DOLPHINS | ANTHONY FASANO

Breakout game awaits Dolphins tight end Fasano

Anthony Fasano's pass-catching production has waned after a fast start. That could change against a vulnera...

NFL | PATRIOTS QB MATT CASSEL

Patriots' Matt Cassel has rebounded from rout by Miami Dolphins

New England quarterback Matt Cassel still isn't Tom Brady, but he has kept the Patriots in playoff contention.

DOLPHINS NOTEBOOK

Miami Dolphins' Ronnie Brown aiming higher in Patriots rematch

It doesn't happen often. Only once in a while does the sequel to any great movie manage to match the origin...

November - The Month of the Away Favorite

Wagering on NFL road favorites has always been a risky proposition. Even in Weeks 6 through 8 of the curren...

Bengals place CB Joseph on IR, sign Castille

The Cincinnati Bengals placed cornerback Johnathan Joseph on the injured reserve list and signed cornerback...

Skins' Portis to be game-time decision

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was limited in practice on Friday, and is listed as questio...

Eagles RB Westbrook sits out practice again

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook missed his third consecutive practice Friday and is officially listed a...

Miami Heat's Beasley tries to overcome mental lapses

Coach Erik Spoelstra met with rookie Michael Beasley before Friday's practice to explain why the second ove...

Recap: Sacramento vs. Portland

Steve Blake netted a game-high 20 points with five assists as Portland ripped Sacramento, 117-96, at ARCO A...

Recap: Dallas vs. Memphis

Dirk Nowitzki had a game-high 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks got their first hom...

Recap: LA Lakers vs. Denver

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points to pace the Lakers to their 10th win in 11 games this season, a 104-90 triumph...

Recap: Oklahoma City vs. New Orleans

David West scored 19 points and Chris Paul scored 17 to go with six assists and six rebounds as the New Orl...

Recap: Golden State vs. Chicago

Larry Hughes burned his old team for 26 points, getting the start in place of an injured Luol Deng and the ...

Miami Heat's Beasley not seeing action late

Heat rookie forward Michael Beasley has been reduced to a spectator in the fourth quarter of recent games. ...

MARLINS STADIUM

Marlins win case, but stadium might not be done by 2011

The Florida Marlins cleared a crucial legal hurdle in their quest for a new home. Now the question arises: ...

Report: White Sox sign Cuban defector Viciedo

The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to terms on a lucrative contract with 19-year-old Cuban defect...

Phils' Utley, Feliz need surgery

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Thursday that half of its starting infield -- All- Star second baseman ...

Phillies deal Golson to Rangers for Mayberry

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder John Mayberry from the Texas Rangers Thursday for outfielder ...

New Boss: Hal Steinbrenner officially takes control of Yankees

Major League Baseball owners approved a shift of control of the New York Yankees from George Steinbrenner t...

Mussina hangs up spikes after first 20-win season

New York Yankees right-hander Mike Mussina, as expected, retired on Thursday after 18 seasons in the major ...

Is Mussina a Hall of Famer?

The worst-kept secret in baseball started to leak out on Wednesday, when it was revealed that right-hander ...

Florida Panthers no match for hot Bruins 4-2

The floundering Panthers -- last in the East -- were no match for the Bruins, who got their seventh home vi...

DEVILS 3, PANTHERS 1

Devils make most of their scoring chances in win over Florida Panthers

New Jersey took advantage of the few scoring opportunities it had Thursday to defeat Florida.

Florida Panthers ease up on morning skate schedule

There has been a marked change in how the Panthers prepare for games this season under first-year coach Pet...

Kings beat Capitals 5-2

Bruins top Panthers to tie for conference lead

Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron had a goal and an assist each to lead Boston to its eighth victory in nine...

Stempniak's OT goal ends Ducks' road streak

Clarkson, Zajac lead Devils past the Islanders 5-2

FIU

FIU Golden Panthers hope to run the table, earn their first bowl bid

The Golden Panthers hope to run the table, finish 7-5 and earn a postseason reward -- and ULM is the next b...

UF

Florida Gators backup QB Cameron Newton charged with three felonies

The arrest of Cameron Newton on three felony charges puts a damper on Saturday's game, which is Senior Day ...

Miami Hurricanes drop Southern Miss 70-60

UM guard Lance Hurdle, returning from an ankle sprain, provided a spark for the Hurricanes, marking his sea...

Harangody leads Irish past Loyola Marymount

No. 1 North Carolina beats UC Santa Barbara 84-67

Even at less than his best, Tyler Hansbrough was a welcome sight in the lineup for his North Carolina teamm...

UM FOOTBALL

After being routed by Georgia Tech, Miami Hurricanes turn their focus to finishing strong

With a shot at the ACC title all but gone, UM hopes to punish N.C. State and finish the regular season 8-4.

GA. TECH 41, NO. 23 UM 23

Miami Hurricanes dealt stunning defeat at Ga. Tech

The Hurricanes return to the Top 25 was short-lived, and their chances of clinching a spot in the ACC were ...

REGION 3-6A QUARTERFINAL | MIRAMAR 28, CAROL CITY 26

Miracle finish lifts Miramar past Carol City

Terrance Gourdine caught a 11-yard touchdown pass from Eugene Smith with 12 seconds left to lift the Patrio...

NORTHWESTERN 21, COLUMBUS 6

Defense carries Northwestern past Columbus 21-6

Northwestern's offense didn't miss a beat without its leading rusher, and it ousted Columbus from the playo...

ROUNDUP

Central football team advances to regional semifinal with win over Coral Gables

High school hoops preseason features marquee names

The boys' basketball preseason moves into full swing Friday night with reigning 3A state champion Pine Cres...

