AP Hockey WriterDivision-winning Blackhawks, Caps, Ducks in different spotsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Three division champions are in three very different positions early in...

AP Hockey WriterDucks determined to show playoff poise after disappointmentsBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Ryan Kesler blocked a shot in front of the...

UConn submits perfect APR score for men's basketballSTORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn's men's basketball program has reported another perfect academic progress rate of 1,000...

Florida forward Devin Robinson leaving college for NBA draftGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida forward Devin Robinson has decided to forgo his final year of...

UConn submits perfect APR score for men's basketballSTORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn's men's basketball program has reported another perfect academic progress rate of 1,000...

Arkansas' Barford, Macon to enter NBA draft without agentsFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Arkansas junior guards Jaylen Barford and Daryl Macon have announced they both...

AP Basketball WriterThe NBA playoffs have arrived, and here's 10 things to watchBy TIM REYNOLDSWith the NBA playoffs starting Saturday, here's 10 things to...

AP Basketball WriterThere will be big international interest in the NBA playoffsBy TIM REYNOLDSMilwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to the playoffs in Toronto on...

AP Basketball WriterJackson says that a trade might be best for Carmelo, KnicksBy BRIAN MAHONEYGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Phil Jackson says Carmelo Anthony might...

AP Legal Affairs WriterEx-NFL star Hernandez acquitted in Boston double murderBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a...