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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:55:28 EST BOSTON -- Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006654572714/ 12006654572714 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:46:26 EST PHILADELPHIA -- Claude Giroux and Brayden Schenn scored 1:14 apart in the second period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006653798628/ 12006653798628 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:07:53 EST BOSTON -- Doc Rivers says watching son Austin hit the winning shot for Duke was more fun than coaching. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006653207373/ 12006653207373 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:29:09 EST PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Dustin Johnson pitched in for eagle on the third hole at Pebble Beach to get a small measure of revenge. He wound up with a 9-under 63, and part of a three-way atop the leaderboard in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006652974949/ 12006652974949 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:39:00 EST CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- From playing in the Ivy League to climbing the NBA ranks, a Harvard basketball player has had success in his start as an NBA player. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006652673923/ 12006652673923 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:05:29 EST WATERTOWN, Mass. -- Tim Thomas is voicing his opinions, again. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006649592886/ 12006649592886 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:26 EST FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Former Red Sox pitcher Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd says he probably pitched under the influence of cocaine "at every ballpark" during his 10-year career. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006651860631/ 12006651860631 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:45 EST AUSTIN, Texas -- Lance Armstrong says he's relieved by the end of a nearly two-year federal investigation into doping allegations against him, and that he always remained confident he would not be charged. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006650836523/ 12006650836523 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:28:58 EST MADRID -- The Spanish government is considering legal action against a French TV station that poked fun at alleged ties to doping by athletes. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006650813842/ 12006650813842 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:17 EST PITTSBURGH -- Stressing his ties to the organization and his reverence for its tradition, Todd Haley was officially introduced Thursday as the Pittsburgh Steelers' new offensive coordinator. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006650857650/ 12006650857650 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:49:02 EST BOSTON -- Reigning Boston Marathon champions Geoffrey Mutai and Caroline Kilel lead the field of elite runners announced for the 116th edition of the event. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006650214291/ 12006650214291 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:47:24 EST ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A person familiar with the NHL's plan said the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006649124420/ 12006649124420 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:41:32 EST CHICAGO -- The United States' exhibition soccer game against Brazil will be played May 30 at Landover, Md. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006650169281/ 12006650169281 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:40:15 EST LONDON -- Real Madrid and Barcelona are soccer's biggest moneymakers for the third straight year and look set to top their rivals for the foreseeable future. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006650161566/ 12006650161566 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:46:39 EST PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Padraig Harrington has been coming to the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for a half-dozen years, for reasons that cause some players to stay away. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006649119918/ 12006649119918 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:46:24 EST CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Austin Rivers and his Duke teammates kept hanging around, doing just enough to keep North Carolina from blowing the game open until the Tar Heels finally gave them an opening. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006648398361/ 12006648398361 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:31:51 EST BUFFALO, N.Y. -- With Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff nursing three broken ribs and watching from the press box, goalie Ryan Miller made 36 saves to earn his second shutout in three games in a 6-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006645791167/ 12006645791167 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:48:07 EST NEW YORK -- A German man has won an annual race up 86 flights of stairs at the Empire State Building for the seventh straight time. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006645168744/ 12006645168744 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:48:24 EST ATLANTA -- Former Falcons kicker Matt Bryant can still remember taking a hit during an elementary school football game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006644810427/ 12006644810427 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:33:40 EST PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- In what Robert Louis Stevenson called "the most felicitous meeting of land and sea," the sea was winning Wednesday at Pebble Beach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006644362044/ 12006644362044 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:56:15 EST ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A person familiar with the NHL's plan said the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006643777582/ 12006643777582 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:58:33 EST NEW YORK -- On your mark, get set, CLIMB! http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006643791324/ 12006643791324 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:55:15 EST PHILADELPHIA -- The clip has become a replayed classic. Former Philadelphia Flyers general manager Bobby Clarke was at the podium and set to announce the team's first-round pick in the 2006 NHL draft. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006643771571/ 12006643771571 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:53:40 EST HOUSTON -- NBA Commissioner David Stern doesn't believe this year's All-Star game in Orlando will be upstaged by Dwight Howard's uncertain future. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006643761997/ 12006643761997 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:33:46 EST NEW YORK -- Michael Phelps is the latest athlete to use a hyperbaric chamber to aid his recovery from training. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006642922690/ 12006642922690 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:43 EST The daredevil downhill skier in him still craves going fast even if his body no longer permits it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006642916359/ 12006642916359 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:15:58 EST ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan Board of Regents on Wednesday authorized athletic director Dave Brandon to seek a contract with the NHL to host the Winter Classic. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006642455724/ 12006642455724 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:14:28 EST CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- A former University of Virginia lacrosse player and the ex-girlfriend he is accused of killing had fights often and traded angry emails in the months before her death. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006642446812/ 12006642446812 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:10:33 EST BISMARCK, N.D. -- The University of North Dakota said Wednesday it will resume using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA, marking the latest twist in a protracted fight about a name its critics consider offensive. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006642063315/ 12006642063315 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:29:16 EST OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006641095689/ 12006641095689 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:07:31 EST THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Dutch troops joined a race against time Wednesday to prepare ice for a legendary 125-mile (200 kilometer) race across frozen waterways in the northern Netherlands that could be staged for the first time in 15 years. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006640605141/ 12006640605141 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:20:47 EST Memphis is the latest school to sign up for a spot in the new Big East. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006639964716/ 12006639964716 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:22:52 EST BOSTON -- No plans for Valentine’s Day? How about a date night with Boston Bruins forward, Tyler Seguin? http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006635297126/ 12006635297126 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:13:50 EST BOSTON -- Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird for No. 2 on the Celtics' career scoring list, finishing with 15 points as Boston increased its winning streak to five straight with a 94-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006636683085/ 12006636683085 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:28:54 EST BOSTON -- Paul Pierce has passed Larry Bird for second place on the Boston Celtics' career scoring list. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006636413459/ 12006636413459 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:53:34 EST NEW YORK -- Shaquille O'Neal says he's satisfied being the most dominant Los Angeles Lakers player, and has no problem with former teammate Kobe Bryant passing him on the NBA's career scoring list. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006636201476/ 12006636201476 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:39:15 EST PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Tiger Woods has a solution to long putters -- make them no longer than the shortest club in the bag. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006635755568/ 12006635755568 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:18:03 EST NEW YORK -- Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team's Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float Tuesday during a victory parade through New York City, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg quipped should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple." http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006631668276/ 12006631668276 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:28:39 EST HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Jerry Sandusky wants copies of secret grand jury testimony, the phone numbers of his accusers and other material to help the former Penn State assistant coach prepare for trial on charges he sexually abused 10 boys, according to court motions filed by his lawyers. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006633891911/ 12006633891911 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:33:01 EST AUSTIN, Texas -- In the sports world, Craig James was a star football player for Southern Methodist University and the New England Patriots. He later became a household name in Texas as a television analyst for ESPN. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006634278143/ 12006634278143 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:13:49 EST ZURICH -- FIFA is giving $250,000 in aid to the families of the victims of last week's soccer melee in Egypt. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006633442958/ 12006633442958 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:51:57 EST MADRID -- Alberto Contador is considering appealing his two-year doping ban handed down to him by sport's highest court, maintaining his innocence a day after being stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006634391726/ 12006634391726 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:18:42 EST BOSTON -- Steven Whitney had two short-handed goals in the second period and Johnny Gaudreau also scored twice to lift Boston College to a 7-1 victory over Northeastern in the 60th Beanpot tournament Monday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006632752162/ 12006632752162 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:14 EST PARIS -- French Open champion Li Na retired with a sore back against Tsvetana Pironkova in the second set of her opening match Tuesday at the Open GDF Suez. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006633883475/ 12006633883475 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:01 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Coughlin is coming back. Eli Manning is only getting better. And the vast majority of the New York Giants' starting lineup is under contract. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006632760183/ 12006632760183 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15:06 EST PHILADELPHIA -- Kobe Bryant had his place in history. With "Beat L.A.!" echoing through a second straight sellout crowd, Lou Williams had his shot to remember. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006633450661/ 12006633450661 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:26:58 EST MONTREAL -- Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby practiced Monday but said he is no closer to returning from a concussion and neck injury that have sidelined him for most of the season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006627401879/ 12006627401879 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:02:43 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The New England Patriots returned from Indianapolis Monday and they were greeted by fans. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006632296390/ 12006632296390 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:15:17 EST NEW YORK -- For the third consecutive year, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched television show in U.S. history. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006631651794/ 12006631651794 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:48:32 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Some of the Patriots stars decided to deal with the loss by dancing. Rob Gronkowski and Matt Light got on the dance floor just hours after the heartbreaking defeat. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006628251158/ 12006628251158 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:15:35 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Bill Belichick gave clear instructions to his defensive unit: Let the runner score. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006628053580/ 12006628053580 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:39:31 EST BOSTON -- Wade Megan scored a pair of second-period goals and Kieran Millan stopped 29 shots to lift top-ranked Boston University to a 3-1 win over Harvard in the opening round of the 60th Beanpot tournament Monday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006627477122/ 12006627477122 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:29:07 EST PHILADELPHIA -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has passed former teammate Shaquille O'Neal and moved into fifth place on the NBA's career scoring list. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006627414780/ 12006627414780 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:20:19 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- New England sports fans may be done with curses, but some say Gisele Bundchen has jinxed the Patriots. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006626641927/ 12006626641927 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:37:53 EST CINCINNATI -- New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in Cincinnati hours after playing in the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006626387351/ 12006626387351 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:40:07 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Coughlin has never won the NFL's coach of the year award. Eli Manning has never been the league's MVP. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006626400729/ 12006626400729 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:44:45 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots say there's no finger-pointing after their Super Bowl loss, even if supermodel Gisele Bundchen won't abide by that code. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006626428546/ 12006626428546 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:35:04 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- White placards with a set of rules were affixed to the glass doors of the players' entrance at the Penn State football building about the time Bill O'Brien agreed to become the school's next football coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006626370383/ 12006626370383 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:01:47 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL will continue its work toward preventing concussions and other injuries, saying what's been done so far is only a starting point. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006626170793/ 12006626170793 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:21 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Bleary-eyed and jubilant, Super Bowl organizers swung into cleanup mode Monday and hoped the rave reviews from fans and journalists over how it pulled off its first Super Bowl will draw the NFL's showcase event back to town. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006625448193/ 12006625448193 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:29:08 EST WASHINGTON -- Tim Thomas' return to the nation's capital was less political and more successful. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006616974827/ 12006616974827 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:38:08 EST NEW YORK -- The pressure was on. The tension was thick. And then, there were yawns in between. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006617748794/ 12006617748794 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:37:15 EST BOSTON -- Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers could see that Kevin Garnett was looking and feeling spry. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006616663569/ 12006616663569 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:30:18 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Gisele Bundchen’s comments after the game may have been to defend her husband, Tom Brady, but some fans are saying they also hurt the team. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006624541826/ 12006624541826 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:23:11 EST NEWARK, N.J -- Officials are planning a special welcome for the Giants when their charter plane lands at Newark Liberty International Airport Monday afternoon. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006624139176/ 12006624139176 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:32:31 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Robert Kraft stared at the scoreboard, to see if time really had run out. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006622395123/ 12006622395123 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:49:29 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Coughlin says he has every intention of returning to coach the Giants next season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006623936963/ 12006623936963 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:48:30 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Back in August, back before the season began, Eli Manning was asked whether he considered himself an "elite" quarterback a la Tom Brady. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006623931053/ 12006623931053 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:55:52 EST THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- While sports events across Europe fall victim to the deep freeze, the Dutch are welcoming the drop in temperatures, hoping that the revered "Eleven Cities" speedskating race can be staged later this month for the first time in 15 years. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006623615152/ 12006623615152 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:50:55 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- For Patriots fans that made the trip out to Indy for the Super Bowl, Sunday’s loss was especially hard. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006622505569/ 12006622505569 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:35:49 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady was one of the last ones out of the shower, perhaps hoping some extra hot water would help take the sting out of a crushing Super Bowl loss. In a nearly deserted New England Patriots locker room, he sat wearily pulling on his boots, the pained look on his face never changing. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006622414955/ 12006622414955 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:17:21 EST MADRID -- Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title Monday and banned for two years after sport's highest court found the Spanish cyclist guilty of doping. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006622304064/ 12006622304064 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:58:25 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The loss in Super Bowl XLVI was heartbreaking for Patriots fans across New England and the disappointment was palpable at Gillette Stadium where fans left quickly after the game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006620030556/ 12006620030556 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:03:25 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady let his final pass fly toward the scrum of players in the end zone, hoping for an incredible finish. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006619340458/ 12006619340458 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:56:28 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady has broken the Super Bowl record for consecutive completions previously held by his idol Joe Montana. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006618938878/ 12006618938878 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:41:47 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The New England Patriots have kicked off to the New York Giants to begin the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006618130741/ 12006618130741 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:19:24 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tiquan Underwood is wishing the New England Patriots good luck after they cut him on the eve of the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006616916425/ 12006616916425 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:29:34 EST MIAMI -- LeBron James took a hard foul and clearly was not happy. So the next time he saw the ball, he made sure no Toronto player could reach him. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006618777439/ 12006618777439 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:35:46 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- New York Giants tight ends Travis Beckum and Jake Ballard each suffered knee injuries in the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006618454521/ 12006618454521 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:45:59 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The best quarterbacks bring fans out of their seats. Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning did exactly that Saturday night when the NFL Most Valuable Player accepted the trophy from the only four-time winner of the award. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006617795930/ 12006617795930 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:33:53 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006616283314/ 12006616283314 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:21:20 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski is active for the Patriots for the Super Bowl, as is wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006617647956/ 12006617647956 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:06:21 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The First Fan has only one complaint about Sunday's Super Bowl: his favorite team isn't in it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006617558157/ 12006617558157 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:33:39 EST ASUNCION, Paraguay -- FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he will seek to reinstate fired Egypt soccer federation leaders, calling their dismissal "direct interference" by the Cairo government. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006616641823/ 12006616641823 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:37:54 EST Indianapolis was once called Naptown and India-No-Place for a reason. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006616307363/ 12006616307363 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:48:41 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- 7’s Sarah French had an opportunity to spend some time with Wes Welker’s family this week in Indianapolis before the big game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006616012130/ 12006616012130 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:18:05 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- A reporter in the front row of every press conference leading up to Super Bowl XLVI is getting a lot of attention, not only for asking all the tough questions but because she is only 12-years-old. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006611148489/ 12006611148489 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:57:28 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- 7's Rhett Lewis had a chance to interview Cooper Manning, Peyton and Eli's brother, in Indianapolis. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006616064810/ 12006616064810 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:57:59 EST BOSTON -- 400 Giants fans are getting together to watch Super Bowl XLVI in Boston. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006611027932/ 12006611027932 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:50:27 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Super Bowl officials were rethinking security Sunday morning after a mob scene near the stadium this weekend left 11 people injured. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006615662674/ 12006615662674 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:59:00 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- There is a lot of work that goes into game day for the Super Bowl, and that includes the handmade football. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006615714016/ 12006615714016 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:38:52 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots Pro Shop was packed on Saturday, one day before the Patriots play in Super Bowl XLVI and many employees will pack their bags after their shifts to head to Indianapolis for the big game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006610913197/ 12006610913197 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:03:09 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Oops. Talk about a Super Mistake. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006610698837/ 12006610698837 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:16:15 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- It is the ball that sailed wide and sent the Patriots to the Super Bowl. Saturday, a Gloucester native who caught the football in the stands gave it back to Patriots owner Bob Kraft to honor a fallen friend. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006609697546/ 12006609697546 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:39:50 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Wes Welker’s family arrived in Indianapolis last night and they told 7News what they do before every football game and what Wes was like growing up. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006609478979/ 12006609478979 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:58:25 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The Patriots were done practicing, left only with a few team meetings in their hotel Saturday. The team is focused on the final hours leading up to kick-off and waiting until the buses leave for Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday afternoon. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006609590436/ 12006609590436 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:30:32 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Lawrence Tynes hated football. Too much hitting, too much pain. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006609063217/ 12006609063217 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:32:59 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Wes Welker is used to being overlooked. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006614477889/ 12006614477889 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:30:44 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- So close to the Super Bowl, yet so far. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006614464452/ 12006614464452 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:34:57 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006611249693/ 12006611249693 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:00:23 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006615362333/ 12006615362333 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:30:06 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006610500584/ 12006610500584 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:17:03 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs, the most dynamic player on the Ravens' staunch defense, has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006610062397/ 12006610062397 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:08:25 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006610010581/ 12006610010581 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:42:57 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- San Francisco's Jim Harbaugh has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award for leading the 49ers back to the playoffs. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006609857754/ 12006609857754 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:59:02 EST BOSTON -- Marc Andre-Fleury hardly looked like a goalie who had just finished a highly intense third period. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006608874244/ 12006608874244 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:55:23 EST PHILADELPHIA -- Ilya Kovalchuk's fists outshined his team's sparkling special teams. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006608852377/ 12006608852377 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:54:02 EST MONTREAL -- Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves for his third shutout of the season and Alexander Semin scored on the second of Washington's two penalty shots in the Capitals' 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006608844228/ 12006608844228 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:01:30 EST NEW YORK -- The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006608529069/ 12006608529069 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:19:50 EST BOSTON -- Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Boston Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling New York Knicks on Friday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006602519066/ 12006602519066 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:29:32 EST LOS ANGELES -- The case against Lance Armstrong is closed. His legacy as a seven-time Tour de France champion endures. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600417226/ 12006600417226 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:35:31 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Maybe, just maybe, the Colts and Peyton Manning are done stealing headlines during Super Bowl week. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006601893172/ 12006601893172 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:30:36 EST BOSTON -- Friday was the 10th anniversary of the Patriots first Super Bowl win. Since then, New Englanders have been living in the golden age of Boston sports and the Patriots are looking to add another chapter to Boston’s amazing decade of dominance. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600783637/ 12006600783637 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:11:20 EST BOSTON -- Bruins’ Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand joined legend Cam Neely on Boston’s Frog Pond on Friday, all for a good cause. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600668085/ 12006600668085 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:26:42 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning -- Eli, and Peyton, too. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006602560241/ 12006602560241 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:44:37 EST STORRS, Conn. -- University of Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence, the school announced on Friday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600147732/ 12006600147732 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:32:31 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Rarely is Bill Belichick outcoached. Tom Brady almost never gets outplayed. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600435142/ 12006600435142 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:51:01 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The fans are as hungry for another Super Bowl win as the Patriots players. So when it comes to superstitions, the fans aren’t taking any chance. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600546137/ 12006600546137 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:40:24 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A single player may prove to be the secret to the Patriots success at the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600482485/ 12006600482485 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:43:13 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Bill Belichick says he's focusing on Sunday's Super Bowl and not thinking about retiring after 37 years as a coach in the NFL. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600139387/ 12006600139387 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:33:53 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Sterling Moore, James Ihedigbo, Benjarvis Green-Ellis, Danny Woodhead and Kyle Arrington are all players that were either undrafted, or tossed to the curb by another team, but they've found a home here with the Patriots. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600443335/ 12006600443335 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:27:39 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- There could have been a culture clash when Northeast fans converged on the Midwest for Super Bowl weekend. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600405987/ 12006600405987 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:57:06 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- There are many different things that Patriots fans have bought to show off their team spirit, including some wacky items some people might not know even exist. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600222669/ 12006600222669 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:53 EST For some, the advertisements during the Super Bowl are more exciting than the game! Here's a preview of some of the ads you can expect on Super Bowl Sunday! http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600377344/ 12006600377344 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:39 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Running back Ahmad Bradshaw has missed the New York Giants' Super Bowl practice because of a sore right foot. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600423958/ 12006600423958 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:37:47 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Where were you 10 years ago? The New England Patriots were winning their first Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600106733/ 12006600106733 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:34:43 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- One of Bill Belichick’s crowning achievements as head coach of the New England Patriots has been acquiring Wes Welker from the Miami Dolphins. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006600088276/ 12006600088276 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:15:50 EST NEW YORK -- From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, the NBA All-Star game is shaping up as an L.A. story. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006599615035/ 12006599615035 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:07 EST BOSTON -- It's almost time to decide who is the "Best of Boston" in college hockey. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006599214739/ 12006599214739 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:49:05 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- A seat at the Super Bowl will be a lot easier to come by for many of the fans who couldn't get one last year in Dallas. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006599094523/ 12006599094523 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:10:37 EST DALLAS -- Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton scheduled a news conference for Friday amid reports that he had a relapse this week when he drank alcohol at a Dallas-area bar. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006598503724/ 12006598503724 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:49:41 EST EDMONTON, Alberta -- Wayne Gretzky, Paul Coffey and ... Sam Gagner? http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006598018096/ 12006598018096 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:45:31 EST RIO DE JANEIRO -- Like most Brazilians, Evandro dos Santos' devotion to soccer borders on the religious. Even when he wasn't watching a game, he loved hearing the roar of the crowd in nearby Maracana stadium -- this nation's temple to the sport. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006597993152/ 12006597993152 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:48:25 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning is cleared to play football. Still not so clear is whether it will be with the Indianapolis Colts. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006598010520/ 12006598010520 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:39:24 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Another practice, another day of progress for Rob Gronkowski. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006597956467/ 12006597956467 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:56:36 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The New York Giants are ready to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl and coach Tom Coughlin expects to have his full roster ready to go in Sunday's game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006598059531/ 12006598059531 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:59:44 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady’s idol, Joe Montana, spoke to the media Thursday and the Hall of Famer offered some high praise for the Patriots quarterback. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006597358473/ 12006597358473 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:51:55 EST NEW YORK -- Companies hope you'll be gabbing about their Super Bowl ads on Monday morning. But the ultimate score is if those conversations continue throughout the year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006597311535/ 12006597311535 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:22:56 EST WASHINGTON -- It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006596417665/ 12006596417665 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:19:56 EST Phill Drobnick's invite last fall to participate in a learn-to-curl event in Las Vegas gave him some idea just how far his sport has come. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006596399615/ 12006596399615 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:44:26 EST BOSTON -- Cam Ward made 47 saves -- 22 in the first period and 20 in the third -- Brandon Sutter had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes finished their first season-sweep of the Boston Bruins with a 3-0 victory on Thursday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006593306549/ 12006593306549 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:15:00 EST NEW YORK -- More people are watching the NBA in China than when Yao Ming played. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006593130081/ 12006593130081 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:45:30 EST NEW YORK -- From Kobe Bryant to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin to Andrew Bynum, the NBA All-Star game is shaping up as an L.A. story. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006592593010/ 12006592593010 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:57:51 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts just can't escape the Peyton Manning questions. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006592307057/ 12006592307057 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:20:09 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Former NFL stars and celebrities squared off in a flag football matchup on Thursday. 7's Diana Rocco spoke with some of the big names involved in the action. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006593880937/ 12006593880937 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:37:30 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady has a special toilet that has his teammates teasing him. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006593985026/ 12006593985026 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:45:34 EST LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The riots that killed 74 people in Egypt were sickeningly familiar for soccer: a rush to the field by fans, fighting, a deadly stampede -- scenes replayed over and over at stadiums around the world. This time, however, there were important differences. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591873451/ 12006591873451 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:41:35 EST After every Minnesota Timberwolves game, Anthony Tolliver can be found sitting in front of his locker with ice packs on his knees and wrist and a heavy wrap on his lower back. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591849582/ 12006591849582 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:40:19 EST CHICAGO -- U.S. women's soccer coach Pia Sundhage has selected nine players for a training camp who weren't on her roster for Olympic qualifying, a group that includes backup goalkeepers Jill Loyden and Ashlyn Harris. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591841994/ 12006591841994 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:38:39 EST BOSTON -- When Ryan Hall was starting out as a distance runner, he thought training better meant running more. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591831950/ 12006591831950 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:19:45 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- From the luxury boxes to the back row of the stadium, everyone at the Super Bowl will get a chance to taste the best of the Midwest. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006592078586/ 12006592078586 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:42:44 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- University of Minnesota athletics director Joel Maturi announced his retirement Thursday, saying he will step down when his contract expires this summer after a decade of trying to right a once-dysfunctional department and its 25 teams. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591856454/ 12006591856454 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:05:19 EST NEW YORK -- With the Super Bowl days away, federal authorities announced a crackdown Thursday on websites that stream unauthorized broadcasts of sports events just hours after New England quarterback Tom Brady told reporters gathered in Indianapolis that he watched last year's game on an illegal site. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591271992/ 12006591271992 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:56:11 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The improbably story of Victor Cruz is the stuff of a Super Bowl legend. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591577195/ 12006591577195 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:06:18 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Someday, Tim Tebow hopes to be playing in the Super Bowl rather than just visiting. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591277816/ 12006591277816 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:43:00 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The drama surrounding Rob Gronkowski’ s injury is not the first time there has been an obsession over an ankle injury in New England. In 2004, Curt Schilling’s bloody sock was the only thing on the minds of the Red Sox faithful. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591498016/ 12006591498016 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:37:21 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- A lot has changed since Super Bowl XLII, especially between the two quarterbacks, Tom Brady and Eli Manning. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006591824192/ 12006591824192 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:36:57 EST ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Jeff Niemann and the Tampa Bay Rays have gone to salary arbitration, with the pitcher asking for $3.2 million and the team offering $2.75 million. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006590741754/ 12006590741754 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:12:52 EST The team on 7News Today in New England got together to talk about their all-time favorite Super Bowl commercials. Here’s what they had to say! http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006589517140/ 12006589517140 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:14:18 EST DALLAS -- A federal judge has set an April 2 trial date for former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd, who is charged with trying to create a drug-distribution network. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006589885811/ 12006589885811 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:52:28 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is hoping Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz doesn't score in the Super Bowl and show off the salsa moves he uses to celebrate touchdowns. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006590834737/ 12006590834737 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:32:44 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady's wife is hoping the power of prayer will help bring home a win. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006588916438/ 12006588916438 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:12:58 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora insists his absence from a mandatory media session four days before the Super Bowl was an honest mistake and not an attempt to blow off the function to spend time with his family. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006590597862/ 12006590597862 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:03:55 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Commissioner Roger Goodell says if the NFL puts a team in Los Angeles, it is probable the league would expand to 34 franchises. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006590543525/ 12006590543525 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:05:18 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- ESPN is reporting that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will play in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006590191783/ 12006590191783 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:40:47 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Federal officials say authorities have seized nearly $5 million worth of phony Super Bowl sportswear and merchandise in a nationwide sweep. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006590044728/ 12006590044728 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:23:58 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Quarterback Andrew Luck says he's ready to start in the NFL next season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006590303843/ 12006590303843 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:27:53 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Things are about to get even more hectic for the Patriots players as their families are now on their way to Indy. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006588887255/ 12006588887255 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:01:09 EST NEW YORK -- The NFL wants to add even more fans to the millions already following the sport -- and is willing to pay $1 million to do it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006588726833/ 12006588726833 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:59:54 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The call came in the early morning hours, jarring Shaun Ellis from a deep sleep. Two buddies were on the line with some news that would shake the veteran defensive end even more. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006588719454/ 12006588719454 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:58:28 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The first time Steve Weatherford rolled through the New York Giants locker room with a laundry cart, collecting castoff tennis shoes and cleats, he made sure to tell teammates he wasn't selling their stuff on eBay. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006588710848/ 12006588710848 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:53:53 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- It's no secret how to stay out of trouble against the New York Giants. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006588683314/ 12006588683314 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:25:54 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Matt Light isn't putting much stock in his so-called rivalry with Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006587795427/ 12006587795427 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:20:56 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Watch 7's Sarah French as she goes zip lining in Indy! http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006585605618/ 12006585605618 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:05:23 EST BOSTON -- Paul Pierce had 17 points and eight assists and the Boston Celtics crept above .500 for the first time this season with a 100-64 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006584792397/ 12006584792397 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:35:28 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- New Penn State coach Bill O'Brien gave credit to the recruits who stuck with their verbal commitments to the Nittany Lions. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006584252830/ 12006584252830 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:55:05 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Ahmad Bradshaw is playing in pain and loving every second of it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006583650542/ 12006583650542 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:34:59 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- One of the Giants’ defensive linemen sent out a rallying cry for his fans. But, it could end up giving the Patriots a little extra incentive this Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006584969986/ 12006584969986 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:38:02 EST DRACUT, Mass. -- Patriots Nation was buzzing over the front page story in the New York Daily News. The title insinuates that Tom Brady has a “man crush” on Derek Jeter. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006583188233/ 12006583188233 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:09:56 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- New England fans are experts at Super Bowl party planning, having four Super Bowls under their belt already. The ingredients: family, food, friends, and fun. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006583019658/ 12006583019658 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:40:35 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The Patriots are doing everything humanly possible to get Rob Gronkowski ready for Sunday’s Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006582843592/ 12006582843592 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:24:44 EST Major soccer stadium disasters http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006582388429/ 12006582388429 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:19:40 EST UNDATED -- The Feb. 6 issue of Sports Illustrated features Patriots owner Robert Kraft on the cover. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006582358083/ 12006582358083 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:49:07 EST LONDON -- Have flame, will travel. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006581814719/ 12006581814719 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:56 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for missing a mandatory Super Bowl media session Wednesday morning. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006581807620/ 12006581807620 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:01:53 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- John Parry has been assigned to referee the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006581891313/ 12006581891313 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:41 EST NEW YORK -- The NFL is publishing a commemorative Super Bowl app for tablets. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006581164076/ 12006581164076 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:46:00 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- With the Super Bowl showdown just four days away, at least one of the player's wives has some safety concerns. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006580356059/ 12006580356059 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:20:08 EST NEW YORK -- Call it the "second-screen" Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006580200888/ 12006580200888 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:08:25 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- While Rob Gronkowski did meet with reporters Tuesday, one Pats player was noticeably absent: Matt Light did not take part in media day. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006579050542/ 12006579050542 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:27:00 EST We asked 7News Faceook fans and they answered -- what’s the best place to watch the Super Bowl? http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006582761971/ 12006582761971 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:33:20 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Eli Manning has a 1-2-3 punch at receiver that's not only dynamic, but highly entertaining. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006580280094/ 12006580280094 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:19:10 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon is in Indianapolis and he’s loving every minute of it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006579475085/ 12006579475085 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:23:23 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The Giants defense will do everything it can to pressure Tom Brady, and the way the front four has been playing lately it's more a matter of what happens when the pass rush closes in on the Patriots quarterback. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006580220370/ 12006580220370 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:28:14 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- One game, one play, one moment can turn a team's fortunes in the right direction. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006580249489/ 12006580249489 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:25:27 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom Brady overthrew a wide-open Rob Gronkowski in the first quarter. Then he threw an interception in the fourth. He was right on target, though, in his postgame assessment. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006580232756/ 12006580232756 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:59:04 EST BOSTON -- Dennis Seidenberg scored the tiebreaking goal on a slap shot from center ice in the third period, rallying the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006576114467/ 12006576114467 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:57:39 EST CLEVELAND -- Paul Pierce scored 20 points, Ray Allen had 12 in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics avenged a disappointing loss to Cleveland two days ago by barely holding off the Cavaliers 93-90 on Tuesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006576105920/ 12006576105920 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:03:35 EST PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is suffering from a soft tissue injury in his neck that could lead to neurological problems. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006575781536/ 12006575781536 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:47:37 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Eli Manning isn't the only Giant who has joined the NFL's elite ranks. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574605766/ 12006574605766 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:12:46 EST UNDATED -- It’s used in every NFL game and with the league’s biggest event approaching, the makers of Wilson footballs are at it again -- crafting the perfect Super Bowl game ball, one stitch at a time. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574396618/ 12006574396618 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:52:22 EST BOSTON -- Bruins player Nathan Horton was unable to play in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup last year, so he brought some Boston water to pour on Vancouver’s ice. Some Patriots fans followed suit, hoping to bring some “sacred” Boston water to Indy. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006576434269/ 12006576434269 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:32:14 EST BOSTON -- The buzz back in Boston is all about Rob Gronkowski. Even the ducklings in the Boston Public Garden are showing their team pride. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006576313499/ 12006576313499 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:48:34 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- One game, one play, one moment can turn a team's fortunes in the right direction. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574611427/ 12006574611427 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:59:21 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Quick, Wes Welker, spell Bill Belichick. Hey, Osi Umenyiora, know any other Elis besides that Manning guy? Rob Gronkowski, what's your favorite song by Madonna? http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006575756183/ 12006575756183 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:50:38 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The boot is off and Rob Gronkowski's ankle is feeling much better. New England's All-Pro tight end shed his walking boot in time for media day Tuesday, and sounded optimistic he'd be lining up against the New York Giants in the Super Bowl on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574623886/ 12006574623886 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:34:05 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Ever since Rob Gronkowski injured his ankle in the AFC Championship game, experts have been speculating about his recovery time. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574884419/ 12006574884419 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:40:13 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The NFL Experience in Indianapolis gave fans a chance to play like the pros, and was the perfect setting for a fan face-off. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574561295/ 12006574561295 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:12:06 EST CHICAGO -- Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo says there's nothing funny about a commercial featuring suit-and-tie wearing chimpanzees scheduled to air Sunday during the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574032674/ 12006574032674 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:41:00 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- It’s been all about Rob Gronkowski leading up to the Super Bowl. Now you can show your support for the Patriots tight end with a new line of Gronk gear. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574206080/ 12006574206080 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:23:26 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- You could just call him Mr. Popularity, because the Patriots tight end isn’t just a star on the field… He’s also getting lots of attention off of it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574460627/ 12006574460627 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:13:37 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning says he has no plans to retire and that his recovery from neck surgery is on schedule. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006573681741/ 12006573681741 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:49:58 EST WORCESTER, Mass. -- Serena Williams said her sister Venus has been training every day and will be ready for the Fed Cup matches against Belarus -- her first competitive tennis since she pulled out of the U.S. Open because of an autoimmune disease. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006573899824/ 12006573899824 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:21:34 EST OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Jim Caldwell is back in the NFL, this time as the Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006573729437/ 12006573729437 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:08:03 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Chad Ochocinco was the last Patriot to walk across the field and wade into the pack of reporters and photographers waiting near the sideline. He felt no need to rush the moment he'd longed for nearly his whole life. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006574008260/ 12006574008260 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:13:13 EST Super Bowl Ticket Prices http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006573319312/ 12006573319312 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:53:09 EST CLEVELAND -- Celtics All-Star guard Rajon Rondo will miss his seventh straight game with an injured right wrist. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006572838912/ 12006572838912 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:41:10 EST The team on 7News Today in New England got together ahead of the Super Bowl to talk about their favorite Patriots players. Here’s what they had to say! http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006572407023/ 12006572407023 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:36:59 EST LONDON -- European soccer's January transfer window is closing with the leading clubs appearing to avoid any lavish outlays in the first season of strict new financial controls by the sport's regional governing body. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006572381840/ 12006572381840 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:16:54 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Patriots All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski says he could be anywhere from in perfect health to "2 percent" for the Super Bowl with his high left ankle sprain. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006572261440/ 12006572261440 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:17:04 EST What would you be willing to miss in order to see the Pats in the Super Bowl? http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006572262387/ 12006572262387 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:09:44 EST Super Bowl Champions http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006573298463/ 12006573298463 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:13:23 EST Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today announced an interstate wager on the matchup between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI (46). http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006572240229/ 12006572240229 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:30:53 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Reporters recently got a look inside Lucas Oil Stadium, where workers are preparing the home of the Indianapolis Colts to host one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571985381/ 12006571985381 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:12:20 EST BELGRADE, Maine -- A New England Patriots fan in Maine has his support on display. His home is somewhat of a shrine to the team, and now it’s getting a lot of attention as the Patriots head to the super bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571874085/ 12006571874085 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:20:29 EST SAN FRANCISCO -- Women's Professional Soccer won't play the 2012 season amid a legal dispute with an ousted owner. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571562979/ 12006571562979 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:21:49 EST SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- An affidavit filed in a slander suit against Syracuse University and basketball coach Jim Boeheim says the wife of fired assistant Bernie Fine had sex with players, and several people associated with the program knew about it, including Fine. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571570914/ 12006571570914 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:21:16 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- He battled cancer, made it to the NFL, and now he's playing in the Super Bowl. Giants rookie linebacker Mark Herzlich may be facing off against the Pats, but he has been a favorite in Boston for years. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571567541/ 12006571567541 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:19:08 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- One man has made it possible to bring the big game experience right into his own house, building a scale model of Lucas Oil Stadium out of LEGOs. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571194890/ 12006571194890 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:36:31 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- As we all know, this isn't the first time the Patriots and Giants have squared off in football's biggest game, and many Patriots fans are hoping for revenge against the Giants for Super Bowl 42. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006570579112/ 12006570579112 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:29:56 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- As the Patriots prepared for media day in Indy Tuesday, all eyes were on Rob Gronkowski -- with fans hoping the injured tight end will be ready to go by Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006570179636/ 12006570179636 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:37:54 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Hear what Patriots quarterback Tom Brady told the pep rally before leaving New England for the Super Bowl? He got `em riled up by saying he hoped to come back as a winner, greeted by an even larger crowd. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006569867339/ 12006569867339 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:48:37 EST BOSTON -- Mayor Thomas Menino is showing his support for the Patriots through one big bet with his counterpart in New York City. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006567771633/ 12006567771633 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:45 EST OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Jim Caldwell is back in the NFL, this time as the Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006567058525/ 12006567058525 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:32:21 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Antrel Rolle is the voice of discontent on the New York Giants. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571634114/ 12006571634114 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:48 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Dan Connolly barely gets noticed when he does his best work, a 313-pound center surrounded by wide bodies trying to control the line of scrimmage. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571624885/ 12006571624885 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:27:38 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Unlike four years ago when they dressed in black suits as a symbol of unity before facing the undefeated Patriots, the Giants returned to the Super Bowl this time with no sartorial gimmicks. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006571605864/ 12006571605864 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:40:12 EST BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine says he doesn't know how the shortstop situation will work out. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006566641299/ 12006566641299 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:48 EST ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The NHL emerged from the lockout with a new look, including a bold new way to determine a winner for each regular-season game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006566044840/ 12006566044840 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:19:01 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- While the Patriots and Giants battle on the field commercials are ready to compete to be the fan favorite. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006566154081/ 12006566154081 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:24:22 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Jim Irsay did his own politicking Monday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006565106210/ 12006565106210 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:03:51 EST UNDATED -- Big screen TV sales were so good over the holidays last month, that the traditional sales around the Super Bowl may not be so super this year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006565343167/ 12006565343167 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:33:51 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Unlike four years ago when they dressed in black suits as a symbol of unity before facing the undefeated Patriots, the Giants returned to the Super Bowl this time with no sartorial gimmicks. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006566603179/ 12006566603179 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:12:18 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Wide receiver Deion Branch doesn't care that he's not getting much attention as part of the New England Patriots receiving corps. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006566473833/ 12006566473833 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:29:22 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- It seems as though Indianapolis has brought out the softer side in Bill Belichick. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006566216166/ 12006566216166 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:09:55 EST OTTAWA -- Now that forward Marian Gaborik and goalie Henrik Lundqvist have playfully settled their NHL All-Star game rivalry, the two can go back to combining their talents and creating headaches for the rest of the league. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006562859592/ 12006562859592 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:24 EST UNDATED -- With just six days to go, the Giants and Patriots are preparing for Super Bowl XLVI. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006565328338/ 12006565328338 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:16:24 EST NEW YORK -- Kids LOL and OMG each other all the livelong day, but ask them to decipher the XLVI of this year's Super Bowl and you might as well be talking Greek. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006564698479/ 12006564698479 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:43:33 EST The party has already started in Indianapolis. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006565581243/ 12006565581243 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:18:16 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not practice Monday because of his high left ankle sprain. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006565789639/ 12006565789639 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:49:21 EST MADISON, Miss. -- Cindy Gostkowski is sitting in the football stands at Madison Central High School on a cool, breezy winter afternoon. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006563456126/ 12006563456126 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:11:37 EST VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- With a flick of the head, Abby Wambach sent Alex Morgan on a 30-yard run that gave the United States an early lead, the first of three goals resulting from impeccable teamwork between the veteran and the up-and-comer. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006562869718/ 12006562869718 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:22:14 EST Mayor Menino and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Tout Tourism, Offering a “Super Bowl Super Tour” to Winning Fans http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006565093394/ 12006565093394 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:21:24 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- That was then. This is now. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006564728355/ 12006564728355 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:41:39 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Patriots coach Bill Belichick could leave his familiar hoodies in the hotel drawer. There was no need to bundle up for the start of only the fourth Super Bowl week in a northern city. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006564489968/ 12006564489968 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:14:01 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- With six days and plenty of interviews left before the Super Bowl players have to always be watching their words -- Tom Brady is already being reminded of that. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006563604134/ 12006563604134 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:17:50 EST HONOLULU -- Brandon Marshall isn't taking time in the islands to relish his record-breaking Pro Bowl performance. He's ready to get back to work. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006561826953/ 12006561826953 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:32:55 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- From pickpockets and prostitutes to dirty bombs and exploding manhole covers, authorities are bracing for whatever threat the first Super Bowl in downtown Indianapolis might bring. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006562997546/ 12006562997546 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:12:38 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Even the usually dour Bill Belichick was joking around as the New England Patriots arrived in Indianapolis for Super Bowl week. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006558195813/ 12006558195813 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:22:25 EST INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The Patriots touched down in Indianapolis just before 5 p.m. Sunday and then traveled to “University Place,” where they will spend the week preparing for the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006557534537/ 12006557534537 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:31:16 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Rob Gronkowski’s left ankle will only become more of a storyline now that the Patriots have arrived in Indianapolis. Many wonder if he will be able to play one week from now and at what level he will be able to play at if he does. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006559027638/ 12006559027638 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:19:42 EST UNDATED -- There is one player on the Patriots roster that you could call a ‘true’ New England Patriot, Niko Koutouvides is from New England and he’s had to deal with a lot of setbacks on his way to the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006550678238/ 12006550678238 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:42:49 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Fans were up early Sunday gearing up to give their New England Patriots a big send-off in Gillette Stadium. Thousands of fans arrived at Gillette to get the players excited for the biggest game of the season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006557656915/ 12006557656915 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:59:39 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Some Patriots were making a serious fashion statement at the sendoff party at Gillette Stadium Sunday. Their attire caught the attention of fans and Patriots owner Robert Kraft. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006557757941/ 12006557757941 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:02:51 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The Super Bowl is one week away and both teams are working hard to get ready but there’s still plenty to do in Indianapolis before the teams take the field. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006559217175/ 12006559217175 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:01:30 EST BOSTON -- It was the same play Cleveland ran at the end of regulation in its third game this season -- the third game of Kyrie Irving's NBA career. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006558849047/ 12006558849047 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:17:23 EST OTTAWA -- Marian Gaborik made New York Rangers teammate Henrik Lundqvist pay for not selecting him to play for Daniel Alfredsson's team in the NHL All-Star game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006557864312/ 12006557864312 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:19:44 EST PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby isn't just dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion. A California doctor says the Pittsburgh Penguins' star also is recovering from a neck injury. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006557158396/ 12006557158396 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:17:07 EST MILWAUKEE -- Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006557142714/ 12006557142714 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:13:35 EST OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics are open to signing slugger Manny Ramirez but the team is not actively pursuing the free agent. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006557121519/ 12006557121519 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:15:41 EST MILWAUKEE -- Prince Fielder is gone for good. Ryan Braun wasn't there, either. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006557134146/ 12006557134146 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:53:35 EST OTTAWA -- Patrick Kane's Superman cape and Zdeno Chara's blistering hot slap shot wasn't enough to beat Daniel Alfredsson and his team stocked with hometown favorites in the NHL All-Star skills competition Saturday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006550161541/ 12006550161541 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:02:59 EST HONOLULU -- Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Champ Bailey know what to expect. But the new faces at the Pro Bowl aren't so sure and are curious how intense they should play in Sunday's all-star game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006549497953/ 12006549497953 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:00:20 EST MIAMI -- A Sunday matinee matchup, with the top two teams in the Eastern Conference rekindling their playoff rivalry from a season ago. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006548402060/ 12006548402060 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:59:07 EST LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery as their new general manager. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006548394785/ 12006548394785 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:19:06 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots headed to Indianapolis on Sunday after fans gathered at Gillette Stadium to send them off. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006555714680/ 12006555714680 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:29:41 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The sign outside the restaurant a mile up the road from where Rob Gronkowski scores touchdowns has a flashing suggestion for motorists: "HONK FOR GRONK!" http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006555418159/ 12006555418159 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:57:55 EST OTTAWA -- Price is not holding up the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes, and it's premature to discuss a Plan B for the franchise's future, according to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006548387583/ 12006548387583 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:29:59 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady felt the power of the New York Giants' pass rushers when he was sacked five times in their first Super Bowl confrontation. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006555059963/ 12006555059963 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:00:39 EST DRACUT, Mass. -- A couple in Dracut could not be more excited to attend the Super Bowl this year. Tara Jean, a nurse, won tickets to the big game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006550563983/ 12006550563983 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:42:59 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The trash talking has begun between the Patriots and the Giants leading up to the Super Bowl. The Giants didn’t even last a week before some of their players began saying negative things about the Patriots. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006550457865/ 12006550457865 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:56:41 EST SHAWNEE, Okla. -- Several members of an Oklahoma men's college basketball team have sustained minor injuries when their bus collided with a semi-truck east of Oklahoma City. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006548380193/ 12006548380193 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:27:01 EST BOSTON -- Paul Pierce played more than 44 minutes in Orlando on Thursday night, then boarded a plane with his Celtics teammates and arrived in Boston after 3 a.m. Friday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006542082181/ 12006542082181 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:07:00 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- On Saturday there was just eight days until the Patriots and Giants face off in Super Bowl XLVI. For the Patriots, they said the key was to treat the Super Bowl like any other game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006549162057/ 12006549162057 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:50:40 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New York Giants face a huge task in trying to move New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork out of the way. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006548704097/ 12006548704097 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:43:29 EST Projected starters and key players for the Super Bowl: http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006548660921/ 12006548660921 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:39:17 EST LONDON -- There's a nod to Shakespeare, a big bell and ... nurses? http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006540355788/ 12006540355788 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:11:57 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics have a new member of the ownership group. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006541271734/ 12006541271734 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:49:54 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox are going to a new digital ticketing system for the cheapest seats at Fenway Park to keep them out of the hands of scalpers. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006541139482/ 12006541139482 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:25:56 EST NEW YORK -- Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006540995621/ 12006540995621 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:49:53 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots gave back to ten ‘Super People,’ sending them to the Super Bowl because of the lives they touch on a daily basis. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006541859342/ 12006541859342 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:49:15 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay insist they are just fine after a week filled with complaints and comments suggesting a rift had developed following one of the most miserable seasons in team history. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006540415574/ 12006540415574 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:30:24 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski may be best known for his amazing plays on the field, his ability to play through pain, and of course "Gronking.” But he's also becoming one of the most talked about players off the field. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006541742499/ 12006541742499 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:09:28 EST UNDATED -- NBC News and NBC Sports are teaming up with the NHL and National Science Foundation to release Science of NHL Hockey - a 10-part video series exploring the science behind the fastest game on the ice. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006539816857/ 12006539816857 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:16:18 EST EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, cornerback Corey Webster and linebacker Jacquian Williams missed their second straight day of practice as the New York Giants kept preparing for the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006539497843/ 12006539497843 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:25:29 EST BOSTON -- During the Patriots regular season, Captain Dan Murphy was fighting the war in Afghanistan. A huge Pats fan, he was captured tossing a football near his Marine Corps helicopter. But back home, he was also taking pictures with Tom Brady. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006540272976/ 12006540272976 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:59:09 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The NFL's most watched offseason drama has turned stunningly ugly. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006539034953/ 12006539034953 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:33:07 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots players shared their favorite Super Bowl memories on Friday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006539958726/ 12006539958726 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:57:10 EST ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have announced the hiring of new coach Dennis Allen, who will be formally introduced Monday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006538303018/ 12006538303018 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:43:03 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Vince Wilfork credited Patriots fans for having a great impact on the team’s performance. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006539658310/ 12006539658310 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:09:09 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Rob Gronkowski's playing status for the Super Bowl was listed as questionable on Friday after the star tight end missed the New England Patriots practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006539454871/ 12006539454871 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:59:17 EST FORKED RIVER, N.J. -- A football expert in New Jersey is picking the Giants to win the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537595775/ 12006537595775 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:52:04 EST FOXOBORO, Mass. -- Rob Gronkowski may be sidelined with an injury, but he’s passing Tom Brady in one category. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006538272454/ 12006538272454 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:16:20 EST NEW BRITAIN, Conn. -- It's not the Red Sox and the Yankees, but the upcoming Super Bowl has once again divided Connecticut between those with sports ties to New England and New York. