Kobe Bryant said he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, even he if opts out of his contract this summer. Phil Jackson said his health will dictate whether he returns as coach.

The Milwaukee Brewers' ballpark sustained significant flood damage during a strong storm early Friday morning, but team officials expect cleanup to be completed in time for the team's homestand next week.

The Williams sisters could be set for another Wimbledon final after they were placed in separate halves of the bracket in Friday's draw.

Every team wants pitching come July 31, but nobody has any healthy arms to offer. The Mariners might, but they need to first figure out which side of the fence they sit on, Scott Miller says in Short Hops.

Slumping Alex Rodriguez has been benched for two days by the New York Yankees.

The Detroit Tigers extended manager Jim Leyland's contract through the 2011 season. The club announced the two-year contract extension Friday.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf surrendered on Friday to Texas authorities to face burglary and drug-related charges.

Former NFL and Miami Hurricanes star quarterback Bernie Kosar has filed for bankruptcy protection in Miami.

Road courses are a major deviation from the NASCAR norm as it is, but Pete Pistone says Sunday's race at Infineon promises to be even hairier than normal with restarts using the new double-file rule.