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Super subs spark Heat to seventh straight win
Miami's reserves starred in a critical late-game stretch that delivered the Heat their seventh straight victory.

Danica says winning Daytona 500 is possible
Danica Patrick is convinced that if "the stars are aligned" she can win the Daytona 500 in her first attempt on Sunday.

Woods says not fired up by talk of 'Tiger taming'
Tiger Woods has often been fired up by adverse comments in the past but appeared to shrug off recent claims that he is beatable.

Melo, Lin partnership off to rough start
Carmelo Anthony made his long-awaited return to the Knicks Monday but his partnership with Jeremy Lin failed to fire.

Blazers' Oden lost for season after knee surgery
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden underwent micro-fracture surgery on his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Former All-Star Manny Ramirez signs with A's
Manny Ramirez, a 12-time All-Star who retired last year, agreed to a deal with the Oakland Athletics.

Mickelson, Bradley fall agonizingly short at Riviera
It was a case of so near yet so far for playing partners Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley.

ESPN apologizes for 'offensive' headline on Jeremy Lin
ESPN apologized on Saturday for an anti-Asian slur that appeared with a story about New York Knicks star point guard Jeremy Lin.

'The Pearl' says Knicks's Lin, Anthony can coexist
Earl "The Pearl" Monroe feels the Knicks finally have the floor leader they needed in Jeremy Lin.

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter dead at 57
Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter, who led the New York Mets to a World Series, died on Thursday.

Lin happy to smash stereotypes by living the NBA dream
Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin is trying not to get caught up in the buzz generated by his explosion onto the NBA scene.

Rays sign manager Maddon to three-year extension
The Tampa Bay Rays and two-times American League manager of the year Joe Maddon have agreed on a three-year contract.

Detroit stand alone with NHL-record home win
Not even the NHL record books can stop the red-hot Detroit Red Wings.

Penn State spends $3.2 million on sex abuse scandal
The Penn State child sex abuse scandal has so far cost the university $3.2 million.

LeBron Helps Heat Get Better of Bucks
LeBron James helped Miami finally find a way past the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 35 points in the Heat's 114-96 victory on Monday. 

Judge Allows Sandusky Visits with Grandchildren
A judge granted former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky's request to allow 11 of his 14 grandchildren to visit him under house arrest.

Kobe-mania reigns in Lakers win over Toronto
'Linsanity' may be the NBA's newest smash hit but the Kobe Bryant Show remains one of professional basketball's longest running acts.

Mickelson outplays Woods to win Pebble Beach title
Phil Mickelson totally upstaged playing partner Tiger Woods on Sunday.

Woods makes encouraging start at Pebble Beach
Tiger Woods had a glint in his eye as he made a confident start to his 2012 PGA Tour campaign.

Second round Dodgers bids due around Feb 23
The second round of bids for the highly sought after Dodgers baseball team is due around February 23.

Lakers cool red-hot Celtics in OT scrap
Pau Gasol came up big for the Lakers as they beat the red-hot Celtics 88-87 in overtime.

Parker spurs San Antonio to win over 76ers
San Antonio's Tony Parker scored 37 points to continue his hot scoring stretch and lead the Spurs to a 100-90 road win.

Woods commands Pebble Beach spotlight
The spotlight at this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am will focus mainly on former world number one Tiger Woods.

Exultant Giants fans celebrate with parade
Exultant fans of the Super Bowl champion Giants packed into downtown Manhattan for a victory parade on Tuesday.

Heat beat Cavs to close in on conference lead
The Heat inched closer to top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 107-91 win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

76ers spoil Kobe milestone with win over Lakers
Kobe Bryant moved past Shaquille O'Neal to become the NBA's fifth highest scorer Monday.

String of mistakes opens door for Giants' Super win
A few critical mistakes was all it took to open the door for another New York Giants Super Bowl win.

Eli Manning steps out of brother's shadow
Eli Manning has long been used to living in the shadow of his older brother Peyton.

Brady laments 'missed opportunities' in Super Bowl loss
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said his team paid the price for missed opportunities.

Giants win Super Bowl thriller against Patriots
The Giants captured their second Super Bowl in the last four years with a 21-17 victory over the Patriots on Sunday.

GM, Ford feud over Super Bowl ad (VIDEO)
A feud between GM and Ford heated up on Sunday as Ford objected to GM's Super Bowl advertisement. Watch the commercial here.

Giants Coach Has Final Word Ready for Super Bowl
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin says he knows what he will tell his players before they take the field Sunday. 

Patriots Need to Get into the Groove After Madonna Show
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is concerned about the impact of the extended halftime break on his team.

Giants' Coughlin Relishes Underdog Tag at Super Bowl
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin prepares his players for Sunday's NFL title rematch against the Patriots.

Milwaukee bucks Miami's winning trend
Milwaukee continued to relish the role of giant-killers on Wednesday.

Muhammad Ali trainer Dundee dies at 90
Celebrated boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's cornerman in his greatest fights, died Wednesday.

Egyptians incensed after 74 die in soccer tragedy
Egyptians incensed by the deaths of 74 people in clashes at a soccer stadium staged protests on Thursday.

Hopes rise for Gronkowski as ankle boot removed
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was walking without a supportive ankle boot on Tuesday.

Vegas bookmakers' cheering Patriots in Super Bowl
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady can count Las Vegas casinos among his supporters for this weekend's Super Bowl.

Giants hope experience is guide to Super Bowl win
The Giants arrived in town on Monday, one day after the Patriots, as coach Tom Coughlin said he was letting experience be his guide.

Belichick remembers rival Coughlin as a partner
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Giants counterpart Tom Coughlin won a Super Bowl together 21 years ago.

Rebuilding Raiders introduce Allen as new coach
The Raiders introduced head coach Dennis Allen on Monday as they attempt to launch a new era of success.

Brady would join elite bunch with fourth Super Bowl win
Possessing 'All-American' good looks, married to a supermodel and one of the most successful quarterbacks of all time.

Solid Rock prevents Woods from flourishing in desert
A golfing fairytale came true when little-known Briton Robert Rock outplayed 14-times major winner Tiger Woods in a final round shootout.

Mickelson dumbfounded after woeful Torrey Pines start
Phil Mickelson, an unabashed fan of Torrey Pines, was totally perplexed after battling in the opening round.

