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Toronto playing a man short after McDonald, Eckstein placed on disabled list

They were supposed to be rusty after a week layoff. Not these Red Wings, who take it to the Stars and earn a 4-1 win in Game 1. Dallas was supposed to ride a wave of momentum, but this series could get out of hand soon, Wes Goldstein says.

Chauncey Billups said yesterday that he was still sore, a night after he was forced to leave the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals because of a strained right hamstring.

Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillén knows what sells in the media and it's people who tend to act a little crazy from time to time.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Doug Davis says he is cancer free after a sophisticated test shows no spread of the disease.

Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both scored 31 points and the Spurs beat the Hornets 110-99 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals Thursday.

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Pierce, Allen find scoring touch to pace Boston attack

D.C. United President Kevin Payne is losing his patience with a team that continues to underachieve. Following last night's 2-0 loss to the Chicago Fire that was witnessed by the club's managing partners and new sponsors, Payne vented his frustration in a eerily quiet locker room at RFK Stadium.

LOS ANGELES - The flags are back flapping from car windows. The jerseys and T-shirts are flying off store shelves. But there is one difference this season from the Los Angeles Lakers' recent glory years.