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Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly confirmed that there have been talks about him succeeding Joe Torre.

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Matt Cooke has escaped suspension for a hit that knocked out center Marc Savard of the Boston Bruins.

The Golden State Warriors say center Andris Biedrins has undergone surgery to repair a small tear of an abdominal muscle.

NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.

Manny Pacquiao, Joshua Clottey practice civility at news conference.

Vikings defensive lineman Kevin Williams testified Wednesday that his contract barred last-minute tactics to lose weight, including the use of diuretics like the one that got him in trouble with the league.

The Dallas Mavericks were without J.J. Barea, but centers Brendan Haywood and Erick Dampier returned against the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins has been suspended for two games after separate run-ins with Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki and DeShawn Stevenson on Monday.

Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to four-year deal with Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Patrick Brougham, told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent says.