. ``Hopefully, Mr. Silva will get back to where he was a few years ago. He was a quality free agent when he left the Twins.'' ---= AP Sports Writer Andrew Seligman in Chicago

franchises in the four major sports have failed to post consecutive winning seasons, including a fellow Atlanta team, the NHL Thrashers, and two other NFL teams, the Carolina Panthers

to be playing in,'' he said. ``Obviously, everyone knows that this is the toughest division in baseball. To be able to face those lineups, I take it as a challenge.'' ---= AP Sports

to be done with the Browns, but he seems ready for it. "The challenge of rebuilding is kind of in my blood," he said. — AP Sports Writers Gregg Bell and Tim Booth

Action sports wild man Travis Pastrana is ready for takeoff. It's landing in one piece - and not splashing down - that's going to be the tricky part. Pastrana wrapped up

continued. "If you need anything, pick up the phone." Upper Deck Holds Tight - The sports card maker announces it is sticking by Tiger's side. Wednesday - Dec. 16: Athlete

Action sports wild man Travis Pastrana is ready to barge into the New Year. Pastrana has wrapped up practice for his New Year's Eve extravaganza, when he will attempt to set

Writer Mitch Weiss and AP Sports Writers Joe Kay in Cincinnati and Brett Martel and Mary Foster in New Orleans contributed to this report.

's most dubious runs. According to STATS Inc., only six franchises in the four major sports have failed to post consecutive winning seasons, including a fellow Atlanta team

free after-school course at one of the district's adult education centers. But that is not an option for the many thousands of students who play sports or are involved in other

DALLAS -Sport Supply Group Inc., seller of uniforms for team sports and other gear, said Thursday its board declared a quarterly dividend of 2.5 cents per share

there is a lot of work to be done with the Browns, but he seems ready for it. ``The challenge of rebuilding is kind of in my blood,'' he said. ---= AP Sports Writers Gregg Bell