NFL mock draft 2010: Big 12 makes big early splash

The 2009 college football season is still a couple months away, so what better time to check in on the nation’s top NFL draft prospects for 2010? As you would expect, the initial set of 32 has plenty of flavors, from offense to defense, seniors to juniors and former Heisman winners to just darn good [...]

Indy speedway company changing leadership hands

The Board of Directors of Hulman & Co. and Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced on Tuesday that a new management team comprised of veteran IMS executives W. Curtis Brighton and Jeffrey G. Belskus will head the Hulman-George companies effective July 1.
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Athlon picks Sooners to win Big 12 South Season similar to 2008 seen…

The newsstands are brewing up some college football buzz, with the preseason magazines rolling out with picks and predictions and prospects for 2009.

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Chris Mannix: Rubio receiving multiyear offers from overseas teams

The Ricky Rubio saga has been a maze of twists and turns as Minnesota and Rubio decide the best course of action. Based on conversations with league sources this week, here’s what we know about the Ricky Rubio saga: The 18-year-old badly wants to play in the NBA, a desire that only grew stronger while [...]

Jon Wertheim: Why looks matter in scheduling, delicate topics and more mail

WIMBLEDON, England — Here’s a Monday baguette, or, as reader Art Wong suggests we call it during Wimbledon, “a crumpet.” While wondering what Roger Federer is making of the prospect of facing Ivo Karlovic…

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Andy Staples: Recruiting 13-year-old Berry smart gamble for Vols

Scientists have argued Nature vs. Nurture for decades; college football coaches have not. On the gridiron, quality genes (Nature) have proven excellent predictors for success. The Mannings (Archie, Peyton, Eli) and three generations of Matthewses (Clay, Bruce, Clay Jr., Clay III) are prime examples.

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Ian Thomsen: Players, teams to watch in NBA free agency

Here’s a look at the big issues to be conquered when the NBA free-agency window opens at 12:01 a.m. ET Wednesday. Teams may negotiate with free agents starting July 1, but new contracts cannot be signed until July 8.

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Jon Wertheim: Murray mania continues to mount, a wing for Santoro and more mail

WIMBLEDON, England — While marveling at Venus Williams’s play on grass….

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Tom Verducci: My All-Star team: Youth is served and popularity means nothing

With only three days left before polling closes, it’s time to recognize the players who should be going to the All-Star Game, as if Ben Zobrist and Aaron Hill have any chance of catching Dustin Pedroia in the balloting. My All-Star team is based purely on merit, not on popularity or some archaic rule that [...]

Steve Aschburner: Ranking the top free agents on the NBA market in 2009

You don’t have to be standing in an unemployment line — or more likely, waiting for your browser to grind to the next Web page — to know this is a dreadful job market, whether you’re a plumbing contractor, a paralegal or a point guard. NBA free agency begins Wednesday at midnight, but, rather than [...]

Noah Davis: Squads’ depth put to the test again with Gold Cup call-ups

Our weekly dose of Major League Soccer quick takes, plotlines to watch and Power Rankings.

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Farber: Cap era free agency is a minefield

In yet another chapter of the be-careful-what-you-wish-for saga, we present the July 1 opening of the NHL free agency period.

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John P. Lopez: Demise of middle linebackers

Picture in your mind the NFL’s all-time most dominating defensive players.

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NASCAR sent Mayfield sample to independent lab

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Steve Aschburner: Lakers, Heat set pace for free-agent hot spots

You don’t have to be a weatherman to know which way Ricky Rubio is blowing, but it helps. The sensational teenaged point guard from Spain officially hasn’t explained what appears to be his reluctance to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA team that grabbed him with the No. 5 pick in the June 25 draft. [...]

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