Lynch powers Seahawks past fading Eagles (AP)
Marshawn Lynch loves the prime-time stage, even if he's rarely given such a spotlight. But he wasn't about to accept any praise on a night when he certainly deserved it. "It was all about the offensive...
View ArticleW. Va. clinches share of Big East title (AP)
No. 22 West Virginia did its part to earn a spot in the Bowl Championship Series, clinching a tie for the Big East title by beating South Florida. Now, the Mountaineers (9-3, 5-2) need some help to...
View ArticleMarlins get closer Bell for $27M, 3 yrs. (AP)
All-Star closer Heath Bell has agreed to a $27 million, three-year contract with the Miami Marlins, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke Friday on...
View ArticleSuh's 2-game suspension upheld by NFL (AP)
The suspension stands, and that means Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will sit out the next two games for stomping an opponent during a loss to the Green Bay Packers. Suh's appeal of the...
View ArticleMcNabb unclaimed, becomes free agent (AP)
Donovan McNabb is a free agent for the first time in his 13-year career. After his last two disappointing stints as a starter, it's not clear what the future has in store for one of the most...
View ArticleMagic Johnson joins bid to buy Dodgers (AP)
The Los Angeles Dodgers could be ready for a little Magic. Magic Johnson has joined a group bidding to buy the beleaguered Dodgers, hoping to restore the luster of a once-glamorous franchise that has...
View ArticleBuckeyes' Sullinger out with back spasms (AP)
Ohio State will be without forward Jared Sullinger when the No. 2 Buckeyes face Texas-Pan American on Saturday in Columbus. Ohio State says the sophomore will not play after suffering back spasms...
View ArticleBoeheim apologizes to accusers after win (AP)
Jim Boeheim maintained his usual stoic facade Friday night while his unbeaten Syracuse basketball team notched another victory. Behind the postgame microphone, it was a different story. The coach...
View ArticleSiva lifts Louisville past Vandy in OT (AP)
Peyton Siva's teammates wondered why he didn't end the game in regulation when he had a chance and deferred to a freshman. Given a second chance, Siva finished with a flourish. Siva drove through the...
View ArticleOregon wins Pac-12 as James runs for 219 (AP)
As LaMichael James danced to celebrate Oregon's third straight conference championship, fans surrounding him shouted "One More Year!" The junior running back ran for 219 yards and three touchdowns in...
View ArticleDucks blow 3-0 lead, lose Boudreau debut (AP)
In his first game behind the Anaheim bench, Bruce Boudreau saw all the talent and passion that makes the Ducks such a compelling team. The new coach also saw exactly why this job opened up two days...
View ArticleSuh crashes car into tree but not hurt (AP)
Police in Oregon say Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh crashed his car into a tree in downtown Portland, but was not injured. Police say Suh was not impaired and was cooperative with...
View ArticleNo. 1 Kentucky holds off No. 5 UNC 73-72 (AP)
Pushed and pressured all day, Anthony Davis finally went somewhere else no one could on the floor. Up. The freshman soared to block John Henson's shot in the final seconds and No. 1 Kentucky held on to...
View ArticleBoeheim to campaign against child abuse (AP)
Two weeks after vilifying two former ballboys who accused his longtime assistant of child molestation, Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim said Saturday he'll campaign against child abuse even...
View ArticleHouston handed first loss, blows BCS bid (AP)
Houston lost much more than a game in Saturday's Conference USA championship. Austin Davis threw four touchdown passes and No. 24 Southern Mississippi ruined Houston's perfect season and Bowl...
View ArticleAccuser attorneys: Sandusky unconvincing (AP)
Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky maintains he never sexually abused children and portrays himself in a New York Times interview as a father-like figure to the kids in his life....
View ArticleMathieu sparks No. 1 LSU to SEC title (AP)
The "Honey Badger" doesn't care when his team struggles. He just takes what he wants. In this case, it's a trip to the national championship game. Tyrann Mathieu turned in an MVP performance when the...
View ArticleClemson shocks Va. Tech to win ACC crown (AP)
So much for Tajh Boyd's late-season slump. Clemson's, too. The sophomore quarterback threw three touchdown passes and ran for another as No. 21 Clemson routed No. 5 Virginia Tech 38-10 Saturday night...
View ArticleOklahoma St. routs Sooners, takes Big 12 (AP)
Mike Gundy didn't feel comfortable campaigning for No. 3 Oklahoma State to play for the national title until his Cowboys had at least won a conference crown. His team made a better case than anything...
View ArticleWisconsin wins wild Big Ten title game (AP)
Wisconsin got the late touchdown it needed, the late stop it needed and the big break it needed Saturday night. Otherwise, the inaugural Big Ten championship game may have ended the same way the...
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