Jake Simpson

Tonight's "LeBron Hour" is just the latest in a series of events that take attention away from the field and toward sideline shenanigans… More »

Negotiations begin at midnight, here's our guide to the seven mega-star free agents… More »

After public displays of integrity by several athletes in recent weeks, it looks like sportsmanship is making a comeback… More »

Game 7 offered proof of the value of teamwork, the importance of defense, and the beauty of ugliness… More »

How will Tiger play? Can Phil Mickelson repeat his Masters victory? Who will be this year's breakout star? Plus more questions about the golf tournament.… More »

Texas made the surprise decision to stay in the Big 12, changing the effects of the shakeup… More »

Nebraska and Colorado both left their conferences, and Texas and Texas Tech are expected to follow. An assessment of the effects of the big shakeup.… More »

The pitcher makes his Major League debut for the Nationals tonight. Can he bring Washington its first sports championship in two decades?… More »

He was the most successful coach in college basketball history, leading UCLA to 10 championships. But his impact on his players went beyond statistics.… More »

No American has won the tournament since 2002. The culprit: our country's refusal to train athletes to play on clay courts.… More »

This year's championship competition brings together two legendary teams with a historic rivalry: The LA Lakers and the Boston Celtics… More »

The Canadiens surprised the Pittsburgh Penguins—and their own fans—by winning Game Seven of the conference semi-finals… More »

Dallas Braden's perfect game this weekend put him in the history books. But there are other rare feats in the sport.… More »

The officers were just doing their part to keep sporting events safe for athletes, coaches, and officials… More »

This was going to be the Capitals' year to win the Stanley Cup. But they lost in the playoffs' first round to the Canadiens.… More »

When the Lakers go up against the Thunder, the aging legend faces Kevin Durant, his youthful counterpart… More »

The first weeks of the season are usually marked by bad weather and worse playing. But 2010 has been different.… More »

Two of 2010's top football picks play this position, which has fallen out of favor recently. Will there be a revival?… More »