Hammon Avoids Label for Liberty
Undrafted free agents in the WNBA usually fare as well as goldfish in a piranha tank. Becky Hammon, who was considered undersized and underchallenged at Colorado State, was swimming upstream from the...
View ArticleUndrafted players make presence felt in playoffs
By Roscoe Nance, USA TODAY The road to the NBA for undrafted free agents usually runs through minor leagues, countless training camps and playing overseas as they try to beat the odds and stick with a...
View ArticleUndrafted doesn't always mean shut out
By Mike Chappell, The Indianapolis Star They were little more than a footnote at the end of the NFL's latest talent search: the undrafted. Indianapolis signed Dominic Rhodes out of Midwestern State in...
View ArticleTitans seek backup QB for co-MVP McNair
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans want a backup quarterback for co-MVP Steve McNair. Billy Volek, who had that job last season, is testing free agency to see if a better opportunity awaits...
View ArticleIndians' Stanford named No. 5 starter
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Jason Stanford has nothing to worry about - at least until his first outing. Stanford was named Cleveland's No. 5 starter Tuesday, beating out Chad Durbin for the final spot and...
View ArticleNFL's best aren't always pick of the litter
By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY Quarterback Chris Lewis plans to celebrate even if he is passed over during two days and seven rounds of an NFL draft that begins Saturday. "That's what I'm prepared for,"...
View ArticleUndrafted Players Can Become NFL Stars
NEW YORK (AP) -- Who says NFL scouts know everything? They missed on Antonio Gates, now considered the best tight end in football. They missed on Kurt Warner, who merely became a two-time NFL Most...
View ArticleRomo wins big again with $67.5 million deal
IRVING -- Tony Romo won out, but this was one "defeat" Jerry Jones will gladly take. According to multiple sources, the Cowboys quarterback and his owner have agreed to terms on a six-year contract...
View ArticleDallas' Romo finds paydirt
IRVING, Texas - Wearing jeans and an untucked Dallas Cowboys golf shirt, quarterback Tony Romo treated Tuesday as if it was any other day of work. Well, there were a few difference. Such as the fact...
View ArticleBrowns sign Baxter, Ali
Berea, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Browns signed defensive back Gary Baxter and fullback Charles Ali to one-year contracts on Thursday. Baxter, 29, joined the Browns in 2005 as a free...
View ArticleEvolution bills die in Legislature as session ends
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Map, News) - Hotly debated evolution bills that critics said would inject religious doctrine into public schools in the guise of science died a quiet death Friday on the final day...
View ArticleSabres sign Darche
Journeyman minor league left winger Mathieu Darche signed a one-year, $575,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. Darche, 31, was an unrestricted...
View ArticleBunny offers insights to NFL draft
The most astute analysis of the NFL draft was written by John Sayles and spoken by Frances McDormand as Bunny in the 1996 feature film Lone Star. Check it out: They try to make it dramatic, like...
View ArticleJaguars agree to terms with 18 free agents
Comments JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Map, News) - The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms with 18 undrafted free agents Sunday night, including former Connecticut quarterback Tyler Lorenzen. Lorenzen will...
View ArticleFanalytics: Undrafted gems a shock to the system
Updated | Comment | Recommend | | | By Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images After being written off by owners, the Pirates' Zach Duke has surprised with an 8-6 record and a 3.13 ERA. 2009 MLB SEASONTop to...
View ArticleRoger Federer, Serena Williams hold on to No. 1 rankings after Australian...
MELBOURNE, Australia - Australian Open champions Roger Federer and Serena Williams have maintained their No. 1 rankings. Federer beat Britain's Andy Murray in the Australian Open men's final in...
View ArticleOverlooked on draft day, these stragglers are now contributors
Updated | Comment | Recommend | | | By Jason O. Watson, US Presswire Offseason acquisitions left Ty Wigginton as the odd man out with the Orioles, but injuries have thrust him into the lineup where...
View ArticleThe out-of-nowhere guys: Undrafted gems thriving in NFL
Posted | Comment | Recommend | | | By Donald Miralle, Getty Images With 67 career TD receptions, Antonio Gates has scored more than seven tight ends already enshrined in Hall of Fame IN 'THE HUDDLE'...
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