Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:27:28 EST

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:26:52 EST

MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat knew what was coming from Sacramento. Eventually, they handled the Kings' challenge.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:25:02 EST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A win is a win to the Trail Blazers.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:22:01 EST

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Forget any talk of Kansas State as a team teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble. After yet another convincing
win over a Top 20 team, the Wildcats' bubble has burst - and coach Frank Martin couldn't be happier.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:20:35 EST

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Compared to the rest of Kentucky's roster, Darius Miller is a dinosaur.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:20:10 EST

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:19:42 EST

Danica Patrick won't be the first woman to race at Daytona. Her celebrity exceeds her credentials, but make no mistake: Danica's Sprint Cup circuit debut is significant, writes Cary Estes.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:19:06 EST

In the past six drafts, just two tailbacks have been picked in the top five. Scouts are raving about Trent Richardson, but where does he fall in Don Banks' updated first-round projection?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:15:19 EST

Here's a look at a few notable contests from an eventful Tuesday in college hoops:

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:14:39 EST

They aren't necessarily college basketball's eight best teams. But one of these schools -- the Magic Eight -- is going to win it all, predicts Luke Winn. And there are surprises in the bunch.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:53:27 EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak says he must explore every opportunity to improve his club, even if Kobe Bryant doesn't like it.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:53:16 EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Mariano Rivera hinted 2012 could be his final year in the major leagues, saying he won't announce his long-term plans until after the season.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:51:14 EST

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Even shorthanded, the San Antonio Spurs keep finding ways to win.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:49:58 EST

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:49:48 EST

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Cubs and the Red Sox have agreed on a deal that settles their dispute over what Boston should get after Theo Epstein left for Chicago.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:48:37 EST

After scandal hit one small Indiana town -- one which prompted the resignation of its high school's hoops coach -- ex-NBA player, coach Jerry Sichting stepped in, writes Jon Wertheim.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:48:24 EST

Jeremy Lin hasn't been the only major surprise of the NBA's first half. Britt Robson takes stock of the league as the season hits its midway point and dishes out his team-by-team grades.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:47:14 EST

Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training, and for the first time in more than two decades, one of the best backstops in the game's history is not one of them.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:45:43 EST

Manny Ramirez and Raul Ibanez found new homes. But many more ex-All-Stars are trying to find a job. Tom Verducci assesses 10 aging hitters not in camp; do they have anything left?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:30:35 EST

LOS ANGELES -- From 2004 to 2011, Kenyon Martin played the role of enforcer behind Carmelo Anthony on the Denver Nuggets. They might not be teammates anymore, but the Martin is still coming to his longtime friend's defense.