National Sports

Northug the man to beat as Olympic season starts
Germany's Rommel wins men's World Cup skeleton
Female ski jumpers hear reasons for case dismissal
Hopson leads No. 10 Vols to 105-66 rout of ECU
Miami defeats UNC-Wilmington 67-60
Penguins captain Crosby runs with Olympic torch
Tony Benshoof's back ailing again
Already a world champ, Hamlin eyes Olympic gold
US curler goes for cash on reality TV
Stiegler hurts left knee in giant slalom training
Chan excited to show the world what he can do
Olympic lodging plan off because of rough economy
Fans to have chance to design Vonn's helmet art
Get to know Lindsey and the Vonntourage
Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015
FIFA: No replay for France-Ireland WCup qualifier
Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs
NFL union opposes reporting on teammates
Death of Drew Brees' mother ruled a suicide
Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness
Union says NFL concussion expert is biased
Jayson Williams plea hearing delayed indefinitely
Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai
Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise
Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson
NC State defeats Akron 66-45
St. Louis Cardinals announce season ticket pricing
Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature
ATP says it can't reopen Agassi drug case
Bush questionable for Tampa Bay
Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction
IAAF still in talks over Caster Semenya's future
Man accused of taping reporter to appear in court
Lawal leads No. 21 Georgia Tech past George Mason
Sims' 3 lifts Tulane past Penn State 63-60
FIFA suspends Iraq for political meddling
New-age stats shed light on old Cy Young votes
Police: 17 arrests in soccer match-fixing probe
Pacquiao's PPV numbers add to megafight momentum
'Hand of Shame' sparks debate on cheating, replays
Pacquiao-Cotto does 1.25 million pay-per-view
Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick
Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount
Browns' Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday
McClain, Spikes among Butkus finalists again
F1 Williams sells minority stake to Austrian group
Hunter plans bargaining meeting with Stern soon
Kazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling team
Real Salt Lake gains financial partner
Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17
Henry says France-Ireland game should be replayed
Ex-NBA star Williams won't enter plea Friday in '02 killing; judge delays hearing indefinitely
Bowl destinies on the line for Penn St, Mich St.
Giants ace Lincecum wins second straight Cy Young
Serbian police make arrest in soccer fan death
Third-string QB Weeden leads No. 12 Cowboys to win
No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73
Promoter Bob Arum wants Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
Kazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling team
Gasol scores 24 in debut, Lakers top Bulls 108-93
Del Potro to play at Queen's Club tournament
France coach sees no need for handball apology
Wie withdraws, Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship
Diamondbacks acquire RHP Aaron Heilman from Cubs
Swarbrick plans to have quick decision on Weis
For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history
Niedermayer's OT goal lifts Ducks
AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting
Tennessee State coach James Webster Jr. resigns
Blackhawks rout Flames in playoff rematch
New Orleans beats Southern-New Orleans 74-65
Centenary defeats Texas College 95-76
South Carolina defeats La Salle 78-68
Stanford uses balanced offense to rout Pepperdine
Mississippi Valley beats Champion Baptist 102-56
Pettitte, Tatis file for free agency on final day
Buffalo defeats Navy 63-53
Nicholls State defeats SE Louisiana 45-30
Grambling State defeats Paul Quinn 75-61
Tennessee Tech beats Lipscomb 92-89
Nash, Huselius lead Blue Jackets past Stars
Williams, No. 24 Minnesota top Utah Valley 76-51
Jazz get first win in San Antonio since 1999
South Alabama routs Spring Hill 82-53
Old Dominion routs Liberty 73-41
Predators beat Devils in shootout
Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns, 110-103
Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42
Kampman on concussion: cautious approach is best
Middle Tennessee holds off Lamar 74-66
South Carolina State holds off Allen 88-81
U-M's Coleman sidesteps football audit questions
Johnson scores overtime goal for Blues
Wofford defeats Lees-McRae 81-39
Jayhawks sharp in 94-44 rout over Central Arkansas
Phillips leads Senators past Penguins
Bergeron's shootout goal gives Bruins 4-3 win
Ruutu lifts Canes past Leafs, 6-5 in shootout
Mississippi State defeats SE Louisiana 82-67
Coppin State beats Washington Adventist 72-61
Morgan State beats East Tennessee State 72-61
Barlow leads No. 5 Notre Dame past MSU, 68-67
No. 4 Kentucky outlasts Sam Houston State 102-92
Colorado QB Hansen returns after thumb injury
Thomas leads No. 11 Duke over Ga Southern 69-42
Mintz helps Lafayette defeat St. Francis 88-77
Cleveland State beats Florida A&M 78-64
James, Houts lead No. 16 Georgia past Chattanooga
BMW becomes 2012 London Olympics top-tier sponsor
Comcast-NBC would unite rivals on Oly network
Scott leads Virginia past surprising Rider 79-46
William&Mary holds off Richmond 78-71
South Florida holds off Davidson 65-58
Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal
No. 14 Arizona State routs Yale 82-46
Wie withdraws from LPGA event with ankle injury
Prahalis leads No. 3 Ohio State past West Virginia
Barlow leads No. 5 Notre Dame past MSU, 68-67
Childress signs extension with Vikings
No. 5 Villanova tops George Mason on late shot
Holloway scores 26 as Ole Miss beats Indiana 89-71
Vikings angered by Metrodome's lease offer
Both Iverson and the Knicks deserve better
No. 18 Dayton tops No. 21 Georgia Tech 63-59
Former players say Kansas coach is abusive
Thompson, Yow receive Lapchick Awards
Rays add 3 to 40-man roster; activate Pena from DL
University of Ga. bulldog mascot Uga VII dies
UNC-Wilmington knocks off Penn State 80-69
Panthers WR Smith OK after minor car accident
Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent
South African sports ministry: Semenya keeps medal
Alomar hoping for election to Hall of Fame
Ramzi stripped of Olympic 1,500-meter gold medal
Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming
Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players
Rusty Wallace to field Toyotas next season
Italian cyclist loses Olympic silver for doping
Tigers minor league 3B Ron Bourquin suspended
Collins' 23 points lead Miami past Tulane 74-54
'We got robbed': Irish demand replay with France
Selig: Some clubs lost money
As Henry shows, soccer players can't be trusted
Dungy to lead player advisory forum
Mass. panel OKs $9 million for Patriots footbridge
NYC groups sue to block deal for Nets arena
Allenby shoots 7-under 65 for 1-shot lead in Dubai
Browns have routine meeting with NFLPA
NFL's Browns-Lions gets TV blackout in Motor City
F1's Raikkonen confirms sabbatical year in 2010
Multiple arrests in German soccer corruption probe
Cyclist Rebellin to appeal to CAS in doping case
Cincinnati QB could face jail in fake ID case
Autopsies: Drowned students had no drugs in system
Los Angeles Galaxy cancels Europen tour
Tracy, Scioscia win Manager of the Year awards
New Penn St. tix plan to account for seat location
AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting
Arenas waiting for 1 million followers to tweet
Hicks trying to keep majority ownership of Rangers
Source: Retired NBA star Jayson Williams to take plea deal in shooting case, will face prison
AP IMPACT: NFL players hide, fear concussions
Jamison's double-double debut leads Wiz past Cavs
Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT
France makes World Cup despite Henry controversy
Panthers cruise to 6-2 win over Sabres
NFL fines Browns Browns QB Quinn for hit on Suggs
Jets' Ryan on crying: 'I'm man enough to be me'
Foot sidelines Dolphins' Brown for rest of season
Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync
Turnbow leads No. 7 LSU past No. 24 Middle Tenn.
Adams scores 15 to lead No. 15 Texas A&M past Rice
Comcast-NBC would unite rivals on Oly network
Tracy wins NL manager award, gets 3-year contract
Turnbow leads No. 7 LSU past No. 24 Middle Tenn.
Tiger impressed with field for $7M HSBC Champions