Adrian Peterson Closing in on NFL Record

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson peeked up at the video board at the end of his 82-yard touchdown run and saw St. Louis Rams players trailing far behind him.

And with each fancy high-step to cap it off, the Minnesota Vikings running back moved closer to the NFL…

Josh Hamilton Signs With LA Angels For $125M

Josh Hamilton is heading to the Los Angeles Angels, lured by a $125 million, five-year contract.

The Angels persuaded the free-agent outfielder to leave the Texas Rangers with their third big-money offseason signing in two years, following first baseman Albert Pujols and pitcher C.J. Wilson.

Still…

Saints Bounty Suspensions Overturned

The implicated players in the New Orleans Saints bounty case got the appeals process they wanted.

And now, they have the verdict they wanted as well.

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has vacated all player discipline – suspensions and fines – levied by current commissioner Roger Goodell, according to league spokesman Greg…

Lionel Messi Breaks Goal Scoring Record

Lionel Messi has set a new record of 86 goals in a calendar year after surpassing Gerd Muller’s record of 85 strikes in Seville on Sunday night.

The Barcelona man achieved the feat with two fine strikes in the first half an hour against Betis, meaning he has notched…

Marquez Defeates Pacquiao in 6th Round

LAS VEGAS (AP) — No need for Juan Manuel Marquez to impress the judges. No need for the referee to count to 10.

Marquez took care of all of his business Saturday night with a thunderous right hand that left Manny Pacquiao face first on the canvas with his remarkable career…