Slow-starting Stars return from break with eye on playoffs
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Jason Spezza won't deny that his arrival in Dallas helped create expectations that the Stars struggled to meet early in the season.He's just glad the weight wasn't enough to ruin the season before the Stars...
Patriots owner makes strong defense of team
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft made a strong defense Monday night of his team's actions and integrity regarding the NFL's investigation into under-inflated footballs being used in the AFC championship game.At times sounding angry,...
Kobe Bryant to have shoulder surgery, likely out for season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Kobe Bryant will have surgery Wednesday on his torn right rotator cuff, likely ending his 19th season with the Los Angeles Lakers.The team announced Bryant's surgery Monday. He injured his shoulder last week in...
Surprising Jets aiming to land in playoffs
The Winnipeg Jets have taken off and are on course to land in the playoffs, an experience their passionate fans haven't enjoyed in nearly 20 years.''At this point in the season, obviously it becomes a little bit more realistic,''...
NFL Calendar
Feb. 1 - Super Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.Feb. 16 - First day for teams to designate franchise or transition players.Feb. 17-23 - NFL combine, Indianapolis.March 2 - Final day to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - All teams must...
Klay's record, Kobe hurt, All-Stars … and now an encore
MIAMI (AP) - Not much happened in the NBA this week.Klay Thompson scored an NBA-record 37 points in a perfect quarter that defied even video-game logic, Kobe Bryant's season likely ended, Brandon Jennings' season definitely ended, the All-Star starter...
Offense rules as Tavares scores 4 in Team Toews' 17-12 win
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The NHL Foundation agreed to donate $200 for each shot on goal at the league's All-Star game on Sunday night.It ended up being a bonanza for charity.In the biggest offensive display in the exhibition game's...
Bears hire Jay Rodgers as defensive line coach
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears have hired Jay Rodgers as their defensive line coach.Rodgers follows new Bears coach John Fox from Denver, where he spent the past six seasons on the staff. Rodgers oversaw the Broncos'...
Heat-Bulls, Box
MIAMI (96)Deng 5-15 5-7 15, Andersen 2-3 0-0 4, Bosh 9-20 2-2 20, Chalmers 5-10 4-4 15, Wade 10-18 6-6 26, Napier 0-5 0-0 0, Whiteside 6-10 2-4 14, Haslem 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 1-3 0-0 2....
Luck-led Team Carter vs. Romo-lead Team Irvin in Pro Bowl
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - After three days of light, make that very light, workouts, Team Irvin and Team Carter are ready for Sunday night's Pro Bowl.
Tony Romo will start at quarterback for Team Irvin, Andrew Luck for Team Carter...
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Former Walmart exec, Royals owner David Glass dies at 84
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Former Walmart Inc. chief executive David Glass, who owned the Kansas City Royals for nearly two decades before selling the...
