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Vikings flying to meet with Peterson
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman are scheduled to fly to Houston on Wednesday to meet with running back Adrian Peterson about his future with the team, according to reports.
Report: NBA fines Knicks for Jackson's comments
Recent comments by New York Knicks president Phil Jackson reportedly cost his team some money.
Nervous A-Rod ready for live action
New York's Alex Rodriguez will take a big step in his comeback from his PED suspension when he faces live pitching for the first time in 17 months Wednesday.
Texas to use loyalty program for tickets
The University of Texas launched a fan loyalty plan on Tuesday to reward those who contribute to the university and spend money on season tickets.
Nuggets dismiss coach Brian Shaw
Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw was fired Tuesday.
NHL game roundup: Predators lose 4th straight
Defensemen Adam Larsson and Eric Gelinas each scored a goal in the first four minutes of the game and goalie Cory Schneider made it stand up by making 33 saves, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night at the Prudential Center.
Top 25 roundup: Kentucky improves to 30-0
No. 1 Kentucky improved its record to 30-0 Tuesday night with a 72-64, come-from-behind victory over Georgia.
NBA game roundup: Hawks top Harden-less Rockets
It took a while, but the Atlanta Hawks finally made the Houston Rockets pay for the absence of guard James Harden.
Jim Henderson looks forward to return to mound with Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Jim Henderson is getting an early chance to prove that he is on his way to returning from a right shoulder injury.
Bills sending Alonso to Eagles for McCoy
According to multiple media reports, the Buffalo Bills are set to acquire running back LeSean McCoy from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso.
Seven cities bidding to host CFP title game
Bids to become the host city for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 College Football Playoff are heating up, and as many as seven cities are getting consideration.
Franchised: Five get tag, including Bryant, Houston
All-Pro wide receiver Dez Bryant and the NFL's leader in sacks last season, Justin Houston, were among five players given the restrictive franchise designation before Monday's deadline.
Cards' Wainwright throws bullpen session
Less than a week removed from a health scare that led to him returning to Missouri for an exam, St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright threw a bullpen session Monday in Jupiter, Fla.
Vikings communicating with Peterson
Minnesota general manager Rick Spielman said Monday morning that the Vikings and running back Adrian Peterson have been communicating since last Thursday and the team will continue to have "open dialogue" with their embattled star.
MLB notebook: Kershaw will open season for Dodgers again
Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly confirmed Monday that Clayton Kershaw will be the Dodgers' Opening Day starter against the San Diego Padres on April 6 at Dodger Stadium.
NBA notebook: Bulls lose All-Star Butler for 3-6 weeks
Chicago Bulls All-Star guard Jimmy Butler will miss at least the next three weeks after suffering an injury to his left elbow Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA game roundup: Raptors finally end skid
DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 35 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-103 to snap a season-worst five-game losing streak.
NHL game roundup: Rangers dump slumping Predators
Goaltender Cam Talbot stopped 25 shots as the New York Rangers emerged with a 4-1 victory against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
NHL notebook: Wild, Sabres make multiple trades
The Minnesota Wild acquired three players at the trade deadline Monday, adding right winger Chris Stewart from the Buffalo Sabres, defenseman Jordan Leopold from the Columbus Blue Jackets and forward Jared Knight from the Boston Bruins.
Marion Bartoli ponders comeback on Twitter
To come back or not come back? That is the question former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli posed on Twitter, prompting a raft of replies and retweets.