AP Entertainment WriterShaq attacks verse in new TV series "Poetry in America"By ANDREW DALTONLOS ANGELES (AP) Shaquille O'Neal called himself ''The Big Baryshnikov''...

Michigan's Matthews enters NBA draft without hiring agentANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan standout Charles Matthews is taking a step toward playing professional basketball...

Curry cleared to take part in modified practice for WarriorsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been cleared to take...

Syracuse guard Tyus Battle to enter name in NBA draftSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Tyus Battle will enter his name in the NBA draft, but...

AP Pro Football WriterChamp Eagles vs. Atlanta to open season, also play in LondonBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Super Bowl champion Philadelphia will...

Patriots broadcaster Gil Santos dies on 78th birthdayBOSTON (AP) Gil Santos, the New England Patriots' longtime radio voice, died Thursday on his...

Patriots broadcaster Gil Santos dies on 80th birthdayBOSTON (AP) Gil Santos, the New England Patriots' longtime radio voice, died Thursday on his 80th...

AP Sports WriterConfident Pacers eager to protect home court against CavsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers look loose and sound confident.They were...

Scott leaves Holy Cross to join Crean's staff at GeorgiaATHENS, Ga. (AP) Joe Scott has joined Georgia basketball coach Tom Crean's staff as...

Trail Blazers rule out Turner for Game 3 vs PelicansNEW ORLEANS (AP) Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts says forward Evan Turner is unable...