NASCAR At Phoenix International Raceway: Subway Fresh Fit 500 Race Results

Jeff Gordon held off Kyle Busch to win Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, snapping a 66-race winless streak dating back to April 2009.

Jeff Gordon 'Is My Hero,' Phoenix Runner-Up Kyle Busch Says

Kyle Busch handled his Phoenix defeat gracefully on Sunday, even after Jeff Gordon used some rubbing to make the winning pass and deny Busch a three-race weekend sweep.

San Antonio Spurs 95, Memphis Grizzlies 88: Manu from heaven

Sunday night was the same, except different. Randolph grabbed eight rebounds in the first quarter alone and looked on his way to match his numbers from that mid-December game.

Cam Newton's NFL Scouting Combine Performance Taking Some Heat, Quarterback 'Looks Terrible'

Cam Newton raised some eyebrows when he declared that he was going to fully participate in this weekend's scouting combine. It's probably too early to say whether that decision will hurt or help the quarterback, but the initial reports don't sound good.

Giving the devil his due: Jon Fitch deserves better after draw with BJ Penn at UFC 127

Maybe I'm the only one, but after the decision was announced in the main event of the UFC 127 clash between Jon Fitch and BJ Penn as a majority draw, I felt bad for the former and sorry for the latter.

Accenture Match Play 2011: Luke Donald Leads Martin Kaymer, Hail Delaying Play

Today's Accenture Match Play Championship final between Luke Donald and new world No. 1 Martin Kaymer promises to be a matchup of two talented golfers.

NHL Deadline Day Trades Begin As Buffalo Sabres Acquire Brad Boyes From Blues

The Buffalo Sabres kicked off deadline day by acquiring Brad Boyes from the St. Louis Blues for a second round pick. The Buffalo Sabres are gearing up for a crack at the postseason.

Arsenal Vs. Birmingham City, Carling Cup Final: Obafemi Martins Scores Near-Certain Winner

What a way to lose a Cup Final that would be. Obafemi Martins has put Birmingham City 2-1 ahead with just seconds to go after Arsenal collapse at the back.

Knicks Vs. Heat Score: Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James Still Battling At End Of Third

The Miami Heat have outscored the New York Knicks 66-65 through three quarters, with Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James the leading scorers so far.

Hall Of Famer Duke Snider Dead At 84

Duke Snider, elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980 following an 18-year major league career in which he hit 407 home runs, passed away on Sunday morning following an undisclosed illness at the Valle Vista Convalescent Hospital in ...

Magic Vs. Thunder Score: Dwight Howard Too Much For Kevin Durant, Thunder After Three Quarters

Kevin Durant is doing all he can to keep the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder close, but Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic have the upper-hand through three quarters, leading 80-70.

2011 NFL Combine: Blaine Gabbert Speaks To The Press

The draft eligible quarterbacks have been taking some time to meet with the press and we've had some interesting comments thus far.

Lovie Smith Signs Two-Year Extension With Chicago Bears

CHICAGO -- Out of patience after three straight playoff misses, many Chicago fans were calling for coach Lovie Smith to be fired a year ago.

Robin Van Persie Will Captain Arsenal In Carling Cup Final

Emirates striker will lead out his team at Wembley. Watch Carling Cup Final live streaming with GetSport.tv Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be given the captain's armband when his team play Birmingham City in the Carling Cup Final on Sunday.

UFC 127 weigh in results LIVE from Sydney for 'Penn vs Fitch'

The official weigh-in event for UFC 127: "Penn vs. Fitch" is set to go down TONIGHT (Friday, Feb. 25, 2011) from the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

NBA Trades: Carmelo Anthony Deal Grades Well For Knicks

Trade specifics: New York Knicks acquire Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Corey Brewer, Renaldo Balkman, Shelden Williams and Anthony Carter; Denver Nuggets acquire Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, 2014 ...

Recap: Rangers 6, Caps 0

There have been games this year that one could point to as a low point. There have been games that one could point to as a turning point.

Detroit Pistons Reportedly Protest Coach John Kuester: Five Players Skip Practice

Vincent Goodwill of The Detroit News reported on Friday that five Detroit Pistons players skipped Friday morning's practice in what a source called a "player protest" of coach John Kuester.

