RECENT SPORTS NEWS

  • Red Wings match record with 20th straight home win

    February 13, 2012

    DETROIT (AP) - It didn't look like just another night for the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena when a fan hurled an octopus on the ice, an act usually reserved for a playoff game.

  • Cabrera-Bello wins Dubai Desert Classic

    February 13, 2012

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Lee Westwood came into this year saying his improved putting could help him get his first major victory. However, if his performance at the Dubai Desert Classic was any indication, the greens still provide plenty of challenges for the third-ranked Englishman.

  • Nishikori confident after success in Australia

    February 13, 2012

    TOKYO (AP) - Now that he's had success on one of tennis's biggest stages, Japan's Kei Nishikori is determined to take his game to the next level.

  • Alpine test for 2014 Sochi Games called a success

    February 13, 2012

    KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) - The first major test event for the 2014 Sochi Olympics was hailed as a success. Construction for the games may be behind schedule elsewhere, but the Alpine skiing venue is ready.

  • United, Liverpool avoid sanctions from FA

    February 13, 2012

    LONDON (AP) - Manchester United and Liverpool will not face any disciplinary action following their fractious match in the Premier League sparked by Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra.

  • Tokyo 2020 officially submits bid to IOC

    February 13, 2012

    TOKYO (AP) - Tokyo has formally submitted its bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.

  • Azarenka already thinking about 'Golden Slam'

    February 13, 2012

    DOHA, Qatar (AP) - With the No. 1 ranking and her first major title secured, Victoria Azarenka is already thinking about the ``Golden Slam.''

  • Ed Carpenter signs with Chevrolet for 2012 season

    February 13, 2012

    Ed Carpenter Racing has signed with Chevrolet as its engine provider deal for the upcoming IndyCar season.

  • Chisora promises 8th-round KO of Klitschko

    February 13, 2012

    MUNICH (AP) - Dereck Chisora is promising an eighth-round knockout when he challenges WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on Saturday.

  • McAdoo takes QBs role as Packers shuffle coaches

    February 13, 2012

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - The Green Bay Packers have moved Ben McAdoo to quarterbacks coach, Jerry Fontenot to tight ends coach and added Alex Van Pelt as their running backs coach.