RAFAEL NADAL Many figured Nadal would challenge Roger Federer, but no one thought he would become the sport's dominant force in 2008. But that is just what the Majorcan has done. After losing in the Australian Open semis, Nadal routed Federer for...

IN the locker room now, before the postgame shower, after Brett Favre had thrown a career-high six touchdowns and became the first Jets quarterback to throw six touchdown passes since Joe Namath did 36 years ago in Baltimore, Jerricho Cotchery had...

It's scary to imagine what the Giants defense would look like if Osi Umenyiora didn't tear the lateral meniscus in his left knee against the Jets on Aug. 24. Through the first seven games without Umenyiora, the Giants (6-1) are leading the NFL...

So, Ricky Williams says he was tempted to smoke marijuana last week. Bill Parcells will look dumb for keeping Ricky around when he does finally give in to the urge, Mike Freeman says.

New Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. wasted no time acknowledging what Francisco Rodriguez will add to the rivalry with the Mets. Or, what he won't add. "I don't think it affects us much," Amaro Jr. told the http://www.philly...