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006538778085/ 12006538778085 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:26:56 EST GATINEAU, Quebec -- Daniel Alfredsson's kids should be happy. And so should be much of Ottawa and Sweden with the team the Senators captain put together in making his selections in the NHL All-Star draft on Thursday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537401679/ 12006537401679 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:29:37 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- Defending champion Novak Djokovic moved into an Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal after edging Andy Murray in a five-set, almost five-hour semifinal late Friday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537057772/ 12006537057772 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:26:00 EST GATINEAU, Quebec -- A few text messages from San Jose Sharks teammate Joe Thornton helped Logan Couture avoid feeling unwanted when he was the last man standing in the NHL All-Star draft. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537395986/ 12006537395986 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:32:46 EST Patriots-Giants Series History http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537076690/ 12006537076690 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:28:43 EST Teams selected Thursday from the NHL All-Star player draft http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537412225/ 12006537412225 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:56:25 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Chad Ochocinco is going to the Super Bowl again, and this time he will be in uniform, answering questions, instead of causing a commotion by asking them. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006535778472/ 12006535778472 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:38:20 EST ORLANDO, Fla. -- Paul Pierce had 24 points and 10 assists, and E'Twaun Moore added 16 points to help the Boston Celtics erase a 27-point deficit and beat the Orlando Magic for the second time this week, 91-83 on Thursday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006533510031/ 12006533510031 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:11:07 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts are a long, long way from being healed. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006532626785/ 12006532626785 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:09:58 EST BOSTON -- Even while focusing on the biggest game of the year, Tom Brady is still taking time to help others. Last night, it was a Best Buddies benefit in Boston. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006536939827/ 12006536939827 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:35:31 EST Game-by-Game Results http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537093083/ 12006537093083 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:33:28 EST Super Bowl Facts and Figures http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537080852/ 12006537080852 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:36:33 EST Super Bowl Lineups-Depth Charts http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006537099281/ 12006537099281 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:51:54 EST GATINEAU, Quebec -- Zdeno Chara went with offense in taking Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk with the No. 1 pick in the NHL All-Star draft. Daniel Alfredsson stuck closer to home, choosing Ottawa Senators defenseman and teammate Erik Karlsson with his club's first selection. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006532511321/ 12006532511321 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:11:33 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- Rafael Nadal outlasted Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing with the intensity normally displayed when meeting in a Grand Slam final. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006527949339/ 12006527949339 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:41:39 EST DETROIT -- Saying "dreams come true," Prince Fielder was introduced Thursday by the Detroit Tigers. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531729915/ 12006531729915 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:19:40 EST BOSTON -- A Boston Bruins goalie's decision to skip a White House ceremony with President Barack Obama because he believes the federal government is "out of control" points to a growing lack of courtesy in the country, Gov. Deval Patrick said Thursday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006529438016/ 12006529438016 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:45:47 EST MIAMI -- Former NFL players should not be permitted to sue for damages over concussions they suffered because player safety issues have long been governed by the league's collective bargaining agreements, an NFL attorney said Thursday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006530314631/ 12006530314631 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:10:37 EST SAUGUS, Mass. -- A Super Bowl ticket is always one of the toughest tickets to get. But this year, just getting there is turning out to be more than half the battle. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531543745/ 12006531543745 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:27:04 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots players aren’t taking any chances before the Super Bowl. Some players are taking lucky charms with them to Indianapolis. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531642429/ 12006531642429 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:33:48 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Thursday, Tom Brady spoke about finding a kidney donor for his mentor and former quarterback coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531682869/ 12006531682869 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:10:06 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Nike founder and chairman Phil Knight got a standing ovation at Joe Paterno's public memorial Thursday for defending the late coach's response to an accusation of child sex abuse against a former assistant. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006527940663/ 12006527940663 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:28:11 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Eli Manning threw two touchdowns and zero interceptions in the NFC championship game, Tom Brady threw zero touchdowns and two interceptions in the AFC championship game. Oddly enough, it would seem Brady has something to prove come Super Sunday, but he doesn't need us to tell him that. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531289177/ 12006531289177 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:31:24 EST EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Victor Cruz has had a season full of improbable moments, and the Super Bowl is set to be another. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531308443/ 12006531308443 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:41:59 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots players are more popular than ever since making their way into the Super Bowl and fans have been coming out of the woodwork to ask for tickets. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531371987/ 12006531371987 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:21:24 EST TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Rutgers' Greg Schiano to become the team's next coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006530528495/ 12006530528495 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:44:16 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots jerseys may look the same, but the names on the back will be different this time around. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531025571/ 12006531025571 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:27:05 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Rob Gronkowski is out of service for the time being, but how does that type of ankle injury impact a player? http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531282538/ 12006531282538 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:09:29 EST ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- A former Red Sox pitcher is facing some major league trouble in Florida. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006529016982/ 12006529016982 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:47:37 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Since the AFC Championship there has been a lot of talk about how Super Bowl XLVI will be a rematch of Super Bowl XLII. However, it will also be a rematch of November 6, 2011, the most recent matchup between the Patriots and the Giants in which the Giants came to Gillette Stadium and beat the home team. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006531045746/ 12006531045746 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:19:13 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The menu for Super Bowl XLVI was released by Centerplate, a hospitality company, on Thursday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006530875315/ 12006530875315 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:11:52 EST HONOLULU -- Many NFL stars are hoping that when it comes to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, aloha doesn't mean goodbye. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006528311268/ 12006528311268 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:26:24 EST EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams were among seven New York Giants who missed the team's first practice for the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots on Feb. 5. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006530558480/ 12006530558480 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:31:32 EST ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is embracing the Super Bowl-bound New York Giants and talking to Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick about a bet. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006530229283/ 12006530229283 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:35:27 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- For years the hot topic of debate in the NFL was Brady or Manning, but that was Peyton Manning. Now, his younger brother Eli is carrying the torch and keeping the family rivalry against the Patriots alive. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006529532714/ 12006529532714 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:38:05 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots are inviting fans to a Super Bowl sendoff event at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006528828529/ 12006528828529 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:39:10 EST CINCINNATI -- Chad Ochocinco, meet the speaker of the U.S. House. Via Twitter, of course. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006529195098/ 12006529195098 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:42:04 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Super Bowl ankle jinx has struck the New England Patriots again. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006529212427/ 12006529212427 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:14:24 EST SAN DIEGO -- The PGA Tour is one step closer to eliminating Q-school as a path to earning a tour card, a significant overhaul that would include starting the official season in the fall instead of waiting for the next calendar year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006528326491/ 12006528326491 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:27:29 EST BOSTON -- A local auto body shop is doing its part to put the Pats on top of the Giants. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006528404895/ 12006528404895 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:33:08 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Andrew Bailey on Wednesday a one-year contract worth $3.9 million. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006526998737/ 12006526998737 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:49:01 EST Michael Phelps. Missy Franklin. Jordyn Wieber. Ryan Lochte. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006523854062/ 12006523854062 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:45:20 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The next chapter in the Peyton Manning saga could take a decidedly defensive turn. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006523832047/ 12006523832047 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:51:45 EST KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- Hawaii makes everyone a little more laid back, including the NFL. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006523150542/ 12006523150542 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:22:10 EST BOSTON -- 7’s Rhett Lewis spoke with NBC Sports’ Al Michaels on Wednesday about the key factors leading up to the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006524773055/ 12006524773055 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:31:11 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Quiet mourners lined the route of Joe Paterno's funeral procession Wednesday, watching with grief and reverence as the electric-blue hearse carrying the Penn State coach's casket slowly drove by. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006519787111/ 12006519787111 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:28:45 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Love is staying with the Minnesota Timberwolves. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006521212498/ 12006521212498 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:34:44 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Tom Brady and Eli Manning are set to square off in Indianapolis in the house that Eli’s big brother, Peyton, built. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522328427/ 12006522328427 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:25:44 EST BOSTON -- One lucky Pats fan is all “a-twitter,” getting a free trip to the Super Bowl thanks in part to Chad Ochocinco. She entered a contest on twitter, and won. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522994388/ 12006522994388 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:06:58 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Like they did in 2008, the Giants have followed an improbable road to Super Bowl XLVI. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522881734/ 12006522881734 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:52 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was listed as unable to practice on Wednesday on the team's first injury report since he injured his left ankle in the AFC title game against the Baltimore Ravens. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522845122/ 12006522845122 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:50:32 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The ticket window at Gillette Stadium was a busy place on Wednesday as Patriots fans picked up coveted Super Bowl XLVI tickets. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522783268/ 12006522783268 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:47:53 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Ravens safety Bernard Pollard is known for hitting hard. He's injured several patriots, including Rob Gronkowski on Sunday. Now, he says he wants the giants to inflict some pain on the pats. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522767379/ 12006522767379 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:55 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- It's enough to make you wince: Super Bowl XLII http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522485469/ 12006522485469 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:27:54 EST NEW YORK -- Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal will replace Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin in the NHL All-Star game on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006521207485/ 12006521207485 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:45:40 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots secondary has another difficult task when it faces Eli Manning and the New York Giants in the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522034016/ 12006522034016 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:57:29 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Three days after the Patriots beat Baltimore in the AFC championship and the scoreboard snafu is still a hot topic. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006522464982/ 12006522464982 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:33:13 EST VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The U.S. women's soccer team was still on the field, having dispatched rival Mexico, when Abby Wambach gathered her teammates for a little speech. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006519799326/ 12006519799326 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:33:08 EST EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- When Eli Manning talks, the New York Giants listen. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006521238854/ 12006521238854 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:35:57 EST EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- First the Super Bowl, now an Oscar nomination. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006521255750/ 12006521255750 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:12 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- This year’s Super Bowl showdown is pitting two of the NFL’s best coaches -- and former coworkers -- against one another. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006520891247/ 12006520891247 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:12:30 EST WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Pats fan in Washington, D.C. has created shoes for female fans who want to show off their team pride. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006518955033/ 12006518955033 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:28:08 EST NEW YORK -- Jorge Posada was watching television when he saw speculation on which teams were interested in signing him as a free agent. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006518688851/ 12006518688851 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:55:00 EST UNDATED -- Tom Brady is this week’s Sports Illustrated cover boy. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006520650064/ 12006520650064 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:49:05 EST Ticket brokers are busy taking orders to see one of the biggest sporting events of the year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006519894588/ 12006519894588 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:04:53 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- The intensity was vintage Rafael Nadal. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006515669314/ 12006515669314 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:43:09 EST WASHINGTON -- Mathieu Perreault got his first career hat trick, including the tie-breaking goal in the third period, to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006515538925/ 12006515538925 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:24:09 EST NEW YORK -- Navy is headed to the Big East, giving up more than 130 years of football independence to join a conference that is in the middle of a massive overhaul. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006515064957/ 12006515064957 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:06:03 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Looking to bounce back from his performance against the Ravens, Tom Brady has enlisted the help of an old friend and coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006516036291/ 12006516036291 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:48:03 EST BOSTON -- Eli Manning has nudged his way into the conversation when it comes to the game's best. He is now just one Super Bowl win away from surpassing big brother Peyton in championship rings, and nipping at Tom Brady’s heels as well. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006515928288/ 12006515928288 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:09:02 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Decked out in Penn State hats and jackets, students and townspeople stood in a line more than a quarter-mile long Tuesday to pay their respects to Joe Paterno, the coach who for nearly a half century was the face of their university. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006512454278/ 12006512454278 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:22:08 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Season opener or Super Bowl, every game is a big game to Bill Belichick. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006515052877/ 12006515052877 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:34:38 EST WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama saluted the NHL's Boston Bruins for their 2011 Stanley Cup championship on Monday, but the celebration hit a sour note when one key member of the team skipped the White House visit in protest. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006503247890/ 12006503247890 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:07:21 EST NEW YORK -- Flanked by his wife and children, with five World Series trophies sitting on a table to his right, Jorge Posada announced his retirement Tuesday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006512444170/ 12006512444170 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:17:00 EST BROCKTON, Mass. -- A constant presence at Brockton’s Harry’s Pub and Grill is the Patriots’ number twelve. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006514302061/ 12006514302061 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:52:04 EST FOXBORO, Mass. --Ravens’ kicker Billy Cundiff’s missed field goal and 49ers’ punt returner Kyle Williams’ fumble in the Giants game has made the pair targets of threats. Fans say their mistakes are to blame for both teams’ losses. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006514152435/ 12006514152435 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:30:42 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- She’s been called the inspiration behind this Super Bowl season and on Tuesday the town of Foxboro honored the late Myra Kraft. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006514384259/ 12006514384259 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:05:40 EST ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkin is skipping the NHL All-Star game, a decision he announced a day after getting a three-game suspension from the league for a hit on an opponent. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006512433969/ 12006512433969 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:54:43 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Victor Cruz would like to dance his way to a Super Bowl win -- the Giants wide receiver and former University of Massachusetts Amherst player is known for his celebratory salsa dancing. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006514168332/ 12006514168332 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:12:48 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the biggest attractions of Super Bowl XLVI was installed on Tuesday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006513916888/ 12006513916888 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:40:58 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- It has been four years since the New York Giants won Super Bowl XLII. Now both sides are looking ahead to Feb. 5 and winning the title of Super Bowl XLVI champions. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006514085732/ 12006514085732 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:38:16 EST BOSTON -- From the moment Billy Cundiff's failed field goal hit the ground, the Patriots propelled themselves into a media maelstrom unlike any other. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006513709655/ 12006513709655 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:49:25 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Several of the younger Patriots have played in some big games, but nothing that can compare to the Super Bowl -- so how are they preparing to handle the biggest stage in football? http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006513776580/ 12006513776580 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:52:11 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Just a handful of the current Patriots were on the 2007 team that lost the Super Bowl to the New York Giants, effectively ending New England’s run at a perfect season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006513793195/ 12006513793195 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:06:36 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning isn't ready to retire and says the Colts' overhaul is creating an uncomfortable environment at the team complex. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006512439677/ 12006512439677 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:37:14 EST There are two words that frustrate football fans most: prevent defense. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006513343414/ 12006513343414 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:34:59 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Super Bowl organizers are putting the finishing touches on the seating at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006513329847/ 12006513329847 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:31:28 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno was upbeat and confident in his final days and didn't die broken-hearted over his firing in November as Penn State's longtime football coach, his son said Monday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006511868872/ 12006511868872 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:30:22 EST LONDON -- Parents who want to attend the 2012 London Olympics will have to buy tickets for their babies to bring them into the venues. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006511862250/ 12006511862250 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:16:49 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- For decades they cheered him, now it's time for Penn State students and alumni to mourn Joe Paterno. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006511060930/ 12006511060930 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:09:51 EST NEW YORK -- Cam Newton and Andy Dalton are headed to Honolulu for the Pro Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006512459160/ 12006512459160 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:42:07 EST SAN FRANCISCO -- Cody Ross agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox, giving them an experienced hitter with postseason success on his resume to help replace J.D. Drew in right field. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006510132712/ 12006510132712 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:46:38 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno's son and former assistant says his father hoped justice would be done for the victims of alleged sex assaults by former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006510879722/ 12006510879722 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:15:09 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics' injuries didn't affect what coach Doc Rivers always wants -- solid defense. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006507090975/ 12006507090975 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:16:55 EST GLOUCESTER, Mass. -- One Massachusetts native is talking about his championship catch -- after the key missed field goal in Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006510341516/ 12006510341516 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:59:16 EST WASHINGTON -- Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas has declined to attend the White House ceremony with President Barack Obama honoring the team for its 2011 Stanley Cup Championship. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006505555628/ 12006505555628 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:45:24 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- For decades they cheered him, now it's time for Penn State students and alumni to mourn Joe Paterno. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006510872459/ 12006510872459 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:45:29 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Patriots owner Robert Kraft "shuddered" when he saw Tom Brady take a crunching hit on a 1-yard touchdown plunge. He even wondered if Brady's back was broken. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006506912972/ 12006506912972 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:42:41 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Bill O'Brien calls it an honor to follow the late Joe Paterno as Penn State's next head coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006506896198/ 12006506896198 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:44:39 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is wearing a removable boot on his lower left leg after being injured in the AFC championship game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006505827964/ 12006505827964 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:57:40 EST BOSTON -- There were no sad songs for the rocket man on Sunday. The British rocker had celebration on his mind when he made a call from Los Angeles to Patriots owner Robert Kraft after the Patriots beat the Ravens. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006507346058/ 12006507346058 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:37:38 EST BOSTON -- After Sunday’s win against the Baltimore Ravens, Patriots fans' two favorite words are now “wide left.” http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006507225832/ 12006507225832 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:34:33 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Anguished by an unthinkable scandal that shook a university and tarnished the proud football program, many in the Penn State community rallied around a common cause. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006502887341/ 12006502887341 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:11:07 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Thanks to Wes Welker, one Iraq war veteran was a special guest at Sunday’s Patriots game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006502386778/ 12006502386778 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:26:34 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler sang the National Anthem at the AFC Championship on Sunday but it was not what he was singing, but what he was wearing that had one Patriots fan singing a happy tune. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006499239421/ 12006499239421 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:29:39 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (January 23, 2011) – Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft today announced the opening of a “Super Bowl for Super People” online sweepstakes to recognize outstanding individuals in the public service sector as an extension of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation’s season-long “Celebrate Volunteerism” campaign. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006505737918/ 12006505737918 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:25:40 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Most of the Patriots players will be playing in their first Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006505713926/ 12006505713926 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:22:43 EST DEDHAM, Mass. -- The ninth annual Doug Flutie Bowl was held Monday night in Dedham. The event is a big fundraiser for Flutie’s foundation, raising money for autism research and programs. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006505696394/ 12006505696394 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:18:44 EST NEW YORK -- Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang have been added to the roster for Sunday's NHL All-Star game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006504592443/ 12006504592443 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:39:47 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Tom Brady had tough words about his performance on Sunday night, but not everyone seems to think he had a rough game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006505438612/ 12006505438612 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:35:54 EST A Super Sequel. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006499295350/ 12006499295350 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:34:38 EST BOSTON -- Boston and New York are two cities linked by intense rivalry in all sports, and football is no exception. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006505407894/ 12006505407894 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:02:50 EST BOSTON -- Patriots fans dreaming of attending the Super Bowl should be careful about travel scams, false promises and misleading offers. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006504857030/ 12006504857030 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:19:41 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- A nationwide army of knitters, crocheters and weavers has created more than 13,000 blue-and-white scarves to help keep Super Bowl volunteers warm and highly visible when the big game comes to this cold-weather city. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006504598093/ 12006504598093 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:28:27 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady didn’t throw for any touchdowns in the New England Patriots 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. But he did dive for one and it proved to be the game winner. It was just one of several memorable moments in the AFC championship game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006503570726/ 12006503570726 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:41:32 EST BOSTON -- A New York Giants linebacker is pretty familiar with the Boston area. He played for Boston College and while he was there, battled a rare form of bone cancer. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006505089225/ 12006505089225 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:11:45 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- In the middle of all the madness after the big win Sunday, Patriots owner Bob Kraft took a congratulatory call -- on the other end: Sir Elton John. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006503110456/ 12006503110456 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:57:40 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Imagine this: The New England Patriots make yet another Super Bowl, and Tom Brady is not the main reason. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006502306012/ 12006502306012 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:46:49 EST SAN FRANCISCO -- In a season of fabulous finishes, Eli Manning and the Giants had another one in them. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006502960979/ 12006502960979 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:35:51 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- From the patches on their jerseys to emotional words from Patriots owner Bob Kraft, the late Myra Kraft was on the minds of everyone in Gillette Stadium during the AFC Championship on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006498935146/ 12006498935146 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:10:19 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- Numbers told the surprising story for Serena Williams in her fourth-round loss at the Australian Open on Monday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006501301955/ 12006501301955 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:09:09 EST Hey, Indianapolis. A Manning will be playing in your Super Bowl, after all. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006501294925/ 12006501294925 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:31 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- When fans exited Gillette Stadium they were cheering and chanting as fireworks went off behind them and now Patriots fans are looking forward to the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006499083162/ 12006499083162 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:01:54 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Tom Brady did not have his best game in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens and their defense ranked third in the NFL. However, there is one thing that no one can deny about Tom Brady, he’s a winner. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006498731475/ 12006498731475 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:09:16 EST PHILADELPHIA -- Tyler Seguin scored the decisive goal in a shootout and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006497335628/ 12006497335628 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:22:38 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady's 1-yard touchdown dive held up after the Ravens missed a chance to win, then tie the game in the final seconds, and the New England Patriots are on their way to the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006497055731/ 12006497055731 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:22:46 EST There will never be another coaching career like Joe Paterno's. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006496696670/ 12006496696670 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:19:41 EST WASHINGTON -- Paul Pierce had season highs with 34 points and 10 assists and tied his season-best mark with eight rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 100-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006496678121/ 12006496678121 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:13:12 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Happy Valley was perfect for Joe Paterno, a place where "JoePa" knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right way: with integrity and sportsmanship. A place where character came first, championships second. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006496279228/ 12006496279228 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:17:11 EST WASHINGTON -- Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says point guard Rajon Rondo will miss Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right wrist. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006496663120/ 12006496663120 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:12:36 EST NORTON, Mass. -- Patriots fans are getting excited for Sunday’s big showdown between the Patriots and the Ravens and one pint size fan in Norton is no exception and he has created a “fan-tastic” display in his bedroom to prove it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006490155694/ 12006490155694 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:03:17 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- There is a new craze sweeping Patriots Nation and Wes Welker is to blame. Everyone has seen Welker sporting a mustache for a few weeks now, but Sunday fans will be “showing some stache” as they “Wear it Like Wes.” http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006490099737/ 12006490099737 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:56:46 EST BOSTON -- Pitcher Daniel Bard and the Boston Red Sox reached agreement Saturday on a one-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006489700667/ 12006489700667 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:58:41 EST DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies acquired infielder Marco Scutaro from the Red Sox for right-hander Clayton Mortensen on Saturday in a surprising trade that could pave the way for top Boston prospect Jose Iglesias to take over at shortstop sooner than expected. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006489352158/ 12006489352158 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:01:29 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Of all the quarterbacks left in the playoffs Tom Brady is the only one that was not drafted in the first round but Patriots fans know he’s one in a million. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006489008995/ 12006489008995 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:23:52 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno is in serious condition after experiencing health complications from lung cancer. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006488783149/ 12006488783149 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:17:53 EST BOSTON -- Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard is back at the TD Garden to watch his teammates play the New York Rangers. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006487667378/ 12006487667378 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:14:02 EST BOSTON -- Marian Gaborik scored twice, the second on a third-try backhander with 3.6 seconds left in overtime, and the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006487644259/ 12006487644259 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:03:55 EST SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Records show the wife of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will keep their three California homes as part of the couple's divorce plans. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006488303592/ 12006488303592 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:02:38 EST DAVIE, Fla. -- Joe Philbin did a little math and determined he has been in the coaching profession for 10,061 days. He figures that gives him sufficient experience to lead the Miami Dolphins. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006488295887/ 12006488295887 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:22:36 EST EVERETT, Mass. -- In less than 140 characters -- and his first ever tweet -- a New England Patriots fan scored tickets to Sunday’s game on Twitter, thanks to Wes Welker. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006479775658/ 12006479775658 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:39:02 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Crews were shoveling out the seats and stairs at Gillette Stadium Friday and they will be back at it on Saturday. But far from being disturbed - many feel snow is just part of our home field advantage. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006481314252/ 12006481314252 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:27:23 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- With the AFC championship game closing in, the hype surrounding the Patriots and Ravens continues. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006481244398/ 12006481244398 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:15:36 EST BOSTON -- Marcin Gortat scored 24 points with 12 rebounds and Steve Nash had 11 points and nine assists on Friday night to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 79-71 victory over the Boston Celtics. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006481173632/ 12006481173632 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:14:33 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Robert Kraft is headed to another AFC championship game in a season like no other in his 18 years as owner of the New England Patriots. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006480447389/ 12006480447389 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:12:39 EST OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Ray Rice has played in eight postseason games, none more memorable than the one in which he ran for 159 yards to help the Baltimore Ravens beat the New England Patriots. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006480435979/ 12006480435979 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:55:12 EST RENO, Nev. -- Lawyers for Ben Roethlisberger and a woman who accused him of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino in 2008 have reached a settlement that ends her civil lawsuit against the Steelers quarterback. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006480331246/ 12006480331246 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:56:18 EST FOXBORO, Mass. - Cheering on the Patriots is a family affair for people across New England. But for two members of the team's cheerleading squad, it's even more personal. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006479617894/ 12006479617894 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:46:50 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots tight ends Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski used to be rivals, but now they’re two of a kind. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006479561042/ 12006479561042 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:16:27 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Drew Bledsoe will be the fourth honorary captain for the New England Patriots on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006479378651/ 12006479378651 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:37:30 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- It’s no secret that athletes can be extremely superstitious and the Patriots are no different. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006479145082/ 12006479145082 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:42:00 EST NEW YORK -- Without much fanfare, soccer will take another big step into the American mainstream this weekend when Manchester United's game at Arsenal becomes the first English Premier League match to be televised live by a U.S. over-the-air network. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006479532026/ 12006479532026 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:44:38 EST SAN FRANCISCO -- Don't yell, don't swear, don't flip the bird -- and don't insult anyone's mother. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006478827833/ 12006478827833 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:04:09 EST NORWOOD, Mass. -- Chad Ochocinco’s daily routine is bringing a crown to a Norwood restaurant. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006477864912/ 12006477864912 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:34:32 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Many are using different methods to get a prediction on Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006477687141/ 12006477687141 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:26:57 EST LONDON -- The St. Louis Rams will play a regular-season NFL game in London in each of the next three seasons, first facing the New England Patriots in 2012. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006476561795/ 12006476561795 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:49:21 EST NEWARK, N.J. -- Mired in somewhat of a mini-slump, the Boston Bruins needed only one good period to beat the New Jersey Devils and get back on track. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006472376133/ 12006472376133 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:59:28 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bill O'Brien wore a cap with a Patriots logo as he prepared his players for Sunday's AFC championship game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006475676810/ 12006475676810 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:58:38 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady is back practicing. Everyone associated with the New England Patriots is acting like he never missed a snap. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006469551885/ 12006469551885 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:18:33 EST WALPOLE, Mass. -- There's no question this weekend's matchup in Foxboro is a big game…but is it big enough to change a name? One local business says absolutely. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006472911327/ 12006472911327 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:22:57 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Blasts from the past hope they’ll be a key to lead the New England Patriots to a big win on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470777630/ 12006470777630 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:36:44 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Forget Tebowing… Now there’s Gronking. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470860485/ 12006470860485 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:52:00 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- Rafael Nadal stayed on track for his second Australian Open title and his 11th Grand Slam championship when he beat Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in a third-round match to start play Friday on Rod Laver Arena. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006472392051/ 12006472392051 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:04:39 EST SALT LAKE CITY -- Sarah Burke was an X Games star with a grass-roots mentality -- a daredevil superpipe skier who understood the risks inherent to her sport and the debt she owed to it for her success on the slopes. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470307926/ 12006470307926 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:28:50 EST BOSTON -- Boston Mayor Tom Menino has made a bet with Baltimore’s mayor on Sunday’s AFC Championship game between the Patriots and the Ravens. Mayor Menino said he is feeling confident. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006471173061/ 12006471173061 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:13:15 EST BOSTON -- After his first winter as the Boston Red Sox general manager, Ben Cherington can't wait until spring training so he can finally see how things are working out. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006471079562/ 12006471079562 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:38:58 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots offensive line does not get a lot of attention or accolades from the media or fans but every member of the Patriots offense knows how valuable they are. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470873834/ 12006470873834 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:08:03 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch says Tom Brady just wants to be a regular guy in the New England Patriots locker room. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470688330/ 12006470688330 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:36:42 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Bill Belichick could be considered “as boring as it gets” when it comes to head coaches in the public eye, while Ravens coach John Harbaugh does not seem to have a problem showing his emotions and motivational skills. This contrast is giving Sunday’s matchup a clear division when it comes to style on the sidelines. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470500163/ 12006470500163 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:33:50 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Some of the Patriots younger players are taking measures to make sure they are ready for the game against the Baltimore Ravens. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470482914/ 12006470482914 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:16:55 EST OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Ray Lewis and Ed Reed have spent 11 seasons together with the Baltimore Ravens, making one big play after another for a defense that is always among the best in the NFL. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470381559/ 12006470381559 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:49:21 EST Matchups for the AFC championship game Sunday between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium: http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006470216180/ 12006470216180 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:49:09 EST FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets owner Woody Johnson says quarterback Mark Sanchez "is our guy," but also wouldn't rule out the possibility of pursuing a veteran such as Peyton Manning if the Indianapolis Colts star became available. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006469854933/ 12006469854933 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:14:48 EST NEW YORK -- Daniel Alfredsson of the host Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara will serve as captains for the NHL All-Star game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006468208899/ 12006468208899 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:26:32 EST BRIGHTON, Mass. -- As the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens get set to fight for a spot in the Super Bowl, some fans are fighting for a spot inside Gillette Stadium for Sunday’s game -- on Thursday they had to put up some expensive collateral to do it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006468999164/ 12006468999164 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:37:57 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Joe Flacco doesn't put up the numbers, get the respect or have the three Super Bowl rings that Tom Brady has. The Baltimore Ravens' quarterback does have one edge on the Patriots star. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006461507712/ 12006461507712 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:10:19 EST NEW YORK -- Penn State's trustees agonized over the future of legendary football coach Joe Paterno but ultimately decided to fire the Hall of Famer in part over what they said was his failure to go to authorities with a report of alleged sexual assault of a child by an assistant coach nearly a decade ago, according to a report published Thursday in The New York Times. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006468181978/ 12006468181978 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:04:19 EST PHILADELPHIA -- A third lawsuit has been filed in Philadelphia by retired NFL players over brain injuries allegedly caused by on-field concussions, a week before U.S. judges decide whether to consolidate similar cases filed around the country. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006468505838/ 12006468505838 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:31:27 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics had two reasons to be thankful Wednesday night: Their five-game losing streak was finally over and a scary fall by point guard Rajon Rondo resulted in only a sore right wrist. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006464348746/ 12006464348746 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:33:00 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- A Patriots fan supported his favorite team with a secret “‘stache” of touchdown dances. He tweeted a video to Wes Welker of the moves. Then during the game against the Denver Broncos, Welker made a surprising celebration. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006463998026/ 12006463998026 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:12:24 EST Rob Lowe is taking on another role -- pigskin prognosticator. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006468194462/ 12006468194462 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:38:16 EST BOSTON -- Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo injured his right wrist when he was leveled on a flagrant foul by Toronto's Linas Kleiza on Wednesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006463669664/ 12006463669664 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:25:06 EST EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning missed part of Wednesday's practice session with an illness that coach Tom Coughlin called "a stomach bug, hopefully a 24-hour deal." http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006463590618/ 12006463590618 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:57:22 EST MIAMI -- Pushing ahead with his career in the wake of personal tragedy, Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin interviewed for the Miami Dolphins' head coaching job for a second time Wednesday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006463424230/ 12006463424230 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:41:32 EST ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Tim Tebow needs more R&R than anyone thought. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006459729270/ 12006459729270 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:24:01 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- After coming off of their best game of the year, the Patriots are preparing for the Ravens and their physical running attack. It could be a game where Rob Ninkovich comes out from the shadows and into the spotlight. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006462504141/ 12006462504141 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:23:36 EST NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- A New Bedford man is now an enemy of the state -- he may have grown up a New England Patriots fan, but he’ll be on the wrong sideline come Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006462501629/ 12006462501629 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:40:12 EST We want to see your best Patriot Fan Photos! http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006462241235/ 12006462241235 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:29:11 EST BOSTON -- Some unsuspecting New England Patriots fans got a big reward for keeping their cool on a blustery Wednesday morning -- ordering an iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts landed them tickets to Sunday’s game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006462175139/ 12006462175139 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:35:27 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Tom Brady has it pretty good. Three Superbowl rings, beautiful homes in Boston’s Back Bay, and a mansion under construction in Los Angeles. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006462212699/ 12006462212699 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:37:07 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Some Patriots players are now getting in on a contest to come up with a nickname for the team's star tight ends, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006461862768/ 12006461862768 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:28:24 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady was the only New England Patriots player not in attendance for the media viewing of Wednesday’s practice. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006461810416/ 12006461810416 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:38:51 EST OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens' defense intends to spend much of Sunday afternoon harassing New England quarterback Tom Brady and burying him in the pocket. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006461513170/ 12006461513170 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:40:05 EST SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- When addressing his 49ers players this week, Jim Harbaugh can point to the monumental miss in his 15-year NFL career: He came a Hail Mary short of making the Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006461520523/ 12006461520523 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:50:09 EST TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher could sense from the start that the Lightning were poised to stop a seven-game losing streak. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006455820886/ 12006455820886 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:37:11 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno says he "didn't know which way to go" after an assistant coach came to him in 2002 saying he had seen retired defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abusing a boy. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006427663162/ 12006427663162 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:42:02 EST SAN FRANCISCO -- Alex Smith completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis with 9 seconds left just after Drew Brees had put the high-powered Saints ahead, and the resurgent San Francisco 49ers capitalized on five New Orleans turnovers for a thrilling 36-32 playoff victory Saturday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006428772238/ 12006428772238 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:53:01 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots defense has had its ups and downs this season and Saturday night, they’ll be under the microscope as they try to stop Tim Tebow. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006428118125/ 12006428118125 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:35:51 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- It’s the most talked about rematch of the season, the Patriots and Broncos meeting for the second time in just over a month. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006428015190/ 12006428015190 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:41:56 EST DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings earned a spot in the franchise's storied record books with a 14th straight win at home. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006427691623/ 12006427691623 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:40:10 EST ST. LOUIS -- Almost two weeks after they put away the helmets and shoulder pads, the St. Louis Rams picked up their third win of a dismal season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006427681032/ 12006427681032 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:38:32 EST GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Going into Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game against the New York Giants, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are best known for all the fireworks they've produced on offense. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006427671237/ 12006427671237 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:12:21 EST BOSTON -- Derrick Rose returned from a one-game absence to score 25 points and help the Chicago Bulls hold off a second-half charge to beat the Boston Celtics 88-79 on Friday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006421034121/ 12006421034121 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:26:17 EST PEABODY, Mass. -- The family of fallen Peabody Firefighter Jim Rice will be special guests at the Patriots game on Saturday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006419317715/ 12006419317715 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:24:37 EST UNDATED -- A football fan from Florida who won tickets to Saturday’s Patriots playoff game against the Broncos got a chance to catch up with his favorite player Friday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006419307774/ 12006419307774 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:34:16 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots fans are fired up for Saturday’s game and some are going to great lengths to stay warm. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006419005657/ 12006419005657 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:38:30 EST BOSTON -- Outfielder Ryan Sweeney has agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006420111025/ 12006420111025 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:05:22 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- For his latest trick, Tim Tebow is making three-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady disappear from the headlines. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006419912152/ 12006419912152 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:50:10 EST SALEM, Mass. -- Salem witches are hoping to cast a spell on Tim Tebow’s mile-high magic. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006419101035/ 12006419101035 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:35:27 EST CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- A wish come true for a football fan from Cambridge -- he gets to meet his football hero, Tim Tebow. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006419012758/ 12006419012758 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:18:35 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Tim Tebow can be a polarizing figure -- whether you’re talking about his unorthodox play or his faith. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006418911567/ 12006418911567 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:20 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- With their 13-3 regular season record, the Patriots earned what every team wants in the playoffs: home field. To make it an advantage, they want to get the crowd involved right away. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006418981965/ 12006418981965 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:35:09 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Some very lucky Patriots fans rolled up their sleeves to give blood and walked away with tickets to Saturday’s playoff game against the Broncos. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006418650955/ 12006418650955 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:28:25 EST SUNRISE, Fla. -- Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated Friday for the first time in more than a month, and his teammates left little doubt they're behind their captain as he continues to recover from a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006418610423/ 12006418610423 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:06:21 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno is back in the hospital. His family says he was admitted Friday for observation due to minor complications from cancer treatments. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006418478152/ 12006418478152 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:25:12 EST PHILADELPHIA -- The instigator of a brutal fight that ended with a New York Rangers fan lying stunned in the middle of a Philadelphia intersection faces assault charges stemming from the altercation between rival hockey fans following the NHL Winter Classic, police said Friday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006418231252/ 12006418231252 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:07:17 EST ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos will be without long snapper Lonie Paxton for their divisional playoff game against the New England Patriots on Saturday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006418123777/ 12006418123777 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:11:50 EST Ray Lewis hugged coach John Harbaugh and barked: "They're coming through Baltimore." http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006417791083/ 12006417791083 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:20:26 EST ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Wes Welker led the league with 122 catches this season. Rob Gronkowski set an NFL record with 18 touchdowns by a tight end. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006416402690/ 12006416402690 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:52:34 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Longtime defensive coordinator Tom Bradley is officially leaving Penn State. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006416955490/ 12006416955490 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:38:44 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The New England Patriots aren’t the only ones taking on Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos -- Jimmy Fallon had a little fun on his show Thursday night with a David Bowie-inspired song about the team and quarterback. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006417232484/ 12006417232484 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:15:19 EST BOSTON -- A longtime Twitter follower of Chad Ochocinco is heading from Florida to Foxboro thanks to a timely tweet. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006408811837/ 12006408811837 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:42:03 EST BOSTON -- The Montreal Canadiens have struggled so much this season that even the Boston fans couldn't muster much of a hatred for their Original Six rivals. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006411852339/ 12006411852339 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:44:04 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady is on his usual late-season roll. He'd just like to stop his recent playoff slide. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006409344447/ 12006409344447 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:32:16 EST BOSTON -- The full rosters for the NHL All-Star teams have been announced. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006414673690/ 12006414673690 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:36:34 EST KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. -- Penn State University's president told alumni that the school's crisis can be blamed on one person: former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. But many alumni are still grieving over the firing of longtime football coach Joe Paterno. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006416139421/ 12006416139421 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:20:11 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Forget about the record-setting 80 yard overtime touchdown pass and ignore the bullet-like precision by a consummate professional. For some, it comes down to good-looks when comparing Tom Brady and Tim Tebow. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006412441148/ 12006412441148 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:34:25 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe continues to struggle nearly a year into his swimming comeback, failing to qualify for the 100-meter freestyle Friday at the Victoria state titles after finishing seventh in his qualifying heat. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006411806588/ 12006411806588 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:56:26 EST KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Going 2-1 and stunning then-undefeated Green Bay as Kansas City's interim head coach meant a lot more than gratification for Romeo Crennel. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006390698615/ 12006390698615 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:30:43 EST ZURICH -- FIFA has pledged to protect witnesses who report match-fixing plots by organized crime syndicates, as soccer's world governing body launched a yearlong campaign against corruption on Tuesday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006390544399/ 12006390544399 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:16:01 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- Venus Williams withdrew from the Australian Open on Monday, prolonging her absence from the tennis tour because of an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue and joint pain. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006389016017/ 12006389016017 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:30:16 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Excitement is building for Tim Tebow’s return to Gillette Stadium on Saturday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006384421654/ 12006384421654 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:27:22 EST NEW YORK -- Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been suspended for five games by the NHL because of a hit on the Canucks' Sami Salo. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006385124243/ 12006385124243 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:03:50 EST WALTHAM, Mass. -- Forward Jeff Green had successful surgery Monday at the Cleveland Clinic to repair an aeortic aneurysm, discovered by the Celtics medical staff during a routine entrance physical in December. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006385703036/ 12006385703036 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:30:10 EST NEW ORLEANS -- There's another ticket mess at a football championship game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006385501040/ 12006385501040 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:33:59 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots’ field crew is setting the stage for Saturday’s playoff game against the Denver Broncos. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006384803916/ 12006384803916 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:11:35 EST DENVER -- He kneels in prayer at times when many players would be pounding their chest, and is winning with a style the experts insist cannot work for long. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006384669529/ 12006384669529 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:02:15 EST NEW ORLEANS -- They've done it all before, already faced off in a Game of the Century. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006384613440/ 12006384613440 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:42:22 EST KAPALUA, Hawaii -- Tiger Woods is returning to the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for the first time in 10 years. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006384134211/ 12006384134211 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:12:42 EST BOSTON -- Bruins forward Brad Marchand is scheduled to have a disciplinary hearing over the phone Monday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006381436252/ 12006381436252 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:18:20 EST LONDON -- Thierry Henry made a triumphant return to Arsenal, entering in the second-half and scoring in the 78th minute to give the Gunners a 1-0 win over Leeds on Monday night in the third round of the FA Cup. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006384350061/ 12006384350061 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:54:05 EST NEW YORK -- Barry Larkin joined with Cal Ripken Jr. in transforming shortstop into a position for powerful bats, not just great gloves. Now he's following Ripken into the Hall of Fame. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006383844566/ 12006383844566 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:11:30 EST ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Betrayed by his body, it took Demaryius Thomas until the end of his second NFL season to validate his status as the first wide receiver selected in the 2010 draft, ahead of Dallas' Dez Bryant. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006383949094/ 12006383949094 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:55:25 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Changes to Indianapolis' alcohol laws will allow thousands of Super Bowl partiers to enjoy the game on the streets. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006383852518/ 12006383852518 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:32 EST HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Sue Paterno says she and husband Joe gave $100,000 last month to Penn State, split between a library and an undergraduate fellows program that bear the family name. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006383583230/ 12006383583230 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:02:02 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Super Bowl rolls into town, you can expect tailgaters, stick-to-your-ribs food, cheering crowds and memorable plays, but for many Hoosiers, the big game means jobs. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006383172185/ 12006383172185 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:16:43 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Sporting a Nittany Lions pin on the lapel of his dark gray jacket, Bill O'Brien took the podium, looked straight ahead and introduced himself with two quick, no-nonsense sentences. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006380740230/ 12006380740230 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:32:25 EST Here come the big boys. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006382274564/ 12006382274564 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:29:43 EST COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After weeks of lopsided losses and blown leads, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired second-year coach Scott Arniel. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006382258216/ 12006382258216 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:12:06 EST LONDON -- U.K. police managed to smuggle a fake bomb into Olympic Park in a security test, overshadowing a special U.K. Cabinet meeting held at the park Monday marking 200 days until the Summer Games begin. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006381792694/ 12006381792694 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:15:23 EST NEW ORLEANS -- The Bowl Championship Series as college football fans have come to know it is going away. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006380732246/ 12006380732246 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:12:14 EST LONDON -- Britain's prime minister will hold a special Cabinet meeting Monday at Olympic Park amid tight security, marking 200 days until the Summer Games and promising that the event will offer a lasting legacy for the nation. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006380713482/ 12006380713482 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:42:40 EST DENVER -- One of the most storied NFL playoff teams ran into a rejuvenated Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006376936027/ 12006376936027 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:28:11 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- It's official. Josh McDaniels will return to the New England Patriots as an offensive assistant this week, and will serve under Bill O'Brien, the offensive coordinator who was named coach at Penn State on Saturday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006377209163/ 12006377209163 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:08:27 EST EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Even Eli Manning's feet are dangerous. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006375650713/ 12006375650713 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:07:08 EST NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints picked up right where they left off in the regular season: piling up points and yards in record-breaking fashion. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006375642888/ 12006375642888 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:10:19 EST NEW ORLEANS -- After a bowl season full of offensive shootouts, LSU coach Les Miles says to expect some "big boy football" when his top-ranked Tigers take on No. 2 Alabama in BCS title game Monday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006375661898/ 12006375661898 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:45:36 EST NEW ORLEANS -- For three quarters, the Detroit Lions performed like playoff veterans. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006369393674/ 12006369393674 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:18:58 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Josh McDaniels is expected to be hired by the New England Patriots as an offensive assistant for the rest of the season and will take over as offensive coordinator starting next season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006366713822/ 12006366713822 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:00:28 EST HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans turned to their kids, then to their stars to win the first playoff appearance in franchise history, a 31-10 rout of the bungling Cincinnati Bengals. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006368762826/ 12006368762826 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:55:03 EST PITTSBURGH -- Ilya Kovalchuk and Adam Henrique each had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils handed the Pittsburgh Penguins their fourth consecutive loss, 3-1 on Saturday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006368730370/ 12006368730370 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:34:42 EST BOSTON -- The Vancouver Canucks wouldn't let the Bruins push them around anymore and left with something they couldn't get in last year's finals -- a win in Boston. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006366808212/ 12006366808212 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:17:38 EST CANTON, Ohio -- Bill Parcells moved one step closer to Canton on Saturday when the Pro Football Hall of Fame released a list of 15 modern-era finalists for enshrinement that included the Super Bowl-winning coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006367785819/ 12006367785819 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:01:59 EST NEW YORK -- Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson has told a San Diego radio station that he is considering calling an end to his 11-year NFL career. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006367691864/ 12006367691864 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:59:56 EST NEW YORK -- A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada will announce his retirement this month. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006367679664/ 12006367679664 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:37:16 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Bill O'Brien took the podium, looked straight ahead and uttered the kind of words you would expect from someone who had just been introduced as Penn State's new head football coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006366823688/ 12006366823688 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:11:26 EST CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Oliver McNally scored 17 points, hitting a 3-pointer midway through the second half to give the Crimson the lead for good, and No. 22 Harvard pulled away with a dominant second half to beat Dartmouth 63-47 in their Ivy League opener on Saturday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006366668635/ 12006366668635 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:05:51 EST BOSTON -- Danny Granger had 15 points and Roy Hibbert scored 11 with 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to an 87-74 victory over the Boston Celtics. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006360515144/ 12006360515144 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:53:38 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State has hired New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien as its head coach, the first change in leadership for the storied football program in nearly a half-century. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006350721828/ 12006350721828 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:12:30 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno has congratulated New England Patriots coordinator Bill O'Brien following reports that O'Brien will be Penn State's next head coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006359835083/ 12006359835083 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:10:28 EST NEW YORK -- The NHL said Friday that it won't go forward with its realignment plan and modified playoff format next season after the players' association refused to agree to the changes. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006359822824/ 12006359822824 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:26:07 EST BOSTON -- Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly, a two-time All-America selection who led the nation in tackles in 2011, has decided to enter the NFL draft. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006359196713/ 12006359196713 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:08:46 EST The look of excitement and the eagerness in his voice gave Tom Coughlin away. It's playoff time, and he loves it that his New York Giants are back in contention after missing out the last two years. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006358732655/ 12006358732655 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:06:01 EST BOSTON -- Nathan Horton and Patrice Bergeron each had two goals and an assist, Tuukka Rask earned his third shutout in four starts and the rampaging Boston Bruins cruised to a 9-0 blowout of the road-weary Calgary Flames on Thursday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006351516167/ 12006351516167 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:33:22 EST PITTSBURGH -- A sprained left ankle won't keep Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out of Sunday's AFC wild card game in Denver, but one could sideline starting center Maurkice Pouncey. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006357440279/ 12006357440279 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:37:20 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- With offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien headed to Penn State as head coach, the New England Patriots hope to avoid distractions while preparing for the playoffs. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006357823953/ 12006357823953 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:23:31 EST LAS VEGAS -- Undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has avoided jail time until June 1 in a Las Vegas domestic violence case involving an attack on his ex-girlfriend while two of their children watched in September 2010. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006355581183/ 12006355581183 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:44:23 EST NEW YORK -- The NFL will begin using video monitors on each team's sideline this weekend to help treat injuries. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006356786392/ 12006356786392 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:14:52 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been named the AFC offensive player of the month. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006354449140/ 12006354449140 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:14:54 EST LONDON -- London Olympics organizers have temporarily suspended the sale of a limited number of tickets for the 2012 Games after computer problems kept causing trouble for buyers. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006355529362/ 12006355529362 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:21:28 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Former New England Patriots linebacker Ray Costict has died. He was 56. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006355568860/ 12006355568860 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:45:05 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The players lining up on defense for New England have changed throughout the season. Injuries and inconsistency forced backups to play key roles, some with little preparation. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006350310474/ 12006350310474 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:16:51 EST NEWARK, N.J. -- Patrice Bergeron turned defense into offense against the New Jersey Devils and led the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins to a laugher. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006355541075/ 12006355541075 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:35:54 EST NEW YORK -- Florida Panthers forward Krys Barch has been suspended for one game by the NHL because of an inappropriate comment to Montreal's P.K. Subban during the game on Saturday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006350255410/ 12006350255410 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:39:10 EST NEW YORK -- Guess $240 million wasn't quite enough for Albert Pujols. In addition to his salary, the Los Angeles Angels are giving the slugger four season tickets to home games over the next decade. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006349915048/ 12006349915048 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:13:57 EST NEW YORK -- The Ottawa Senators are assured of having at least four familiar faces on the ice when they host the NHL All-Star game this month. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006347603736/ 12006347603736 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:43:48 EST NEW YORK -- More than 200 million viewers saw NFL games this season, with an average of 17.5 million per game. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006349222854/ 12006349222854 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:06:00 EST BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks has undergone a second spinal decompression procedure that could delay the start of his spring training http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006348995936/ 12006348995936 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:34:43 EST BOSTON -- Last year's Boston Marathon champions have committed to defending their crowns in 2012. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006347728320/ 12006347728320 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:50:43 EST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Paul Westphal after two-plus seasons and a 2-5 start so far. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006348904325/ 12006348904325 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:26:31 EST PORTLAND, Maine -- New Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine is coming to Maine. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006347319091/ 12006347319091 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:57:02 EST FOXBORO -- The Patriots hit the practice field as they prepare for the playoffs. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006346782225/ 12006346782225 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:04:45 EST BOSTON -- Paul Pierce scored 9 of his 24 points during a game-breaking third-quarter run and Avery Bradley hit his first career 3-pointer, helping the Boston Celtics beat the injury-depleted New Jersey Nets 89-70 Wednesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006342868468/ 12006342868468 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:10:38 EST NEWARK, N.J. -- Patrice Bergeron scored two goals, and Tim Thomas made 30 saves in the Boston Bruins' 6-1 rout of the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006342903850/ 12006342903850 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:41:06 EST BOSTON -- Jermaine O'Neal scored 19 points as he and the Boston Celtics ended a dismal start to their season with a 96-85 victory in their home opener over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006299886612/ 12006299886612 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:38:49 EST DETROIT -- Brian Dumoulin's goal midway through the third period lifted Boston College to a 2-1 win over Michigan Tech Friday in the third-place game at the Great Lake Invitational men's hockey tournament. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006299152825/ 12006299152825 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:20:23 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- LeBron James turned a ripe old 27 on Friday, and the Miami Heat star says he always plays with a little extra juice on his birthday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006298682357/ 12006298682357 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:14:00 EST DALLAS -- Joe Paterno's son says his father is improving while undergoing treatment for lung cancer that was diagnosed last month, several days after he was fired as Penn State's head coach. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006297924048/ 12006297924048 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:40:16 EST CHICAGO -- An attorney says a class-action lawsuit naming Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton as a plaintiff was also filed on behalf of around 20 NFL players. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006297361639/ 12006297361639 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:44:54 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady is listed as "probable" on the New England Patriots injury report for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Buffalo Bills. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006297029461/ 12006297029461 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:38:02 EST FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Rex Ryan expects Brian Schottenheimer to be back with the New York Jets next season unless the embattled offensive coordinator gets a head coaching job elsewhere. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006296988280/ 12006296988280 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:11:25 EST SAN JOSE, Calif. -- San Jose police are investigating a 16-year-old girl's report that she was assaulted during a Sharks National Hockey League game at HP Pavilion while wearing the opposing team's jersey. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006295748522/ 12006295748522 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:33:44 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Vikings officials insist their first choice for a stadium remains the St. Paul suburb of Arden Hills. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006295522428/ 12006295522428 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:05:12 EST LONDON -- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says former France striker Thierry Henry will return to the club in a two-month loan deal once an insurance agreement is reached with the New York Red Bulls. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006294991272/ 12006294991272 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:06:31 EST ROME -- Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett is about to become a limited shareholder in the American-owned Roma soccer club. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006294639121/ 12006294639121 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:19:12 EST BOSTON -- Celtics coach Doc Rivers is talking about his team's rough start. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006293995260/ 12006293995260 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:58:59 EST BOSTON -- Reserve Laurent Rivard scored 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting to lead No. 24 Harvard to a 67-46 win over Boston College on Thursday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006290633910/ 12006290633910 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:38:26 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- All the New England Patriots need to gain home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs is a win or tie against the struggling Buffalo Bills on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006290510612/ 12006290510612 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:04:35 EST NEW YORK -- The NFL will honor Hall of Famer Raymond Berry at the upcoming Super Bowl. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006290307553/ 12006290307553 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:17:26 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady participated in practice Thursday on a limited basis because of a left shoulder injury. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006287864595/ 12006287864595 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:19:20 EST PHILADELPHIA -- Eric Lindros is ready to return to Philadelphia. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006288956012/ 12006288956012 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:01:40 EST GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins weren't at their sharpest level following the Christmas break, but they had just enough to edge the host Phoenix Coyotes. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006287770093/ 12006287770093 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:11:44 EST BERLIN -- Germany is scrambling to catch up with traditional soccer rival England as the 2012 European Championship approaches -- on Facebook. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006286390441/ 12006286390441 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:58:42 EST NEW ORLEANS -- Jarrett Jack's first regular-season start since the Chris Paul trade was more than good enough for the New Orleans Hornets. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006282712237/ 12006282712237 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:44:49 EST BOSTON -- For Andrew Bailey, coming in from the bullpen at Fenway Park is a special feeling. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006280828999/ 12006280828999 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:09:29 EST NEW ORLEANS -- Shooting guard Eric Gordon was scratched from New Orleans' home opener against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night because of a bruised right knee. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006281696952/ 12006281696952 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:57:14 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Matthew Slater lost a costly fumble as a rookie. He missed two games with an elbow injury in his second season. And before his third season he wasn't even sure the Patriots would keep him. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006281263485/ 12006281263485 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:55:47 EST Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is participating in light exercise but remains sidelined indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006280534689/ 12006280534689 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:56:22 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts defensive end Robert Mathis couldn't care less about the No. 1 draft pick. All he wants is another win. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006280538218/ 12006280538218 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:06:32 EST NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees say star third baseman Alex Rodriguez is totally fine after having special treatment on his right knee and left shoulder in Germany earlier this month. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006279879255/ 12006279879255 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:30:33 EST SAN ANTONIO -- Since winning the Heisman Trophy, Robert Griffin III is often shadowed by a bodyguard of sorts to dissuade autograph seekers, and this week tucked his dreadlocks under a hat in hopes of strolling through Sea World incognito. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006279303347/ 12006279303347 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:31:27 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox will unveil an ice rink at Fenway Park Wednesday which will last into the new year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006277868770/ 12006277868770 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:22:59 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots have lost another offensive lineman to injury. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006277817935/ 12006277817935 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:47:14 EST FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots may get a boost to the depleted secondary for Saturday’s game against the Dolphins: safety Patrick Chung may be available. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006233683484/ 12006233683484 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:13:14 EST Carmelo Anthony's return to Denver is delayed for another year. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade won't be visiting Sacramento anytime soon. Fans in Chicago will only be seeing Kobe Bryant on television this season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006230599481/ 12006230599481 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:07:57 EST ST. LOUIS -- Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, a move that would fortify the team's lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006230567654/ 12006230567654 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:00:12 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- It doesn't look as if Peyton Manning will go anywhere next season -- unless he's not healthy. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006230521237/ 12006230521237 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:52:18 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The wins keep coming for the New England Patriots. Yet each one seems to spark doubts about whether they're as good as their 11-3 record suggests. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006229033884/ 12006229033884 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:25:09 EST LOS ANGELES -- Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley has decided to return for his senior season and put off the NFL for another year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006228510973/ 12006228510973 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:33:42 EST CANFIELD, Ohio -- Former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has been charged with misdemeanor drunken driving after Ohio police say he drove an all-terrain vehicle into a lamppost and telephone pole. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006228202284/ 12006228202284 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:18:58 EST There's stretches of three games in three nights. Some small-market teams won't host some of the league's elite teams this season, missing out on guaranteed sellouts that make the bottom line look better. Travel demands may be worse on clubs than ever before. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006227753710/ 12006227753710 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:42:59 EST CHICAGO -- Young players, most of whom play in Major League Soccer, make up much of U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann's roster for his January training camp. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006227537852/ 12006227537852 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:49:05 EST LONDON -- Some dietary advice for athletes at the London Olympics: Watch how much liver you eat. Too much can raise the risk of testing positive for clenbuterol. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006227214552/ 12006227214552 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:10:20 EST ATLANTA -- Jamal Lewis, Dorsey Levens and two other former NFL players say in a federal lawsuit that brain injuries have left them struggling with medical problems years after their playing days ended. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006226262045/ 12006226262045 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:38:09 EST LONDON -- It's an Olympic party venue fit for a king. Royal officials say part of the garden at Prince William's new home is being rented out during the London 2012 Olympics. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006226068934/ 12006226068934 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:36:54 EST ELMIRA, N.Y. -- A fire at an upstate New York middle school named for the late Syracuse University football star Ernie Davis has destroyed some of his memorabilia that had been on display. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006226061471/ 12006226061471 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:22:44 EST OAKLAND, Calif. -- A former Golden State Warriors employee filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against star guard Monta Ellis on Wednesday, alleging Ellis sent her unwanted texts that included a photo of his genitals. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006225616337/ 12006225616337 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:20:17 EST AMSTERDAM -- The Dutch soccer federation is debating whether to replay a cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar that was halted after a fan ran onto the field and tried to attack Alkmaar's goalkeeper. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006225601774/ 12006225601774 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:17:35 EST BOSTON -- Rajon Rondo scored 15 of his 17 points in the first half, leading the Boston Celtics to an 81-73 victory over Toronto on Wednesday night and a sweep of their two-game preseason series with the Raptors. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006221985549/ 12006221985549 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:40:54 EST NEW YORK -- The NFL is changing how it handles concussion examinations after Browns quarterback Colt McCoy went back into a Dec. 8 game without being tested for one. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006221765451/ 12006221765451 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:54:19 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Earlier this season, the Patriots ranked among the NFL's leaders in rushing defense. They hadn't allowed an opposing running back to surpass 100 yards in 21 straight games dating to last year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006220045911/ 12006220045911 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:06:55 EST LAS VEGAS -- Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a perfect 42-0 in the ring and has dodged significant jail time several times in domestic violence cases in Las Vegas and Michigan. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006219761587/ 12006219761587 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:25:29 EST LONDON -- For the first time in the long history of English soccer, a player is being prosecuted over words spoken on the field. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006220232844/ 12006220232844 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:08:34 EST LONDON -- An Italian sports official who projects Olympic medals results predicts that China will top the overall and gold medal count ahead of the U.S. and Russia at the London Games. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006219771461/ 12006219771461 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:35:36 EST NEW YORK -- The highly anticipated matchup between Tom Brady and Tim Tebow helped draw the second-best preliminary television rating for a regular-season NFL game on CBS since the network acquired the AFC package in 1998. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006201573571/ 12006201573571 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:59:37 EST The Patriots own the AFC East title again. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006201357659/ 12006201357659 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:13:02 EST DENVER -- Slow starts, solved. Furious finishes, those, too. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006195318133/ 12006195318133 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:57:22 EST DENVER -- The Denver Broncos faithful are usually riveted to their seats late in the fourth quarter, anxiously waiting to see what magical finish Tim Tebow has up his sleeve. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006201343853/ 12006201343853 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:40:19 EST NEW YORK -- The ouster of one of America's most revered coaches, Penn State's Joe Paterno, after shocking child sex abuse charges against his former assistant was overwhelmingly voted the sports story of the year by members of The Associated Press. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006200521914/ 12006200521914 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:28:03 EST Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are kings of the AFC East -- as usual. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006195408332/ 12006195408332 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:07:54 EST SEVILLE, Spain -- Sevilla President Jose Maria del Nido was sentenced Monday to 7 1/2 years in prison for his involvement in the embezzlement of public funds in the southern Spanish town of Marbella. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006200687364/ 12006200687364 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:36:37 EST LONDON -- England striker Darren Bent has apologized to Aston Villa fans after a picture appeared online showing him buying Christmas presents while his team was losing to Liverpool in one of Sunday's Premier League matches. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006200499620/ 12006200499620 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:20:05 EST COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri athletic director Mike Alden says an onging NCAA investigation at Miami involving Tigers basketball coach Frank Haith is frustrating. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006200040410/ 12006200040410 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:23:42 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Former board members of Jerry Sandusky's charity say its CEO never told them about a 2002 shower incident that is the focus of child sexual abuse charges against the retired Penn State assistant coach. If they knew Sandusky had been banned from bringing kids on campus, they say they could have taken steps to better protect children a decade ago. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006200062265/ 12006200062265 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:48:38 EST SYDNEY -- Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe said it's still too "premature" to judge the success of his swimming comeback, despite his disappointing results in recent competitions. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006199131849/ 12006199131849 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:51:37 EST Midway through a not-so-funny "Saturday Night Live" sketch, an actor playing Jesus was in the locker room discussing Denver's winning streak with what was supposed to be Tim Tebow and his teammates. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006199149778/ 12006199149778 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:47:06 EST CREMONA, Italy -- Former Atalanta captain Cristiano Doni and 16 other people have been arrested across Italy in an ongoing investigation into soccer match-fixing and illegal betting. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006199122616/ 12006199122616 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:05:25 EST KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Green Bay Packers' perfect season came to a crashing halt on Sunday against the beleaguered Kansas City Chiefs, who rallied behind interim coach Romeo Crennel and new quarterback Kyle Orton to a shocking 19-14 victory. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006196352426/ 12006196352426 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:12:31 EST CHICAGO -- Red Bryant's path was clear to the end zone. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006194955168/ 12006194955168 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:43:04 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- Drew Brees threw for 412 yards and five touchdowns to lead the New Orleans Saints to their sixth win in a row, 42-20 over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006194058493/ 12006194058493 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:41:38 EST HOUSTON -- Cam Newton threw two touchdown passes, DeAngelo Williams ran for a score and the Carolina Panthers ended Houston's seven-game winning streak with a 28-13 win over the Texans on Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006194049831/ 12006194049831 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:40:23 EST ST. LOUIS -- Rookie A.J. Green had six catches and topped 1,000 yards for the season, and the Cincinnati Bengals held the St. Louis Rams to 2 for 13 on third downs to help keep pace in the AFC playoff race with a 20-13 victory Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006194042375/ 12006194042375 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:39:21 EST ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Reggie Bush had a career-best 203 yards rushing in a 30-23 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday that made interim head coach Todd Bowles' debut a success. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006194036186/ 12006194036186 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:24:19 EST TORONTO -- Greg Stiemsma tipped in the game-winning shot with 12 seconds left and the Boston Celtics held off the Toronto Raptors 76-75 Sunday in the preseason opener for both teams. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006193945860/ 12006193945860 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:11:37 EST GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Brad Richards scored the winning goal with 0.1 seconds left as the New York Rangers beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2 on Saturday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006187749760/ 12006187749760 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:13:07 EST STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State's Matt McGloin was released from the hospital Saturday after university police said they responded to a report of fight in the team locker room between the starting quarterback and backup receiver Curtis Drake. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006187038719/ 12006187038719 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:28:37 EST JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Blaine Gabbert is comfortable enough with himself to handle all the criticism. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006186411731/ 12006186411731 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:53:11 EST PHILADELPHIA -- The Boston Bruins scored four first-period goals from and beat Philadelphia 6-0 Saturday to snap the Flyers' seven-game winning streak. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006185479146/ 12006185479146 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 16:55:46 EST BOSTON -- Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will have surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm and miss the entire season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006185494542/ 12006185494542 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:35:50 EST MONTREAL -- Sloppy play, blown leads, a poor record at home. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006185735010/ 12006185735010 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:34:29 EST PHILADELPHIA -- Jimmy Rollins is bringing his swagger back to the Phillies. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006185726926/ 12006185726926 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:50:59 EST SAN FRANCISCO -- Home run king Barry Bonds learned his fate Friday after eight years of being pursued by prosecutors in a case that began with steroid allegations: a 30-day sentence, to be served at his Beverly Hills estate. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006176465845/ 12006176465845 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:04:50 EST ORANGE, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce on Friday from the Los Angeles Lakers star, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split from her husband of more than 10 years. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006177989088/ 12006177989088 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:33:54 EST MIAMI -- Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a contract extension, ending any speculation that Pat Riley's protege would be a lame-duck coach this season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006177803430/ 12006177803430 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:57:02 EST BOSTON -- Before the news broke of Mike Milbury being charged with assaulting a youth hockey player, the former Bruins coach was known well to hockey fans. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006176862236/ 12006176862236 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:51:03 EST BOSTON -- Boston College career rushing leader Montel Harris can play for the Eagles next season after receiving a medical hardship waiver. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006177186385/ 12006177186385 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:03:03 EST GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- Two New York athletes have been suspended by school administrators for organizing several "kneel-downs" in tribute to NFL sensation Tim Tebow, who said Friday that while he appreciates their boldness, the students have to obey their elders. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006176898331/ 12006176898331 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:48:33 EST ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since 2006, so they're in no position and certainly no mood to judge the quality of the opponents they're dispatching with all this last-minute magic. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006176091347/ 12006176091347 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:33:23 EST SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds and his legal team have arrived at the federal courthouse in San Francisco. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006174200320/ 12006174200320 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:29:06 EST GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- Two New York high school athletes have been flagged for organizing several "kneel-downs" in tribute to Tim Tebow. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006174894650/ 12006174894650 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:50:16 EST UNDATED -- For many golfers, getting a hole in one is a story they only dream to tell, but at a Bonita Springs, Florida golf course that happened not once, not twice, but three times on the same hole with 90 minutes. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006174661654/ 12006174661654 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:12:05 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- Bill Smith is staying in the Minnesota Twins organization after being fired as general manager. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006174432540/ 12006174432540 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:02:53 EST BOSTON -- Prosecutors have dropped an indecent assault and battery charge against New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, saying evidence suggests he just briefly grabbed the hand of a woman who accused him of groping her. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006167537327/ 12006167537327 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:33:26 EST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- John Henry and his partners are approaching their 10th anniversary as owners of the Boston Red Sox. He'd like to keep the team for at least another decade. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006169880686/ 12006169880686 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:49:32 EST ATLANTA -- Shaquille O'Neal doesn't like the Chris Paul trade; Charles Barkley says Commissioner David Stern made a mistake. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006169617243/ 12006169617243 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:31:54 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich says his defense can control Tim Tebow by keeping him in the pocket. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006168431421/ 12006168431421 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:54:27 EST NEW YORK -- Boston defenseman Adam McQuaid was fined $2,500 by the NHL on Thursday for kneeing Ottawa's Nick Foligno in the Bruins' victory over the Senators on Wednesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006168926712/ 12006168926712 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:20:02 EST BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox owner John Henry says catcher Jason Varitek always will have a home in the organization. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006168000279/ 12006168000279 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:39:26 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA has agreed to a $500 million deal with ESPN to broadcast the championships in many of its sports through the 2023-24 school year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006167756668/ 12006167756668 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:52:08 EST INDIANAPOLIS -- Dozens of extra police will be on hand to help motorists navigate restricted streets and city buses will offer free rides to help visitors and workers as thousands of fans descend on downtown Indianapolis for Super Bowl week. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006167472735/ 12006167472735 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:50:51 EST NEW YORK -- The NBA forced a security director out of his job because he stuck up for colleagues who complained of sexual harassment and discrimination, the ousted league official said in a lawsuit Thursday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006166745190/ 12006166745190 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:08:07 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox tried to bolster their bullpen and their bench when they signed Nick Punto and traded for Mark Melancon. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006165768610/ 12006165768610 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:26:18 EST LONDON -- Britain will have 13,500 troops deployed on land, at sea and in the skies to help protect next summer's Olympics. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006165877844/ 12006165877844 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:47:36 EST LONDON -- The fastest man on legs is taking on the fastest on wheels for the top prize at the Laureus World Sports Awards. