MLB remembers No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day
Introduced to a standing ovation, Rachel Robinson stepped to the podium at Citi Field and smiled as she gazed around the regal new rotunda thatbears her husband's name.
Who do NBA scouts, execs like? You'll be surprised
This week I polled a half-dozen NBA advance scouts and pro personnel executives -- experts who spend the season traveling the league to break down players firsthand and again on tape -- for their choices for the regular-season awards. You'll find their opinions differ from the media voters, myself included, who decide most of these contests. (I'll reveal my selections next week.)
Sarah Kwak: Devils beat 'Canes to the punch in every phase
Offense, defense, you name it -- the Devils' 4-1 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 was as dominating as playoff hockey gets, writes SI.com's Sarah Kwak.
Weis says he talked to family about leaving ND
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis confirms he talked with his family about whether they thought he should quit after last season, though he said he never wanted to leave.
Olympic gymnast Johnson wins Sullivan Award
Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson can add the Sullivan Award as the nation's top amateur athlete to her balance beam title at the Beijing Games.
Isiah will coach first season at FIU for no salary
MIAMI (AP) -- Here's a sign of how badly Isiah Thomas wanted to return to coaching: He's working for free at Florida International.
Don Banks: NFL thinks Dolphins ready for prime time
Game on: First impressions of the NFL schedule for the 2009 season.
Andy Staples: FIU's hiring of Isiah Thomas as its coach is a risky move
FIU sure made an attention-getting hire in Isiah Thomas -- but why?
Jon Heyman: Citi Field is beautiful -- the Mets are not
Citi Field is magnificent, but these Mets are anything but at this point.