Eli takes giant step out of brother Peyton's shadow
Eli Manning has played quarterback in the considerable shadow of big brother and future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning.

Patriots wandered many roads to find path to glory
The proud franchise began life flitting from home to home in a city that was at first a tough place for a professional football organization.

Goodell gets five-year extension as NFL boss
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was handed a contract extension.

Joe Paterno buried after thousands pay vigil
Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was buried in a private ceremony on Wednesday.

Bosh steps in to guide Heat past battling Cavaliers
Chris Bosh scored 17 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to supply the firepower for the Heat on Tuesday.

Players, fans, family attend solemn Paterno memorial
Football fans, former players and mourners who thought of Penn State coach Joe Paterno as family paid their respects on Tuesday.

Giants, Patriots deliver perfect Super Bowl match-up
An NFL season which almost did not happen is set for a thundering finale.

I've rarely been fitter than now, says Woods
Tiger Woods has declared he is the fittest he has been in around a decade ahead of his first tournament of the year.

Penn State mourns longtime coach Joe Paterno
Penn State students and supporters laid flowers and lit candles on Monday as they mourned the death of Joe Paterno.

Giants edge 49ers to set up Pats rematch
The Giants again proved their resilience on the road by reaching the Super Bowl with a 20-17 overtime victory.

Patriots outlast Ravens, advance to Super Bowl
The Patriots edged the Ravens 23-20 on Sunday to reach the Super Bowl.

Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno dies
Legendary former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, fired in November after 46 years as head coach, died on Sunday.

New low for American men as Isner exits
Two five-set contests in three days proved too much for John Isner and his exit left the United States without a single man standing.

Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke dies at 29
Canadian skier Sarah Burke, an early gold medal favorite ahead of the 2014 Olympics, died on Thursday. She was 29.

Family's needs made Beckham's decision easy
David Beckham's decision to spurn lucrative club offers in Europe and return to the LA Galaxy was an easy one to make.

Roddick retirement sends Hewitt into third round
Andy Roddick's 11th Australian Open campaign ended in disappointment Thursday.

Patriots' Brady misses practice with sore shoulder
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sat out practice on Wednesday for this weekend's AFC title game.

Heat shoots down Spurs with long-range missiles
Three-pointers rained down from all directions as the Heat burnt the Spurs 120-98 on Tuesday.

Patriots, Ravens set for classic gridiron clash
While the NFC divisional playoffs provided two surprises, action in the AFC went according to script.

Fisher hooks Mavs with late three
Derek Fisher's game-winning three-pointer put a pretty ribbon on a workmanlike 73-70 victory for the Lakers.

Decisions loom for Packers after early playoff exit
The Packers have gone from a team that was on the cusp of creating a dynasty to one which could undergo significant change.

Giants stun Packers to reach NFC title game
The Giants eliminated last year's Super Bowl champion Packers from the NFL playoffs with a stunning 37-20 road win.

Ravens dump Texans, book spot in AFC title game
The Ravens defeated the error-prone Texans 20-13 in the NFL divisional playoffs on Sunday.

Paterno was unsure how to handle abuse tip
Joe Paterno says he was unsure how to handle the first report about Sandusky that reached him in 2002.

Tebow magic takes on Brady brilliance in AFC showdown
The Broncos will try to bring a little Mile High magic to Foxboro on Saturday.

Selig gets two-year extension as MLB boss
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig received a two-year contract extension on Thursday that will extend his reign to 22 years.

McDonald's extends Olympic sponsorship to 2020
Fast food chain McDonald's has signed up to sponsor the Olympics for a further eight years.

Packers persevere after tragic death of coach's son
Aaron Rodgers says this week's death of offensive coordinator Joe Philbin's son had a deep effect on him.

Harbaugh turns 49ers into instant winners
There is a tendency to over-emphasize statistics in the NFL, but in some cases, the numbers really do tell the story.

Giants hope history repeats itself against Packers
Lessons from recent NFL campaigns have the Giants hoping that history will repeat.

Raiders fire head coach Jackson: reports
The Raiders fired head coach Hue Jackson after just one season in charge of the team.

Alabama blanks LSU for BCS title
The Alabama Crimson Tide avenged their lone loss of the season on Monday.

Reds' Larkin elected to Hall of Fame
Barry Larkin, a Cincinnati kid who became a 12-time All-Star shortstop, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Tebow winning over critics with maiden playoff win
The Broncos showdown with the Steelers on Sunday was seen by many as a referendum on Tim Tebow's future.

Tebow, Broncos stun Steelers in OT thriller
The Broncos stunned the Steelers with an 80-yard touchdown strike from Tim Tebow on the first play of overtime on Sunday.

Giants crush Falcons, earn playoff date with Packers
The Giants used a ferocious defense and a second-half scoring surge to rout the Falcons 24-2 on Sunday.

Rookie QBs face potent defenses in Houston clash
Two potent defenses will test a pair of rookie quarterbacks when the Texans host the Bengals on Saturday.

Air show looms as Saints host Lions in playoffs
The stage is set for a shootout in the Superdome on Saturday.

LeBron carries load as Heat scorches Pacers
LeBron James carried the extra load without Dwyane Wade as the Heat recovered from their first loss of the season.

Do-or-die playoffs for Super Bowl set to begin
The pass-happy NFL second season begins this weekend with four games kicking off the playoffs in do-or-die battles.

Torre, Caruso join to bid for Dodgers
Baseball veteran Joe Torre is partnering with Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso to bid for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kobe finds shooting touch as Lakers down Rockets
Kobe Bryant rediscovered his scoring touch to tally 37 points and lead the Lakers to top spot in the Pacific division.

Steelers to sit Clark in Denver over health risks
Steelers safety Ryan Clark will not play in Sunday's AFC wild card playoff game against the Broncos.

Texans QB Yates, receiver Johnson fit for playoffs
Texans quarterback T.J. Yates and five-time Pro Bowl receiver Andre Johnson should both be ready to go in Saturday's playoff game.

Beckham turns down French move, stays in LA
The Beckhams are staying in Los Angeles.

Shanahan determined to make Redskins relevant again
The Redskins' miserable season has hardened the resolve of head coach Mike Shanahan.

