Fred Couples has told Tiger Woods that he decided to add him to the 12-member Presidents Cup team.Couples took the drama out of the debate over whether Woods would be on the team, saying Thursday it's already a done deal."I've told him that he's going to be on the team," Couples said just before a practice round preparing for the Boeing Classic at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. "There is no reason for me to wait till Sept. 26 to pick Tiger. He's the best player in the world forever."Evans: One Poor PickBlame Fred Couples for making Tiger a Presidents Cup captain's pick if you must, but Woods should shoulder some of the blame, too, writes ESPN.com's Farrell Evans. ColumnTen players automatically qualify for the team based on points accumulated over the past two years. [Read the full article]

Professional baseball games, the NFL, tennis matches and MLS games are being rescheduled as the Hurricane approaches the East Coast.Major League Baseball announced Thursday that it moved the scheduled game Sunday between the Florida Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies to Saturday at 1:05 p.m., creating a day-night doubleheader. The Boston Red Sox also moved Sunday's series finale against the Oakland Athletics to Saturday night as part of a day-night doubleheader."We felt it was necessary and prudent to move the Sunday game to Saturday," Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino said. [Read the full article]

Hagen Danner pitched the biggest game of his Little League career before a large, passionate crowd rarely seen at youth baseball games.The 12-year-old ace from Huntington Beach, Calif., came through with a performance Thursday night that would make even the most seasoned major league pitcher proud.Danner struck out 12 and hit a home run, and California spoiled the Pennsylvania party at the Little League World Series with a 2-0 victory over the hometown heroes from Clinton County to advance to the U.S. final Saturday and a rematch against Billings, Mont.Little League World SeriesComplete coverage from Williamsport, including video, schedules, standings -- everything to follow the action. [Read the full article]

Former Cy Young Award winner Mike Flanagan died of a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head, the Maryland medical examiner ruled Thursday.A police investigation revealed that the 59-year-old pitcher was upset about financial issues. He left no note.Flanagan's body was found Wednesday afternoon about 250 feet behind his home. An investigation showed he was home alone when he took his life.Kurkjian: Flanagan one-of-a-kindA Cy Young winner in 1979, Orioles pitcher Mike Flanagan was found dead at 59. ESPN The Magazine's Tim Kurkjian reminisces about his favorite player. StoryESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reflects on the life and career of his friend Mike Flanagan, the funniest man in baseball. Blog"It's very tragic. He was a good friend. [Read the full article]