The widespread speculation that talk-show host Mark Madden, who was removed from the air in May at 1250 ESPN, soon will join the Clear Channel station, WXDX, has run into a possible snag. ... (Today)

Over the past few months, John Challis watched a Penguins playoff game with Mario Lemieux, was featured on ESPN television, addressed the Pirates before a game and spent an afternoon with Alex Rodriguez ... (Today)

Willie Parker and teammates ease off giving advice to the Steelers' No. 1 draft choice in order to let his ball-carrying instincts take over ... (Today)

Ian Snell often can be seen carrying one of those new hi-tech, do-it-all phones, the kind sophisticated enough one can television on it. ... (Today)

It's not often that a baseball organization can walk away from negotiations with super agent Scott Boras and say, "Thanks, Scott, thanks a lot." ... Sports commentary by Bob Smizik (Today)