MIAMI -- There had been questions about Charlie Morton, long before he became the Pirates' most immediate return in the Nate McLouth trade. (Today)

Here's how it's supposed to work: A guy goes out, helps his team win a championship and gets rewarded in his next contract. (Today)

The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq. "They kept thanking us," said the Tennessee Titans' Jeff Fisher. "We kept thanking them." (Today)

WIMBLEDON, England -- Venus Williams is nearly the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they are on the road. (Today)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Brian France defended NASCAR's drug-testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge's ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield's suspension. (Today)