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Tim Duncan scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs trailed for only one possession in a nip-and-tuck 91-84 victory over the host Miami Heat on Monday. "These guys have been there before," Heat Coach Erik...

Billionaire Carl Pohlad , who owned the Minnesota Twins for a quarter century, died Monday at age 93 at his Edina, Minn., home, a Twins executive reported...One of Pohlad's sons, Jim, who is chief executive officer of Twins Sports, said...

Rumors are speculating that Ex-Raven head football coach Brian Billick, is in the running for the Jets Head Coaching job left by Eric Mangini. Sources close to the Jets positioning has said that an interview hasnt happened yet, but could...

James Harrison harried opposing quarterbacks all season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Elsa/Getty Images) Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was named as the defensive player of the year by the Associated Press on Monday.

An announcement from the team is expected later Monday afternoon. The 32-year-old Burrell batted .250 with 33 home runs and 86 RBIs last season for the Philadelphia Phillies. His seventh-inning double led to the winning run in Game 5 as...

Manager Mike Scioscia and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed in principle on a multiyear contract extension. More Sports Scioscia's current deal runs through 2009, with a club option for 2010, for about $2 million per season.

North Carolina receiver Hakeem Nicks plans to skip his final season and enter the NFL draft. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound junior owns the school's career records for catches, receiving yards and touchdown receptions. He also set single-season records this year with...

Oilers defenceman Jason Strudwick celebrates a goal that was later credited to teammate Kyle Brodziak in the second period of Monday night's game. But Strudwick went on to score his first goal since Nov. 17, 2007. (Jimmy Jeong/Canadian Press) The...

Developing more versatility, as Kosuke Fukudome can platoon in center and play right, and Miles can fill in at shortstop. •Acquiring more speed, with Miles and outfielder Joey Gathright. But pitching remains a key spot where the Cubs can still...