Celtics Trade Kendrick Perkins, Nate Robinson To Thunder For Jeff Green, Nenad Kristic, According To Report

Needing size, the Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson from the Boston Celtics for Jeff Green and Nenad Kristic, according to reports.

Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets | Big Changes, HUGE Game

By Andy Popp Technically, this is the third match up between the Blazers and their division rival Denver Nuggets, but, for all intents and purposes, tonight's game is two entirely new teams playing.

Red Sox Wednesday notes: Terry Francona dismisses contract talk, Adrian Gonzalez gets ‘re-gen’ day

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Red Sox manager Terry Francona downplayed Tuesday's report by SI.com's Jon Heyman that the team “intends to” pick up his two-year contract option at the end of this season.

2011 NFL Combine Schedule: Who Will Be Working Out When?

The 2011 NFL Scouting Combine begins tomorrow, and the NFL Network will have all the live coverage you can handle of guys in their early 20s running, jumping, and doing football-related drills in shorts and t-shirts in an effort to determine ...

Jonny Gomes Celebrates Over News of Adam Wainwright’s Elbow Injury

I know Jonny Gomes plays for the Reds who are competing in the NL Central with the rival Cardinals, but how about a little sportsmanship, huh?

Gerald Wallace Trade To Portland Trail Blazers May Be For Andre Miller, According To Report

It appears that Gerald Wallace is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers, but the deal is not done yet and it remains unclear who the Charlotte Bobcats are receiving in return.

Lakers/Blazers: Artest The Catalyst, Kobe The Closer

This win simply feels better than others. As I mentioned in the game preview, a home/road back to back in an arena that the Lakers have traditionally struggled in is a tough task and the fact that the Lakers were able to leave the Rose Garden ...

"I BLEW IT": Tiger Woods Bounced From Match Play Championship In The First Round

For only the second time in his career, Tiger Woods was eliminated from the Match Play Championship in the very first round. Once considered his strongest format, Woods gave up a lead to Thomas Bjorn on the back nine, sunk a clutch birdie putt ...

NBA Trade Deadline: Kirk Hinrich traded to Hawks for Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, first-round pick

It looks like Kirk Hinrich is indeed on his way out the door. The Wizards' guard has been in trade rumors all season, and now it looks like he's heading to the Atlanta Hawks.

UH OH: Cardinals Ace Adam Wainwright May Need Tommy John Surgery

Adam Wainwright, the runner up to last year's NL Cy Young Award has left spring training after injuring a ligament in his pitching elbow.

WELCOME TO NEW YORK: Now Where Should New Knick Carmelo Anthony Live?

By Rob Bear When it was announced over the weekend that basketball star Carmelo Anthony would be leaving the Denver Nuggets for the wilds of the New York Knicks, Knickerbocker fans cheered, Nuggets fans jeered, and Anthony was left holding the ...

Deron Williams Traded To Nets In Massive Coup For Mikhail Prokhorov

After missing out on Carmelo Anthony, the Nets have shocked the NBA world, trading instead for Utah Jazz superstar point guard Deron Williams.

James Neal, Matt Niskanen Traded to Pittsburgh for Alex Goligoski

On Monday morning TSN's Darren Dreger caused quite a stir when he reported on trade talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars that involved a potential James Neal for Alex Goligoski swap.

FC Copenhagen Vs. Chelsea, UEFA Champions League Preview: A No-Win Situation For The Blues

Chelsea drew the most-favorable match-up in Champions League's Round of 16, putting them in a no-win situation for Tuesday's match in Copenhagen.

Capitals Vs. Penguins: Ovechkin Scores On Powerplay To Give Capitals 1-0 Second Period Lead

Alexander Ovechkin scored on the Capitals third powerplay of the game off a rocket of a one-timer from Marcus Johansson to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead after two periods.

Lyon Vs. Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League Preview: Will One Year, Mourinho Change Blancos' Fate

As Real Madrid prepares for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie versus Olympique Lyon, they can't help but rewind exactly one year to the same round of the same competition when Lyon bested the Blancos en route to a ...

2011 NFL Combine Invite List Includes Cam Newton, Blaine Gabbert

The 2011 NFL Combine starts this weekend and some big names like Cam Newton and Blaine Gabbert will be in attendance. The NFL does a tremendous job every year making their offseason action-packed.

