Browns release WR Stallworth (AP)

February 9th, 2010
AP - The Browns have released wide receiver Donte' Stallworth.

Colts hope loss fuels another Super Bowl run (AP)

February 9th, 2010

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the New Orleans Saints in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP - Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters.


NFL future: Spotlight off the field (AP)

February 9th, 2010

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The New Orleans Saints will play the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV Sunday, Feb. 7, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming.


Pacers C Foster out for season with back injury (AP)

February 9th, 2010
AP - Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

Payton, Brees bask in glory of New Orleans’ title (AP)

February 9th, 2010

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) kisses his wife Brittany after winning the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The Saints won 31-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP - Clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium Monday morning, clutching the Vince Lombardi trophy in his right hand.


Gainey steps aside as Canadiens general manager (AP)

February 9th, 2010
AP - The president of the Montreal Canadiens says Bob Gainey is stepping aside as general manager and being replaced by Pierre Gauthier.

No. 3 Husker women’s team destined to end in red (AP)

February 9th, 2010
AP - Even with a 21-0 record, the third-ranked Nebraska women's basketball program will fall at least a million dollars short of making money.

Snow still being brought in to Cypress Mountain (AP)

February 9th, 2010

Trucks carrying snow drive along the road at Cypress Mountain, a venue for freestyle skiing and snowboard, in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games begin Friday, Feb. 12. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP - Snow is still being trucked and flown in to Cypress Mountain in an effort to get the Olympic venues ready for the Vancouver Games, which open Friday.


Winn and Yankees finalize $1.1M, 1-year contract (AP)

February 8th, 2010
AP - Randy Winn and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract.

Stars activate Ribeiro month after throat injury (AP)

February 8th, 2010
AP - The Dallas Stars have activated center Mike Ribeiro a month after he injured his throat in a game against the New York Rangers.

West could return on Tuesday (AP)

February 8th, 2010
AP - Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers' lineup when Cleveland hosts New Jersey on Tuesday.

Kansas still No. 1; Mountain West has 3 in Top 25 (AP)

February 8th, 2010
AP - The Mountain West Conference is doing some serious climbing.

Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever (AP)

February 8th, 2010

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with his son Baylen and wife Brittany after winning the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The Saints won 31-17.  after winning the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. The Saints won 31-17. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history.


Terry thanks Chelsea’s fans for backing (AFP)

February 8th, 2010

Chelsea's English defender John Terry, seen here during their English Premier League football match against Arsenal on February 7, has thanked the club's fans for their support after allegations about his private life that cost him the England captaincy.(AFP/File/Glyn Kirk)AFP - Chelsea's John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support after allegations about his private life that cost him the England captaincy.


Swedish ace Soderling too good for Serra (AFP)

February 8th, 2010

Swedish tennis player Robin Soderling cheers after defeating the French player Florent Serra at the ABN Amro Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam. Soderling won 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.(AFP/Koen Suyk)AFP - Robin Soderling shrugged off a slow start, firing 26 races as he lifted his game to earn a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Frenchman Florent Serra Monday and reach the second round of the Rotterdam Open.


SABR says `sabermetrics’ to stay in public domain (AP)

February 8th, 2010
AP - A company has withdrawn its application to trademark the term "sabermetrics" following opposition from the Society for American Baseball Research.

Bobcats C Chandler close to return, won’t start (AP)

February 8th, 2010

Charlotte Bobcats' center Tyson Chandler, watches his team before the start of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C.  (AP Photo/Rick Havner)AP - Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler is close to returning from a foot injury that has sidelined him for 22 games.


Art or sport? Figure skating strives to be both (AP)

February 8th, 2010

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2010, file photo, Japan's Mao Asada performs during the Gala exhibition at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Jeonju, South Korea.  Indeed, the big tricks — quadruple jumps for the guys, triple-triple combinations for the women — can produce medal-winning scores. But do them without intricate footwork, fine edge quality and beautiful spins, and a performance seems hollow, little more than a blueprint. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)AP - Rachael Flatt's free skate would have the best athletes in any sport gasping for air, their leg muscles spasming in pain. Seven times she launches herself into the air, doing three quick turns before landing on a blade no thicker than a pencil.


Brewers erecting a statue of Selig outside park (AP)

February 8th, 2010
AP - The Brewers are erecting a statue of baseball commissioner Bud Selig outside Miller Park and will unveil it on Aug. 24.

Nebraska moves up to No. 3 in women’s Top 25 poll (AP)

February 8th, 2010
AP - Nebraska keeps winning and climbing up the Top 25.