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Blackhawks' streak ends with 6-2 loss to Avs
The best start in NHL history is over. The Chicago Blackhawks finally left the ice without a point — but with their heads held high. The Blackhawks ...
Thibodeau says Rose 'not quite' ready to play
Injured Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose is "not quite" ready to return from his knee injury, coach Tom Thibodeau said Friday. The 2011 NBA MVP ...
Ailing Yankees creak toward opening day
As Derek Jeter dug in against Andy Pettitte, a familiar voice boomed from the top step of the dugout. "Hundred bucks if you drill him!" former ...
Rivera's family Florida bound for closing chapter
Mariano Rivera's family is on its way to Florida for the expected announcement that one of baseball's greatest relievers will retire after the season.
Craig, Cardinals reach $31M, 5-year deal
Allen Craig, coming off a breakout season with the St. Louis Cardinals, agreed Friday to a $31 million, five-year contract that could be worth $43 ...
Nadal faces another test at Indian Wells
Rafael Nadal is not sure how his injured left knee will respond to his first hardcourt match of the year at the BNP Paribas Open. Nadal is a two-time ...
Thunder hold off Smith, Knicks as Anthony sits
The Kevin Durant-Carmelo Anthony duel was postponed, though J.R. Smith filled in nicely — for three quarters. The Oklahoma City Thunder finally ...
Teixeira confident Yankees can overcome injuries
Mark Teixeira is confident the New York Yankees can overcome key injuries likely to impact the team through the first month of the regular season.
Cardinals shortstop Furcal to have elbow surgery
St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal will undergo ligament replacement surgery in his right elbow and expects to miss the 2013 season. Furcal made the ...
Blackhawks win 11th straight, extend points streak
The Chicago Blackhawks were tired, hurting and often on their heels Wednesday night against Colorado. But despite skating without three key forwards, ...
49ers release 6-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers
On top of the NFL one season, out the door the next. The San Francisco 49ers released six-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers on Wednesday, ending a ...
Doctors optimistic Rangers' Staal will recover
Doctors are optimistic that New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will recover fully after being struck in the eye by a deflected puck. Staal was ...
Knicks' Anthony sitting out against Pistons
New York All-Star Carmelo Anthony is sitting out Wednesday night's game at Detroit after injuring his right knee earlier in the week. The Pistons, ...
Teixeira out 8 to 10 weeks with wrist injury
Mark Teixeira will to be out at least until early May with a strained right wrist tendon, the latest major injury setback for the New York Yankees.
Royals' Hosmer to replace Teixeira in WBC
Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer has been called upon to replace injured Yankees slugger Mark Teixeira on the United States team for the ...
Thunder hold off Lakers' charge, 122-105
There are times when coach Scott Brooks figures the best way to get his Oklahoma City Thunder to stop turning the ball over is to simply stop talking ...
Bills LB Merriman announces plans to retire
Linebacker Shawne Merriman is calling it "Lights Out" on his career. The three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2005 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year said ...
Malkin fuels rally, Penguins top Lightning 4-3
The puck ended up on Evgeni Malkin's stick, and Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher could feel a sense of dread. It didn't matter that the ...
Knicks rally without Melo, beat Cavaliers 102-97
Carmelo Anthony tripped, stumbled and fell. The New York Knicks picked themselves up and won without him. Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points, J.R.
Jets GM: Docs say Revis' rehab 'ahead of schedule'
Darrelle Revis is moving closer to getting back on the football field. Whether that's with the New York Jets next season remains to be seen.
Knicks' Anthony injures knee
Knicks All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony injured his right knee against the Cavaliers and will not return. With New York trailing by 22 and playing ...
Penguins Malkin to return against Lightning
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will return to the lineup Monday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The league's reigning MVP hasn't ...
Leg injury cuts short female kicker's NFL tryout
Frustrated and maybe a bit embarrassed, Lauren Silberman fought back tears after kicking her way into NFL history. She became the first woman to try ...
Pacers hold off late Bulls rally for 97-92 win
David West and George Hill came to Indiana to make the Pacers title contenders. Now they have Indiana rolling along toward the playoffs. West matched ...
Female kicker's NFL tryout lasts all of 2 kicks
Lauren Silberman lined up for a kick at NFL history, took a deep breath and booted the football. It barely went anywhere, traveling 19 yards, and she ...