Cubs land A's pitcher Harden in six-player trade
The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics in a six-player trade, a day after the rival Milwaukee Brewers landed CC Sabathia.
Report: Favre sends text message to Packers GM
Brett Favre sent a text message to Packers GM Ted Thompson on Saturday, but Thompson replied that he is on vacation and the two men will have to talk later, according to media reports.
Lawyer: Hoop prospect Jennings opting for Europe
Arizona signee Brandon Jennings has decided to make an unprecedented move to forgo playing in college and instead pursue a professional career in Europe, Jenning's attorney, Jeff Valle, told ESPN.com on Tuesday night.
NASCAR fines Truex 150 points for car violation
Martin Truex dropped four spots to 18th in the Sprint Cup points after his team was hit with a 150-point penalty by NASCAR for violations discovered during inspection last weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
Pittsburgh financier makes bid for Steelers
A deal could be reached within days to sell a majority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers to the chairman of a Pittsburgh-based investment firm, taking control of the NFL franchise away from the Rooney family.