Bengals, Broncos in playoffs; Pats get home field
The Broncos and Bengals clinched places in the playoffs despite losing their final regular season games on Sunday.

White Sox sign Danks to $65 million deal
The White Sox have agreed to a five-year, $65 million contract extension with starting pitcher John Danks.

Roethlisberger aims to play through pain
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expects to play Sunday, as long as he can cope with the pain.

Battle for NFL playoff spots goes down to the wire
The final week of the NFL regular season takes place on New Year's Day with seven teams battling for the last three available spots.

Dolphins' Taylor to retire after Sunday's game
Dolphins linebacker Jason Taylor is to bring the curtain down on his 15-year NFL career after Sunday's season finale against the Jets.

A-Rod '100 percent' after treatment in Germany
Alex Rodriguez made a successful trip to Germany this month to have experimental treatment on his right knee and left shoulder.

Injured Cowboys QB Romo expects to face Giants
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo expects to play in Sunday's regular season finale against the Giants.

Rookie Cole crucial as Miami beat Boston
Rookie Norris Cole shined for the Heat as they beat Boston 115-107 on Tuesday.

To rest or not to rest? The question for Packers
Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has a big decision to make ahead of the champs' final game of the regular season.

49ers Release Wide Receiver Edwards
Wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been released by the San Francisco 49ers after an injury plagued season.

Brees Breaks Marino's Record
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees broke Dan Marino's 27-year single-season passing record on Monday.

Star Players Shine as NBA Makes Christmas Return
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose all shined as the NBA tipped off in style on Christmas Day.

Nets Acquire Okur to Replace Lopez
The NJ Nets have moved quickly to fill the void left by injured center Brook Lopez, acquiring Mehmet Okur of the Utah Jazz.

Colts Score Late Touchdown to Shock Texans 19-16
The Indianapolis Colts scored a touchdown in the final minute to stun AFC South rivals Houston 19-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday.

Penguins Defenseman Suspended for Check to Head
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward.

Kobe Bryant Injures Wrist
L.A. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tore a ligament in his right wrist in Monday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Canucks Defeat Wings for Another Western Win
The Vancouver Canucks took down another leading Western Conference team with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

Rose agrees five-year contract extension with Bulls
MVP point guard Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, the team said on Wednesday.

Mad scramble for NFL playoff spots coming to a head
Fifteen teams remain alive in a mad scramble for five remaining playoff spots in the penultimate week of NFL action.

NCAA hits Ohio State with bowl ban, other sanctions
The NCAA on Tuesday barred Ohio State University's football team from post-season play in 2012.

49ers leave Steelers in the dark with 20-3 win
A pair of stadium power outages could not prevent the 49ers from overcoming the Steelers 20-3 Monday.

Rangers win bidding rights for Japan ace
The Rangers have won the rights to negotiate exclusively with Japanese pitching ace Yu Darvish.

Packers' loss leaves more questions than answers
In a season where the Packers have had an answer for everything, there are suddenly questions that are not so easily explained.

San Diego Chargers take charge with big win over Baltimore
Surging San Diego overcame Baltimore 34-14 Sunday to keep alive their postseason hopes.

Packers' perfect season ruined by Chiefs
The Packers suffered a shock 19-14 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Penn State QB hurt in locker room fight: school
The quarterback of bowl-bound Penn State was taken to hospital after a locker room fight with a teammate.

Barry Bonds gets 2 years probation
Home-run king Barry Bonds was sentenced on Friday to 2 years probation, with no prison time.

Sandusky witness says he believes boy molested
A key witness testified on Friday he had no doubt he saw Jerry Sandusky in a sexual act with a 10-year-old boy in 2002.

Falcons soar to easy win over Jaguars
The Falcons had little difficulty dispatching the woeful Jaguars 41-14 at the Georgia Dome on Thursday.

Witness in Penn State scandal may testify Friday
The witness who said that he saw Jerry Sandusky raping a 10-year-old boy in 2002 may testify in court on Friday.

Twins sign outfielder Willingham to 3-year deal
The Twins added some power to their lineup by signing free-agent outfielder Josh Willingham to a three-year deal.

Patriots present Tebow with toughest test yet
Tim Tebow, the most-talked about quarterback in the NFL, goes up against one of the most successful of the past decade.

NFL extends TV deals with CBS, Fox, NBC
The NFL reached deals with CBS, FOX and NBC that will extend television rights for the games through the 2022 season.

Mavericks trade away Fernandez, Brewers to Nuggets
The Mavericks continued their roster changes on Tuesday.

Sandusky case heads to trial after hearing waived
Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky's case will go straight to trial.

Alleged sex abuse victims sue Boeheim, Syracuse
Two men filed suit on Tuesday against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim for calling them liars.

In surprise, Jerry Sandusky waives hearing
Jerry Sandusky on Tuesday abruptly waived his right to a preliminary hearing on sex abuse charges.

Dolphins fire head coach Tony Sparano
The Dolphins fired head coach Tony Sparano and named assistant coach Todd Bowles as his replacement on an interim basis.

'I am myself again' says relaxed LeBron
LeBron James became the man sports fans loved to hate when he left Cleveland for the Miami Heat last year.

Jerry Sandusky could face accusers at hearing
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky could face some of his accusers for the first time.

New Orleans and Houston seal playoff spots
The Texans and Saints both booked their spots in the playoffs with wins on Sunday.

Braun's positive test dims MLB's positive glow
The feel-good glow that MLB had been enjoying after a thrilling World Series and new labor deal was abruptly ended.

Jets blast Chiefs 37-10 to keep playoff hopes
The Jets roared to a 37-10 victory over the Chiefs on Sunday that boosted their hopes of landing a berth in the playoffs.

Former Penn State coach Paterno breaks pelvis
Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno fractured his pelvis after falling at his home on Saturday.

Prosecutors want prison for Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds should spend 15 months in prison due to his conviction.

Giants and Cowboys have it all on the line
The Cowboys and the Giants clash on Sunday as the battle for playoff spots.

Ex-Syracuse coach not charged despite evidence
Former Syracuse basketball coach Bernie Fine cannot be charged under state law for allegedly fondling two ball boys.

