David Zalubowski/Associated Press<br><br>Kobe Bryant picked up his 21st triple-double in a win over the Nuggets on Tuesday in Denver. Bryant shot 6-of-11 from the floor, giving him 25,000 field goal…
Daniel Briere, left, and the Colorado Avalanche couldn’t sneak anything past St. Louis goalie Martin Brodeur on Monday night in St. Louis.Scott Kane/Associated Press Brodeur stopped all 16 shots he…
A rare Oklahoma “victory” – cornerback Jordan Thomas (7) breaks up a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Germone Hopper Monday night in the Russell Athletic Bowl in Orlando, Florida.John…
If Adam Gase’s advice is good enough for Peyton Manning … Gase, Denver’s offensive coordinator, and other Broncos assistants, are a hot commodity as several NFL teams looks for new…
Monday’s Liberty Bowl was all Texas A&M quarterback Kyle Allen – he threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth score in the Aggies’ 45-37 victory over West Virginia…
Although they weren’t counted on in Sunday’s practice, Oregon’s star-studded offensive line looks to open holes for running back Royce Freeman on New Year’s Day.Kelvin Kuo/Associated Press That was the…
It was a day to celebrate – and commemorate – for teenager Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States after she won an alpine ski, women’s World Cup slalom event Monday…
Detroit’s Ndamukong Suh was fined $100,000 for an illegal block on Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan, right, last season. His most recent indiscretions will be a bit more costly –…
It was a long, anguishing season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Kevin Pamphile and the Bucs, but they were “rewarded” for their struggles with the No. 1 pick in next…
San Francisco head coach Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers parted ways Sunday, opening the door for conversations with Michigan on Monday, according to a report.Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press The person…
The Atlanta Falcons released head coach Mike Smith from his contract after missing the playoffs with a 6-10 record, while the Chicago Bears fired head coach Marc Trestman and General…
Pennsylvania’s Mo’ne Davis won hearts and Little League games – and now The Associated Press 2014 Female Athlete of the Year.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press file photo A vote by U.S.…
Texas defensive back Dylan Haines (44) breaks up a pass intended for Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry, but little else went right for the Longhorns in their home state Monday…
San Francisco head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with 49ers fullback Bruce Miller (center) and running back Alfonso Smith (right) after Miller scored a touchdown Sunday, allowing Harbaugh to go out…
Not rest and relaxation, but rehab and revitalization. “I think to win 12 games with the schedule that we had was a good thing,” Manning said after being held without…
For the fifth consecutive year with Joe Flacco at quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens qualified for the playoffs with their victory over Cleveland on Sunday and San Diego’s loss to Kansas…
The Oregon defense likely will face it’s biggest challenge this season – an explosive Florida State offense and without star defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, who is out with an injury.Marcio…
Sara Hector of Sweden surprised even herself by winning the women’s World Cup giant slalom Sunday in Kuehtai, Austria.Pier Marco Tacca/Associated Press Just two weeks after coming second in a…
Denver Nuggets forward J.J. Hickson, front, fights for control of a rebound with Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross, but for the most part, Sunday night’s game wasn’t much of a…
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Zach Redmond (22) wrestles with Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) in front of Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard (31) as Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) looks…
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is at ease in the sun of Southern California.Chuck Burton/Associated Press file photo In his first public appearance since he was cleared of violating Florida…
Penn State wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) breaks free from Boston College’s Manuel Asprilla, and the Nittany Lions did the same against the Eagles late in the game – and…
South Carolina linebacker Jonathan Walton (28) and Skai Moore had much to celebrate Saturday in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press “We’re going to chuck it down…
Jaelen Strong and Arizona State were just a little too strong for Duke on Saturday in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.Victor Calzada/Associated Press When he got his chance,…
Virginia Tech running back J.C. Coleman was the difference Saturday, here running past Cincinnati linebacker Jeff Luc for a touchdown in the Military Bowl in Annapolis, Md.Nick Wass/Associated Press The…
Kentucky’s Andrew Harrison, right, and the Wildcats had a little too much for Louisville and Mangok Mathiang on Saturday.Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press The Wildcats didn’t because freshman guard Tyler Ulis…
Not long ago, it appeared Manning would be going for an NFL record 55 consecutive games with a touchdown throw and Carr would be trying to steer his team away…
Southern California wide receiver George Farmer and the Trojans just cleared Nebraska and safety Corey Cooper, right, and cornerback Daniel Davie on Saturday night in the Holiday Bowl in San…
Denver forward Kenneth Faried (left) looks to pass the ball to guard Arron Afflalo on Friday in Denver. The Nuggets nearly looked past forward Andrew Wiggins and the lowly Minnesota…
Rutgers running back Robert Martin (7) gets a lift from offensive lineman Betim Bujari after he gave Rutgers a lift with a touchdown Friday in the Quick Lane Bowl in…
