Darrell Wallace Jr.: NASCAR’s ‘breakthrough’ opportunity

The Mobile, Ala., native will become the third African American to drive in the NASCAR Nationwide Series on Sunday at Iowa Speedway
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The Mobile, Ala., native will become the third African American to drive in the NASCAR Nationwide Series on Sunday at Iowa Speedway

Blue Jays’ Brett Lawrie was suspended four games for “aggressive actions,” which included throwing a helmet that bounced off an umpire.

The Huddle will be grading each NFL team’s offseason based on roster maneuvers, coaching changes and current events.

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas criticized the behavior of a few of his peers Wednesday, saying their actions have tarnished his profession.

The NBA fined Lakers forward Devin Ebanks and center Andrew Bynum for their actions related to Monday’s 119-90 loss to the Thunder.

Los Angeles’ Staples Center will host six sports events over the next four days, and there’s one man at the epicenter of it all.

The boxing champion was scheduled to make a television appearance at The Grove mall.

However league official tells ‘The New York Times’ that protection of sources is of paramount importance.

The Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh consecutive road playoff victory.

On Tuesday, Pawn America sent a tweet and picture of a 2010 Green Bay Packers Super Bowl ring in its possession.

Chan Sung Jung put Dustin Poirier to sleep and called for a shot at the featherweight title.

The Pacers held on to defeat the Heat 78-75 in Game 2 on Tuesday, evening the series 1-1. Game 3 is Thursday in Indianapolis.

Phoenix forwards Shane Doan and Martin Hanzal are kicked out for hits from behind in 4-0 loss.

The players union has requested arbitration with the NBA regarding four players who were waived this season including Jeremy Lin.

Brett Lawrie slammed his batting helmet to the ground and it ricocheted into umpire Bill Miller as the ninth inning turned nasty in Toronto.

The Los Angeles Angels have fired hitting coach Mickey Hatcher after their disappointing offensive start to the season.

Miami Heat forward LeBron James is a magnet for criticism, even if Dwyane Wade might deserve more. But the Spurs were Tuesday’s big winners.

Quarterbcks coach Matt Cavanaugh sings Tebow’s praises while reflecting on the struggles Mark Sanchez must overcome after rocky 2011 season.

Jurors at the Roger Clemens trial Tuesday saw a copy of an e-mail from Clemens threatening anyone who would rat him out to authorities.

Derrick Rose and Chris Bosh are the two brightest stars to fall to injuries in NBA playoff games. Is the compressed season responsible?

The Kings hit the Coyotes hard early and kept coming in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, outshooting Phoenix 47-27 in a 4-2 win.

When Metta World Peace was announced in the starting lineup with the Lakers for Game 1 at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, he was roundly …

Evan Turner made the go-ahead layup with 40.4 seconds left and Philadelphia held off Boston for an 82-81 victory Monday night.

The Saints are convinced offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael has the experience to succeed without suspended mentor Sean Payton.

Shawn Johnson says the experience after the 2008 Olympics taught her something. “People put too much emphasis on looks,” she says.