Sandusky arrested again, faces 12 new charges
Former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky was arrested again on Wednesday and charged with 12 new counts of sexual abuse.

NBA releases schedule ahead of union agreement
NBA does not yet have a ratified labor agreement but the league moved full speed ahead Tuesday.

ESPN's Erin Andrews sues man for peephole videos
ESPN reporter Erin Andrews has filed a new $10 million invasion of privacy lawsuit.

Barry Bonds seeks probation for criminal conviction
Baseball home run king Barry Bonds should receive no jail time, his attorneys argue.

Chargers crush Jags to boost playoff hopes
The Chargers provided a glimmer of hope to their slim playoff chances by pounding the Jaguars 38-14 on Monday.

Andrew Luck among five Heisman Trophy finalists
Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck has been shortlisted again for college football's highest individual award.

Michael Vick practices, expects to return Sunday
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick practiced on Monday and said he expects to play on Sunday against the Dolphins.

Tiger ends two-year drought with Chevron win
Tiger Woods ended a frustrating victory drought of just over two years when he clinched the Chevron World Challenge.

Packers and 49ers seal playoff spots
The Packers and 49ers booked their spots in the NFL playoffs on Sunday with four weeks of the regular still to go.

Tim Tebow rallies Denver to victory
Quarterback Tim Tebow led the Broncos to a fifth straight win and joint leadership of the AFC West division on Sunday.

Seahawks capitalize on wayward Young
Eagles quarterback Vince Young was in a charitable mood on Thursday.

Red Sox officially name Valentine as manager
Bobby Valentine was officially introduced as the new manager of the Red Sox after agreeing to a two-year deal.

'The Eddie' opens but surfers await the big waves
Boards broke but while 15-foot waves crashed down on competitors, the swells were still too small for 'The Eddie.'

New accuser first to sue former Penn State coach
A new accuser filed the first lawsuit against Jerry Sandusky, accusing the coach of abusing him "over 100 times" as a child.

Packers primed for early playoff spot
The unbeaten Packers can secure their place in the playoffs when they face the Giants on Sunday.

Injured Vick to miss another start for fading Eagles
Philadelphia's fading NFL playoff hopes took another hit on Wednesday.

Tiger in upbeat mood after faring well Down Under
Tiger Woods had a noticeable glint in his eye ahead of this week's Chevron World Challenge.

Soccer chief says Beckham could bolt league
Major League Soccer's top executive said he is "uncertain" David Beckham will stay with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Syracuse coach not worried about losing his job
Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim said on Tuesday he was not worried about losing his job.

Struggling Jaguars fire longtime coach Del Rio
The Jaguars fired longtime coach Jack Del Rio on Tuesday, saying the struggling team deserves better.

Urban Meyer returns home to coach Ohio State
Urban Meyer, a two-time national championship winner, has officially accepted the top football job at Ohio State.

Brees brilliance helps Saints overpower Giants
Drew Brees cut the Giants down to size with four airborne touchdowns and one on the ground on Monday.

Cardinals reap $323,000 for full World Series bonus
A full postseason share for each member of the 2011 World Series champion Cardinals was worth over $323,000.

ESPN's Skipper talks NBA, Penn State scandal
Fans outraged over two college sex abuse scandals and frustrated over labor unrest in the NBA are unlikely to to abandon TV sports.

Government begins Penn State abuse scandal probe
Investigators from the Department of Education arrived at Penn State to review how it handled sex abuse charges.

Report: Urban Meyer hired as Ohio State coach
ESPN is reporting that Ohio State has hired Urban Meyer as its football coach.

Brady leads Patriots past Eagles, Broncos win again
Tom Brady threw three touchdowns as the Patriots crushed the Eagles and Tim Tebow led the Broncos to their fourth straight win.

Syracuse fires basketball coach amid sex probe
Syracuse University fired assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine amid allegations that he sexually molested boys.

New NBA season likely to begin Christmas Day
The NBA and its players have reached a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement which paves the way for a 66-game season.

Montgomerie replaces bullets with golf balls in Afghanistan
Colin Montgomerie has helped transform soldiers' firing ranges into driving ranges on a trip to Afghanistan to support foreign troops and promote golf in a country with plenty of checkpoints, but few fairways.

Packers defeat Lions to remain unbeaten
The Green Bay Packers overcame a slow start and kept their perfect season intact with a 27-15 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

Brewers' Braun wins National League MVP
Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun was named the National League's Most Valuable Player Tuesday.

Penn state players lived by special rules
Penn State University football players received special treatment compared to other students when accused of violating school rules.

Patriots overcome slow start to crush Chiefs
The Patriots overcame a sluggish start before roughing up the Chiefs on Monday.

Thousands mourn Ok. State coach killed in crash
More than 6,000 mourners gathered on Monday in Oklahoma to remember the head coach of the Oklahoma State women's basketball team.

Rex Ryan fined $75,000 for swearing at fan
Jets coach Rex Ryan has been fined $75,000 for swearing at a fan during last week's loss to the Patriots. Watch the video.

Mariners' Halman killed, brother arrested
Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death on Monday and his brother has been arrested.

Donovan strikes gold for high-flying LA Galaxy
David Beckham's LA Galaxy captured the MLS Cup championship with a 1-0 triumph on Sunday.

Penn State names ex-FBI chief to probe sex abuse
Penn State trustees on Monday named former FBI director Louis Freeh to head an independent investigation.

Jerry Sandusky's charity might shut down
The charity founded by Jerry Sandusky is weighing options for its future, including shutting down.

Two die during Philadelphia Marathon races
Two runners died on Sunday while competing in the Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon.

Oklahoma State coach killed in plane crash
Oklahoma State women's basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant coach Miranda Serna died Thursday in a plane crash.

Late Tebow touchdown lifts Broncos over Jets
Broncos rookie quarterback Tim Tebow bulldozed his way into the end zone for a last-minute touchdown on Thursday.

Astros sale approved, move to Am. League official
MLB owners have approved the sale of the Astros as part of a deal that will see the club move to the American League West.

Dodgers' Kershaw humbled by Cy Young win
Clayton Kershaw joined MLB's elite on Thursday by winning the top pitching award.

Woods crashes, U.S. burns bright at Presidents Cup
The United States recovered from a stunning collapse by Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker to take a 4-2 lead in the Presidents Cup.

Maddon, Gibson named MLB managers of the year
Joe Maddon of the Tampa Bay Rays and Kirk Gibson of the Arizona Diamondbacks were named managers of the year.

New judge appointed for Penn State scandal hearing
A new judge with no known ties to Penn State University has been named to preside over a hearing for Jerry Sandusky.

Lockout forces NBA to scrap games through Dec.
The fate of the NBA season remained in limbo Tuesday after players filed a lawsuit against the governing body.

Duke coach Krzyzewski gets milestone win
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski moved past his mentor Bob Knight to become Division I college basketball's all-time wins leader.

Jerry Sandusky's lawyer vows 'different story'
Jerry Sandusky's laywer says one of his alleged child rape victims will tell "a very different story."

Rodgers throws four touchdowns for perfect Packers
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers produced a four-touchdown masterpiece as the unstoppable Packers crushed the Vikings 45-7 on Monday.

Penn State's Sandusky denies he is a pedophile
Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant coach charged with child sex abuse, said on Monday he is not a pedophile.

Players reject NBA offer, will disband union and sue
NBA players have rejected the team owners' latest proposal and will file an antitrust lawsuit against the league.

PA governor expects more Sandusky victims
More alleged sexual abuse victims are likely to come forward, Pennsylvania's governor said on Sunday.

Saints take charge in NFC South, 49ers down Giants
John Kasay's overtime field goal gave the Saints a 26-23 victory over the Falcons.

Advertisers pull ads from Penn State games
Beyond the ethical questions surrounding the scandal at Penn State, the controversy is also hurting the University's bottom line.

Police warn Penn State students ahead of game
Penn State students were warned by local police not to take to the streets on Saturday at the football team's final home game.

Protesters vow to 'occupy' Rose Parade
Anti-Wall Street protesters said on Thursday they would peacefully "occupy" this year's Rose Parade in Pasadena.

Paterno says disappointed with firing, thanks fans
Ousted Penn State football coach Joe Paterno said on Wednesday he was disappointed by his firing.

Penn State students protest after Paterno fired
More than 1,000 protesting Penn State University students poured into the streets around campus on Wednesday.

Labor dispute talks to continue on Thursday
NBA owners and players will resume labor dispute talks Thursday after 12 hours of discussions in New York ended late.

Paterno, president out in Penn State abuse scandal
Famed U.S. college football coach Joe Paterno and the president of Penn State University were fired on Wednesday.

Penn State's Paterno to retire at end of season
Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno said on Wednesday he will retire at the end of the 2011 season.

Duquette vows to make Orioles a contender
Newly hired general manager Dan Duquette vowed Tuesday to make the once-proud Orioles title contenders.

Penn State's Sandusky: Father figure or predator?
Father figure to underprivileged children or serial sexual predator?

Penn State's Paterno cancels briefing amid scandal
Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno on Tuesday cancelled a press appearance.

Boxer Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali's foe, dies
Joe Frazier, the slugger who earned boxing immortality with three epic battles against Muhammad Ali, died on Monday.

Bears rally to down Eagles 30-24
Chicago slammed the brakes on Philadelphia's recent revival with a 30-24 road win on Monday.

Williams apologizes to Woods for racist comment
Tiger Woods had a face-to-face meeting with his former caddie Steve Williams in Sydney on Tuesday.

Penn State officials quit over sex abuse scandal
Two top Penn State officials quit their posts and were charged on Monday with covering up a sexual abuse scandal.

Giants rally to beat Patriots; Packers stay perfect
In a win that evoked their Super Bowl triumph from the 2007 season, the Giants beat the Patriots in dramatic fashion.

Case against ex-Penn State coach jolts state
Criminal charges for sexually abusing boys filed against a longtime assistant Penn State football coach jolted alumni on Sunday.

LA Galaxy to meet Houston Dynamo in MLS Cup
David Beckham and Robbie Keane helped Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 in the Western Conference championship game on Sunday.

Steelers seek Ravens revenge, Jets look to go top
The Steelers are out for revenge against the Ravens in their AFC North divisional clash on a Sunday packed with fascinating match-ups.

Houston ease past Philadelphia into Eastern final
The Houston Dynamo moved into MLS's Eastern Conference final after a 45th minute header from Brian Ching gave them a 1-0 win.

New-look Cubs fire manager Quade
Mike Quade was sacked as manager of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

Giants and Pats prepare for overdue rematch
Nearly four years since their epic clash in Super Bowl XLII, the Patriots and Giants are getting ready to lock horns again.

Woods: I was lucky to be selected for Presidents Cup
Tiger Woods said he was fortunate to have been picked by Fred Couples for the Presidents Cup.

LA Dodgers, MLB agree to sell the team
The Dodgers said it has agreed with MLB officials to a court-supervised sale of the team and its media rights.

League fines Heat owner following lockout tweet
NBA said on Tuesday Heat owner Micky Arison has been fined for comments he made on Twitter.

Yankees GM signs new three-year deal
General manager Brian Cashman has signed a three-year contract to remain with the Yankees.

Rivers fumble helps Chiefs to OT win over Chargers
A haunting Halloween howler by Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers helped the Chiefs steal an improbable win.

La Russa helped change how game is played
As one of MLB most successful managers, Tony La Russa always had a reason to step out of the dugout to make a move.

Steelers serve notice that 'too old' talk premature
After a crushing loss to the Ravens on the opening day of the season, whispers about coach Mike Tomlin's Steelers began.

Baseball eyes new $1 billion TV contract
The MLB season just ended, but the league is already weighing plans for a new television contract.

Cardinals' La Russa retires after 33 seasons
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has retired, just three days after his team won the World Series.

Rams stun Saints; Steelers solve Brady, Patriots
The Saints suffered a shock 31-21 defeat to the previously winless Rams and the Steelers beat the Patriots on Sunday.

Bills use nine sacks to pound Redskins in Toronto
Ryan Fitzpatrick began to earn his big raise firing two touchdown passes as the Bills crushed the Redskins 23-0 on Sunday.

David Beckham creates as Galaxy get playoff edge
David Beckham created the winner for Mike Magee as the Galaxy beat the Red Bulls 1-0 in their MLS Western Conference semi-final.

Comeback Cards beat Rangers, win World Series
The Cardinals completed their magical comeback season by beating the Rangers 6-2 to clinch the World Series Friday.

La Russa enhances Hall of Fame credentials
The Cardinals' spirited charge to the World Series title only served to pad the Hall of Fame credentials of Tony La Russa.

Rangers remain positive despite World Series loss
The Rangers insisted Game Six had nothing to do with their loss to the Cardinals in the championship finale Friday.

Rangers refuse to dwell on agony, look to decider
The Rangers are hoping to brush off their agonizing Game Six capitulation.

Tiger's winless run closes in on two-year mark
 With the two-year anniversary of his last tournament win fast approaching, Tiger Woods is preparing.

Cards stun Rangers to force series decider
David Freese homered in the 11th inning to cap an incredible comeback that lifted the Cardinals to a 10-9 victory.

La Russa says Carpenter ready for a Game 7
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was not singing the blues over Wednesday's World Series postponement.

Cards' skipper La Russa takes blame for Game 5
One day later, St. Louis manager Tony La Russa was still trying to explain the unraveling of the Cardinals in Monday's Game Five loss.

Clemens wants U.S. to pay tab for steroids mistrial
Pitching star Roger Clemens on Tuesday asked a federal judge to make the government pay for some of his legal tab.

Rangers within one win of World Series title
The Rangers beat the Cardinals 4-2 on Monday to move within one win of claiming their first World Series title since 1961.

Redskins' Hightower ruled out for season
Redskins running back Tim Hightower will miss the rest of theNFL season.

Tebow debate rages on despite comeback heroics
It is a debate that has polarized fans for years. Is Tim Tebow an NFL caliber quarterback or not?

Wheldon crash investigation picks up speed
IndyCar officials have begun an investigation into the cause of the crash that killed Dan Wheldon.

Rangers blank Cardinals to level World Series
Derek Holland threw a dazzling World Series gem as the Rangers shut out the Cardinals 4-0 on Sunday.

Bears keep Freeman in check to beat Bucs
The Bears intercepted quarterback Josh Freeman four times and beat the Buccaneers 24-18 Sunday.

Griffey Jr. honored with achievement award
Ken Griffey Jr., a 13-time All-Star who retired with 630 career home runs, has been honored.

Gritty Rangers scrape home to tie World Series
The Rangers scored two runs in a daring ninth-inning rally to defeat the Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday.

Labor talks break off putting more games in doubt
Marathon talks between NBA players and owners to resolve a long-running labor dispute  broke off on Thursday.

Tim Tebow's first start commands spotlight
It says everything about Tim Tebow's stature that Sunday's game against the Dolphins is so anticipated.

Cruz gets stuck trying to snare game-winning hit
League championship MVP Nelson Cruz nearly played the hero again but his effort to catch a line drive came up short.

Cards top the Rangers 3-2 to open World Series
The Cardinals took another step in their magic postseason ride by edging the Rangers 3-2.

Mets star Dykstra pleads no contest to car theft
Former Mets star Lenny Dykstra pleaded no contest on Wednesday to grand theft auto charges.

Cardinals manager wary of Texas 'strangers'
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said a lack of first-hand knowledge of the Texas Rangers bothered him.

Bengals' Cedric Benson gets suspension reduced
Cedric Benson's three-game ban for violating the NFL personal conduct policy has been reduced.

Wheldon mourned; search for answers begins
The motor racing world was left reeling on Monday while the search for answers into what triggered the horrific crash began.

Jets swoop on flailing Dolphins to snap slide
The Jets ended a three-game slide in the NFL by taking advantage of the hapless Dolphins on Monday.

Stern aims to get NBA season running in 30 days
NBA Commissioner David Stern has set his sights on the regular season starting within 30 days.

Cardinals beat Brewers to reach World Series
The Cardinals advanced to the World Series on Sunday after a 12-6 victory over Milwaukee.

VIDEO: Indy 500 champ Dan Wheldon dies in crash
Dan Wheldon, who won the Indianapolis 500 on its 100th anniversary in May, has died after a horrific 15-car crash.

Lions roar no more as Packers remain top dogs
The Lions suffered their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday, their 25-19 loss to the 49ers.

Rangers rout Tigers to claim World Series
The Rangers crushed the Tigers 15-5 on Saturday to reach the World Series.

Wolf blows down house of Cards to level series
The Brewers were able to capitalize on the subtle pitching of left-hander Randy Wolf to beat the St Louis Cardinals 4-2.

Tigers power past Rangers to save season
Delmon Young crushed a pair of home runs and Justin Verlander was superb as the Tigers beat the Rangers 7-5 on Thursday.

Cruz missile takes Rangers closer to World Series
Nelson Cruz slammed a three-run homer in the 11th inning to seal a 7-3 victory for the Rangers over the Tigers on Wednesday.

Carpenter wins feud to give Cards 2-1 lead
A fiery Chris Carpenter pitched his way out of danger against bitter rivals Milwaukee to earn a 4-3 victory Wednesday.

Texans acquire Mason to fill void at wide receiver
The Texans, with wide receivers Andre Johnson and Bryant Johnson injured, have acquired Derrick Mason from the Jets.

Tigers claw back into series with 5-2 win
Jhonny Peralta, Victor Martinez and Miguel Cabrera all hit home runs as the Tigers clawed their way back on Tuesday.

Phoenix area awarded 2015 Super Bowl
The 2015 Super Bowl will be played in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, NFL owners decided on Tuesday.

MLB withdraws motion to disqualify Dodgers' lawyers
The Dodgers will be allowed to continue to use its lawyers to represent it in its bankruptcy petition.

NBA cancels first two weeks of regular season
The NBA has canceled the first two weeks of the regular season.

Cardinals clobber Brewers to level NLCS
The Cardinals clobbered the Brewers 12-3 on Monday to level their best-of-seven NLChampionship Series.

Perfect Lions roar to best start since 1956
The resurgent Lions continued their perfect start to the season with a 24-13 home victory on Monday.

Raiders win for Davis, Saints and Patriots prevail
The Raiders earned an emotional victory that would have delighted late owner Al Davis as they beat the Texans 25-20 on Sunday.

Tigers lose Ordonez for playoffs with broken ankle
The Tigers have lost Magglio Ordonez for the remainder of the playoffs.

