Sports: Professional

May. 22, 2013 @ 10:34 PM

Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement

Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.


May. 22, 2013 @ 10:32 PM

AP Source: Coach K returning to US men's team

Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.


May. 22, 2013 @ 04:22 PM

Parker guides Spurs to 2-0 lead in West finals

Even if the San Antonio Spurs can't help but feel a touch uneasy about their 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals, Tony Parker is completely comfortable.


May. 21, 2013 @ 09:35 PM

Smith: No decision on moving Charlotte race date

Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.The eccentric track owner this week suggested he might move a race away from Charlotte Motor Speedway at the exact same time a committee is considering electing him into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.


May. 21, 2013 @ 09:29 PM

Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so the 600-year-old sport is still played under one set of rules.


May. 21, 2013 @ 09:24 PM

Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again

Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again.


May. 21, 2013 @ 07:22 PM

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.

Jordan said at a Tuesday press conference he has informed the league of his decision and is optimistic the NBA board of governors will approve the name change when they convene in July.


May. 20, 2013 @ 10:44 PM

Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series.


May. 19, 2013 @ 01:02 AM

Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.


May. 19, 2013 @ 12:52 AM

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.