Covington says he's grateful to Cowell
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While some "American Idol" contestants might fear Simon Cowell's biting criticism, Bucky Covington says he's grateful for it.
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Try to forget the basketball brawl and this year's other disturbing moments in sports. It's time to say thanks to some of the people who have made sports a better place.
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In the end, respect to Pedro Martinez was money. Oh, he may have felt that Red Sox owner John Henry and president Larry Lucchino dissed him because they did not immediately give him what he felt he is worth.
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How appropriate that the trade that finally sent Jason Kendall out of Pittsburgh would come on Thanksgiving eve. There can be no more thankful player in baseball than
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Rudolph W. Giuliani, who was hospitalized this week, said he was âfeeling good, I got a good nightâs sleep.â
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If coach Bill Cowher has a message for the underachieving Pittsburgh Steelers over their final four games it's this: Think positive.
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After a successful and pain-free practice Friday afternoon, Vince Carter was asked if he had a Christmas wish. He smiled and quickly replied that he had already received his gift: he is playing for the Nets.
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As 2007 turns into 2008, and with the Celtics winning with such proficiency and ease, it is time to salute Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers, and the team's owners. I know they haven't won anything yet. But so far, to borrow a phrase from Mike Huckabee . . . shazam!
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Although Sam Cassell acknowledges he's unhappy the Los Angeles Clippers are losing, the veteran point guard made it clear yesterday he's not lobbying to play elsewhere.
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ST. LOUIS -- Chris Correnti supervised the training program that transformed Nomar Garciaparra from a 165-pound minor league shortstop to a magazine-cover mass of muscle. He also is the man in whom Pedro Martinez entrusted his rehabilitation from a damaged shoulder, the guy who helped nurture five starting pitchers through an entire season without missing a start, the man who ...
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THE family of British hostage Ken Bigley thanked his captors in Iraq for allowing them to see him alive in a video aired today and renewed their plea for his release.
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It wasn't hard for college basketball coaches to get to know NCAA president Myles Brand. He went and met them.
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His role has diminished and so have his numbers, but Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet is happy. He is healthy, no longer battling the effects of postconcussion syndrome.
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The ovation was loud and long, the crowd sending a message to Mark Buehrle as he walked off the mound. Whether the fans were thanking him or telling him it's about time can be debated. This can't: Buehrle had his best game in months, and the Chicago White Sox got a much-needed victory over the Minnesota Twins.
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Gary McLain's testimonial on his new life as a motivational speaker was briefly interrupted when Rollie Massimino stopped by for a handshake and a hug. "Good to see you Coach," McLain told his former Villanova coach.
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NEW YORK - Somewhere on a slab in Boston is a citizen of Red Sox Nation who actually gave his body to the cause.
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Logan Mankins wished his inquisitor good luck, then laughed to himself. The subject was offensive guard play.