could be next Bear to go 27 Aug 2013 | 09:05 am

By Brad Biggs

Big Ten preview: Ohio State 27 Aug 2013 | 07:55 am

Miller poised to exceed Silver Football season for Buckeyes After last season, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer rated Braxton Miller's fundamentals a 7 out of 10. Without being told that number, Miller p...

Marmol thriving in low-stress role for powerful Dodgers 27 Aug 2013 | 07:51 am

Former Cubs closer happy to be contributor on 1st-place team LOS ANGELES — Thanks to a leap in the standings and a new role, Carlos Marmol never looked so refreshed as he did sitting in front of his ...

U.S. Open: Serena Williams dominates Francesca Schiavone in easy win 27 Aug 2013 | 06:46 am

NEW YORK — Top-seeded Serena Williams, the defending U.S. Open champion, won her opening match of the 2013 Open, 6-0, 6-1, over 2010 French Open champion Francesca Schiavone.