Owings' pinch-homer rallies D-backs past Astros

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Mired in 7-for-51 slump, Indians' Hafner sits out

Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner, in a 7-for-51 slump, was out of the starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against Seattle.

Cleanup sitter: A-Rod makes rare DL appearance

Alex Rodriguez officially went on the disabled list for the first time since 2000 on Wednesday.

Giants' Alfonzo suspended for positive drug test

Giants catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was suspended 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, the first player penalized this year under Major League Baseball's drug program.

BCS officials reject four-team playoff proposal

Saying the BCS was in an "unprecedented state of health," ACC commissioner John Swofford announced that college football will not change the way it determines its national champion.

Source: Johnson ousted after Mavs' playoff exit

The Dallas Mavericks parted company with coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, a day following the team's first-round exit from the NBA playoffs, ESPN.com has learned.

NCAA, Omaha reach deal on College World Series

The city of Omaha and the NCAA have agreed in principle to a new contract that keeps the College World Series in Omaha past 2010.