Jaguars, Bills Show Interest In Bob Sanders

Neither development is surprising. Matt Bowen of National Football Post identified Buffalo as a possible landing spotfor the oft-injured former Defensive Player of the Year, in addition to Chicago, Dallas, Washington and Minnesota.

Australian Formula One Grand Prix to open 2011 season, Bahrain race cancelled

The Australian Formula One Grand Prix will become the first round of the 2011 Championship after the Bahrain race, scheduled for March 13, was cancelled due to continued anti-government protests.

Kobe Bryant Wins MVP; LeBron James Makes History At The All-Star Game

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James lit-up the the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Kobe, in what was probably his “hey, remember me” moment amidst Blake-mania, scored 37 on his way to MVP.

Daytona 500 Winner: Trevor Bayne Youngest Champ in Speedway History!

“I don't even know where to go,” Trevor Bayne, this year's Daytona 500 winner, exclaimed as he was summoned to take his first visit to Victory Lane.

BREAKING: Carmelo Anthony TRADED To NEW YORK KNICKS!

Carmelo Anthony is officially in a New York state of mind. In a deal just closed late Monday night, Mr. Anthony has been traded to the NY Knicks.

Nonito Donaire Smashes Fernando Montiel in Two Rounds

It didn't take long for Nonito Donaire to cement his long-questioned pound-for-pound status tonight, as the Filipino star knocked out Fernando Montiel in the second round to pick up two alphabet titles in the bantamweight division.

Avs, Blues shake up rosters with late-night trade

DENVER (AP) - In a trade between struggling teams in the Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche acquired former No. 1 pick Erik Johnson and Jay McClement from the St. Louis Blues for Chris Stewart and Kevin Shattenkirk.

India Vs Bangladesh: World Cup 2011 Highlights

India is hoping to avenge their defeat from the last time they met Bangladsesh in a World Cup. India's top three players are in the game: Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.

Heritage Classic: Steve Staios, David Moss Recall Past Outdoor Experience

CALGARY -- He's not known as a goal scorer, so you would think that the one Steve Staios netted on Nov. 22, 2003 would stand out in his mind.

St. John's 60, Pitt 59, Final Score: Dwight Hardy's Last-Second Lay-In Shocks No. 4 Panthers

The St. John's basketball squad had cultivated something of a reputation as a dragon slayer this season. They further cemented that reputation on Saturday with a dramatic 60-59 upset win over their Big East rival, No.

Nebraska 70, Texas 67, Final Score: Cornhuskers Hang On For Huge Upset Of No. 3 Longhorns

Nebraska has chalked up the second major upset of a busy Saturday. The unranked Cornhuskers rallied to deal a huge upset to their Big 12 rival, No.

Daytona 500 Start Time 2011, TV Info & Starting Lineup

The 2011 Daytona 500 is just hours away, with an official start time of 1 pm Eastern Time on Feb. 20, 2011. Television coverage begins at Noon on FOX, which will carry the race.

Northern Trust Open, Round 3 Leaderboard Results: Aaron Baddeley On Top, Fred Couples A Stroke Behind

At the Riviera Country Club, Round 3 of the Northern Trust Open is in the books, and Australia's own Aaron Baddeley heads into the final round with a one-stroke lead.

Justin Bieber Snags MVP of NBA Celeb Game

Despite losing last night's NBA celebrity All-Star game, pint-sized hoopster Justin Bieber still managed to take home the MVP trophy with eight points, two rebounds and four assists.

Blake Griffin Dunk Contest 2011 (VIDEO): Clippers Sensation Leaps Car For Victory

LOS ANGELES (Associated Press) - With a gospel choir at midcourt encouraging him to fly, Blake Griffin soared over a car and threw down a two-handed dunk.

Magic Johnson, Larry Bird Inspired Broadway Play In Production; Let's Cast Leads!

Following the NFL's "Lombardi"-sized footsteps, the NBA is partnering with "Lombardi" producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo and writer Eric Simonson and readying a play on the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson rivalry entitled "Magic/Bird.

Sparta Prague Vs Liverpool Europa League: Live Stream, Highlights, Team News and Predictions

Kenny Dalglish takes his in form Anfield side to Prague in this Europa League knockout stage encounter. Watch Sparta Prague Vs Liverpool live streaming with GetSport.

