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No. 10 Spartans beat No. 18 Badgers 63-60 in OT MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Ryan Evans had an apparent game-tying 3-pointer overturned on an officials' replay review, allowing No. 10 Michigan State to hold on for a 63-60 victory over No. 18 Wisconsin in overtime Tuesday night. (...)
Williams withdraws from Brisbane with injury BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams' Australian Open preparations took a major hit Wednesday when she injured her left ankle and withdrew from the Brisbane International. (...)
AP, NBC to announce awards Super Bowl eve NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press and the NFL will announce the annual league awards, including Most Valuable Player, in a two-hour prime-time special "NFL Honors" to air on NBC on Super Bowl eve, Feb. 4. (...)
Angelo fired as Bears' GM after team crumbles LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears won four division titles and reached the Super Bowl while Jerry Angelo was general manager. They also crumbled in a big way this season. (...)
Jerry Angelo fired as Bears' GM LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jerry Angelo was fired as the Chicago Bears' general manager Tuesday following a team collapse marked by injuries to Jay Cutler and Matt Forte and a drug scandal involving receiver Sam Hurd. (...)
Buccaneers fire head coach Raheem Morris TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dumping coach Raheem Morris, although not necessarily their determination to win with one of the NFL's youngest teams. (...)
Former Bears, Cowboys receiver Hurd indicted DALLAS (AP) — Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd was indicted Wednesday on federal drug conspiracy and possession charges after he and another man were accused of trying to establish a drug-dealing network. (...)
Bulls beat Pistons 99-83 in Hamilton's return AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Richard Hamilton scored 14 points in his return to The Palace, and the Chicago Bulls shut down the Detroit Pistons in a 99-83 victory Wednesday night. (...)
Pujols deal completed; worth $240M over 10 years NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols officially joined the Los Angeles Angels when Major League Baseball and the players' association confirmed the terms of the first baseman's 10-year contract and agreed its guaranteed value is $240 million. (...)
Indians sign RHP Robinson Tejeda CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have signed free agent reliever Robinson Tejeda to a minor league contract and invited the right-hander to camp. (...)
Torre quits MLB to pursue Dodgers ownership NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre has resigned as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. (...)
Torre quits MLB to pursue Dodgers ownership NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. (...)
Torre quits MLB to pursue Dodgers ownership NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. (...)
AP Source: CF Coco Crisp agrees to deal with A's OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Free agent center fielder Coco Crisp agreed to a two-year contract to return to the Athletics, filling one key void in the Oakland outfield heading into the 2012 season. (...)
Sharks finally beat Ducks for 1st time this season ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brad Winchester and Benn Ferriero scored 27 seconds apart in the second period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks for the first time in four tries this season, 3-1 Wednesday night. (...)
Jagr has groin strain, could miss 10 days PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Flyers forward Jaromir Jagr, who left the Winter Classic with a leg injury on Monday, has a mild left groin strain, and will miss seven to 10 days. (...)
Leafs' Lupul has 4 points in win over Lightning TORONTO (AP) — Joffrey Lupul had a goal and three assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs killed four early power plays — including a two-man advantage — in a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. (...)
Halak's 33 saves lift Blues over Coyotes 4-1 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jaroslav Halak made a season-high 34 saves, and the St. Louis Blues snapped a season-worst, three-game skid with a 4-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday night. (...)
Oilers beat Blackhawks 4-3 to end 3-game slide CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Smyth, Taylor Hall and Andy Sutton scored in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers bounced back from Daniel Carcillo's nasty hit during a chippy 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night. (...)
Avalanche beat Kings 2-1, now 7-0 in shootouts LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan O'Reilly scored the tying goal with 5:43 left in the third period, Milan Hejduk got the only goal in a shootout and Semyon Varlamov made 31 saves to lead the surging Colorado Avalanche to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. (...)
No changes in store for the FedEx Cup system KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — In the last two years of the FedEx Cup playoffs, a runner-up finish for Martin Laird at The Barclays and for Chez Reavie at the Deutsche Bank Championship was enough for them to lock up a spot in the Tour Championship — and three of the majors — after what had been ordinary seasons. (...)
Woodland starts new year with big changes KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Gary Woodland is unlike most players at Kapalua. He is one of the most athletic figures in golf, certainly among the most powerful. And considering that he didn't start playing serious golf until college, he's not even close to reaching his potential. (...)
Aiken shoots 64, leads by 1 at Africa Open EAST LONDON, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's Thomas Aiken shot a 9-under 64 Thursday at the Africa Open for a one-shot lead after the first round of the European Tour's season-opening tournament. (...)
Halak's 33 saves lift Blues over Coyotes 4-1 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jaroslav Halak made a season-high 34 saves, and the St. Louis Blues snapped a season-worst, three-game skid with a 4-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday night. (...)
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