U.S. slips past Sweden to win gold

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The United States won the junior ice hockey championships on Saturday after Rocco Grimaldi scored twice and Vince Trocheck added an empty-net goal for a 3-1 win over Sweden in the final. Filip Sandberg put defending champion Sweden ahead on...

Mediator hosts NHL sides separately

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The NHL and NHL Players' Association went a second straight day without a formal in-person negotiating session, although the sides remain engaged in mediation. The league and union met separately with federal mediator Scot Beckenbaugh during a series of meetings...

Chip Kelly of Oregon Ducks meets Cleveland Browns, will talk with Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia...

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Oregon coach Chip Kelly and the Cleveland Browns wrapped up seven hours of meetings Friday that were characterized as "very positive," though Kelly informed the Browns that he would proceed to interview with the Buffalo Bills and the Philadelphia...

Andy Reid is new Chiefs coach

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Andy Reid became the next coach of the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, the team announced on Twitter. The length of the deal is five years, sources told the Associated Press. A news conference to introduce Reid is scheduled for...

Chris Paul pours in 30 points as Clippers hold off Lakers

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Chris Paul had 30 points and 13 assists, Blake Griffin added 24 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in beating the Lakers 107-102 on Friday night. Kobe Bryant scored 38 points and Dwight Howard had 21...

Carlos Boozer, Bulls beat up Heat on glass, post road win

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Even when seated, the Chicago Bulls outrebounded the Miami Heat. Following one missed shot, the ball rolled between forward Carlos Boozer's legs as he fell on his backside, yet he still managed to scoop it up and feed a teammate...

Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant lead Thunder past 76ers

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The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't want to leave home on a sour note with a difficult stretch on the road ahead. Russell Westbrook scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 26 and the Thunder beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-85 on Friday...

Eagles eye Bruce Arians, Gus Bradley

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The Philadelphia Eagles have received permission to interview Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for their head coaching vacancy, the team announced Friday. Arians led the Colts to a 9-3 record as interim...

Riley Sheahan, Detroit Red Wings prospect, is learning, moving on from DUI

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Riley Sheahan realizes it could have been worse, so much worse. The Detroit Red Wings' prospect was arrested in October after being pulled over for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. According to reports, he had a blood-alcohol...

Ray Lewis to return against Colts

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will make his return from a torn triceps in Sunday's wild-card game against the Indianapolis Colts, coach John Harbaugh said Friday. "He's ready to go,'' Harbaugh said. "He's going to play in this game and...