Gary Sheffield Announces Retirement After 22-Year Career, Starts Hall of Fame Debate

Here comes another question mark for the Hall of Fame ballot to debate for years to come. Gary Sheffield officially announced his retirement on Thursday after last playing for the New York Mets in 2009, the New York Post reports.

Spectacular Opening of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in Bangladesh

The opening ceremony of World Cup 2011 began with much fervour at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka's posh Mirpur area on Thursday evening.

ICC World Cup 2011: Official Cricket iOS App

ICC World Cup 2011 (International Cricket Council) kicks of in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from 19th February to 2nd April and we have a great iOS app just for you, for free.

Tuukka Rask Stops 34 Shots As Bruins Skate to 6-3 Victory Over Islanders

UNIONDALE, NY -- Tuukka Rask stopped 34 shots and six Bruins scored as Boston snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory against the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

NFL Lockout 2011: NFL, NFLPA Agree To Enter Mediation

ESPN via the AP is reporting that the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to enter into mediation with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

Miguel Cabrera Arrested: Tigers Slugger Charged With DUI

FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was arrested late Wednesday on drunken driving charges in Florida, police said, the latest episode for the first baseman who has struggled with a drinking problem.

Spurs Vs. Bulls Final Score: Derrick Rose Leads Chicago To 109-99 Win

Derrick Rose came to play on Thursday night against the league-best San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls reaped the benefits. Rose connected on 18-28 shots from the field against the Spurs en route to 42 points, 5 assists and 8 rebounds.

Toomer's Corner trees poisoned at Auburn University

As far as college rivalries go, Auburn versus Alabama is as intense as they come. Duking it out on the football field, basketball court or in the natatorium is certainly appropriate.

Michael Vick Receives Franchise Tag From Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles officially placed their franchise tag on quarterback Michael Vick today. Although the uncertain labor situation makes the franchise tag a bit like monopoly money right now, if it carries over into a new labor deal ...

Owners defend Panthers’ Richardson talking down to NFL players

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has become a bit of a target during recent days, but the NFL and some of his fellow owners want to make it clear - he's still very much the man they trust to run the negotiations for a new ...

Albert Haynesworth Reportedly Accused Of Sexual Assault

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth's bad week just got worse. After being charged with assault stemming from an alleged road rage incident, Haynesworth has now been accused of sexual assault by a waitress at the W Hotel.

Kevin Garnett Praises Bill Russell for Medal of Freedom Achievement, Activism Throughout NBA Career

When current Celtics big man Kevin Garnett heard the good news about former Celtics big man Bill Russell -- he was awarded the Medal of Freedom on Tuesday afternoon, one of 15 people recognized by President Barack Obama -- KG had nothing but ...

UEFA Champions League, AC Milan Vs. Tottenham Hotspur: 1-0 Spurs At Full Time; Ugly Scenes From Gennaro Gattuso

Tottenham Hotspur emerged from the cauldron of the San Siro with a crucial 1-0 victory against Serie A leaders AC Milan thanks to an 80th minute goal from Peter Crouch.

Tour De France Champ Alberto Contador Is Cleared Of Doping Charges

Doping charges that would have robbed Alberto Contador of his 2010 Tour de France title and kept him off cycling circuits for a year, have been dropped, according to the AP.

Flyers Vs. Lightning Score: Van Riemsdyk Gives Philly 1-0 Lead After First Period

James Van Riemsdyk has given the Philadelphia Flyers a 1-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning after the first period in Tampa on Tuesday night.

Bruins Acquire Center Chris Kelly From Senators for Second-Round Pick

With the Maple Leafs in town and trade rumors swirling, it felt as if the Bruins were ready to make a move. They did -- it just wasn't aa deal that was on anyone's radar.

Mikhail Grabovski Gets Dazed, Scores Awesome Game Winning Goal

During Toronto's 4-3 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski was on the receiving end of a pair of hits from Zdeno Chara that clearly left him dazed and more than a little off balance.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Arsenal Vs. Barcelona

11 months ago: LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Lionel Messi (R) of Barcelona is pursued by Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on March 31, ...

Pens Eric Godard suspended for 10 games; Isles Trevor Gillies gets 9, Matt Martin 4

1 day ago: UNIONDALE NY - FEBRUARY 11: Eric Godard #28 of the Pittsburgh Penguins fights Trevor Gillies #14 of the New York Islanders during the first period on February 11 2011 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale New York.

