Advocates for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender Minnesotans are speaking out against Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a domestic partner bill that would have allowed local governments to offer domestic partner benefits.
The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Marion Barber and cornerback Terence Newman to long-term extensions Tuesday, just in time to beat a deadline that would've changed how the money is spread over the salary cap.
A prosecutor and hotel official say Charles Barkley has paid the Las Vegas Strip casino that sued him after the retired NBA star failed to pay a $400,000 gambling debt.
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh (+110, 8) Ben Sheets had a rough day the last time he took the hill, giving up three long flies and six earned runs in 7-2 spanking at the hands of the Dodgers. Actually, it was more
Matt Ryan signed a $72 million, six-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, ending concerns that prolonged negotiations could threaten his chance to become the starting quarterback as a rookie.
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis, who has been recovering from thyroid cancer surgery, will return to the rotation Friday at Atlanta, manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday.
Manager Willie Randolph on Tuesday backed away from published comments in which he questioned the way he has been portrayed during broadcasts on the Mets' cable television network, and questioned whether race had anything to do with it.
