76ers veteran Elton Brand announces retirementPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has announced his retirement.Brand was the first overall pick out of...

Associated PressCelebrities among those long-suffering Cubs fansBy DON BABWIN and CARYN ROUSSEAUCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs are trying to do something that hasn't...

Two conferences to experiment with restricted arc appealsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) NCAA has approved an experimental rule allowing the Big Ten and Mid-American conferences to...

AP Sports WriterPenguins sign goalie Murray to 3-year extensionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Matt Murray's breakout performance in last year's Stanley Cup playoffs earned...

AP Sports WriterHornets relish talk of underdog role after free agent lossesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Kemba Walker keeps hearing from his friends...

Associated PressPenn State former president calls aides' charges 'injustice'By MARK SCOLFOROBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) Former Penn State President Graham Spanier testified Thursday that he...

Associated PressCelebrities among those long-suffering Chicago Cubs fansBy DON BABWIN and CARYN ROUSSEAUCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs are trying to do something that...

AP Hockey WriterNHL, NHLPA launch program to help players prepare for futureBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL and NHLPA want players to plan for life after...

AP Sports WriterMcMillan's new philosophy rekindles title hopes in IndianaBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Nate McMillan learned a lot the last three seasons as...

Associated PressEx-UVa football player says he was hazed, called 'retarded'By ALANNA DURKIN RICHERCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) A former University of Virginia football player has...