After USC wasted Washington 56-0, the Trojans actually fell from fifth to seventh in the BCS rankings. They lost ground despite shutting out their fourth opponent in four games.

How could this happen? USC coach Pete Carroll was understandably baffled.

“I don’t understand…

After all those years of hating Eastern Conference arch-rival Allen Iverson, will Pistons fans embrace him?

Tipsheet guesses they will. A.I. is headed from Denver to Motown in a blockbuster NBA trade. Pistons GM Joe Dumars delivered on his promise for shake…

Monday brought the end to the Mike Nolan Era in San Francisco, as 49ers owner John York finally cashiered the floundering head coach.

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ray Ratto supported the move, but questioned the timing. Why not wait until the bye week, as…

Major League Baseball, say hello to Johnny Cueto.

The rookie Reds pitcher made a spectacular debut, striking out 10 batters as Cincinnati edged the Diamondbacks 3-2 Thursday. We saw all those glowing reports about the young Reds hurlers, but 10 strikeouts?

“I’m…

Here is stunning news: Animated Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano admits he may have a caffeine problem.

The big fellow is contemplating changing his daily beverage intake to reduce his curious habit of cramping up in games.

“I have to stop drinking coffee…