Off to an 0-and-2 start, the Minnesota Vikings are benching quarterback Tarvaris Jackson.

Following the lead of other racing states, the Maryland Racing Commission has approved a ban on anabolic steroids for racehorses.

The New York Jets have booted their punter, waiving Ben Graham two days after a poor outing in a loss to the New England Patriots.

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger does not have a separated shoulder. It's a sprain according to coach Mike Tomlin and he's none to pleased about the confusion.

Brendan Hansen is not used to that sinking feeling, being a world class swimmer.

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair has discussed the possibility of his team playing at Rice Stadium if repairs to Reliant Stadium from Hurricane Ike can't be made in time for its first home game on October 5th.

Double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius has won his third gold medal at the Paralympics, taking the 400 meters to go with his victories in the 100 and 200.

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has moved into sole possession of second place on baseball's all-time saves list.

The Milwaukee Brewers have fired manager Ned Yost in the midst of a late-season slump.

Carlos Zambrano pitched the first no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years by pitching the Cubbies past Houston 5-0.

Greg Biffle struck first in the Chase for the championship, passing Jimmie Johnson with 12 laps to go Sunday and holding on for his first win of the season.

Strong wind felled a TV tower and some trees at Valhalla Golf Club on Sunday, five days before the start of the Ryder Cup.

East Carolina is being fined $10,000 by Conference USA after football fans charged the field to celebrate the Pirates' upset of West Virginia last weekend.

Russian tennis player Nikolay Davydenko was cleared by the ATP after a year-long betting investigation.

The first two games of this weekend's series between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have been postponed because of the potential impact of Hurricane Ike.

McNeese State canceled Saturday's home football game against Cal Poly because of Hurricane Ike's potential effects on Lake Charles.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel says it's doubtful that starting tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells will play Saturday night against top-ranked Southern California.

The San Francisco 49ers put quarterback Alex Smith on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, probably ending the former No. 1 draft pick's four-year career with the team.

The Boston Celtics have extended the contract of coach Doc Rivers, who led the team to its first championship in 22 years.

Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has decided to have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he's in no rush to sign a new quarterback.

Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells has been given the OK to play in the showdown at No. 1 Southern California on Saturday night.

The president of the University of Washington says Husky fans need to give football coach Tyrone Willingham a break.

Vince Young is awaiting an MRI exam on his sprained left knee Tuesday, hours after the Tennessee Titans sought help in finding the quarterback described to police as "emotionally down."

Seattle receiver Nate Burleson is out for the season after suffering a torn knee ligament in the season opening loss to Buffalo yesterday.