Rotoworld: Oregon RB LaMichael James and Oklahoma State WR Justin Blackmon among top 10 players who are being overhyped for the 2012 draft.
SportsTalk: Albert Pujols signs with the Angels and Prince Fielder joins the Tigers. Which team is better now?
The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period.
PBT: Boston's Rajon Rondo continues to be named in trade talks, which is madness. The Celtics guard creates offense and makes everyone around him better, which was evident in Sunday's win over the Bulls.
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.
Lefty wins his 40th PGA Tour event with his never-ending supply of tricks up his sleeve. What We Learned this week at Pebble Beach.
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.
Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
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.
We know you've waited long enough. Trust us, it's well worth it. So in the spirit of Sporting News college football yearbook, we'll break out the Bests of this coming season.
We'll start with offense and coaching superlatives today, and continue with defense and special teams later in the week.
Best coach: Pete Carroll, USC
Best program builder: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma
Best coach to win one game: Mark Richt, Georgia
Best play caller: Bob Petrino, Arkanasas
Best motivator: Urban Meyer, Florida
Best shot at moving up: Steve Sarkisian, offensive coordinator, USC.
Best shot at moving out: Tyrone Willingham, Washington
Best dual threat QB: Pat White, West Virginia
Best pro style QB: Curtis Painter, Purdue
Best QB in the clutch: Chase Daniel, Missouri
Best QB in the two-minute drill: Tim Tebow, Florida
Best QB you've never heard of: Max Hall, BYU
Best RB Between the tackles: LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh
Best RB on the perimeter: C.J. Spiller, Clemson
Best RB on third and short: Javon Ringer, Michigan State
Best RB workhorse: Chris Wells, Ohio State
Best RB you've never heard of: Damion Fletcher, Southern Miss
Best WR/TE over the middle: Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
Best WR deep threat: Percy Harvin, Florida
Best WR adjusting with the ball in the air: Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
Best hands on third and short: Mike Thomas, Arizona
Best WR you've never heard of: Bryan Anderson, Central Michigan
Best OL pass protection: Andre Smith, Alabama
Best OL run blocker: Alex Mack, California
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CFT: Jordan Jefferson makes it clear he wasn't happy with LSU's game plan in the Tigers' BCS Championship Game loss to Alabama.
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