Bengals Former Offensive Coordinator to Coach Atlanta Quarterbacks

More photos » Al Behrman - AP According to the Cincinnati Enquirer's Joe Reedy, the Bengals former offensive coordinator, Bob Bratkowski, has landed a job as quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons.

Nolan Smith carries No. 5 Duke past Miami 81-71

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - Nolan Smith scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half, Seth Curry added 16 and No. 5 Duke extended its Atlantic Coast Conference lead by holding off Miami 81-71 on Sunday night.

Wizards beat Cavs to end road winless streak at 25

Nick Young scored 31 points, John Wall had 19 points and 14 assists and Washington snapped its 25-game road winless streak with a 115-100 win Sunday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who reverted to their losing ways one game after ending ...

Report: Albert Pujols Rejects Offer With Deadline Approaching

Earlier this offseason, Albert Pujols set a spring training deadline for he and the St. Louis Cardinals to reach a contract extension.

Lakers Vs. Magic Score: Dwight Howard Alley Oop From Gilbert Arenas Puts Orlando Up Seven

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has had an up-and-down game against the Los Angeles Lakers, dominating the first quarter and disappearing in the second.

Strikeforce 'Fedor vs Silva' photos: Fedor Emelianenko's eye swollen shut

Strikeforce: "Fedor vs. Silva" photos featuring a snapshot of what happens when you get run over by "Bigfoot." Is this really going to be one of the final images of the great Fedor Emelianenko inside the cage as a professional fighter?

Report: DeMarcus Cousins Suspended After Donte Greene Altercation

Reportedly, DeMarcus Cousins will not be joining the Kings in Phoenix for their game against the Suns tonight, effectively making his punishment for an altercation with Donte Greene at least a one-game suspension.

AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Final: DA Points, Bill Murray Win Tournament

DA Points, a longtime Nationwide Tour competitor, earned his first career PGA Tour tournament victory Sunday in the ATT Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

VIDEO: LeBron James Pushes Rajon Rondo Out Of Miami Heat Huddle

LeBron James may have just discovered the reason his Miami Heat can't beat the Boston Celtics. Not only is Rajon Rondo a triple-double machine, he's also an accomplished master of international espionage.

Phoenix Suns Weather Initial Storm, Rally To Defeat Utah 95-80

More photos » Jim Urquhart - AP For the first time all season, this was a GOOD thing. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart) I know the final score was 95-83, but the Suns really won this game 95-80.

New sales tax to benefit Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers?

The Green Bay Packers wrapped up their 2011 NFL championship season last Sunday with a thrilling victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Women's Lacrosse; Women's Gymnastics; Rugby Preserved As Cal Varsity Sports While Baseball; Men's Gymnastics Are Not

Three athletic teams at the University of California, Berkeley, slated to cease intercollegiate competition at the end of this academic year - women's lacrosse, women's gymnastics and rugby - will be preserved, campus officials announced today...

Arsenal – Wolves Preview

Wolves are a weird team this year. Even though they're languishing in the relegation zone, they've taken some pretty big scalps, with wins over Liverpool, Manchester City, and last weekend handing Manchester United their first loss of the season.

Ray Allen breaks Reggie Miller 3 point record

It finally happened, the inevitable the best shooter of all time in NBA history, a model of consistency Ray Allen broke Reggie Miller's record this evening in the 1st half against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Statistical Preview: The Manchester Derby

Today's Manchester Derby might be one of the most important in years, both in terms of table position and momentum. Man United are top of the Premier League, but find themselves in a tough spot between last week's humbling loss to Wolves and ...

Cleveland Cavaliers snap 26-game losing streak

There will be no toilet bowl on Sunday. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Clippers tonight 126-119 in overtime, led by our former Big 3 member Antawn Jamison, who scored 35 points and hit the big shot to put Cleveland up four in the ...

Where the Heat is definitely on: Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons Game Thread

LeBron (and rehab) has put the Douchetastic Trio together again and they'll be at The Palace of Auburn Hills tonight, looking to win Miami's eighth straight game, a winning streak that started less than two weeks ago in Miami against a team you ...

