From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jun 09 2011 3:00 PM

The Oakland Athletics fired manager Bob Geren on Thursday in the midst of a nine-game losing streak that has sent them tumbling to the bottom of the AL West standings. (June 9)

From: USA TODAY on Thu, Jun 09 2011 1:53 AM

Tim Thomas made 37 saves and Rich Peverley scored twice as the Bruins emphatically evened the Stanely Cup finals at two games apiece with a 4-0 victory over Vancouver Wednesday. (June 9)

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 08 2011 10:36 PM

Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom was made the 2-1 favorite for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, with Derby runner-up Nehro the second choice at 4-1. (June 8)

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 08 2011 6:26 PM

New York Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long breaks down Derek Jeter’s swing.

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 08 2011 5:24 PM

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick says he hopes Plaxico Burress uses him as an example in his return to the NFL. Burress, a former New York Giants receiver, spent nearly two years in prison for a gun charge and was released Monday. (June 8)

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 08 2011 4:20 PM

Associated Press sports writer Rob Maaddi says wide receiver Plaxico Burress is not in the plans of the Philadelphia Eagles. Burress was released from prison Monday after serving nearly two years for a gun charge. (June 8).

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 08 2011 4:20 PM

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick says he hopes Plaxico Burress uses him as an example in his return to the NFL. Burress, a former New York Giants receiver, spent nearly two years in prison for a gun charge and was released Monday. (June 8)

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 08 2011 2:19 AM

Domata Peko talks about how Cincinnati Bengals players came to practice at Ignition APG in Mason Tuesday morning.

From: USA TODAY on Wed, Jun 08 2011 2:19 AM

Dirk Nowitzki scored 10 of his 21 points in the final period as the Mavericks outscored Miami 21-9 over the final 10:12 for an 86-83 victory in Game 4 of the NBA finals Tuesday night. LeBron James only scored eight points in defeat. (June 8)

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 07 2011 9:55 PM

The lawyer for Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor says the quarterback won't return for his senior season. Pryor had been suspended for the first five games for breaking NCAA rules by accepting improper benefits from the owner of a tattoo parlor. (June 7)

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 07 2011 5:32 PM

Tiger Woods pulled out of the U.S. Open on Tuesday because of lingering issues with his left leg, leaving him uncertain how soon he can resume his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' record for major titles. (June 7)

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 07 2011 4:27 PM

Nathan Horton will miss the rest of the Stanley Cup finals with a severe concussion, and Canucks defenseman Aaron Rome also is finished after the NHL suspended him for four games Tuesday for his blindside hit on the Bruins forward during Game 3. (June 7)

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 07 2011 4:27 PM

NBC retained its hold on U.S. Olympic television rights Tuesday in a four-games deal through 2020 worth nearly $4.4 billion, defeating rival bids from ESPN and Fox.

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 07 2011 4:21 AM

Former Mets and Phillies star Lenny Dykstra was jailed Monday on grand theft auto and drug possession charges after being accused of using phony information to lease a car from a Southern California dealership. (June 7)

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 07 2011 2:09 AM

Monday U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson scheduled a hearing on the NFL owners' motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit from a group of players for September 12th. (June 6)

From: USA TODAY on Tue, Jun 07 2011 2:09 AM

After losing Nathan Horton to a frightening injury, the Bruins scored four goals in both the second and third periods to beat Vancouver 8-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday. Boston trails the series two games to one. (June 7)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 06 2011 9:59 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected hard-throwing UCLA righty Gerrit Cole with the No. 1 pick in the baseball draft Monday. Cole was only 6-8 this season, but throws a fastball that was consistently clocked at 95 mph. (June 6)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 06 2011 5:54 PM

Trailing Miami two games to one in the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks know they need to win Tuesday night’s contest in Dallas. In the Heat they are facing a team determined not to falter. (June 6)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 06 2011 4:54 PM

Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was released from prison in upstate New York Monday morning. AP Pro Football Barry Wilner takes a look at some of the things that will factor into where Burress might make his NFL return. (June 6)

From: USA TODAY on Mon, Jun 06 2011 4:54 PM

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, says that his client is a top free agent this NFL offseason. Burress was released from prison Monday, after serving nearly two years on a gun charge. (June 6)