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NBA roundup: Cavaliers win sixth straight
LeBron James outdueled Kevin Durant in the only battle this season between the two most recent MVP award winners, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their sixth straight with a 108-98 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.
Duke's Krzyzewski reaches 1,000 wins
Tyus Jones tied a career high for the second straight game with 22 points to power the Blue Devils past the Red Storm at Madison Square Garden as Mike Krzyzewski became the first men's basketball coach to reach...
Running backs stand out at Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl is like any other all-star game. It caters more to the fans than scouts, with coaches more concerned with divvying up playing time than actually winning the game, won by the North 34-13.
Patriots coach: 'We followed the rules'
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick insisted Saturday that the Patriots organization had done nothing wrong, as controversy continues over under-inflated footballs used in Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
'Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks dies in Chicago at 83
The next time Ernie Banks plays two -- as he liked to say, feeling one baseball game a day wasn't enough -- it will be in the diamond in the sky.
The former Negro League upstart turned Cubs legend turned favorite son of Chicago died Friday in the Illi...
'Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks dead at 83
Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks died Friday in Chicago, family attorney Mark Bogan said.
Funeral scheduled for Mike McCarthy's younger brother
Funeral services are set for the brother of Packers head Coach Mike McCarthy.
NFL looking into why footballs were deflated
The NFL said Friday "the evidence thus far supports the conclusion" the New England Patriots used under-inflated footballs in the AFC championship game last Sunday.
Cowboys expected to restructure Romo's deal again
The Dallas Cowboys are expected to restructure quarterback Tony Romo's contract this offseason in an effort to create more salary cap space, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Independent staff to handle Super Bowl footballs
The NFL will continue its practice of using equipment managers and ball attendants independent of the participating teams for the Super Bowl.
Lawsuit: UNC and NCAA broke promises to athletes
Two former athletes who took so-called paper classes at the University of North Carolina have filed a lawsuit against the school and the NCAA.
NFLPA files grievance over conduct policy
The NFLPA filed a grievance against the NFL over the new personal conduct policy.
Phillies in talks to trade Papelbon to Brewers
The Philadelphia Phillies are in serious discussions to send right-handed closer Jonathan Papelbon to the Milwaukee Brewers, according to reports Friday.
Penguins' Crosby out of All-Star Game
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will miss the All-Star Game on Sunday due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Thursday.
Curry tops James in All-Star voting
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry edged Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James as the fans' No. 1 choice in voting for the NBA All-Star Game, according to results announced by the NBA on Thursday.
Lakers' Bryant suffers torn rotator cuff
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant sustained a torn rotator cuff during the second half of a 96-80 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night in New Orleans.
Ariana Grande to peform at NBA All-Star Game
Pop superstar Ariana Grande was announced as the headline act for the halftime show at the 64th NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden in New York on Feb. 15.
Russian tennis star dies during practice
Violetta Degtiareva, a rising tennis star, died at age 23, according to news reports.
Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Virginia routs Georgia Tech
The second-ranked Virginia Cavaliers extended their home winning streak to 21 with a 57-28 lockdown win over Georgia Tech on Thursday night.
Australian Open: Bouchard 'flexes muscles' over 'Twirlgate'
The aftermath of "Twirlgate" rumbled on at the Australian Open on Friday, with Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard saying she was fine with being asked to twirl -- if men were asked to "flex their muscles and stuff."