Vikes would pay third of outdoor stadium (AP)
Though Minnesota state lawmakers appear likely to insist that a roof be part of any public deal for a new Vikings stadium, the team is sticking with its offer to pay about a third of the bill -- minus...
View ArticleFavre's sister arrested in meth raid (AP)
The 34-year-old sister of Vikings quarterback Brett Favre faces drug charges after she was arrested Wednesday in a raid on a Mississippi condo where people were making crystal methamphetamine,...
View ArticleReport: Browns to name Shurmur coach (AP)
The Browns' coaching search has either stalled or stopped. Team president Mike Holmgren did not interview any candidates on Wednesday, the 10th day of Cleveland's pursuit of a replacement for Eric...
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Hornets end Magic's 9-game run in OT (AP)
Marcus Thornton's shooting touch returned at the right time for the New Orleans Hornets. Thornton had a season-high 22 points and nine rebounds, complementing Emeka Okafor's 18-point, 14-rebound...
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Seminoles snap Duke's 25-game win streak (AP)
Duke is undefeated no more. And once again, it was a trip to Tallahassee that did in the Blue Devils. Derwin Kitchen scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half and unranked Florida State pulled off...
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Clips end Heat's road win streak at 13 (AP)
Energized by the prospect of taking on the Big Three, the Los Angeles Clippers came out attacking and never let up. Blake Griffin had 24 points and 14 rebounds for his 30th double-double, and the...
View ArticleAuburn DT Fairley to say decision Friday (AP)
Lombardi Award winner Nick Fairley of Auburn will announce on Friday if he plans to skip his senior year and enter the NFL draft. The junior defensive tackle could be the top overall pick. Fairley's...
View ArticleLSU off. coordinator Crowton joins Terps (AP)
LSU offensive coordinator Gary Crowton was ready for a new start with an old friend. Crowton on Thursday resigned from LSU and said he'll take a similar post at Maryland with new Terrapins coach Randy...
View ArticleFrank Robinson hospitalized due to heart (AP)
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson was hospitalized Thursday because of a rapid heartbeat and dizziness, and later returned to a hotel to meet with baseball executives. The 75-year-old Robinson said doctors...
View ArticleStanford promotes Shaw to coach (AP)
If David Shaw has his way, he will never have to interview for another football coaching job. He is right where he has always felt he belonged: Stanford. A head college coach at age 38, Shaw is ready...
View ArticleBrowns hire Rams' Shurmur as coach (AP)
Pat Shurmur quickly turned rookie quarterback Sam Bradford into a rising NFL star. Shurmur's next project will be tougher. The Cleveland Browns are no easy fix. Shurmur, St. Louis' offensive...
View ArticleCowboys' Pasqualoni named UConn coach (AP)
Former Syracuse coach Paul Pasqualoni is heading back to the Big East as football coach at Connecticut. UConn athletic director Jeff Hathaway announced the hiring Thursday and said a news conference...
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Broncos hire former Panthers coach Fox (AP)
John Fox turned around a bumbling team before. The Denver Broncos are counting on him to do it again. Fox was picked over four other candidates to replace Josh McDaniels, who was fired Dec. 6 amid the...
View ArticleYanks give reliever Soriano 3-year deal (AP)
AL saves leader Rafael Soriano and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on a three-year contract that could be worth $35 million to the free-agent reliever, a person familiar with the...
View ArticleBig Ten sticking with Legends, Leaders (AP)
Legends and Leaders, the names for the Big Ten's two new divisions, are sticking around. At least through next football season. With the addition of Nebraska as its 12th team, the Big Ten announced in...
View ArticleCarroll thinks Tatupu could face Bears (AP)
Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu went through a practice without helmets or pads, but has still not been cleared to play Sunday against Chicago in the NFC divisional playoff. Tatupu practiced on Friday...
View ArticleQB Keenum gets sixth year of eligibility (AP)
The NCAA has granted a sixth year of eligibility to Houston quarterback Case Keenum, who missed the final nine games of the 2010 season with a torn knee ligament. The NCAA's decision was first reported...
View ArticleTwins, Thome agree to 1-year, $3M deal (AP)
Jim Thome didn't need much time to determine he wanted to return for a 21st season. His back felt fine, and after 25 home runs in 276 at-bats for Minnesota last year, his powerful uppercut swing was...
View ArticleQB Brantley opts to remain at Florida (AP)
Once Florida hired offensive coordinator Charlie Weis to run a pro-style offense, John Brantley's decision became clear. Brantley, mostly ineffective in Florida's spread system, chose Friday to stay in...
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Devils snap 11-game road skid, top Tampa (AP)
The struggling New Jersey Devils have rediscovered their offense against an upper-tier Eastern Conference team. Brian Rolston and Travis Zajac each had a goal and an assist during a four-goal...
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