The Philadelphia Phillies will launch their World Series title defense in April without relief pitcher JC Romero, who has been banned 50 games for using a banned supplement, ESPN.com reported.

Phillies reliever J.C. Romero will be suspended for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned supplement, ESPN.com reported Monday night.

Some sports could be eliminated and others sharply cut for the Empire State Games if organizers have to deal with a “worst case” plan that involves the possibility of no state spending on the annual summer competition.

Who wants scads of commercial PC games for free? No, I don't mean the kind you download illicitly, silly. I'm talking about older but as well a few newer games, including the occasional award-winner, that publishers have made available over the years and on the house.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the UnderArmour All-American Game, two high school all-star contests, were showcased on national television this past weekend and eight of Michigan's 21 commitments in the 2009 class were featured in the two games.

BANGKOK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Organisers of this year's Southeast Asian Games have called for understanding among member countries after Malaysia's sports minister blasted Laos for turning the competition into a low-level "community Games".

The high school boys basketball games between Ottawa Hills and Toledo Christian Tuesday night have been moved to Central Catholic’s Sullivan Center. The junior varsity game starts at 6 p.m., followed by the varsity contest at about 7:30 p.m. The two teams shared the Toledo Area Athletic Conference title last season and are undefeated in conference play this season.

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher J.C. Romero has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance and will be suspended 50 games.