Mass. governor: Thomas' snub a lack of 'grace'
A Boston Bruins goalie's decision to skip a White House ceremony with President Barack Obama because he believes the federal government is "out of control" points to a growing lack of courtesy in the country, Gov. Deval Patrick said Thursday.

Revis: Jets' locker-room discord ran 'real deep'
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said Thursday the problems went "real deep." He suggested a clearing-the-air session when the team returns for the start of off-season training.

Bucs hire Rutgers' Schiano as new coach
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have finalized a five-year deal to hire Rutgers coach Greg Schiano as their new head coach.

Report: Yale QB's Rhodes bid was suspended
A Yale football player who said he withdrew from consideration for a Rhodes Scholarship in order to prepare for his team's rivalry game against Harvard had in fact been informed his candidacy had been suspended, The New York Times reported.

Thompson: Jay Paterno finds comfort
Joe Paterno's son soaks in the surroundings of grief and finds comfort

Brady's promise to Kraft: I will play better in SB
In the locker room after the AFC Championship Game, Tom Brady told owner Robert Kraft: "I promise you I'm going to play a lot better in two weeks."

Sarah Burke memorialized at Winter X Games


ASPEN, Colo. -- One week after the death of freeskiing icon Sarah Burke, her friends and former rivals held a candlelight vigil at the top of a darkened Buttermilk SuperPipe, then skied together to the base.

In addition to the somber halfpipe trip, ESPN aired a tribute Thursday night during the live Winter X Games broadcast to honor the late pioneer, who has been a constant subject of discussion here this week.

The 29-year-old Canadian, who would have been the defending champion in Saturday's...

Nowitzki: Road to Finals runs through Dallas
As far as Dirk Nowitzki is concerned, the road out of the Western Conference still runs through Dallas.

Djokovic tops Murray in marathon Aussie semi
Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and fatigue to beat friend Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 Friday in a nearly five-hour Australian Open semifinal.

Syracuse's Melo expected to miss third game
Syracuse sophomore Fab Melo, who's missed the last two games due to what a source has said is an academic issue, is not expected to play Saturday when the Orange host West Virginia.