With Jerry Sloan Gone, The Utah Jazz Need To Make Big Changes

Jim Urquhart - AP about 15 hours ago: Tyrone Corbin, the new head coach of the Utah Jazz, addresses the media after longtime coach Jerry Sloan announced his resignation during an NBA basketball news conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thursday, ...

Chuck Tanner Dies: Former Pirates Manager Dead At 81

PITTSBURGH - Chuck Tanner, who managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to one of the greatest comebacks in World Series history, has died. He was 81.

BREAKING: Browns Release Shaun Rogers and Four Others

More photos » Bill Haber - AP The Cleveland Browns released defensive end Shaun Rogers on Wednesday, ending the veteran lineman's three-year run with the team.

Fans File Lawsuit Against NFL, Dallas Cowboys Over Inadequate Super Bowl Seating

DALLAS -- Football fans have filed a lawsuit accusing the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys and team owner Jerry Jones of deceiving hundreds of people who bought Super Bowl tickets and had no seats, or got seats they felt were inadequate.

MLB star hopes Michael Vick gets hurt for killing dogs

White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle and his wife Jamie, who started a “Sox for Strays” program that hosts local animal rescue groups during the season, recognize that the Eagles' Michael Vick paid for his dogfighting crimes by serving a prison sentence.

North Carolina Vs. Duke Final Score: Blue Devils Rally For 79-73 Victory

Down by fourteen at halftime, the Duke Blue Devils put on a second half rally to ensure their spot atop the ACC food chain, doing so against their arch-rival, the North Caroline Tar Heels.

Cleveland Cavaliers Lose 26th Straight Game With Loss to Pistons

CLEVELAND - Forget the NBA record, the Cavaliers are officially as bad as any team in any pro sport. Cleveland's losing streak reached 26, matching the 1976-77 Tampa Bay Buccaneers' record for consecutive incompetence on Wednesday night with a ...

Carson Palmer wants out of Cincinnati

Carson Palmer's career has degraded in each of the past three seasons to the point that fans questioned if the Bengals should just move in another direction.

Super Bowl Ratings: 111 Million People Watched the Packers and Steelers

Super Bowl Ratings: The final numbers are in - 111 million people watched the Packers beat the Steelers, 31-25. Sunday's Super Bowl was the most watched TV show of all-time, beating the M*A*S*H series finale in 1983 (106 million).

NBA Trade Rumor: Warriors Asking About Nene

It appears Carmelo Anthony isn't the only player on Denver that teams are interested in. According to Marcus Thompson II of the Oakland Tribune, the Warriors (who play the Nuggets tonight) have inquired about Nene to help get some scoring from ...

VIDEO: UConn's Johnny McEntee Trick-Shots His Way Into Our Hearts

Internet, meet Johnny McEntee, a sophomore quarterback for the UConn Huskies who, as far as we can tell, has yet to attempt a pass in a Division I football game.

Panthers Trade Michael Frolik, Prospect To Blackhawks For Jack Skille, Others

2 months ago: GLENDALE AZ - DECEMBER 04: Michael Frolik #67 of the Florida Panthers skates in to score the game winning shoot out goal against the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at Jobing.

Rafael Nadal Named Sportsman of the Year

Rafael Nadal was looking awfully sharp today at the Laureus Awards in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he took home this year's Sportsman of the Year award.

Pruiti: Orlando Magic, Not Boston Celtics, Responsible for Stopping Dwight Howard Yesterday

Among the problems facing the Orlando Magic as they look to right the ship in the dog days of the season--Orlando's just 7-8 in its last 15 games--is how to keep franchise center Dwight Howard involved in the offense.

Rangers told Michael Young he’ll be traded

According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports, the Rangers have told infielder Michael Young they will attempt to trade him soon, “in part because Young has grown disillusioned with his diminished role on the team.

Lunchtime Quiz: Green Bay Packer or Meat Packer?

If you watched the Super Bowl last night, you know Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings are Green Bay Packers. How well do you know your actual packers of meat, though?

UFC 126 fighter salaries and paydays for 'Silva vs Belfort'

The official fighter purses for those who competed at UFC 126: "Silva vs. Belfort" this past Saturday night (Feb. 5) from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, were released earlier today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).

