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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin left Monday night’s game at Carolina in the opening period with an apparent right knee injury.

Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich to miss 1-2 weeks with sprained thumb.

Legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, who built one of college football’s greatest dynasties in 34 seasons with the Seminoles, plans to announce his retirement Tuesday morning, sources close to the situation told ESPN.com.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning says a stress reaction in his right foot is not affecting the way he plays.

Sources say the Nets will name general manager Kiki Vandeweghe coach for the rest of the season.

76ers coach Eddie Jordan and general manager Ed Stefanski had a two-hour meeting in Dallas on Monday with free-agent guard Allen Iverson before the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Atlanta’s Matt Ryan will not play in Sunday’s game against Philadelphia, coach Mike Smith said Monday afternoon.

Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson’s status is uncertain after he sustained a concussion in Sunday’s 27-24 win over Washington.

Mark Ingram said his bruised hip is fine and he will “most definitely” be ready for the Southeastern Conference championship game against No. 1 Florida.

Tiger Woods withdrew Monday from his own golf tournament, citing injuries from a car crash near his Florida home.