Auburn had no contact with Rogers

AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn has had "no contact whatsoever" with a man who allegedly tried to secure payment from Mississippi State during the recruitment of Tigers quarterback and Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Newton, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Payment sought in Newton recruitment

A man who said he represented Auburn quarterback and Heisman hopeful Cameron Newton during his recruitment out of junior college last year asked for payment to secure his commitment to Mississippi State, according to former MSU player John Bond.

Stafford named NFL's Player of the Week

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has some talents that transcend coaching.

Lincecum, Renteria power San Francisco to World Series title

Bumgarner pitches Giants to brink of World Series crown

Oregon, Auburn swap spots in BCS

NEW YORK - Oregon and Auburn swapped spots atop the BCS standings and Boise State was passed again, this time by TCU.

Rangers slip past Giants

Giants win 9-0, take 2-0 series lead

Sanchez leads Giants to Game 1 win

This week: High school basketball season fast approaching

While football season nears its conclusion, a new year of high school basketball begins this week.

Auburn surges to top of BCS standings

NEW YORK - Cam Newton and Auburn blew by Boise State into first place in the BCS standings.

Giants oust Phillies to advance to World Series

Rangers top Yankees 6-1, clinch first AL pennant

ARLINGTON, Texas - Their Texas-sized wait is over. The Rangers are going to the World Series.

Phillies stay alive in NLCS

Yankees beat Rangers 7-2, close series to 3-2

NEW YORK - They were facing the end of their season and a miserable winter after that.

Miami wins thrilling Game 6 of NBA Finals, force Game 7

MIAMI - LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

Radio hosts at Atlanta sports talk station fired for mocking former NFL player with ALS

ATLANTA - The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday.

Rose breaks drought for Brits with US Open victory

ARDMORE, Pa. - Justin Rose could see all the pieces coming together in this U.S. Open.

Biffle breezes to win at Michigan

BROOKLYN, Mich. - Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in the final laps Sunday.

Gainesville grad Hefflinger named to Single-A baseball All-Star Game

Gainesville High grad and current Lynchburg Hillcats left fielder Robby Hefflinger has been chosen to play in the Single-A Carolina-California League All-Star Game on June 18 in San Jose, Calif.