Boston College Downs Boston University Overtime Beanpot Classic Epitomizing Two Schools' Rivalry

BOSTON -- The significance of the Boston University-Boston College rivalry could be seen with every dogged stride of each shift during Monday night's Beanpot semifinal at the TD Garden.

NFL Gives Super Bowl XLVI Tickets to 400 Displaced Fans at Cowboys Stadium

The NFL has come up with a solution for the 400 fans forced to forfeit their seats due to a safety issue on a temporary seating structure, but if you were there as a die-hard follower of the Packers or the Steelers, you better hope for a repeat...

Bud Adams Names Oilers Legend Mike Munchak Head Coach

As you have likely heard by now, Bud Adams replaced Jeff Fisher by promoting Mike Munchak to head coach today. Munchak is a Hall of Famer who, though he's coached the Tennessee offensive line for many years, retired a Houston Oiler, so Houston ...

Groupon Super Bowl Ad Backfires

By Erik Qualman Interesting that a social media company [Groupon] didn't understand the social media backlash it could receive by running a culturally insensitive advertisement during the Super Bowl.

Green Bay Super Bowl Celebration: Packers Fans Take It To The Streets (PHOTOS)

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- After 14 long years of frustration, Green Bay Packers fans raised their arms to the night sky Sunday and howled in victory as their beloved team won the Super Bowl.

Storm Turns Super Bowl Plans Into Super Mess

ARLINGTON, Texas - A spokeswoman for photography service Getty Images says one of its photographers was among those injured Friday when sheets of ice fell from Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

Evgeni Malkin Suffers Torn ACL and MCL

Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins tore his ACL and MCL last night against Buffalo. He's expected to miss 4-6 months. The Penguins' third leading scorer had missed 5 games consecutive games with a sinus infection and knee problems and had ...

Newcastle United 4-4 Arsenal: Premier League Highlights (Video)

What a game. Arsenal thumped Newcastle United in a very one sided first half at St James' Park in a game that looked effectively over within ten minutes.

New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens: Matinee Open Thread

Graham Hughes - AP Martin Biron will save Hank from his "Chambre des horreurs" today as Marty will get the start against the Habs.

Cleveland Cavaliers Tie NBA Record With 24th Straight Loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped their 24th-straight game on Saturday evening, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-105. The Cavs never-ending skid hasn't just been futile, it's downright embarrassing at this point.

Michael Vick Named AP NFL Comeback Player Of The Year

More photos » Gail Burton - AP Michael Vick received 29.5 out of a possible 50 votes to be named the Associated Press Comeback Player Of The Year.

UFC 126 results: Anderson Silva knocks out Vitor Belfort with a front kick

Anderson Silva just knocked out Vitor Belfort with a front kick to the face. I will repeat that, my gentle Maniacs. In the main event of UFC 126: "Silva vs.

Cris Carter Snubbed From Pro Football Hall Of Fame's 2011 Class

All Cris Carter did, to paraphrase a popular Chris Bermanism that originally came from Buddy Ryan, was catch touchdowns. But that and Carter's full statistical profile weren't enough in today's election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and he ...

NFL Hall Of Fame Class Of 2011: Deion Sanders, Shannon Sharpe, Marshall Faulk, Richard Dent, Ed Sabol

The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2011 is in. Here's the full list: Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders and Shannon Sharpe.

Super Bowl 2011 LIVE: Online Updates For Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Green Bay Packers

Super Bowl 45 is finally here. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers will duke it out for the Lombardi Trophy at 6:30 pm ET.

LeBron James Scoring, Dwyane Wade Back, Heat Pounding Magic, 79-63

LeBron James has scored more than half of the points for the Miami Heat. It's probably a good thing he picked tonight to go on a scoring rampage, because he has to play the second half of the game without Dwayne Wade, sidelined by a hard fall ...

LeBron James Scoring At Will, Miami Heat Lead Orlando Magic, 30-26

There should be a petition to change the name of Miami's team from the Heat to the LeBrons. At the end of the first quarter, LeBron James has managed to score 77% of the team's points.

Foursquare Looks At Super Bowl For New Way To Make Money

Location-based service Foursquare will test a new kind of ad format during Super Bowl XLV next Sunday. The Foursquare app for mobile phones normally lets users check in to real-world locations to earn virtual badges.