Brewers overtake Cardinals in NL series opener
The Brewers flexed their power-hitting muscles to claim a 9-6 comeback victory over the visitingCardinals on Sunday.

Oakland Raiders owner Davis dies aged 82
Al Davis, the long-time owner of the National Football League's Oakland Raiders, died Saturday at the age of 82.

Brewers edge Diamondbacks to end playoff drought
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 in 10 innings on Friday to reach the National League Championship Series.

Yankees rue missed chances in playoff ouster
The Yankees' annual mission statement is to win the World Series so anything short of that is a disappointment.

Tigers top Yankees, reach Championship Series
The Tigers beat the Yankees 3-2 on Thursday to reach the AL Championship Series.

NHL could take spotlight as NBA lockout drags
The NHLcould have the North American sporting stage to itself if the NBA's lockout drags into the New Year.

ESPN, Hank Williams Jr. part ways on 'MNF'
ESPN and Hank Williams Jr. have parted ways following comments Williams made comparing President Obama to Hitler.

Cardinals beat Phillies to force Game Five
The Cardinals staved off elimination with a 5-3 victory over the visiting Phillies Wednesday.

Full fitness gives Tiger reason to smile
Tiger Woods had a noticeable bounce in his step after competing in the Frys.com Open pro-am on Wednesday.

Arizona rookies keep Milwaukee series alive
The Diamondbacks can thank a pair of rookies for saving their season on Tuesday.

NBA to axe games if no labor deal by Monday
The first two weeks of the NBA season will be canceled if the lockout is not resolved by Oct. 10.

Valverde holds nerve as Tigers up 2-1 on Yankees
Detroit closer Jose Valverde survived another ninth-inning scare but held his nerve to preserve the Tigers' 5-4 win.

Colts fall to 0-4 with defeat at Tampa Bay
The Colts suffered their fourth loss in a row and remain winless in the NFL.

VIDEO: ESPN pulls Hank Jr. theme from show
ESPN pulled Hank Williams Jr.'s theme song from its "Monday Night Football" broadcast after comments he made recently.

Comeback Cards tie series with Phillies
Another gritty St. Louis comeback lifted the Cardinals to a 5-4 victory over the Phillies on Sunday.

Brewers win 9-4 to put Diamondbacks on brink
The Brewers flexed their home field advantage to beat the Diamondbacks 9-4 on Sunday.

Unbeaten Lions stun Cowboys; Bills drop first game
The Lions erased a 24-point deficit to stun the Cowboys and join the Packers as the only undefeated teams in the NFL.

Tigers bite back to level series with Yankees
The Tigers beat the Yankees 5-3 behind the masterful pitching of Max Scherzer and the hitting of Miguel Cabrera.

Powerhouse Phils and Yankees top playoff seeds
Two powerhouse top seeds and a pair of wild card Cinderellas make for intriguing match-ups in the first round of MLB playoffs starting Friday.

League and players feel urgency in labor talks
Talks aimed at ending the NBA lockout resume Friday with both sides warning that time for a deal is running out amid concerns over the economic impact of the labor dispute.

Rays rally to snatch AL wild card from Boston
The Rays snatched the American League wild card playoff berth from the clutches of the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Cardinals claim NL wild card as Braves crash
The Cardinals completed their rousing late-season charge by claiming the National League's wild card berth for the MLB playoffs on Wednesday.

Jets shaken, yet stirred for showdown with Ravens
The Jets as constructed by head coach Rex Ryan have been built on supreme confidence and swarming defense.

Red Sox, Rays stay tied while Cards catch Braves
Both National and American League wild card races will go down to the last day of the regular season.

Woods among wildcard for Presidents Cup
Tiger Woods and Bill Haas were both named on a powerful U.S. team for this year's Presidents cup.

Fox sues Dodgers to stop possible TV rights sale
Fox Sports, a division of News Corp, sued the Dodgers late on Tuesday to stop the proposed sale of television rights.

Wounded Cowboys survive Redskins battle
A banged-up Dallas offense mustered a late game-winning drive to help the Cowboys grind out an 18-16 win.

Vick's hand bruised, not broken: coach Reid
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick did not fracture his hand as initially feared and he could play in the team's next game.

Team will be called 'Brooklyn Nets' after move
The New Jersey Nets will be renamed the Brooklyn Nets when the franchise moves across the state line next year.

Red Sox beat Yankees, keep wild card lead
The Red Sox kept their noses in front in the American League wild card race on Sunday.

Bills, Lions come back to keep perfect starts
The Bills and the Lions both staged thrilling comebacks to extend their winning starts on Sunday.

NBA cancels 43 preseason games
The NBA said on Friday it had postponed training camps and canceled the first week of preseason games.

Yankees catcher wants to knock out hated Red Sox
The Yankees have already clinched the American League East title but catcher Russell Martin has another goal in mind.

Bradley rockets into Tour Championship lead
A month after winning his first major title, American Keegan Bradley improved his odds of claiming FedExCup honors.

Giants' Tuck seeks payback for nightmare loss
Giants Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck said he was haunted by a nightmarish loss last year to the Eagles.

Cards close on Braves in wildcard race
David Freese's hot bat boosted the St Louis's playoff hopes as his five RBIs led the Cardinals to a 6-5 win over the Mets.

Player of the year race heats up for Tour's finale
With Tiger Woods no longer the dominant force he once was, the race for the 2011 PGA Tour's Player of the Year award is wide open.

Braves hit back in Wild Card race, Red Sox tumble
The Braves rebounded from gut-wrenching defeat with a 4-0 shutout victory over the Marlins on Tuesday.

Brady's Patriots impress but playoffs will be real test
Tom Brady has racked up remarkable numbers in the first two weeks of the NFL season.

Total parity on PGA Tour since Tiger's slide
One of the most significant changes on the PGA Tour since the downfall of Tiger Woods has been a return to "total parity."

Giants punish error-prone Rams for first win
The Giants took advantage of some stumbling and bumbling by the Rams to post a 28-16 victory on Monday.

Packers' Pro Bowl safety Collins out for season
Packers Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins, a key part of the team's Super Bowl victory, will miss the rest of the season.

