Te'o named Irish MVP
Heisman Trophy finalist Manti Te'o was named Notre Dame's MVP at the team's annual awards ceremony Friday.
Thibodeau keeping his lineup
Tom Thibodeau said Friday he would not alter his starting lineup, a couple days after suggesting changes could be coming following a third-straight loss.
Campbell ready to prove himself on MNF
Starting in relief of a concussed Jay Cutler, Bears' quarterback Jason Campbell is eager to prove himself against the 49ers on Monday Night Football.
Bulls happy to see Asik thriving with Rockets
The Bulls are pleased to see former teammate Omer Asik thriving as the Houston Rockets' starting center, but they also miss him as a defensive presence off the bench.
Derrick Rose could join Bulls for Clippers game
Rehabbing in L.A. since tearing his ACL in the Eastern Conference playoffs, Derrick Rose could be with the Bulls when they take on the Clippers Saturday at Staples Center.
Cave glad Irish are back among NCAA's elite
Notre Dame fifth-year center Braxton Cave is happy to have finally helped the Fighting Irish reclaim a spot among college football's elite.
Cubs taking long-term approach this offseason
Chicago Cubs executives have a long-term strategy to build the club's organizational depth with young bargains before spending big in future offseasons.
Sharp-shooting Illinois wins Groce's debut
The Fighting Illini rode strong outside shooting to a 75-55 home win over Colgate in John Groce's debut as their new coach.
Phil Jackson atop Lakers' wish list
Former Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson sits atop the Los Angeles Lakers' wish list of candidates to replace fired coach Mike Brown.
Jimmy Butler becoming defensive stopper for Bulls
Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler doesn't get much playing time as a second-year reserve behind starting small forward Luol Deng, but he has proven to be a valuable situational defender for head coach Tom Thibodeau.