Tokyo's 2016 venues approved by sports federations
Tokyo's proposed venues for the 2016 Olympics have been approved by all 26 participating international sports federations, the Tokyo bid committee said Friday.
Tebow leads Fla. past Okla. 24-14 for BCS title
Tim Tebow gave Florida the jolt it needed, and the Gators toughed out a second BCS title in three years. Their 24-14 win over No. 2 Oklahoma in a choppy, sloppy affair Thursday night made them a national champion.
Time line: off-field time aiding Steelers' O-line
They spend as many as eight hours a day together for at least five months, practicing three to four times a week. They lift weights. Watch film. Break down game plans. Not surprisingly, they occasionally get tired of seeing one another's faces.
Red Wings rout Stars for 5th straight win
The Detroit Red Wings are revving it up in Hockeytown - again.
Cards-Panthers may prove scary for defensive backs
They take up three of the four receiver spots on the NFC Pro Bowl squad. Another is having a breakout year and a fifth is one of the league's top blockers at the position.
Ravens' Koch, Titans' Hentrick may get their kicks
When two exceptional defenses collide in the playoffs, the outcome of the game is often decided by field position.
Giants haven't put pressure on McNabb this year
One of the enduring images from the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots was Tom Brady being pounded by Justin Tuck and the rest of the defense.
No. 22 Minnesota gets league road win over Iowa
Tubby Smith sounded like all college basketball coaches at this point in the season.
AP Top 25: Gators are No. 1, Utes surge to No. 2
Florida is No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Utah is perfect at No. 2, though not perfectly happy. Texas and Southern California also claimed to be the best - but media voters didn't think so.
Healthy Harvin gives Gators boost in title game
Florida receiver Percy Harvin embraced coach Urban Meyer near midfield, got a kiss on the cheek and two congratulatory words.
Healthy Harvin gives Gators boost in title game
Florida receiver Percy Harvin embraced coach Urban Meyer near midfield, got a kiss on the cheek and two congratulatory words.
Kings beat Ducks 4-3
Alexander Frolov scored the go-ahead goal for Los Angeles on a power play after Anaheim rookie Bobby Ryan tied it with three consecutive goals, and the Kings beat the Ducks 4-3 on Thursday night.
No. 20 Arizona State routs Oregon State 69-38
James Harden scored 22 points, and No. 20 Arizona State used a smothering zone defense to rout Oregon State 69-38 on Thursday night.
Cent. Connecticut beats Wagner 67-57
Ken Horton scored 21 points to lead Central Connecticut to a 67-57 win over Wagner on Thursday night.
Tebow lifts Gators to national title, 24-14
Tim Tebow stepped off the bus when he arrived at Dolphin Stadium, made a beeline for a group of Florida fans nearby, pulled off his tie and started riling up the crowd.
Flames beat Islanders 5-2
Daymond Langkow scored his 15th goal and added two assists in the Calgary Flames' 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
Wolski, Raycroft lead Avs to win over Chicago
Wojtek Wolski's goal with 6:59 remaining broke a tie, and Andrew Raycroft stopped 43 shots, including a late flurry, in the Colorado Avalanche' 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Austin Peay beats Tenn.-Martin 85-76
Wes Channels scored 23 points to lead Austin Peay to an 85-76 win over Tennessee-Martin on Thursday night.
Turris leads Coyotes over Lightning 5-2
Kyle Turris broke a tie with 11:51 remaining and the Phoenix Coyotes beat Tampa Bay 3-2 on Thursday night for their first victory over the Lightning in nearly eight years.
Campbell beats Lipscomb 69-68 at the buzzer
Junard Hartley's 3-pointer as time expired gave Campbell a 69-68 victory over Lipscomb on Thursday night.
South Alabama routs Louisiana-Monroe 90-57
Brandon Davis scored a career-high 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead South Alabama to a 90-57 rout of Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday night.
Murray St. holds off Tennessee St. 75-71
Isacc Miles' two free throws in the game's final seconds lifted Murray State over Tennessee State 75-71 on Thursday night.
Utah State defeats Louisiana Tech 50-37
Gary Wilkinson scored 17 points to lead Utah State to a 50-37 victory over Louisiana Tech on Thursday night.
Howard, Mavericks hold on late to beat Knicks
Josh Howard scored 19 points, Jason Kidd added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a subpar game from Dirk Nowitzki to beat the New York Knicks 99-94 Thursday night.
Centenary defeats Oakland 80-60
Nick Stallings scored 26 points and Centenary defeated Oakland, Michigan 80-60 in the Gentlemens' home opener on Thursday night.
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