Rivera cements his unique status as a closer
Ever since closer Mariano Rivera joined the Yankees in 1995, he has been viewed as one of a kind.

Packers make perfect start to NFL season
The reigning Super Bowl champion Packers erased a 13-point deficit to beat the Panthers 30-23 on Sunday.

Forgettable night for concussed Vick in Atlanta
Michael Vick's Atlanta homecoming ended painfully as he left Philadelphia's 35-31 loss to the Falcons early on Sunday.

Rays dump Red Sox to close in on wild card
The red-hot Tampa Bay Rays improved their MLB playoff hopes by moving to within two games of rival Boston.

A's tame Tigers as Rays close on Red Sox
The Athletics snapped Detroit's 12-game winning streak with a 6-1 win on Thursday.

Eagles' Vick set for high-stakes return to Atlanta
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is not counting on much love from the crowd when he visits his former Falcons team.

Dallas Stars file for Chapter 11 protection
The Dallas Stars hockey team filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the District Court of Delaware on Thursday.

Nadal to play Gasquet in Davis Cup semi opener
Rafa Nadal will play Richard Gasquet in the opening singles rubber of their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday.

Phillies seal playoff spot with shutout
Roy Halladay pitched his first shutout of the season as the Phillies beat the Houston Astros 1-0 on Wednesday.

Champion Ortiz embraces underdog tag for fight
Victor Ortiz will enter the ring on Saturday as the WBC welterweight champion but he will also be a heavy underdog.

Wakefield finally gets 200th career win
Tim Wakefield ended the long wait for his 200th career win on Tuesday.

Nadal prepared to step aside for Davis Cup semi
Rafa Nadal is ready to make way for a team mate for this week's Davis Cup semi-final against France.

Ex-Red Sox star Ramirez charged with hitting wife
Former Red Sox star Manny Ramirez has been ordered by a Florida judge on Tuesday to stay away from his wife.

Dominant Djokovic claims maiden U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic provided proof that he is the world's best player and perhaps on his way to becoming one of the greatest ever.

Brady beats Dolphins with record blitz
Tom Brady threw a career and franchise record 517 yards as the Patriots won 38-24 at AFC East rivals the Dolphins.

Williams escapes with fine for umpire abuse
Serena Williams escaped with a $2,000 fine when officials ruled that her verbal abuse of an umpire was not a major offense.

Djokovic and Nadal set up U.S. Open final re-match
Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will meet in the U.S. Open final for the second year in a row.

Colts and Steelers start new season with losses
The Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers suffered big losses on the opening Sunday of the 2011 season.

Williams loses control as Stosur wins in U.S.
Australia's Sam Stosur tamed her own pounding heart and repelled everything that Serena Williams hurled at her to win the U.S. Open crown and her first grand slam singles title on Sunday.

Former Yankees pitcher dead in apparent suicide
Former Yankees' pitcher Hideki Irabu was found dead at his Los Angeles-area home on Thursday.

Royals overthrown by powerful Red Sox coup
A second straight offensive burst carried the Red Sox to a punishing 12-5 victory over the Royals on Wednesday.

Beware the wounded Phelps, warns Peirsol
Aaron Peirsol has sounded a warning that his former teammate Michael Phelps could be a wounded beast.

Bryant keeping options open during lockout
Kobe Bryant has said he is keeping his options open for next season while the NBA remains in lockout.

Japan wins World Cup, defeating U.S.
Japan won the women's World Cup for the first time after beating the United States 3-1 on penalties.

MLB commissioner open to expanding postseason
MLB could expand the number of teams able to qualify for the postseason, Commissioner Bud Selig said on Monday.

Heat regain home-court advantage by beating Dallas
The Miami Heat recovered from their Game Two meltdown in the NBA Finals to beat Dallas 88-86 on Sunday and take a 2-1 lead over the Mavericks in the best-of-seven series.

Matsuzaka surgery threatens Boston future
Daisuke Matsuzaka admitted on Sunday he feared for his Boston Red Sox future after learning he would have to undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow.

Canucks beat Bruins to trigger Olympic size party
Raffi Torres scored with 19 seconds to play in regulation and Roberto Luongo earned the shutout as the Vancouver Canucks stopped the Boston Bruins 1-0.

Shaquille O'Neal says he is retiring
Shaquille O'Neal announced he was planning to retire from the NBA on Tuesday after a professional career spanning nearly two decades.

Nowitzki bemoans misses despite top-scoring effort
Dirk Nowitzki scored a 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds but the power forward was the first to admit he was far from his best in the NBA Finals opener on Tuesday.

James helps Heat burn bright in Finals opener
LeBron James took the opening step toward winning his first championship by leading the Miami Heat to a 92-84 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the NBA Finals.

Lakers unveil Mike Brown as successor to Jackson
The Los Angeles unveiled the new face of the franchise by naming former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown as the successor to the enormously successful Phil Jackson on Tuesday.

Toronto's Reyes gets first win in almost three years
Toronto pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes celebrated his first win in nearly three years on Monday and avoided setting a Major League Baseball record for consecutive starts without a victory.

Bosh fired up as Heat bash Bulls
Chris Bosh discarded his 'Third Man' label to shoot 34 points and lead Miami to a 96-85 win over Chicago on Sunday.

Bryant: Fatigue main factor behind Lakers letdown
Fatigue had been the biggest reason for the Lakers' premature exit from the playoffs, guard Kobe Bryant said.

Westwood, McIlroy criticised for skipping Players
Decisions by Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy to skip this week's Players Championship have drawn stinging criticism.

Bulls' Rose becomes NBA's youngest MVP winner
Bulls guard Derrick Rose ended LeBron James's two-year reign as the NBA's most valuable player on Tuesday.

MLB to assume control of Dodgers
MLB plans to take control of the Dodgers because of mounting concern over the franchise's financial plight.

NFL players, owners talk as they await judge's ruling
A federal judge is expected to rule soon, perhaps as early as this week, on a NFL players' request that could have a major impact on their labor dispute with league owners.

Woman claims copyright to Yankees top hat logo
The latest enemy of the New York Yankees is not a rival baseball team but a woman who claims her uncle designed its famous top hat logo.

Dodgers rally in seventh to take opening series
The Dodgers scored four runs in the seventh inning to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 Sunday.