Jeff Gordon/Clint Bowyer feud escalates into full-fledged garage brawl in...
Unabashedly and unapologetically, Jeff Gordon wrecked Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title contender Clint Bowyer on Lap 311. Tyler Barrick/Getty ImagesPolice break up fights in the garage area after...
View ArticleNew York Jets offense stifled in 28-7 loss to Seattle Seahawks
The Jets only score came on a defensive touchdown, as quarterback Mark Sanchez and the offense struggled all game. Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, center, gets past the Jets' defense in...
View ArticleNo. 2 UConn women rout Charleston 103-39
The Huskies are now 27-1 in home openers under Geno Auriemma. Fred Beckham | Associated PressUConn's Breanna Stewart, right, had an auspicious debut for the Huskies Sunday in Storrs, Conn. By PAT...
View ArticleHouston Texans knock out Jay Cutler, defeat Chicago Bears 13-6
In an interconference showdown where defense was the order of the night, a concussion to Cutler played a key role in returning the Texans to the top of the NFL. Houston defensive end Antonio Smith...
View ArticleLos Angeles Lakers hire Mike D'Antoni as head coach
The former Knicks' coach replaces Mike Brown, who was fired after the team's 1-4 start. Mike D'Antoni signed a four-year contract late Sunday night to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. The Associated...
View ArticleLance Armstrong cuts all formal ties to Livestrong
Livestrong spokeswoman Katherine McLane said Monday that Armstrong "remains the inspiration," and is still its largest donor with nearly $7 million over the years. FILE - This Aug. 22, 2010 file photo...
View ArticleTom Brady not pleased that defense had to bail out the offense at end in win...
Brady wasn't pleased with his performance on the final drive. FOXBOROUGH – Tom Brady expects perfection of himself. So it made sense that he was less than jovial when meeting with media after having...
View ArticleNHLPA leader: Deal to end NHL lockout can be quick after breakthrough
A deal would likely need to be struck by early next week for a shortened season to begin Dec. 1. TORONTO (AP) — Union leader Steve Fehr says he believes the NHL's labor deal can be wrapped up quickly...
View ArticleUConn men's basketball team cracks Top 25 poll
The Huskies, however, are ineligible for post-season play. Associated PressConnecticut guard R.J. Evans holds the trophy after the Huskies defeated Michigan State on Saturday. By PAT EATON-ROBB...
View ArticlePatriots meet with Aqib Talib for first time
Talib's suspension for using PEDs ended Monday. Aqib Talib is officially in the building. With his suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs now expired, the cornerback, who was...
View ArticleFreddie Riley to start at shooting guard instead of Jesse Morgan in UMass...
Riley got the nod over Morgan, who started 29 games at the two-guard spot in 2011-12. AMHERST – Neither point guard Chaz Williams nor coach Derek Kellogg said they were going to sleep much Monday...
View ArticleRed Sox, backup catcher David Ross agree to 2-year deal for $6.2 million
Ross, known for his defense, may make either Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Ryan Lavarnway expendable. AP fileDavid Ross, right, is expected to be a backup catcher for the Boston Red Sox in 2013. But who...
View ArticleNASCAR issues penalties for Jeff Gordon/Clint Bowyer incident at Phoenix...
The most serious penalties came down on Jeff Gordon ($100,000 fine/25 driver points) and car owner Rick Hendrick (25 owner points). Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesClint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour...
View ArticleDoes Brad Keselowski have a lock on the NASCAR Sprint Cup title?
All Keselowski has to do next Sunday at Homestead is finish 15th to lock up his first championship -- 16th if he leads a lap and 17th if he leads the most laps. Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesBrad...
View ArticleMike Trout, Bryce Harper named Rookies of the Year
Harper is the youngest player ever to win the award. Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, left, and Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals. Trout were named Major League Baseball's Rookies of the...
View ArticleUMass football gets back to work after first FBS victory
The Minutemen say they've shifted their focus to Saturday's opponent, Buffalo. Charley Molnar says he isn't worried about a first-win hangover for his team. Associated Press AMHERST – It had crossed...
View ArticleSpringfield Armor open preseason camp with plenty of experience
The Armor have four players with NBA experience in preseason camp. Springfield Armor players take part in drills Monday at the Springfield YMCA, the first practice of the season for the D-League team....
View ArticleBoston Celtics hang on in fourth quarter to bounce Chicago Bulls 101-95
As usual, a double-digit lead was whittled to one possession, but Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett and Brandon Bass made enough plays to lift the Celtics on the road. Charles Rex Arbogast | Associated...
View ArticleChicopee Comp scores comeback win over Chicopee in Sword Game
Chicopee Comp scored three touchdowns in the final 6 minutes to knock off Chicopee, 33-21, at Szot Park. Chicopee Comp scored three touchdowns in the final 6 minutes to knock off Chicopee, 33-21, at...
View ArticlePittsburgh Steelers win in overtime, but lose Ben Roethlisberger
The Steelers' surprisingly difficult 16-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs may have come with a serious price. The Steelers may remember this hit from Tamba Hali a lot longer than their lackluster...
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