National Sports
Ben Roethlisberger's suspension cut from six to four games by the NFL.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich has a second-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen on Friday.
Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday amid an ongoing NCAA investigation.
Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has been suspended for eight games for a series of recent incidents, including his role in a benches-clearing brawl Wednesday against the Florida Marlins.
Kim Clijsters beat Petra Kvitova and Hurricane Earl with a quick victory at the U.S. Open.
Floyd Mayweather Jr., who has steadfastly refused to answer questions about the most recent round of failed negotiations for a fight with Manny Pacquiao, has unleashed a racist and homophobic rant against the Filipino star.
Broncos running back LenDale White tore his Achilles tendon Thursday night and will miss the regular season, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday.
The NFL has fined Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh $7,500 for slamming down Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme last week during a preseason game.
The NCAA has declared Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus ineligible for two games for accepting improper benefits.
Agent: Dallas Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton seeks his release from team.
Matt Barkley and Ronald Johnson connected on three touchdowns to make Lane Kiffin a winner in his first game as Southern California coach.
Tim Tebow's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place.
Major League Baseball is likely to hand down a ruling on punishment for Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan on Friday, according to sources.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw said he hopes commissioner Roger Goodell keeps Ben Roethlisberger's suspension at six games, according to a report in the Shreveport Times.