From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 10:19 PM

Kurt Busch drove to victory Sunday with a dominating run at Infineon Raceway, where he earned his first career roadcourse win and his first win of the season. Jeff Gordon came in second. (June 26)

From: USA TODAY on Sun, Jun 26 2011 1:47 PM

Davey Johnson was named manager of the Nationals on Sunday, three days after Jim Riggleman’s sudden resignation. He'll take over on the bench Monday.

From: USA TODAY on Fri, Jun 24 2011 9:24 PM

Red Deer Rebels forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the first player selected in the Friday’s NHL draft, picked by the Oilers. The Avalanche took Gabriel Landeskog with the second choice, following by the Panthers' selection of Jonathan Huberdeau (June 24)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jun 23 2011 9:40 PM

USA TODAY baseball writer Seth Livingstone and Game On! blogger Reid Cherner discuss Jim Riggleman resigning as the Washington Nationals manager.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jun 23 2011 9:39 PM

Bloomberg Sports Anchors Rob Shaw and Michele Steele discuss the top players on the waiver wire. Among the players worth your attention are Braves rookie Brandon Beachy, fresh off 11 K’s in his first game back from an injury. Carlos Pena has homers in five of his last seven games. Trav...

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jun 23 2011 5:33 PM

Trevor Barron, 18, of Pittsburgh trains with U.S. Olympian and race walking record-holder Tim Seaman in San Diego. Barron looks ahead to London 2012.

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jun 23 2011 3:25 AM

After scoring an NHL-best 50 goals, Anaheim’s Corey Perry won the Hart Trophy Wednesday night as league MVP. The awards ceremony was held in Las Vegas. (June 23)

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 22 2011 10:02 AM

The 20-year-old point guard held his first press conference in Minnesota on Tuesday, looking to pull back the curtain and introduce himself to the fans

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 22 2011 1:37 AM

The NHL board of governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg, Manitoba Tuesday. (June 21)

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 21 2011 1:25 AM

Nicklas Lidstrom will return for a 20th season with the Red Wings. The 41-year old Swede is a six-time winner of the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman. (June 21)

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 21 2011 12:17 AM

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig Monday rejected a proposed television deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports that voids a recent divorce settlement between team owner Frank McCourt and his ex-wife, Jamie McCourt. (June 20)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

One of the most polished big men in this year’s draft, Jon Leuer was amongst the most productive players in the NCAA this season. Averaging over 25 points per-40 minutes pace adjusted as a senior and earned First Team All-Big Ten honors.

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

Iman Shumpert has played a prominent role in Georgia Tech’s backcourt since stepping on campus as a freshman. A combo guard with a scorer's mentality, Shumpert looks the part of an NBA guard.

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

Averaging a ridiculous 9.1 assists per game over the past seven games of his career, Thomas has fully embraced his role, playing the best basketball of his entire career. Questions remain to how his game will transition to the next level.

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

Dunn is undersized for an NBA shooting guard, standing at just 6’4 with just average length and athleticism. While Dunn is not the most impressive prospect from a physical perspective, he is one of the most potent scoring guards in the nation.

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

One of the highest ranked sophomores big men to keep their name in the 2011 draft, he was one of the few players in three-on-three competition confident enough to attempt jump shots under the one-shot-and-out rules the prospects were playing under.

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

Skyrocketing up the 2010 point guard and overall rankings in the past year, Cory Joseph (#22 Scout, #7 Rivals, #30 ESPN) just continues to play better and better, showing off his extremely advanced skill level and feel for the game.

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

he Player of the Year in the SEC this season, Chandler Parsons is one of the more accomplished prospects in the senior class. Standing nearly 6’10, Parsons has excellent size for a small forward, he is extremely skilled and versatile.

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

Moore’s numbers improved significantly in each of his final two college seasons, culminating in a senior year in which he averaged 18 points and five rebounds while shooting 40 percent on three-point attempts.

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 20 2011 7:37 PM

UCLA forward Tyler Honeycutt is leaving school and will enter the NBA draft.Honeycutt, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, averaged 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds for the Bruins last season and is projected to be drafted June 23rd in the NBA Draft.