What happened to Canada being a hockey-only country? The Grassroots Canada Elite team, comprised of the country's best college-bound prospects, is changing that notion, embarrassing its American counterparts and opening Gary Parrish's eyes.

David Beckham was fined $1,000 by Major League Soccer, which said his gestures toward taunting fans suggested that they leave their seats and come on the field.

In Denver's plethora of running backs, Knowshon Moreno has the brightest future. But when his career kicks off is the question, says Pete Prisco, who pencils Moreno in as the opening-day starter.

Matt Holliday can protect Albert Pujols, convince the MVP the Cardinals are serious about winning and give Tony La Russa a reason to stick around next season. Too bad none of that is guaranteed, Danny Knobler says.

Justin Verlander allowed one unearned run in a six-hitter as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 in the first game of Friday's day-night doubleheader.

Steve Spurrier didn't vote for Tim Tebow as All-SEC because Spurrier didn't vote. Period. Dennis Dodd says the Ol' Ball Coach's confession could be the death knell for a more important ballot: the coaches poll.

Nobody can forget last year's tire fiasco at Indy. But given the importance of winning at the historic Brickyard and with the Chase looming, drivers tell Pete Pistone they won't dwell it.

Affliction cancels its 'Trilogy' set after it decides there isn't enough time to find a replacement opponent for Fedor Emelianenko. Denny Burkholder asks, is this the end of Affliction MMA promotions?

An appeals court has ruled in NASCAR's favor, granting its request to keep Jeremy Mayfield off the race track. The decision Friday by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means Mayfield is once again suspended for failing a May 1 random drug test.

Swimming's governing body banned the record-setting bodysuits Friday, a major step in limiting technology in the pool.