Verlander to start opener

Tigers manager Jim Leyland confirmed Tuesday what was probably expected that ace Justin Verlander will start opening day at Minnesota (April 1).

Shurmur: McCoy will split reps

Comcast Sportsnet reports new Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur will use LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown, saying both will get plenty of work. “I think it’s important that you use more than one running back,” Shurmur said. “It’s a long season, and a guy can run out of gas quickly. If you have guys who ...

Sean Payton: Jonathan Vilma can move to OLB in 3-4

The New Orleans Saints have some changes to make with the defensive switch to a 3-4. Middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma will move outside, according to coach Sean Payton.

Mark Dominik hints Bucs will be players in free agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers landed a pair of big free agents last year and GM Mark Dominik says they are primed to be players in the free agent market again.

Moss does well for Redskins

The Washington Post reports that Redskins receiver Santana Moss experienced a resurgence last season in his 12th year despite seeing his role reduced because of the additions of Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan, and the development of Leonard Hankerson. Despite not being a starter for the first time since his second NFL season, Moss remained ...

Today's Specials: Spartans-Wolverines top menu

Today’s Specials: Spartans-Wolverines top menu

Kevin Kolb could see big pay cut with Arizona Cardinals

Kevin Kolb might get a shot of salvaging his Arizona Cardinals career next season, but the quarterback probably will have to take a significant pay cut if he wants that opportunity at redemption.

First look at Greinke, Ryu on mound comes Wednesday

An estimated crowd of 23,000 at the recent FanFest, and 27,000 season tickets already sold, speak to the pent-up enthusiasm buzzing around the Dodgers. Today, the excitement shifts to Arizona, where pitchers — including Zack Greinke — and catchers report to Spring Training.

James Harrison won’t take Pittsburgh Steelers pay cut

Michael Vick took a pay cut in order to remain with the Philadelphia Eagles. Don’t expect linebacker James Harrison to do the same in order to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Shurmur: Brown will stay in the mix

Comcast Sportsnet reports new Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur will use LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown, saying both will get plenty of work. “I think it’s important that you use more than one running back,” Shurmur said. “It’s a long season, and a guy can run out of gas quickly. If you have guys who ...