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Autopsy: Fight a factor in Kerrigan father's death

35 minutes ago

BOSTON (AP) -- A Massachusetts medical examiner has found that figure skater Nancy Kerrigan's father died of a heart rhythm problem after suffering a neck injury so severe it damaged his voice box Read Story.

Money woes ease in NASCAR, sponsors seek bargains

35 minutes ago

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A few years ago, the chance for a company to associate itself with NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. might have triggered a stampede.... Read Story.

Owner of Belmont winner Summer Bird fires trainer

about 2 hours ago

Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird has a new trainer.... Read Story.

Peppers doesn't want long-term deal with Panthers

about 5 hours ago

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason.... Read Story.

Strong wind keeps America's Cup boats off water

about 5 hours ago

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Strong wind on Tuesday kept Alinghi and BMW Oracle from training ahead for the first race of their America's Cup showdown.... Read Story.

Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria

about 7 hours ago

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grate Read Story.

Ducks snap Kings' nine-game winning streak

about 10 hours ago

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Although the longest winning streak in the Los Angeles Kings' history finally was stopped by their closest rivals, they hope the momentum from that confidence-building run Read Story.

Bryant unsure about playing in All-Star game

about 11 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant isn't sure if he'll play in this weekend's NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle.... Read Story.

Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 without Bryant, Bynum

about 12 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe B Read Story.

Ducks snap Kings' 9-game winning streak

about 13 hours ago

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Corey Perry had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped the Los Angeles Kings' franchise-record nine-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory in the latest Free Read Story.

Boston College beats Boston U. for Beanpot title

about 15 hours ago

BOSTON (AP) -- Barry Almeida scored to give Boston College a three-goal, third-period lead and the Eagles held off a late charge from Boston University to win 4-3 and claim the 58th Beanpot champi Read Story.

Bob Gainey steps down as Canadiens general manager

about 18 hours ago

MONTREAL (AP) -- From his time as captain to his tenure as general manager, Bob Gainey has spent a lifetime providing leadership for the Montreal Canadiens.... Read Story.

Whatever the weather, US moguls team is ready

about 19 hours ago

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- If the United States Olympic moguls team is worried about the conditions at Cypress Mountain, it doesn't show.... Read Story.

Saints raise their city's spirits, maybe for good

about 19 hours ago

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- People lined up by the hundreds to buy Monday's Times-Picayune, which hollered "AMEN!" from its front page. The Saints' Super Bowl victory was a prayer answered in this struggl Read Story.

Colts hope loss fuels another Super Bowl run

about 20 hours ago

MIAMI (AP) -- Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters.... Read Story.

NFL future: spotlight off the field

about 21 hours ago

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming.... Read Story.

Gainey steps aside as Canadiens general manager

about 21 hours ago

MONTREAL (AP) -- The president of the Montreal Canadiens says Bob Gainey is stepping aside as general manager and being replaced by Pierre Gauthier.... Read Story.

Snow still being brought in to Cypress Mountain

about 22 hours ago

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (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.... Read Story.

Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever

about 24 hours ago

NEW YORK (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.... Read Story.

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

February 8, 2010

The Mountain West Conference is doing some serious climbing.... Read Story.

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