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Carlos Silva is scheduled to start Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs against Houston after missing more than a month because of a heart problem.

Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte are both closer to return after facing off in simulated game.

Stephen Strasburg's long road to recovery will include rehab and anonymity

The New Jersey Devils say they acted in good faith during their contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk.

The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli told Marc Savard he wouldn't be traded.

The St. Louis Rams have named No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford as the Week 1 starter when the team opens at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals will release quarterback Matt Leinart, a league source told ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton, who didn't play in the team's final preseason game earlier this week, was cut on Saturday.