When the Penguins' season ended in early June, coach Michel Therrien and general manager Ray Shero quickly agreed on one thing -- because of the shortened offseason after the club's march to the Stanley Cup final, contract talks between them should wait. (Today)

DENVER -- Leave it to the Pirates to find a low point a mile above sea level. (Today)

SOUTHPORT, England -- Tiger Woods on crutches was supposed to be a chance for someone else to seize the spotlight at the British Open. Greg Norman wasn't the guy anyone had in mind. (Today)

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Penn State's Joe Paterno will experience a golden moment tonight in the shadow of the golden dome. The 81-year-old coach officially will be enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame, just a short distance from Notre Dame's campus. (Today)

DENVER -- No one will say it, but it is clear that part of what they mean when they praise Raul Chavez, the Pirates' backup catcher, is this: (Today)