
7 hours ago - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
It’s almost too humiliating to admit, but I’m going to suck it up and confess my secret shame. Consider it a gift for the holidays.
8 hours ago - By Eric Olson, AP Sports Writer
Nebraska's Alex Henery says he always looks forward to kicking in the thin air at Colorado.

8 hours ago - By Chris Duncan, AP Sports Writer
Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin fought to the last hole for the LPGA's top player award.

9 hours ago - By Nancy Armour, AP National Writer
Devon Alexander was 7 when his mom gave in and let him join the new boxing program in his downtrodden neighborhood. He came home the first day crying, his nose bloodied from a sparring session with his friend Terrance Barker.
9 hours ago - By Peter Leonard, Associated Press Writer
The future of Tour de France champion Alberto Contador's Astana team is again in doubt after cycling's ruling body made new demands for financial guarantees.

10 hours ago - By Chris Duncan, AP Sports Writer
Rob Bironas kept the Titans' unlikely turnaround going with another winning kick against the Houston Texans.
10 hours ago - By Associated Press
Authorities say former New York Knicks point guard Dean Meminger was rescued from a fire that destroyed a row of New York City houses and left dozens homeless.

14 hours ago - By Greg Beacham, AP Sports Writer
Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 41 saves in his first victory of the season despite allowing Jarome Iginla's tying goal with 18 seconds left in regulation, and Teemu Selanne scored the only shootout goal in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

14 hours ago - By Associated Press
Al Thornton scored 31 points and Baron Davis made a clinching layup with 8.5 seconds remaining after missing his first nine shots to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat Minnesota 91-87 Monday night, extending the Timberwolves' losing streak to 13 games.

14 hours ago - By Associated Press
Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 onMonday night.

14 hours ago - By Associated Press
Jeff Deslauriers made 36 saves for his first NHL shutout, and Sheldon Souray and Ales Hemsky scored a team-record 7 seconds apart to lead the Edmonton Oilers over the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 on Monday night.

15 hours ago - By John Marshall, AP Sports Writer
Dexter Pittman scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half and No. 3 Texas survived Cully Payne's miracle shot to beat Iowa 85-60 on Monday night in the semifinals of the CBE Classic.

15 hours ago - By Associated Press
David Jones scored twice, Paul Stastny had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche stopped a two-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.

15 hours ago - By Associated Press
Sean Mosley scored 19 points, Eric Hayes added 12 and Landon Milbourne had 10 to help No. 21 Maryland beat Chaminade 79-51 on Monday night in the first round of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
15 hours ago - By Associated Press
Devin Gibson scored 19 points and Texas-San Antonio defeated California-Irvine 66-56 on Monday night.

16 hours ago - By Associated Press
Marty Turco stopped 22 shots for his 38th career shutout, rookie Jamie Benn scored a power-play goal in the first period and the Dallas Stars beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Monday night.
15 hours ago - By Associated Press
Skyler Williams made a layup with 2 seconds remaining and Stillman beat Alabama A&M 77-75 on Monday night.