Brett Favre is staying retired - For now at least. The 39-year-old Favre called Vikings coach Brad Childress on Tuesday to tell the coach he won't be coming out of retirement to play for Minnesota.

Rogers committed to the Jays - Rogers says it's committed to Blue Jays, costs can be brought 'under control'. Now if only the Blue Jays brass can commit to its fans.

BMW leaving F1 racing - BMW is pulling out of Formula One at the end of this season, the second car maker to leave the series within a year as a severe global economic downturn hits new car sales and forces manufacturers to cut costs.

Sidney Crosby is bringing the Cup east - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is bringing the Stanley Cup to his hometown in Nova Scotia on Aug. 7, the day he celebrates his 22nd birthday.

The end of an era - General Motors Co. will end its half-century run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf tournament as it tries to focus scarce marketing dollars on its cars and trucks, a person briefed on the decision said Tuesday.