Roenick suspended by NBC Sports for inappropriate comments
Former NHL forward Jeremy Roenick was suspended indefinitely by NBC Sports on Monday for his inappropriate comments about coworkers.
‘This is for real’ - journeyman Aliu sparks hockey reckoning
VAUGHAN, Ontario — There was no breaking point or seminal moment that prompted Akim Aliu to post two tweets less than a minute apart that would rock t...
No. 1 KU falls to No. 18 Villanova on Samuels’ 3-pointer
PHILADELPHIA — Jermaine Samuels hit a winning 3-pointer with 20.5 seconds left to lead No. 18 Villanova to a 56-55 victory on Saturday over Kansas, th...
ON Football: A how-to guide to getting to the Super Bowl
With eight of the 12 postseason berths already occupied, it's time to look at who the other four might be. And what all of them need to go deep into J...
Kansas faces test of holding onto No. 1 spot in AP Top 25
RALEIGH, N.C. — Michigan State, Kentucky, Duke and Louisville have each spent time at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll only to los...
Vince Carter’s NBA career milestones are piling up
The milestones are piling up, and running out, for Atlanta’s Vince Carter.
Kansas becomes latest No. 1 in AP Top 25; Tar Heels fall out
It is Kansas’ turn at No. 1 in the Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, while another blueblood — North Carolina — is out for the first time in nearl...
James’ caps busy weekend with 32 as Lakers beat Hawks 101-96
ATLANTA — Not looking the least bit tired after a whirlwind weekend, LeBron James scored 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning s...
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought
The Latest on Week 15 in the NFL (all times EST):
Harden scores 60 in 31 minutes, Rockets rout Hawks 158-111
HOUSTON — James Harden scored a season-high 60 points in 31 minutes and the Houston Rockets sent the struggling Atlanta Hawks to their 10th straight l...
Flames coach Bill Peters quits; accused of slurs, abuse
Bill Peters resigned as coach of the Calgary Flames on Friday after allegedly making racist slurs at a Nigerian-born player in the minors and kicking ...
No. 4 Kansas beats Dayton 90-84 in overtime for Maui title
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Devon Dotson scored 31 points, Udoka Azubuike had seven of his 29 in overtime and No. 4 Kansas outlasted Dayton 90-84 to win its thi...
Calgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slurs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bill Peters’ status as the Calgary Flames coach — and whatever future he might have in the sport — have been placed into question whil...
Maui Invitational and Battle 4 Atlantis headline week
Michigan State and Kansas missed each other in the season-opening Champions Classic.
Flames investigating allegation head coach used racial slurs
PITTSBURGH — Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slu...
Fans of shootouts must have hated Week 12 in the NFL.
Fans of shootouts must have hated Week 12 in the NFL.
Jessye Norman remembered as force of nature at Met memorial
NEW YORK — Jessye Norman was remembered as a force of nature as thousands filled the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday for a celebration of the sopra...
Penny runs for 129 yards, Seahawks beat Eagles 17-9
PHILADELPHIA — Rashaad Penny ran for a career-best 129 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown, Russell Wilson threw one TD pass and the Seattle Seahawks...
NFL at 100: Belichick, Brady and Patriots dominate 2010s
A look at the 2010s, the NFL's 10th decade:
Pistons score 76 in first half, rout Hawks 128-103
DETROIT — Andre Drummond had 23 points and 15 rebounds, helping Detroit to a 128-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night that included the Pist...
Kansas pieces together 3-man class amid NCAA allegations
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas coach Bill Self knew it was important to fill the majority of his upcoming recruiting class during the early signing period, g...
49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry
The last time the San Francisco 49ers had a winning record for a home game in November, Colin Kaepernick was their quarterback and Russell Wilson and ...
No. 4 Duke edges third-ranked Kansas 68-66
NEW YORK — Tre Jones scored 15 points and Cassius Stanley added 11 of his 13 points in the second half to help No. 4 Duke beat third-ranked Kansas 68-...
Hawks’ Collins suspended 25 games without pay for PEDs
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins was suspended for 25 games without pay on Tuesday for a violation of the NBA's anti-drug program after te...
Schools, coaches more willing to fight NCAA allegations
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The ink on the NCAA's notice of allegations was but a few hours old when officials at Kansas huddled with Jayhawks coach Bill Self an...
Showdown: Michigan St-Kentucky, Kansas-Duke tip-off season
The nation's top teams don't have to wait long to find out how they measure up against some of the best competition.
Wilson throws 5 TDs, Seahawks outlast Bucs 40-34 in OT
SEATTLE — Russell Wilson hit Jacob Hollister on a 10-yard touchdown on the opening possession of overtime, and the Seattle Seahawks rallied for a 40-3...
Embiid scores 36 as 76ers top Hawks 105-103 to stay unbeaten
ATLANTA — Joel Embiid scored 36 points, including the winning free throws with 5.3 seconds left, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their third straight g...
49ers eye 7-0 start, with streaking Panthers in way
Joe Montana was throwing passes to Jerry Rice the last time the San Francisco 49ers were 7-0 to start a season.