Prince Fielder will start making the big bucks right away with the Detroit Tigers

Prince Fielder will start making the big bucks right away with the Detroit Tigers

Manager Ron Gardenhire told the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Tuesday night that Carl Pavano will start the Twins’ opener on April 6 at Baltimore.

Carmelo Anthony has been cleared to play and will start Monday against Orlando after testing his sprained left ankle and being evaluated by trainers.

As expected, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will start the season finale against Cleveland despite a high ankle sprain.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. Backup Matt Flynn will start in his place.

Bobcats coach Paul Silas says D.J. Augustin will start at point guard Wednesday night, but the team will be without forward Tyrus Thomas.

China will start work on the world’s highest airport next year, in Tibet’s Nagqu county, state media said on Tuesday, which will be about 100 meters (328 ft) higher than the existing record holder in another part of the remote and restive region.

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is inactive for Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh as he continues to deal with a high ankle sprain

The Chicago Bears announced on Wednesday that Josh McCown will start at quarterback on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field.