Raiders fire Kiffin, name Cable as interim coach

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders fired Lane Kiffin on Tuesday just four games into his second season, ending a public feud with owner Al Davis that had been simmering since the start of the year….

Cashman gets 3-year deal to remain Yankees’ GM

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Cashman figures he has more work to do with the New York Yankees. After a sustained run of success, he wasn’t about to leave on the heels of a failed season. Cashman is staying on as general manager of the Yankees, agreeing Tuesday to a three-year contract that runs through 2011….

NL-best Cubs pick up Piniella’s option for 2010

CHICAGO (AP) — Manager Lou Piniella plans to stick with the Chicago Cubs for a while. The Cubs picked up their $4 million option on Piniella’s contract for 2010 on Tuesday, a day before the NL Central champions open the playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers….

Phils OF Burrell leaves practice with back problem

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell left Tuesday’s workout because of discomfort in his lower back, a day before Philadelphia opens the NL playoffs. The Phillies and Milwaukee play Game 1 on Wednesday afternoon. Burrell will be checked before the game….

Cliff Lee, Brad Lidge win comeback player awards

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brad Lidge has a shot to cap his perfect season with a World Series ring. Cliff Lee should be ready to clear room in the trophy case for a Cy Young Award. First, the two pitchers received a different honor Tuesday when they were selected Comeback Players of the Year….

Bengals sign former Bears RB Cedric Benson

CINCINNATI (AP) — Running back Cedric Benson signed Tuesday with the Cincinnati Bengals, who needed another runner and were undeterred by two alcohol-related arrests in Texas that prompted the Chicago Bears to let him go….

Report: Ricky Williams fights off urge to use pot

MIAMI (AP) — Ricky Williams says he was briefly tempted to smoke marijuana during the Miami Dolphins’ bye weekend, an act that could have ended his roller-coaster NFL career. Williams has been in the league’s substance-abuse program since 2002 and has tested positive for marijuana….

Haslett restores Bulger to Rams starting QB job

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger ducked the media last week, afraid of what he might say after getting benched by Scott Linehan….

Mandarich admits steroid use in TV interview

NEW YORK (AP) — Former NFL draft bust Tony Mandarich says he used steroids at Michigan State and faked a drug test before the 1988 Rose Bowl….

2008 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS

Video from the Lakers 2008 Media Day

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