Sports News Stories

NEW YORK (AP) — The Devils turned a stellar first nine minutes and an opportunistic final five into a stirring victory over the Rangers that moved New Jersey within one win of a trip to the Stanley Cup finals. Suddenly, … Continue reading →

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The buzz at the start was for Allen Iverson‘s ceremonial return. By the end, more than 20,000 fans were on their feet and going wild for Jrue Holiday, Elton Brand, Andre Iguodala and the rugged-and-determined play that … Continue reading →

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A list of financial mismanagement allegations against former CONCACAF leaders Jack Warner and Chuck Blazer was outlined to 40 football nations Wednesday, just minutes after they elected Jeffrey Webb as their new president. Officials from across … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors finally have some momentum in their perjury case against Roger Clemens, even if it means dragging in former major leaguer David Segui, a witness who is apparently so reluctant to testify that the judge threatened from … Continue reading →

MIAMI (AP) — Larry Bird called the Indiana Pacers soft. His team agreed. LeBron James thought otherwise. Bird told The Indianapolis Star early Wednesday that he “can’t believe my team went soft” after the Pacers were beaten 115-83 in Game … Continue reading →

The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis, which oversees the Reggie … Continue reading →

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astrodome was once the envy of other cities, a fully air conditioned facility with a translucent roof that kept out the heat and humidity, gave synthetic grass its name, made Houston a sports entertainment destination and … Continue reading →

ATLANTA (AP) — The NFL‘s move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them. Not long after Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay, chairman … Continue reading →

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Some days are better than others for Susie Wheldon, and there’s rarely any warning what will trigger the emotional roller coaster she’s been on since husband Dan Wheldon‘s fatal crash in last year’s IndyCar finale. … Continue reading →

MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory shot from Udonis Haslem a few moments later. When that was over, the Miami Heat kept … Continue reading →