Pastor: Slain ex-NFL QB McNair was Nashville's own
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Steve McNair's family, friends, former teammates and coaches gathered Thursday night along with thousands of fans to remember the slain ex-NFL quarterback's accomplishments on and off the field....

Marion to Mavs, Stackhouse to Griz in complex deal
DALLAS (AP) -- The way Jerry Stackhouse's contract was structured, the Dallas Mavericks knew they could parlay him into a key player for next season. As it turned out, a lot of teams benefited....

Pedro Martinez says agent negotiating with Phils
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Pedro Martinez says his agent is negotiating with the Philadelphia Phillies, trying to get the pitcher back into the major leagues....

Armstrong is just off lead as the Pyrenees loom
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- A split second off the lead with the mighty Pyrenees looming, Lance Armstrong now gets to see what his rivals can throw at him....

Jeremy Mayfield considers selling race team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team....

Sakic steps away after 20-year career
DENVER (AP) -- Stoic Joe Sakic finally cracked, allowing for a rare show of emotion....

Report: Bivens agreeable to buyout
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -- LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens reportedly is agreeable to a buyout of the final two years of her contract amid calls for her resignation by key players....

Judge blocks doping suspensions of 2 Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A judge has blocked NFL plans to suspend Minnesota Vikings players Kevin Williams and Pat Williams....

Teixeira homers, Yankees top Twins 6-4 for sweep
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Mark Teixeira ended a 23-game homerless drought and the New York Yankees completed a season sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 6-4 victory Thursday. Teixeira connected on the first pitch of the fifth inning. It was his 21st homer of the season and first in 96 at-bats, dating to June 12 against the Mets....

Phelps breaks 100 fly world record at US nationals
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Michael Phelps broke the world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships Thursday, just two months after returning from a suspension that was part of the longest layoff of his career....