Balloon Popping Dog: GREEN BAY to WIN Super Bowl XLV! [VIDEO]

Anastasia, the balloon popping Jack Russell Terrier, has made a prediction as to who is going to win Super Bowl XLV - the Green Bay Packers!

Dan Snyder Sues Washington City Paper

Redskins owner Dan Snyder filed a $2 million lawsuit Wednesday against the parent company of the Washington City Paper. The suit stems from an article written by City Paper reporter Dave McKenna in November.

Ben Roethlisberger Boozing Big Before Super Bowl?

Ben Roethlisberger is gearing up to take on the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV Sunday by getting his drink on. Earlier this week, the quarterback was spotted downing some drinks in Texas, but according to reports, he is watching his diet ...

Yanks Pitcher Andy Pettitte Set to Announce Retirement

Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, a five-time World Series champ, reportedly plans to announce he will retire during a news conference Friday at Yankee Stadium.

Spurs Vs. Lakers: Kobe Bryant Picks Up The Score In Close Game At Staples Center

Kobe Bryant picked up the scoring the third quarter, but the Los Angeles Lakers have been unable to shake the pesky San Antonio Spurs.

New Music: Lil Wayne – ‘Green & Yellow’ (Freestyle)

Wiz Khalifa may have his money on the Pittsburgh Steelers at this weekend's Super Bowl, but Lil Wayne is repping for the “Green Yellow.

Steelers' Continued Success Based on Family Values

DALLAS -- The symbol of success for the Pittsburgh Steelers is the cafeteria in their headquarters. One visit and you can understand why the team calls itself a family.

Defensive Player of the Year, Troy Polamalu

Troy Polamalu won Defensive Player of the Year today. To celebrate, a bunch of players wore a “Troy Polamalu wig.” The curly-haired safety had just 2 more votes than the straight-haired Packer, Clay Matthews III.

VAN News ESPN - Kenny Boynton helps Florida knock off Vanderbilt

Kenny Boynton scored 15 points, the last of them coming on a huge 3-pointer in overtime, and Florida (No. 23 ESPN/USA Today) beat Vanderbilt (No.

Arsenal Vs. Everton: Gunners Overcome Officiating Gaff, Earn Comeback Win Over Visiting Toffees

As today's match approached the 70th minute at the Emirates, it looked like Louis Saha's controversial first half goal would prove to be the difference between Arsenal and Everton.

Madoff Even Closer to Mets Than We Thought

Kathy Kmonicek - AP 5 days ago: FILE- In this Oct. 29, 2010, file photo, New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon, left, and COO Jeff Wilpon, listen to a question from the media during a baseball news conference in New York.

Rob Neyer Joins SB Nation as National Baseball Editor. Be Happy!

Upon learning yesterday that esteemed baseball writer Rob Neyer was leaving his post at ESPN, which he had held since 1996, there was an outpouring of eulogies from stat-centric baseball fans around the net for him and his career.

Homeless Couple in Green Bay Wins Tickets, All-Expense Paid Trip to Super Bowl XLV

A homeless couple, with only 90 cents to their name became the envy of all Packers and Steelers fans -- better yet, any sports-loving American -- when they received a free trip to Super Bowl XLV and an once in a lifetime experience that not many have had.

Celtics Face Challenge As They Take On Tyreke Evans, Full-Strength Kings in Sacramento

Three weeks ago back in Boston, the Celtics easily took down a Sacramento team that was at less than full strength. Tyreke Evans, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, was out with a foot injury, and the Kings started Luther Head in his place.

Chelsea Striker Fernando Torres Wants To Play and Score Against Liverpool On Sunday

Former Anfield hero keen to make Stamford Bridge debut against former club. Premier League Tickets Available from Tixdaq.com New Chelsea striker Fernando Torres insists he wants to find the net against his old club Liverpool when the two meet on Sunday.

Andy Carroll Looking Forward to Partnering With Luis Suarez, Hopes to Win Trophies With Liverpool

After a whirlwhind day on Monday, Andy Carroll took a few minutes to share his thoughts on joining his new club. "It's just a great feeling," the 22-year-old striker told the club's official website.

Madden NFL 11: Pittsburgh Steelers Will Win The Super Bowl, 24-20

The press release mentions names I've never even seen before, including Aaron Rodgers, James Jones, and Mike Wallace, and describes their awesome exploits.