Yes, Indians right-hander Paul Byrd admits to taking human-growth hormone. In his upcoming book, "The Free Byrd Project," he even writes about resisting the temptation to use an increased dosage with the hope of throwing harder.
Be careful, Boston College.The Eagles were the new No. 2 in the Top 25 released Sunday, a ranking that's been more of a burden than a reward recently. The second-ranked team in The Associated Press poll has lost three consecutive weeks. BC faces its toughest test of the season Thursday night at No. 8 Virginia Tech.Ohio State is No. 1 in the media poll for the second consecutive week, receiving 57 first-place votes.
Kurt Warner started at quarterback Sunday for the Arizona Cardinals against the Washington Redskins, one week after tearing a ligament in his non-throwing elbow.Warner took the field with a black, bulky brace on his left elbow, the result of several attempts during the week to find an apparatus that would cause the least amount of discomfort.Warner was hurt in last week's loss to Carolina and was replaced by Tim Rattay, who had been signed just a few days earlier.
