Sports
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. (...)
Column: Tebow Time has already come and gone It was fun in a way the NFL often isn't, a midseason diversion that sent fans into a frenzy in Denver and prompted people around the country to drop to a knee. Even if you didn't believe in Tim Tebow, it was hard to take your eyes off him as he found ways to win despite passes that fluttered about like balloons on a windy day. (...)
Oregon outlasts Wisconsin 45-38 in Rose Bowl PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Chip Kelly expected the avalanche of offense produced by Oregon and Wisconsin in the 98th Rose Bowl, knowing his Ducks would need the late breaks that always eluded them in their BCS bowl losses the past two years. (...)
Column: Tebow Time has already come and gone It was fun in a way the NFL often isn't, a midseason diversion that sent fans into a frenzy in Denver and prompted people around the country to drop to a knee. Even if you didn't believe in Tim Tebow, it was hard to take your eyes off him as he found ways to win despite passes that fluttered about like balloons on a windy day. (...)
Rams fire coach, GM after another dismal year ST. LOUIS (AP) — Next year will be Chris Long's fifth season with the St. Louis Rams. The defensive end will be playing for his fourth coach in a seemingly endless cycle of futility. (...)
Former Bears, Cowboys receiver Hurd indicted DALLAS (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd on drug conspiracy and possession charges after he and another man were accused of trying to establish a drug-dealing network. (...)
Column: Tebow Time has already come and gone It was fun in a way the NFL often isn't, a midseason diversion that sent fans into a frenzy in Denver and prompted people around the country to drop to a knee. Even if you didn't believe in Tim Tebow, it was hard to take your eyes off him as he found ways to win despite passes that fluttered about like balloons on a windy day. (...)
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. (...)
Holiday scores 23 as 76ers beat Hornets 101-93 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 101-93 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. (...)
Howard, Magic run past winless Wizards, 103-85 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Dwight Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds, Ryan Anderson added 23 points and 15 rebounds and the Orlando Magic ran past the winless Washington Wizards 103-85 on Wednesday night. (...)
Harrington, Fernandez lead Nuggets' rout of Kings DENVER (AP) — Al Harrington scored 15 points, Rudy Fernandez had 12 points to go with eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets won their third straight by beating the Sacramento Kings 110-83 Wednesday night. (...)
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. (...)
Tortorella fined for critical comments NEW YORK (AP) — Rangers coach John Tortorella was fined $30,000 by the NHL for critical comments of the league and the officials in New York's Winter Classic victory over Philadelphia. (...)
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. (...)
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. (...)
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. (...)
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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