- Red Sox hand out another Bronx bashing
Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York’s dwindling playoff chances.
- Mets rally, reclaim NL East lead from Phillies
Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado’s second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East.
- Garza, Pena lead Rays past Blue Jays
Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.
- Special feature: Ranking the NFL coaches
A 1-32 list of the best coaches in the league. - Michael Phelps to host ‘Saturday Night Live’
Michael Phelps and hip-hop superstar Lil’ Wayne are set to appear on the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on Sept. 13.
- Harrington amazed by LPGA’s English rule
British Open champion Padraig Harrington expressed astonishment on Wednesday after hearing that the LPGA Tour will require its players to speak English. - Baseball’s replay central resembles NASA
Baseball's replay central is an 18-by-24 foot room on the fifth floor of a former baking factory in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that's crammed with so many computers and television screens that it looks like NASA's Mission Control.
- Opinion: Baseball remains old school by limiting replays
If you have the "best technology" at your disposal, why limit its use to home-run calls? Why not open the door to pretty much everything but balls and strikes?
- Merriman to play — with 2 torn knee ligaments
Surgery will have to wait for Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, who decided Wednesday he’ll play this season despite two torn ligaments in his left knee.
- Predictions 101: Picks for week's key games
Picks for key games each week - Walters: Top 10 impact games of season
John Walters breaks down key matchups to determine next national champion. - Live U.S. Open scoreboard, schedule
- Video: Video: Tiger unsure 'when I'm playing again'
Aug. 27: Tiger Woods talks to CNBC's Bill Griffeth about his injured knee, uncertain return to golf, and outside business ventures. (CNBC)
- Video: Video: 9-year-old's problem? He's too good
Aug. 27: 9-year-old little leaguer isn't allowed to pitch because he's "too good." WVIT's Amanda Raus reports. (NBC News Channel)
- Video: Mad Dog Minute: Mets won't make playoffs
Aug 25: Mad Dog thinks the Phillies, Cubs, Diamondbacks and Brewers will outlast everyone else. (NBC Sports)
- Video: Fantasy Fix NFL: Late news you need to know
Aug 26: Last minute news that you need to know to be prepared for your draft. Peyton's status, Arizona QBs, and late bloomers. (NBC Sports)
- Video: All the highlights from Beijing
Redeem Team wins championship, Phelps wins eight golds, Liukin wins gymnastics gold, and more.
- Slide show: Slide show: Best pictures from Beijing Olympics
Athletes made big splashes in their triumphant wins and disappointing defeats.
- Slide show: The Week in Sports Pictures
Little League heroes, Olympics drama, and much more
- Fantasy Fix: Video outlooks for every NFL team
- Rotoworld: Get latest fantasy baseball updates
- Odds: Find latest lines, more on each game
- Matchups: Breaking down each contest
- Sound off in our sports discussion boards
- Injury report: Who will, won't be playing

