From Michael Vick and Rick Pitino to Manny and A-Rod, the variety of mea culpas provides a new source of entertainment.

From Michael Vick and Rick Pitino to Manny and A-Rod, the variety of mea culpas provides a new source of entertainment.

New players’ group representative says he foresees a lockout after 2010 season, pointing to the difficult road ahead to find a collective-bargaining agreement with which both sides can live.

New players’ group representative says he foresees a lockout after 2010 season, pointing to the difficult road ahead to find a collective-bargaining agreement with which both sides can live.

The slugger hits two home runs and drives in five runs in Angels’ victory over Orioles.

The slugger hits two home runs and drives in five runs in Angels’ victory over Orioles.

Knuckleballer Charlie Haeger has a solid outing, but two homers by Cardinals lead to his defeat.

Knuckleballer Charlie Haeger has a solid outing, but two homers by Cardinals lead to his defeat.

Tour de France winner’s emotional foray into victim’s advocacy started with a creepy, threatening phone call.

Tour de France winner’s emotional foray into victim’s advocacy started with a creepy, threatening phone call.

The son of NFL legend Buddy Ryan is one of nine new coaches in the league this season. After the stifling regime of Eric Mangini, New York players couldn’t be happier.

The son of NFL legend Buddy Ryan is one of nine new coaches in the league this season. After the stifling regime of Eric Mangini, New York players couldn’t be happier.

The South Korean golfer comes out on top in a duel against Tiger Woods to secure his first victory at a major.

The South Korean golfer comes out on top in a duel against Tiger Woods to secure his first victory at a major.

Wolf is impressive on the mound and falls a triple shy of hitting for the cycle in victory over Diamondbacks.

Wolf is impressive on the mound and is a triple short of hitting for the cycle in victory over Diamondbacks.

Torii Hunter and Erick Aybar contribute to a nine-run 13th inning after the team failed to take advantage of scoring opportunities in the 11th and 12th innings.

Torii Hunter and Erick Aybar contribute to a nine-run 13th inning after the team failed to take advantage of scoring opportunities in the 11th and 12th innings.

The Jamaican wins the world championship in 9.58 seconds. The United States’ Tyson Gay finishes second with a time of 9.71.

The Jamaican wins the world championship in 9.58 seconds. The United States’ Tyson Gay finishes second with a time of 9.71.