rookies

One of the fears at the end of the 4 1/2-month lockout was how much all the missed practice and meeting time would affect rookies.

There always are hidden gems found in the later rounds of the NFL draft. Chris Burke looks at this year's crop of unheralded rookies who already are beginning to look like draft steals.

With some help from Buster Posey, Madison Bumgarner dominated the Rangers and put the Giants one win from a World Series title.

It's hard to believe they're rookies, says Joe Lemire.

Rangers rebound vs. Giants in Game 3 thanks to a pair of rookies.

Start with playoff newcomers Roy Halladay and Tim Lincecum. Throw in rocket-armed rookies Aroldis Chapman and Craig Kimbrel.

First-round draft picks grab the headlines. But don't overlook the potential stars found in the later rounds. John P.

Lopez examines unheralded rookies who could make a quick impact.

Tim Tebow is accustomed to living under the media microscope. Now, his every move on the football field is being scrutinized by the Denver Broncos.

The Jets are green, quite literally, with rookies aiding their playoff run. Will the first-timers' luck run out vs. the surging Chargers?

A spot in the AFC title game is on the line in San Diego.

The Bengals' breakthrough season is over. Rookies Shonn Greene and Mark Sanchez played like seasoned veterans as the Jets won their first playoff game in five years, 24-14.

Tyreke Evans scored 26 points, fellow rookie Omri Casspi had a season-high 22, and the Sacramento Kings held on for a 112-109 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.