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Aaron Hernandez scores pretrial wins
A judge in the murder trial of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez handed his defense pretrial legal victories Friday.
Reports: Wisconsin expected to hire Pitt's Chryst
Pittsburgh coach Paul Chryst is expected to become the Wisconsin Badgers' new head football coach, according to reports Friday.
Kentucky's Poythress tears ACL, out for season
Kentucky junior forward Alex Poythress will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee in practice on Thursday.
FIFA at the crossroads: What happens next?
Bedevilled by a series of corruption scandals, football's world governing body FIFA has come to an "historical crossroad."
Klinsmann: Soccer offers U.S. kids route 'to the top'
U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann is insistent the sport of soccer can match the superstar-making ability of traditional American powerhouses like the NFL and the NBA.
Mariota wins three year-end awards
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota won two national player-of-the-year awards as well as an award for being the nation's top quarterback during the college football awards show televised on Thursday.
Bryant rips Lakers teammates in practice
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant directed his trash talk toward his teammates in practice Thursday, saying the other players were "soft like Charmin."
Red Sox add Masterson to rotation mix
The Boston Red Sox signed right-hander Justin Masterson to a one-year, $9.5 million deal Thursday night.
Source: Chryst likely to become next Wisconsin coach
A source says Wisconsin's next football coach could be coming from Pittsburgh.
Cardinals lose another QB but still beat Rams
In spite of losing another quarterback, Arizona won a franchise-record 11th game Thursday night as placekicker Chandler Catanzaro booted four field goals and its defense stymied the St. Louis Rams in a 12-6 win at the Edward Jones Dome.
NHL game roundup: Blackhawks hang on to beat Bruins
The Chicago Blackhawks built a 3-0 second-period lead, then held off the Boston Bruins for a 3-2 win Thursday, their eighth consecutive victory.
Pettine expects opponents to taunt Manziel
Cleveland Browns rookie Johnny Manziel had better be ready to deal with taunts and that attention that he'll likely receive as the starting quarterback.
Redskins' McCoy awaits clearance for start
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Thursday that he plans to start Colt McCoy for a third straight game on Sunday at the New York Giants if the quarterback's sprained neck allows.
Report: Alvarez to coach Wisconsin in bowl
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez will return to coaching in a bowl game for the second time in three years after Gary Andersen left to take the Oregon State job.
Nets deal Kirilenko to 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers officially acquired forward Andrei Kirilenko from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade involving three players Thursday.
Cavs' James treated for knee soreness
LeBron James received treatment for general left knee soreness on Thursday while his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates were participating in a morning shootaround before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Reds trade starters Latos, Simon
Walt Jocketty was in a subdued mood Thursday morning, which was quite understandable after the Cincinnati Reds general manager reluctantly traded two-fifths of his starting rotation.
RHP Santana, Twins agree on four-year deal
Right-hander Ervin Santana reached an agreement on a four-year, $55 million contract with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, according to multiple reports.
C Hernandez goes No. 1 in Rule 5 Draft
Catcher Oscar Hernandez was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday at baseball's Winter Meetings.
Report: Barry Alvarez to coach UW at Outback Bowl
Could Barry Alvarez coach UW at the Outback Bowl? Signs point to Yes.