WRESTLING | CARDINAL GIBBONS

Cardinal Gibbons wrestling team one of state's best

Frank Pettineo, whose only loss last season came in the state final, is determined to bring back a title th...

Northwestern ends Columbus' unbeaten streak 21-6

Northwestern knew it would be tough to move the football against the best rushing defense in Miami-Dade Cou...

Columbus filled with talent to last

When Columbus was voted as the No. 1 6A team in the state last week, it signaled that the Explorers had arr...

ADT CHAMPIONSHIP

The stars fall on the first day of the ADT Championship

Annika Sorenstam misses cut in final LPGA event

Annika Sorenstam's LPGA journey has reached its finish line. The Hall of Famer could make up no ground at t...

Golf legend Sorenstam's career ends with missed cut

NOTEBOOK

Cristie Kerr has day to forget at ADT Championship

Cristie Kerr has incorporated Zen principles into her mental approach this year. She might have needed them...

Thompson rallies to take medalist honors at Champions Q-School

Robert Thompson carded a pair of late birdies Friday to shoot two-under 70 and take medalist honors at the ...

Four share lead at Hong Kong Open

Louis Oosthuizen fired an eight-under 62 on Friday to spotlight a four-way tie for the lead after the secon...

Hull leads; Sorenstam's career ends with missed cut

Katherine Hull posted a one-under 71 Friday to maintain a one-shot lead after two rounds of the ADT Champio...

Nemechek, Furniture Row Racing agree to contract buyout

Furniture Row Racing announced Friday it has bought out the contract of driver Joe Nemechek. The racing org...

Kenseth signs contract extension with Roush Fenway Racing

Roush Fenway Racing announced Thursday it has signed Matt Kenseth to a multi-year contract extension. Kense...

Johnson enjoying his place in NASCAR history

Days after capturing his third-consecutive Sprint Cup Series championship, Jimmie Johnson has returned to h...

NASCAR

Johnson, team eye fourth Cup championship

After winning three Cup titles in a row, Jimmie Johnson is ready to chase after another. 'We want four. Why...

Menard to drive No.98 for Yates in '09

Yates Racing announced Tuesday that Paul Menard will drive the No.98 Ford for the team during the 2009 NASC...

NASCAR | SPRINT CUP FORD 400

Jimmie Johnson wins third consecutive Sprint Cup title

Jimmie Johnson joined Cale Yarborough as the only two NASCAR drivers to win three Cup titles in a row.

JEFF GORDON

When it comes to NASCAR Cup success, Jeff Gordon's been there before

When it comes to winning the NASCAR Cup championship, acknowledged stock car legend Jeff Gordon had his sha...

U.S. men to open 2009 schedule against Sweden

The United States men's national team will kick off a busy 2009 schedule when they face Sweden on Jan. 24.

Inter's Adriano not headed to Brazil's Fluminense

Unsettled Inter Milan striker Adriano will not be joining Fluminense in January, according to his agent.

Atletico forced to play PSV behind closed doors

Atletico Madrid has been told it will have to play next week's Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven ...

Adu nets first goal as USA topples Guatemala

Freddy Adu scored his first goal for the senior national team with a splendid free-kick in the 69th minute ...

Man City's Robinho eyes UEFA Cup glory

Brazil international Robinho remains confident that he can help Manchester City win some silverware this se...

Soccer gods smile on Columbus Crew coach Sigi Schmid

England moves back into top ten in FIFA Rankings

The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's rankings were released on Wednesday and they saw England climb four spots to move ...

SPOTLIGHT | ON TENNIS

With Spain's Nadal absent, Argentines are Davis Cup favorite

Spain, Argentina tied at 1-1 in Davis Cup final

The 2008 Davis Cup final commenced Friday, as David Nalbandian gave host Argentina a 1-0 lead with a lopsid...

Nalbandian-Ferrer will open Davis Cup final

When the 2008 Davis Cup final between host Argentina and Spain commences on Friday, the host nation's David...

Djokovic beats Davydenko to capture Masters Cup; Bryans lose

Andy Murray's sky-high ride to the lucrative Tennis Masters Cup semifinals came to an abrupt end Saturday, ...

Davydenko rolls Murray; Djokovic next in Masters Cup final

Scotland's Andy Murray earned a dramatic 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 victory over Roger Federer Friday in round-rob...

Davydenko reaches Masters Cup semis

Fourth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko defeated seventh-seeded Argentine Juan Martin del Potro in straight...

Roddick withdraws from Masters Cup

American Andy Roddick withdrew from the Tennis Masters Cup on Wednesday because of an ankle injury.

Irina Slutskaya too busy to think about retirement

While the world's best competitive figure skaters were grinding through yet another competition, Irina Slut...

Lashley leaves WWE for MMA shot in Miami

Former World Wrestling Entertainment star Bobby Lashley will make his mixed martial arts debut for the Mixe...

SPOTLIGHT | ON PARTICIPANT SPORTS

Fla. woman wins triathlon

Kasey Carroll, 38, of Parrish won the women's race in the Miami Man International Triathlon on Nov. 9 at La...

Ring report

CPW's Legends of the Fall is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at Keyser Primary Middle School, Keyser, W. Va. Se...

Paco Lopez can't ride at Calder

Paco Lopez, who leads Calder Race Course jockeys in 2008 victories and has become controversial for his tac...

Feds seek release of BALCO transcripts

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and other doc...

Curlin to stand stud at Lane's End Farm in 2009

Reigning Horse of the Year Curlin will stand at stud next year at Lane's End, a Kentucky horse farm owned b...