THESOCCERREPORTER.COM Real Salt Lake completed its improbable MLS playoff run by nabbing the 2009 MLS Cup, prevailing 5:4 in a penalty shootout over the Los Angeles Galaxy Sunday at Qwest Field in Seattle. The teams battled to a 1:1 stalemate through...

#1 Los Angeles Lakers 10-3 (6) The Western Conference had a great opportunity to put some distance between their collective selves and the Lakers over the first 11 games. Pau returns, and the Lakers look even more dominant than they did during their...

Syracuse hammers No. 6 UNC to win Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Jim Boeheim has always made a point of telling the media not to get too caught up in runs because basketball, especially on the college level, is a game of runs. He could only smile as he...

Knicks decide to pass on available Iverson The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson. Team president Donnie Walsh said Friday the team won't make any additions at this time despite its 2-9 record. He added the decision to pass on...

Scioscia, Tracy win AL, NL Manager of the Year awards The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness. Mike Scioscia kept them moving forward. ...