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006164925666/ 12006164925666 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:07:27 EST OTTAWA -- Tim Thomas made 47 saves, Daniel Paille scored twice and the Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to three games with a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006161804797/ 12006161804797 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:52:20 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Week after week, the New England Patriots have kept strong pass rushers away from Tom Brady. Now here come the Denver Broncos. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006159913937/ 12006159913937 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:48:11 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox acquired reliever Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for infielder Jed Lowrie and right-hander Kyle Weiland. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006159529178/ 12006159529178 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:44:50 EST NEW ORLEANS -- Chris Paul is headed to Los Angeles for real this time -- to the Clippers, not the Lakers. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006160589087/ 12006160589087 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:17:25 EST BOSTON -- A Boston University hockey star was kicked off the team after his arrest on charges that he groped and tried to kiss a female student. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006151064599/ 12006151064599 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:09:03 EST BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. -- Basking in the sun and snow, surrounded by his fans and friends, Kevin Pearce carved sweet turns down a gentle run called "Springmeier" -- kicking up just enough powder behind him to remind people that, yes, this kid can still ride. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006159294222/ 12006159294222 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:51:05 EST ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Gospel and the gridiron are inexorably intertwined in Tim Tebow's world. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006159906588/ 12006159906588 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:10:02 EST LONDON -- The British government has spent 750,000 pounds ($1.26 million) on tickets to entertain dignitaries and business leaders at next summer's Olympic games in London. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006159660255/ 12006159660255 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:29:09 EST 16-0. It could happen. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006159414882/ 12006159414882 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:50:50 EST MILWAUKEE -- The Boston Celtics have a deal in place to acquire veteran guard Keyon Dooling in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, Dooling's agent tells The Associated Press. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006109145026/ 12006109145026 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:29:20 EST NEW YORK -- NBA basketball is back, and Commissioner David Stern insists better than before. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006108655914/ 12006108655914 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:07:16 EST ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington's London Fletcher says it's not difficult to name the best quarterback he's ever faced: Tom Brady. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006108163667/ 12006108163667 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:33:37 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins have signed top draft pick Dougie Hamilton to a three-year contract. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006108681748/ 12006108681748 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:20:07 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Merely minutes into last week's game against the winless Indianapolis Colts, Vince Wilfork barreled through the offensive line and set the tone with an early sack. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006107520767/ 12006107520767 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:43:16 EST DALLAS -- Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, Milwaukee reliever Francisco Rodriguez and Toronto second baseman Kelly Johnson have accepted salary arbitration offers from their former teams. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006107299680/ 12006107299680 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:25:38 EST DALLAS -- Three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols agreed Thursday to a $254 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, leaving the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals after more than a decade for a new baseball life in southern California. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006105393722/ 12006105393722 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:41:18 EST Brett Favre likes retirement just fine. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006105847841/ 12006105847841 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:36:32 EST LONDON -- The Olympic flame will travel to Ireland before the 2012 London Games in an historic and symbolic gesture of peace and political goodwill. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006105099173/ 12006105099173 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:21:40 EST DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Tiger Woods is the best golfer Luke Donald has ever played against and Rory McIlroy is the most talented. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006104290015/ 12006104290015 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:05:09 EST HOUSTON -- Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly has won the Lombardi Award as the nation's top collegiate lineman. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006100950957/ 12006100950957 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:34:13 EST NEW YORK -- Child sex abuse scandals at Penn State and Syracuse may prompt the NCAA to revise its bylaws. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006100765344/ 12006100765344 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:23:39 EST NEW YORK -- NBA players have agreed to additional drug testing, adding offseason screening for performance-enhancing drugs only. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006100701941/ 12006100701941 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:47:39 EST NEW YORK -- The new Big East will span four time zones, 3,000 miles from coast to coast and, eventually, have 12 teams. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006100125973/ 12006100125973 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:30:14 EST WILMINGTON, Del. -- The Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox Sports are squaring off over the team's plan to sell the media rights to future games. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006100021436/ 12006100021436 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:45:00 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Put Andre Carter at end in a 4-3 defense and quarterbacks scramble for safety. Stick him at linebacker in a 3-4 setup and Carter heads for a new team. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006099749958/ 12006099749958 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:26:52 EST WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Former junior hockey coach and convicted sex offender Graham James has pleaded guilty to sexual assaults involving two of his former players, including NHL star Theoren Fleury. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006098561220/ 12006098561220 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:53:23 EST WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Ondrej Pavelec made save after save, fending off the Boston Bruins. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006094760384/ 12006094760384 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:36:23 EST BOSTON -- Wednesday is the deadline for David Ortiz to accept arbitration from the Red Sox, and the slugger is reportedly ready to do so. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006095018339/ 12006095018339 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:55:29 EST DALLAS -- Press pass? Got it. Laptop? Yep. Muscle shirts, short skirts and flip-flops? Stop right there. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006094772861/ 12006094772861 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:56:50 EST NEW YORK -- A ball that Derek Jeter fouled off during the at-bat that produced his 3,000th hit is up for auction by Lelands.com. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006094781073/ 12006094781073 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:55:12 EST BOSTON -- When he left the Boston Red Sox, Terry Francona said the players needed to hear from a new voice. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006090811283/ 12006090811283 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:47:20 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Nick McDonald's path to playing in the NFL has been difficult. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006091844014/ 12006091844014 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:18:53 EST DALLAS -- Left-hander Andrew Miller has agreed to a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox, avoiding salary arbitration. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006091673219/ 12006091673219 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:51:49 EST NEW YORK -- The Los Angeles Lakers will play games on the first three nights of the NBA season, the first of 42 back-to-back-to-back sets teams will face during this lockout-shortened season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006091510981/ 12006091510981 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:48:40 EST MADISON, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers have an MVP candidate in quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a Super Bowl championship won just 10 months ago and an undefeated team making a run toward another title for Titletown. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006088252070/ 12006088252070 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:48:17 EST PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says there is not enough data yet to draw conclusions about the link between concussions and a degenerative brain ailment that has been found in four dead hockey players. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006090049726/ 12006090049726 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:05:41 EST BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Fired ESPN hockey analyst Matthew Barnaby's drunken driving charge jeopardizes an agreement the former NHL player reached to avoid potential deportation following an arrest earlier this year. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006089794147/ 12006089794147 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:16:34 EST DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Tiger Woods is back to his winning ways, and some of the best golfers in the world are relishing the chance to face him again. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006089499324/ 12006089499324 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:15:09 EST DALLAS -- The two-time defending AL champion Texas Rangers will play one of the Mexican League's best teams in an exhibition game next spring. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006089490971/ 12006089490971 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:50:53 EST PITTSBURGH -- The Boston Bruins reminded Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins that Stanley Cup champions aren't crowned in October. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006083585262/ 12006083585262 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:03:34 EST VIENNA -- Former Olympic cross-country ski champion Christian Hoffmann of Austria, who retired from the sport in 2009, has been given a six-year ban for blood doping. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006087621377/ 12006087621377 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:04:19 EST ZURICH -- FIFA says legal problems have postponed its promised publication next week of a Swiss court document naming soccer officials who took millions of dollars in kickbacks from World Cup broadcast deals. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006087625961/ 12006087625961 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:03:53 EST CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Harvard guard Oliver McNally had just finished lifting weights when the text messages started pouring in. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006086903392/ 12006086903392 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:02:53 EST NEW YORK -- Stanford's Andrew Luck is returning to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist, just not as the favorite. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006086897220/ 12006086897220 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:00:32 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- David Beckham lifted a trophy in what could be his final game for the Los Angeles Galaxy, an exhibition victory over Australian A-League team Melbourne Victory on penalty shots Tuesday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006086883286/ 12006086883286 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:38:32 EST PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- NHL officials have approved a radical realignment plan that will give the league four conferences instead of six divisions. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006083511268/ 12006083511268 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:07:16 EST BEAVER CREEK, Colo. -- Lindsey Vonn remains on top of her game despite the turmoil in her life. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006083323542/ 12006083323542 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:39:37 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots had a commanding lead. Then, they had their worst quarter of the season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006082077647/ 12006082077647 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:52:31 EST NEW YORK -- Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Trent Richardson, Tyrann Mathieu and Montee Ball are the Heisman Trophy finalists. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006082515085/ 12006082515085 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:22:27 EST BOSTON -- A man who worked as a teenager in the Red Sox clubhouse with big-name players such as Roger Clemens and Wade Boggs said his "dream job" ended abruptly when the clubhouse manager sexually assaulted him. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006079094714/ 12006079094714 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:51:36 EST THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Earl Woods could blow smoke with the best of them, yet it was always entertaining. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006081429643/ 12006081429643 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:57:57 EST DOVER, Del. -- Attorneys for Fox Sports want to depose Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig as they try get the Dodgers' bankruptcy case dismissed. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006080747724/ 12006080747724 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:49:05 EST DALLAS -- Ron Santo was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Monday, chosen by the Veterans Committee almost a year after the Chicago Cubs third baseman died hoping for the honor. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006079974572/ 12006079974572 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:39:10 EST LONDON -- In a dramatic shift, British Olympic officials doubled the funding Monday to protect venues at the 2012 London Games, raising overall security costs to more than 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion). http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006079554947/ 12006079554947 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:17:55 EST BOSTON -- Former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez is set to officially call it a career. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006079427528/ 12006079427528 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:15:54 EST DALLAS -- Manny Ramirez applied for reinstatement to Major League Baseball, and his suspension for a second failed drug test was cut Sunday from 100 games to 50 because he sat out nearly all of last season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006079055470/ 12006079055470 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:14:54 EST PARIS -- Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez will be up against Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo for the FIFA world player of the year award. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006079049318/ 12006079049318 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:12:50 EST No one knows what this one means, least of all Tiger Woods. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006079037064/ 12006079037064 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:17:13 EST THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- After going more than two years and 26 tournaments without a win, and after so much turmoil in his personal life and with his golf game, Tiger Woods stood over a 6-foot birdie putt Sunday to win the Chevron World Challenge and felt as though nothing had changed. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073663242/ 12006073663242 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:13:01 EST NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees made a little more history for the New Orleans Saints and kept the mistake-prone Detroit Lions struggling. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006075798186/ 12006075798186 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:49:24 EST Play it again, LSU and Alabama. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006074936447/ 12006074936447 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:23:29 EST EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Green Bay Packers are still perfect and heading to the playoffs. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006074420968/ 12006074420968 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:59:07 EST GLENDALE, Ariz. -- LaRod Stephens-Howling caught a short pass from Kevin Kolb and zipped 52 yards for a touchdown in overtime to give the Arizona Cardinals a 19-13 victory over Dallas on Sunday, snapping the Cowboys' four-game winning streak. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006074274798/ 12006074274798 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:56:18 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Rob Gronkowski caught two touchdown passes then scored on a lateral and the New England Patriots withstood a fourth-quarter rally to keep the Indianapolis Colts winless with a 31-24 victory Sunday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073177818/ 12006073177818 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:17:10 EST NEEDHAM, Mass. -- Luke Kuechly of Boston College is the winner of the Butkus Award presented annually to the best linebacker in college football. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073302976/ 12006073302976 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:22:41 EST LANDOVER, Md. -- Another shaky performance for three quarters by Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets. And then, another fourth-quarter comeback. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073336125/ 12006073336125 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:23:58 EST MIAMI -- Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis blitzed from the blind side for a sack, then dashed upfield in jubilation. A dazed Carson Palmer rose slowly, looked back at Davis and did a double take, as if startled to discover his tackler was a 5-foot-11 cornerback. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073343862/ 12006073343862 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:21:26 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos were close to being knocked out again. They haven't flinched in more than a month. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073328567/ 12006073328567 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:18:25 EST HOUSTON -- Apparently, it's going to take more than injuries to star players to derail the Houston Texans. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073310556/ 12006073310556 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:20:06 EST ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- A rejuvenated Chris Johnson is giving the Tennessee Titans' playoff hopes some legs. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073320627/ 12006073320627 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:26:17 EST TAMPA, Fla. -- Cam Newton didn't beat Tampa Bay single-handedly. It just seemed like it. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073357643/ 12006073357643 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:25:14 EST CHICAGO -- Tyler Palko got yanked from the game -- and possibly saved his job. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006073351499/ 12006073351499 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:50:54 EST BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins couldn't keep the calendar from flipping to December. They just wanted to make sure nothing else changed. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006066305414/ 12006066305414 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:30:20 EST LAKE LOUISE, Alberta -- Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. won a downhill for the second day in a row at Lake Louise on Saturday. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006065461920/ 12006065461920 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:03:40 EST BOSTON -- Chris Kelly scored two second-period goals and Tim Thomas stopped 40 shots, lifting the Boston Bruins to their 11th win in 12 games with a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006005902065/ 12006005902065 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:34:56 EST DETROIT -- Valtteri Filppula scored twice to lead the Detroit Red Wings to their fifth straight win, 4-1 over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006005729587/ 12006005729587 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:48:09 EST MADISON, Wis. -- From the charges against Jerry Sandusky to the end of his father's reign as head coach, Jay Paterno hasn't had time to stop and digest everything that has happened over the past few weeks at Penn State. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006005448960/ 12006005448960 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:39:36 EST MIAMI -- No, the NBA lockout is not over. Not yet, but soon -- once owners and players approve the deal that would have NBA games resume on Christmas Day. Here's a look at some of the most prevalent questions about the state of things in the league right now. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006005397544/ 12006005397544 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:20:11 EST NEW YORK -- Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29 shots, Carl Hagelin scored his first NHL goal and the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 on Saturday to improve on their best home start in nearly 20 years. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006004201024/ 12006004201024 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:34:29 EST NEW YORK -- NBA Commissioner David Stern accepted some congratulations, headed for another short night of sleep, then planned to brief his owners on a deal that could change the way they do business. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006001406984/ 12006001406984 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:00:20 EST NEWARK, N.J. -- Michael Grabner snapped a tie with a short-handed goal and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday for their first road win of the season. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006004081927/ 12006004081927 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:58:03 EST PORTLAND, Ore. -- Now that NBA owners and players have reached a tentative labor agreement, the Portland Trail Blazers need to resume their search for a general manager. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12006004068382/ 12006004068382 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:03:40 EST ZURICH -- FIFA has banned six more Caribbean officials for their part in an alleged bribery plot involving former presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005932462072/ 12005932462072 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:01:29 EST Text of Syracuse Chancellor Nancy Cantor's email to the university community on Friday morning: http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005932448967/ 12005932448967 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:37:30 EST The researchers studying a degenerative brain disease in former athletes plan to test about 100 retired NFL players to try to learn how to diagnose the condition during life. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005927625038/ 12005927625038 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:59:32 EST HOUSTON -- Suspended Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday for violating the terms of his probation for a drug conviction. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005926317280/ 12005926317280 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:19:17 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England's defensive backs are trying to prepare for a quarterback they've hardly seen. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005925715757/ 12005925715757 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:12:33 EST KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Tyler Palko's dream is about to come true at what may be the worst possible time for Kansas City. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005925675343/ 12005925675343 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:24:32 EST NEW YORK -- Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers has won the NL Cy Young Award in a runaway. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005925387229/ 12005925387229 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:00:54 EST QUEBEC CITY -- Quebec's prosecutor says Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara won't face criminal charges for his hit on Montreal Canadiens' forward Max Pacioretty last spring. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005925245473/ 12005925245473 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:02:23 EST MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are considering their options while star slugger Prince Fielder tests the free agent market. With or without him, they want to be a force again in the NL Central. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005923814336/ 12005923814336 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:52:14 EST MILAN -- Venus Williams plans to make her comeback in an exhibition match against her sister Serena in Colombia on Wednesday after being forced to pull out of the U.S. Open because of an immune system disease. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005923393470/ 12005923393470 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:45:06 EST MELBOURNE, Australia -- Ahead 2-up with two holes to play, it was the match that Australians Aaron Baddeley and Jason Day should have won for the International team at the Presidents Cup. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005922630663/ 12005922630663 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:24:41 EST ZURICH -- Lionel Messi and Neymar will take part in a new anti-doping program to try a biological passport in world soccer. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005923588098/ 12005923588098 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:22:08 EST TOKYO -- The United States secured a berth at next year's London Olympics by defeating Italy 25-23, 25-15, 22-25, 25-21 Thursday at the volleyball World Cup. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005923572883/ 12005923572883 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:23:31 EST ROYAL OAK, Mich. -- An exhibition of art by ex-Detroit Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov is going on display. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005923581137/ 12005923581137 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:12:22 EST PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Khadijah Rushdan and Monique Oliver each scored 15 points to help No. 15 Rutgers beat Boston College 74-58 on Wednesday night. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005919554217/ 12005919554217 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:56:39 EST NEW YORK -- The Big East is working hard to add BYU to its west wing. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005919099980/ 12005919099980 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:05:40 EST Now that the NBA players have disbanded their union and taken their labor fight with the owners to the courts, they have given up a considerable level of control in how the whole process plays out. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005918434082/ 12005918434082 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:08:07 EST GENEVA -- With several top soccer players facing allegations they made racially abusive comments at opponents on the field, FIFA President Sepp Blatter sparked an angry reaction on Wednesday by suggesting such incidents could settled with handshakes. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005918448674/ 12005918448674 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:50:11 EST FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England linebacker Rob Ninkovich is used to surprising people. http://www1.whdh.com/rss/read/news/articles/sports/12005917261141/ 12005917261141