
Oct 23 - By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Writer
The still-scuffling U.S. economy may keep some NBA teams from starting the season with a full, 15-player roster, according to a survey of all 30 franchises by The Associated Press.

Jul 5 - By Jay Cohen, AP Sports Writer
Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed for a brand new situation. Pujols was the leading vote-getter in balloting for the Midsummer Classic announced Sunday by Major League Baseball, giving the Cardinals first baseman the start in his home ballpark.
Jul 1 - By Associated Press
Baseball is expanding All-Star rosters yet again.

Feb 24 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
It's going to be awfully crowded out there in the bullpen.
Jan 19 - By Mike Fitzpatrick, AP Sports Writer
The thought of Derek Jeter and Dustin Pedroia turning double plays together is probably enough to make Yankees and Red Sox fans cringe.

Jul 6 - By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer
Maybe Manny Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano and the rest of the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs should just play their own All-Star game.
Jul 7 - By The Associated Press
Rosters for the 2006 All-Star game, to be played July 11 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh (x-injured, will not play; y-injury replacement; z-will not attend; zy-replacement):