Madison Bumgarner was joking when he told manager Bruce Bochy he absolutely refuses to pitch behind an opener.
After missing close to two weeks of training camp, LeBron James was able to fully participate in the Cavaliers' last two practices and confirmed he will play in Tuesday's season opener.
Derrick Rose, wearing a new mask as he continues to recover from a fractured left orbital, still isn't sure if he will be ready for the Bulls' regular-season opener Oct. 27 against the Cavaliers.
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard has been suspended for the 2015-16 season opener because he collected his fourth flagrant foul point during the 2015 postseason the NBA announced Friday.
The Chicago Cubs say new Wrigley Field bleachers won't be ready for the April 5 season opener.
Johnny Manziel's first professional game action had moments, but was uneventful for the most part.
