Topic: Alex Rodriguez

Faking = cheating? The curious case of Derek Jeter

Where is the line between hamming it up for the cameras and outright cheating? Derek Jeter's Wednesday actions provide an interesting case study.

Nolan Ryan group approved to buy Texas Rangers

Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg are breathing big sighs of relief following the approval of the sale of the Rangers on Thursday, marking the end of a months-long struggle to take control of the club.

Nolan Ryan helps bring Texas Rangers closer to exiting bankruptcy

Nolan Ryan and a group of investors could be announced as the team's new owners next week.

A-Rod's home run feat: 600 reasons not to care

Tiger Woods endorsements down an estimated $22 million

Tiger Woods' estimated endorsements for 2010 are worth $22 million less than last year.

An economist’s tribute to George Steinbrenner

George Steinbrenner changed the way professional sports teams made money, creating an era of 'haves' and 'have nots' in Major League Baseball.

George Steinbrenner: architect of the multimillion-dollar athlete

George Steinbrenner, who passed away Tuesday, resuscitated the Yankees by the force of his will and checkbook. He was a trailblazer in the commercialization of baseball.

Steinbrenner remembered as 'The Boss,' in addition to charitable endeavors

Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. He bought the New York Yankees in 1973 for $10 million. Seven World Series titles later, the Yankees are worth more than $1 billion, due in large part to George Steinbrenner.

Steinbrenner dies on Tuesday morning; New York and baseball in mourning

Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. The New York Yankees won seven World Series titles under the ownership of George Steinbrenner.

Steinbrenner dies Tuesday morning; led Yankees to 7 World Series titles

Steinbrenner, a sporting legend, died early Tuesday. For more than 30 years, George Steinbrenner lived up to his billing as "the Boss."

Tiger Woods interviewed by feds about Dr. Anthony Galea

Tiger Woods has allegedly been interviewed in the case of Dr. Anthony Galea. Tiger Woods has said he's been treated by Galea in the past, but did not receive any performance-enhancing drugs.

Floyd Landis: three reasons he should rethink his stance

Cyclist Floyd Landis says he doesn't feel guilty for doping. Really?

Dallas Braden pitches perfect game. Braden's grandma says 'hello' to A-Rod.

Oakland A's pitcher Dallas Braden pitched just the 19th perfect game in the history of Major League Baseball on Sunday.

Blockade Billy

Two great American traditions merge when horror icon Stephen King turns his attention to baseball.

Opening day: eight questions for the baseball season

On opening day of the baseball season, the Monitor looks at whose major league debut is most anticipated and whether Matt Wieters really deserves to be a Sports Illustrated cover boy.

Australian PM Kevin Rudd not angered at Obama for delayed trip

Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he wasn't bothered by Obama's decision to delay his trip by a few days.

Opinion: Beyond Buddhism, Tiger Woods has converted to another religion

Tiger Woods’s confession on Friday was a forced conversion to the Oprahite religion of emotional openness and making public one’s miseries and failings.

In Yankees-Phillies Game 5, Utley a home-run machine

Utley lifted Philadelphia to an 8-6 win in Game 5 of the World Series with two home runs. Now, the series heads to New York for Wednesday's Game 6.

Alex Rodriguez earns his keep in Game 4 of World Series

Baseball's highest-paid player, the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, called his game-winning double the biggest hit of his career. The Yankees now lead the World Series 3 games to 1.

Calling Rocky Balboa! After Game 3 Phillies need a comeback.

Things started well for the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday. But it all fell apart after an Alex Rodriguez home run, with the Yankees winning 8-5.

Happy Halloween! Bing celebrates Halloween with Vampire Bat

Bing says Happy Halloween by displaying a Vampire Bat on its home page.

Cliff Lee beats Yankees with one hand behind his back

Pitcher Cliff Lee's extraordinary effort in the Phillies' 6-1 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series included a behind-the-back catch.

Yankees win the pennant, face Phillies in World Series

The New York Yankees won 5-2 against an error-prone Los Angeles Angels Sunday night, clinching a place in the World Series for the first time since 2003.

What's the buzz on the Orionid meteor shower last night?

Peak viewing time for the Orionid meteor shower occurred late last night and early this morning.

Is this the year - at last - for the New York Yankees?

It's been nine years since the Yankees' last World Series title – an eternity for New York. But the Yanks are well positioned to make amends, starting Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins.