Jason Bay drove in four runs, Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam and the Boston Red Sox routed the listless Yankees 11-3 on Wednesday night, putting an emphatic dent in New York’s dwindling playoff chances.

Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado’s second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Wednesday night to reclaim first place in the NL East.

Matt Garza and two relievers combined on a six-hitter and Carlos Pena homered to lead AL East-leading Tampa Bay past Toronto 1-0 Wednesday night.

A 1-32 list of the best coaches in the league.

Michael Phelps and hip-hop superstar Lil’ Wayne are set to appear on the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" on Sept. 13.

British Open champion Padraig Harrington expressed astonishment on Wednesday after hearing that the LPGA Tour will require its players to speak English.

Baseball's replay central is an 18-by-24 foot room on the fifth floor of a former baking factory in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that's crammed with so many computers and television screens that it looks like NASA's Mission Control.

If you have the "best technology" at your disposal, why limit its use to home-run calls? Why not open the door to pretty much everything but balls and strikes?

Surgery will have to wait for Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, who decided Wednesday he’ll play this season despite two torn ligaments in his left knee.

Picks for key games each week

John Walters breaks down key matchups to determine next national champion.

Aug. 27:  Tiger Woods talks to CNBC's Bill Griffeth about his injured knee, uncertain return to golf, and outside business ventures. (CNBC)

Aug. 27: 9-year-old little leaguer isn't allowed to pitch because he's "too good." WVIT's Amanda Raus reports. (NBC News Channel)

Aug 25: Mad Dog thinks the Phillies, Cubs, Diamondbacks and Brewers will outlast everyone else. (NBC Sports)

Aug 26: Last minute news that you need to know to be prepared for your draft.  Peyton's status, Arizona QBs, and late bloomers. (NBC Sports)

Redeem Team wins championship, Phelps wins eight golds, Liukin wins gymnastics gold, and more.

Athletes made big splashes in their triumphant wins and disappointing defeats.

Little League heroes, Olympics drama, and much more