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A-Rod has hip surgery; recovery time 6 months
Alex Rodriguez had surgery on his left hip Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined until after the All-Star break. The New York Yankees said Dr.
Sharapova, Radwanska advance; Stosur out in 2nd Rd
Maria Sharapova advanced to the third round of the Australian Open without losing a game, and No. 4 Agnieszka Radwanksa extended the best winning ...
Kobe, Dwight get 31 each in Lakers' win over Bucks
Kobe Bryant played relentless defense, spurring his fellow Los Angeles Lakers to do the same. Dwight Howard dominated the paint, scoring easy baskets ...
AP source: Nats, Soriano agree on $28M deal
Reliever Rafael Soriano and the Washington Nationals reached agreement pending a physical on a $28 million, two-year contract that includes $14 ...
Stuart Holden returns from 16-month layoff
American midfielder Stuart Holden played his first game in 16 months and only his second in 22 months, returning from knee surgery as Bolton defeated ...
Increase in court cases could impact NCAA image
The NCAA will open its annual convention this week with a host of reform measures on the agenda, part of President Mark Emmert's push to address ...
Knicks in London: Light load with 1 game this week
The injury-plagued New York Knicks welcome a week with just one game. The only catch is they had to travel to London for it. That's fine with the ...
After a tumble, Serena advances at Australian Open
Serena Williams tumbled to the court and needed a medical timeout in the first set for treatment on her right ankle. Once she got up, it was all over ...
Wizards win 3rd straight, 120-91 over Magic
For most of the first half of the season, the Washington Wizards consistently lost. They're suddenly unbeatable, having won three straight.
Oakland gives manager Bob Melvin 2-year extension
Bob Melvin has repeatedly described the comfort of managing right at home in the Bay Area — and Billy Beane has described the comfort in having a ...
Hulk Hogan sues spine surgery clinic in Florida
Wrestler Hulk Hogan has filed a lawsuit against the Tampa-based Laser Spine Institute, saying the clinic did unnecessary surgeries that damaged his ...
Pats beat Texans 41-28, return to AFC title game
Tom Brady made history. Now it's his coach's turn. The Patriots' quarterback added to a string of postseason success that stretches back more than a ...
Lakers beat Cavs 113-93, snap 6-game skid
Dwight Howard arrived at Staples Center expecting to sit out another game to rest his injured shoulder. He ended up helping the Los Angeles Lakers out ...
Patriots beat Texans 41-28, Ravens up next
Tom Brady is so good at this playoff thing he seems to be going for a championship every year. He gets another chance to lead the Patriots to the ...
Pats' Gronkowski needs surgery on arm
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski needs surgery on his broken left arm, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.
Vereen's 2 TDs lead Pats to 31-13 lead after third
Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes, Shane Vereen scored twice and the New England Patriots overcame a 94-yard return by Danieal Manning on the ...
Kaepernick delivers, 49ers beat Packers 45-31
The unproven kid thoroughly beat the former Super Bowl champion and reigning MVP. With a strong arm that allowed him to pick the Packers apart from ...
Ravens top Broncos in double OT 38-35
Welcome to NFL immortality, Joe Flacco. Somewhere up there in the all-time playoff archives near the "Hail Mary" by Staubach and the "Immaculate ...
Broncos, Ravens tied at 35 heading into OT
The Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens went into overtime in their AFC divisional playoff tied at 35 after Joe Flacco threw a 70-yard touchdown pass ...
Goodell has no issue in handing of RG3's injury
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he doesn't have a problem with the way the Washington Redskins medical staff handled Robert Griffin III's knee ...
Durant's 42 helps send Lakers to 6th straight loss
Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer in the final second of the first half and did a full reverse somersault to celebrate a 16-point lead. The Thunder were ...
Deng scores 33; Bulls go to 3-0 against Knicks
Joakim Noah loved shutting up the chatter almost as much as shutting down the Knicks. He heard how Carmelo Anthony would come out firing after his ...
NFLPA: no formal investigation into RG3 injury
The NFL players' union does not plan a formal investigation into how the Washington Redskins medical staff handled Robert Griffin III's knee injury.
Jaguars fire Mularkey after team's worst season
The more Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan watched his team play, the more he realized one thing: "We needed a rebuild from the ground up," Khan ...
Researchers: NFL's Seau had brain disease
When he ended his life last year by shooting himself in the chest, Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease often linked with repeated blows to ...