Connecticut football fans lined up three deep to applaud and shake hands with players as they walked into Rentschler Field for the first Huskies home game since Jasper Howard was slain.
Anthony Kim of the United States has beaten Robert Allenby 5 and 4 to reach his first World Match Play Championship final.
Andre Agassi’s former coach says the first time learned Agassi had used crystal meth was when he read an early draft of Agassi’s autobiography last year, The New York Times reports.
Freddy Sanchez has signed a two-year contract extension with the San Francisco Giants.
Two season-ticket holders are planning a protest before Cleveland’s Monday night game on Nov. 16, urging fans to stay away from their seats for the opening kickoff to send a message after so many years of losing. At least one coach is firing back.
A.J. Allmendinger, who was charged with driving under the influence on Thursday, was administered a breathalyzer prior to Friday’s first Sprint Cup practice at Talladega Superspeedway.
Paul Pierce scored 20 of his 22 points in the third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 118-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in the teams’ first matchup since last spring’s thrilling seven-game playoff series.
Steve Nash scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix’s 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns’ home opener.
B.J. Daniels threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, and South Florida rebounded from two subpar defensive performances to frustrate No. 20 West Virginia in a 30-19 victory Friday night.
Joe Blanton has been picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.
