There is no better phrase for a baseball
fan than, "Pitchers and catchers report." Although the weather here in the
Northeast has resembled spring for much of the winter, the fact that baseball
is starting is a clear indication that spring is indeed right around the
corner.

The Boston Red Sox have acquired pitcher
Chris Carpenter and a player to be named later from the Chicago Cubs in
exchange for a player to be named later.

The Boston Red Sox have acquired pitcher
Chris Carpenter and a player to be named later from the Chicago Cubs in
exchange for a player to be named later.

Veteran slugger Manny Ramirez has agreed to
terms with the Oakland Athletics on a minor league contract.

Niklas Backstrom stopped a career-high 48
shots for his fourth shutout of the season as Minnesota snapped a seven-game
losing streak with a 2-0 win over Boston at Xcel Energy Center.

St. Paul, MN (Sports Network) - Niklas Backstrom stopped a career-high 48
shots for his fourth shutout of ...

The National Hockey League suspended Minnesota
Wild center Warren Peters for one game without pay on Sunday.

Two months after signing a minor league
deal with the Washington Nationals, outfielder Mike Cameron announced his
retirement on Sunday.

Dave Bolland scored late in the third period to
give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday.

The Detroit Red Wings already own the NHL's
single-season record for consecutive home victories. On Sunday, they set
another record with a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Red Wings already own the NHL's
single-season record for ...

Liberty football will play a strong schedule
in head coach Turner Gill's first season, including Wake Forest and four
qualifiers for the 2011 FCS playoffs.

Blake Wheeler totaled a goal and two assists
as Winnipeg bested Boston, 4-2, at MTS Centre.

Winnipeg, MB (Sports Network) - Blake Wheeler totaled a goal and two assists
as Winnipeg bested Boston, 4-2, at ...

Red Bull New York announced Friday that it has
waived defender Sacir Hot and midfielder Matt Kassel.