San Diego Chargers rookie linebacker Donald Butler will miss the entire season after sustaining an Achilles' tendon injury.

Brett Favre's flip-flopping is at full throttle, the surest sign yet that training camp is under way in Minnesota.
Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads says defensive back David Sims has been suspended for the season opener against Northern Illinois.

Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player to hit 600 home runs and did it with style, driving a pitch into Yankee Stadium's Monument Park in center field exactly three years to the day after his 500th homer.
The Houston Rockets will play two exhibition games in China against the New Jersey Nets, giving Yao Ming a chance to return to his home country.
Dave Greeley is stepping down as president of the Chicago Fire after two years.
Many soccer fans follow the sport religiously, and Father Christos Mitsios is no exception.
Calling it "the fair thing to do," the Buffalo Bills released top pass-rusher Aaron Schobel on Wednesday, providing the veteran linebacker the opportunity to sign with another team or retire.
So far, it's nothing but sweet talk.