UNIONDALE, N.Y., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Mike Comrie scored twice in a three-goal second period Wednesday, keying the New York Islanders' 4-2 victory against the Florida Panthers.
ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Angels filled their closer's role Wednesday by signing free-agent left-hander Brian Fuentes to a two-year contract.
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Sam Young's team-high 18 points Wednesday helped rally third-ranked Pittsburgh to a 78-72 win over Rutgers in the Big East opener for both schools.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Marcus Landry and Trevon Hughes both scored 16 points Wednesday to lead Wisconsin's 73-61 win over No. 24 Michigan in the Big Ten opener for both schools.
NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner is the NFC offensive player of the week for the NFL's last regular season contests in 2008.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The New York Jets say former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher is not interested in becoming the Jets' coach next season.
BELLAIRE, Texas, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The son of former Cincinnati Reds baseball star Bobby Tolan was hospitalized Wednesday after a police shooting, officials said.
HOUSTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Three Houston police officers have been cleared of assaulting the father of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver during a traffic stop.
HOUSTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Chase Clement threw for 307 yards and three scores Tuesday as Rice pounded Western Michigan 38-14 in the Texas Bowl for its first bowl win in 54 years.
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Steve Blake scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers hit their foul shots in the final minute Tuesday to seal a 91-86 win over the Boston Celtics.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Jeremiah Masoli's four touchdowns Tuesday carried the Oregon Ducks to a 42-31 comeback victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Holiday Bowl.
EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Brian Lee scored his first NHL goal on the power play in the third period Tuesday, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Sacramento Kings used 20 points from Kevin Martin Tuesday to build up a big early lead over the LA Clippers and then fought them off for a 92-90 win.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Jonathon Kalinski's first NHL goal in the second period proved the game-winner Tuesday in Philadelphia's 3-2 victory over Vancouver.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Zach Parise scored twice and Jay Pandolfo made the winning goal late in the third period Tuesday, powering New Jersey over St. Louis 4-3.
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Michael Redd had 25 points and 10 rebounds, including the final play of the game, Tuesday securing Milwaukee's 100-98 win over San Antonio.
MEMPHIS, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Leandro Barbosa scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter Tuesday and Phoenix closed with a 25-5 run in a 101-89 win over Memphis Grizzlies.
A one-of-a-kind 8 x 4 foot portrait of Marilyn Monroe made from 2,100 bite sized stuffed cupcakes stands in the lobby next to her wax figure on the eve of Marilyn Monroe's 86th birthday at Madame Tussauds in New York City on May 31, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo
