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Orton, Broncos stop free fall by beating Giants
Kyle Orton drove them on six scoring drives, Matt Prater kicked four field goals and safety Brian Dawkins led a ferocious defense 48 hours after calling a players-only meeting, and the Broncos beat the New York Giants 26-6 Thursday night.
No. 3 Texas prevails in shootout vs. Texas A&M
Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 win over the Aggies on Thursday night.
Cowboys' offense wakes up, rolls over Raiders
Miles Austin couldn't stop smiling, soaking up the cheers as he stared at himself on the giant video screens over the field. Then Tony Romo really soaked him, splashing a cup of water in his face.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger plans to play Sunday against Baltimore Ravens
Ben Roethlisberger played one of the worst games of his NFL career one week after sustaining a concussion in 2006. He is only a few days removed from his fourth concussion in four years, an uncommonly high number even for an NFL player.
Magic dump high-flying Hawks behind Howard
Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-76 on Thursday night.
Rodgers' 3 TDs help Packers to 3rd straight win
Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.
Dan Hawkins to remain coach at Colorado in 2010
Colorado has announced that Dan Hawkins will continue to coach Colorado and return for his fifth season next year.
Report: Voice of Yankees Bob Sheppard says career is over
Bob Sheppard, the legendary public address announcer for the New York Yankees, told MLB.com his career is over.
The Who to perform at halftime during Super Bowl
The Who will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl this season.
Free Agency: Alex Gonzalez agrees with Toronto Blue Jays
Free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Blue Jays with a team option for 2011.
Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels' taunts of Chargers players causes league stir
The Denver Broncos' brash -- some would say cocky -- coach exchanged taunts with a group of San Diego Chargers linebackers during warmups Sunday, at one point telling them, "We own you!"
Jim Kelly says Buffalo Bills need new quarterback to return team to greatness
The Buffalo Bills have started nine different quarterbacks since Jim Kelly retired -- and the Hall of Famer says a key to a return to greatness for the franchise begins under center, USA Today reported.
Report: Johan Franzen Of Detroit Red Wings hoping to return by February, play for Sweden in Olympics
Detroit Red Wings center Johan Franzen is hoping to get back on the ice around Christmas and has hopes of returning in time for the hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Shaquille O'Neal pays for funeral of 5-year-old North Carolina kidnapping victim
Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal has paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl whose kidnapping and slaying received national news coverage.
