Selig: MLB won't interrupt season for Olympics

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig speaks at a news conference at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. Selig told the Associated Press Sports Editors on Thursday that baseball won't change its schedule to boost the sport's chances of getting back into the Olympics.

USADA chief: Armstrong has evidence against UCI

The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Travis Tygart, takes an oath prior to answering questions before a senate-led inquiry into the fight against doping in Paris, France, on Thursday. The hearings are aimed at looking into ways of improving the fight against doping. USADA'S repor…

USADA chief: Armstrong has evidence against UCI

PARIS | The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency wants Lance Armstrong to come forward with information about his doping operation and the alleged complicity of cycling's governing body.

Armstrong admits doping in interview with Oprah

CHICAGO | He did it. He finally admitted it. Lance Armstrong doped.

Anti-doping officials want Armstrong under oath

A televised confession by Lance Armstrong isn't enough.

AP source: Armstrong tells Oprah he doped

Lance Armstrong reportedly admitted steroid use to Oprah Winfrey during an interview with the TV host Monday.

Armstrong awaits 'candid' Oprah interview

This combination image made of file photos shows Lance Armstrong, left, and Oprah Winfrey, right. Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday.

Armstrong awaits 'candid' Oprah interview

AUSTIN, Texas | Out for a Sunday morning jog in bright sunshine, Lance Armstrong hardly looked like a man about to finally confront the doping scandal that has shadowed his storied career like an angry storm cloud.

Pete Rose preaches patience to tarnished stars

LOS ANGELES | Pete Rose recently went to Cooperstown to film an episode of his upcoming reality television show. His fiancée got choked up when baseball's career hits leader had to watch the Parade of Legends and other Hall of Fame festivities as just another face in the crowd.

MLB to expand blood testing for HGH

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. | Major League Baseball will test for human growth hormone throughout the regular season and increase efforts to detect abnormal levels of testosterone, a decision the NFL used to pressure its players.

Steroids fallout: No BB Hall for Bonds, Clemens, Sosa

NEW YORK | No one was elected to the Hall of Fame this year. When voters closed the doors to Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa, they also shut out everybody else.

Oprah to interview Armstrong for Jan. 17 show

LOS ANGELES | Lance Armstrong has agreed to an interview with Oprah Winfrey and is to address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs during a career in which he won seven Tour de France titles.

Sammy Sosa

Former Cub Sammy Sosa received 12.5 percent of the vote in Hall of Fame balloting, far short of the 75 percent needed for induction.

Lance Armstrong

The New York Times reported Friday that Lance Armstrong, who has strongly denied the doping charges that led to him being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, has told associates he is considering admitting to the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Armstrong attorney Tim Herman deni…

UCI urged to pay for probe into Armstrong links

GENEVA (AP) — If cycling leaders want a credible independent investigation about their possible cover-up of Lance Armstrong's doping, they must give the panel sufficient funding and resources.

Starks, Neal itching to play for Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. | Mike Neal is hoping his Indiana homecoming counts for something.

Bartolo Colon suspended 50 games for positive test

Oakland Athletics starter Bartolo Colon, a former AL Cy Young Award winner, was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after testing positive for testosterone.

Bartolo Colon suspended 50 games for positive test

OAKLAND, Calif. | Make it two 50-game suspensions in exactly one week — both starters for contending teams from the Bay Area, both for testosterone.

Hancock wins 2nd consecutive skeet title

LONDON | Vincent Hancock is putting together quite the Olympic resume.

Phelps swims into history with 19th Olympic medal

LONDON | Michael Phelps lingered on the blocks, not wanting to make another shocking blunder. The 19th medal was his. All he had to do was avoid a DQ, then set off on what amounted to four victory laps.