SEATTLE, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Seattle Supersonics forward Rashard Lewis will miss two months after undergoing surgery on his right hand Friday. The 6-foot-10 inch Lewis injured the tendon sheath on the back of his hand in the opening minute of the first quarter of Wednesday's 103-95 l
COLORADO SPRINGS, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Veteran figure skater Sasha Cohen Friday announced her withdrawal from the 2007 national championships because of fatigue. "These past few years have been incredibly intense and demanding, so I need a little downtime from competing," Cohen said in a relea
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NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- San Francisco wide receiver Antonio Bryant Friday drew a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Troy Calhoun, offensive coordinator for the NFL's Houston Texans, has been hired as head football coach for the Air Force Academy Falcons in Colorado. Calhoun, who attended the Air Force Academy, was with the Texans for one season, having worked previousl
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- NBC hopes a hockey "Game of the Week" and an emphasis on rising stars tipped to be the next Wayne Gretzkys and Bobby Orrs can attract U.S. viewers
ZURICH, Switzerland, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Germany has ended 2006 as the top ranked women's soccer team for the fourth consecutive year, FIFA said Friday. Germany lost just once in its 13 games in 2006 to hold onto its lead over the No. 2 United States and third-ranked Norway. Sweden is fourth and
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Infielder Juan Miranda, who played on the Cuban national team for three seasons, has signed a long-term agreement with the New York Yankees.
FOXBORO, Mass., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Former Pro Bowl punter Todd Sauerbrun, suspended earlier this season for a banned-substance violation, has signed with the New England Patriots.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Cincinnati Reds center fielder Ken Griffey, Jr., broke his left -- throwing -- hand in an accident at his home, the National League team said Friday.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Officials from both Koreas have had productive discussions toward fielding a unified team in upcoming Games, the International Olympic Committee said.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Marty Turco made 20 saves in his fourth shutout of the season to help the Dallas Stars blank the San Jose Sharks, 3-0, Thursday.
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Quarterback John Beck accounted for three touchdowns Thursday night as Brigham Young ripped Oregon, 38-8, in the Las Vegas Bowl.
GLENDALE, Ariz., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The Edmonton Oilers downed the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2 Thursday on the strength of Petr Sykora's goal with 1:14 left in regulation.
NASHVILLE, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- The Buffalo Sabres rolled over the Nashville Predators, 7-2, Tuesday, with Ales Kotalik, Jason Pominville, and Maxim Afinogenov scoring two goals each.
Fans react and hold up signs as floats carrying the New York Giants rides down the Canyon of Heroes for the Giants victory ticker tape parade 2 days after the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI in New York City on February 7, 2012 . UPI /John Angelillo
