NASCAR is apologizing for the tire fiasco that ruined Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and has already started working to avoid a repeat.

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy has been sentenced to 15 months behind bars. He's going to prison after setting off a gambling scandal that tarnished the reputation of the league and raised questions about the integrity of its officiating.

The Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, a trade that further bolsters the team with the best record in the major leagues.

The high school football season begins exactly one month from today. So, what better time to start getting you fired up. We begin a month's worth of previews... with a look at the Carroll Eagles.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't discipline Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch for a hit-and-run accident that left a woman injured.

The Indy Racing League and Nashville Superspeedway have failed to negotiate an agreement for a 2009 race.

Paul Hamm won't be going to China, after all. The reigning Olympic gold medalist says he's withdrawing from the U.S. gymnastics team because his broken right hand is not healthy enough for him to compete in Beijing.

Rookie cornerback Leodis McKelvin agreed to a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, the first-round draft pick's agent told The Associated Press.

The Houston-Henry County Chapter of the National Alumni Association hosts the 26th Annual Event.

Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville finds himself in two unusual situations. The Tigers are picked to finish first in the Southeastern Conference Western Division by league media. Also their quarterback position is up for grabs for a change.

Two straight eight-win seasons have Kentucky coach Rich Brooks feeling pretty good.

A list of preseason All-SEC picks by league media with total votes in parentheses:

Florida offensive stars Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin are both first-team preseason All-Southeastern Conference picks.

The Georgia Bulldogs were still celebrating a Sugar Bowl victory when the national title talk started

Lawyers for a former Alabama football booster say they handed a subpoena to Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer as he arrived at the annual Southeastern Conference football media days in suburban Birmingham.

Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer has denied reports that he was served with a subpoena to testify in an Alabama court case while appearing at the annual Southeastern Conference football media days.

Alabama coach Nick Saban is still waging a battle with expectations and hype.

Alabama and Clemson will reportedly earn nearly $2 million apiece for their season-opening matchup in Atlanta.

Eric Shanteau, who decided to put off surgery for testicular cancer until after the Olympics, has been cleared to head to Beijing with the U.S. swim team.

Sylvester Croom and Mississippi State are reaping the dividends of last season's strong finish.

Football, mission trips and a bid for a second Heisman Trophy were among Tim Tebow's topics at Southeastern Conference media days.

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive says the league will make a decision on its television and multimedia rights this fall.

Florida State has gone west for a new women's softball coach.

The voting for the 2008 All-Atlantic Coast Conference preseason team and for preseason player of the year, as selected by 64 voters, in results released Wednesday.

Clemson quarterback Cullen Harper is the Atlantic Coast Conference's preseason player of the year