Silva: Each NFL team enters the offseason with a series of pressing needs. Sometimes a team can address them all, sometimes they ignore them all. But if a team's smart, they'll listen to us. These are the most crucial aspects for NFC teams.
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Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jump shot with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto
Arc's five up, five down: After No. 11 Michigan State's 58-48 upset of No. 3 Ohio State, you'd be a fool to discount the Spartans' national title chances now.
Miami coach Al Golden says the worst is behind him, but his headaches figure to continue now that former booster Nevin Shapiro, now in jail, says his involvement with the Hurricanes program will result in stiff penalties.
Golf's dream pairing - Woods and Mickelson - is on the course in the final round at Pebble Beach. Jason Sobel has hole-by-hole reports.
The United States completed a 5-0 rout of Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday, with 19-year-old Ryan Harrison and John Isner winning closing singles matches.
Euro Roundup: First-place Manchester City won 1-0 at Aston Villa on Sunday on Joleon Lescott's goal in the 63rd minute, maintaining its two-point lead over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Tessa Worley of France fought off gusting winds to win a second consecutive World Cup giant slalom Sunday in the Andorran Pyrenees. Overall leader Lindsey Vonn was more than a second behind and finished eighth.
Robins: It’s the Year of the Dragon on the Lunar calendar, and this Chinese influence could extend to it also being the year of the Pekingese on the green carpet at the 136th Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday.
Since winning the title, he’s met a slew of celebrities. But he declines to put himself on an equal footing with other entertainment stars.
“My favorite thing since being champion has been meeting Beyonce. I don’t think I would have got that unless I was champion,” said Jackson of his meeting the pop superstar at a concert in his hometown of Memphis.
Aside from meeting Beyonce, Jackson has taken advantage of his championship to acknowledge his true fans. Since winning the title and immediately hearing the chorus of boos, he appreciates his true blue fans that know and follow him.
“I hope to meet each and everyone of you guys and shake your hands … or smack your face,” Jackson said. “Which ever one you want.”
IFL announces lineups for finals
International Fight League announced Wednesday the final lineups for the two competing teams.
The defending champion Quad Cities Silverbacks and the challengers the New York Pitbulls will battle in the finals in Hollywood, Fla., at the Seminole Hard Rock on Sept. 20.
“I think it’s fitting that our two flagship franchises meet for the World Championship rings,” said Kurt Otto, IFL commissioner and co-founder. “We’re looking forward to a night of nonstop action.”
The Pitbulls, who are coached by Renzo Gracie will fight Bryan Vetell at heavyweight, Fabio Leopoldo at middleweight, Jamal Paterson at light heavyweight, Deividas Taurosevicius at lightweight and Delson Heleno at welterweight.
Defending their championship, the Silverbacks are coached by Pat Miletich and revealed that heavyweight Ben Rothwell, middleweight Ryan McGivern, light heavyweight Mike Ciesnolevicz, lightweight Bart Palaszewski and a person to be named later will fight at welterweight. One of their stars at the weight division Rory Markham was injured during the semifinals.
Upcoming fights
Robins: It’s the Year of the Dragon on the Lunar calendar, and this Chinese influence could extend to it also being the year of the Pekingese on the green carpet at the 136th Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP) - As the glow fades from the Giants' Super Bowl triumph, some New York sports fans are tuning in to basketball and hockey, with the Rangers in first place and the Knicks' overnight sensation, Jeremy Lin, sparking "Lin-sanity.''
Robins: This year, six new breeds will be making their debut on the green carpet for the Westminster Dog Show, which begins Monday.
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Silva: Each NFL team enters the offseason with a series of pressing needs. Sometimes a team can address them all, sometimes they ignore them all. But if a team's smart, they'll listen to us. These are the most crucial aspects for NFC teams.