Joe Sakic thought long and hard about returning for a 20th NHL season after missing 38 games following hernia surgery last year.

The Carolina Hurricanes fired coach Peter Laviolette on Wednesday, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Sean Avery knows all about the punishment that comes with saying something inflammatory on the ice, from time in the penalty box to having a stick swung at him.

Six players, including the heart of the Minnesota Vikings' stout defensive line, were suspended for four games without pay by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league's anti-doping policy.

Radek Dvorak, Ville Peltonen and Gregory Campbell had a goal and an assist each, and the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 Tuesday night.

ESPN-DOT-COM AND KTSM IN EL PASO IS REPORTING MUMME WAS FIRED ON MONDAY.. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW WHEN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MCKINLEY BOSTON WILL TALK ABOUT THE STATUS OF ...

Lifelong Red Sox fans can now take their love of the team to the next level - eternity.

A Massachusetts funeral home recently took delivery of the first Red Sox casket, which features the team logo on the exterior as well as the inside.

'Goldenboots' David Beckham is poised to become the United States vice-president of the world's biggest sports and entertainment firm.

The former England captain is all set to take a top executive role in giant company AEG, whose president is LA Galaxy owner Tim Leiweke.

Plaxico Burress arrived at a police station early Monday, where he was expected to be charged after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh at a Manhattan nightclub.

November 30, 2008 -A The scene at UCLA's Drake Stadium was a bit surreal. A The field was shrouded in fog and the Bruins dominated in majestic fashion.

Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos stopped the surging New York Jets, and showed they might also be a team to reckon with in the wide-open AFC.

Oklahoma was ahead of Texas in the BCS standings Sunday and headed to the Big 12 championship game with an inside track to the national title.

Whitner was hurt in the fourth quarter of the Bills' loss to the New York Jets on Nov.

England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Hugh Morris insisted England will be going back to India if it is deemed safe to do so - but admitted it may not be a first-choice side.

Tim Tebow threw three touchdown passes, ran for 80 yards and another score, and the Florida Gators thumped No.

Now it's up to voters and computers. Sam Bradford threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns, and No.

Already No. 1 in the nation, Alabama emphatically reclaimed the top spot in the state.

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was accidentally shot in the right thigh and spent the night in the hospital. The Giants said the shooting happened Friday night and he was released from the hospital early Saturday. The team did not say where the shooting took place or in what hospital Burress was treated. The Giants termed what happened an 'apparent accidental shooting.'

A team official, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said Burress was wounded in a nightclub. The team said it has been in contact with the 31-year-old receiver since the shooting.

Rangers' title hopes were dealt a further blow when they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against 10-man Hearts in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Ray Allen finished with 23 points, making 10- of-15 field goals, as the Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers, 102-78, at TD Banknorth Garden.