More signs are pointing to Tiger Woods' return to golf in two weeks, at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando, according to a report in the New York Post

A jury has found defendant Willie Clark guilty of murder in death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.

Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded Orange 91-84 in the quartefinals of the Big East tournament Thursday.

Merlin Olsen, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who was part of the Los Angeles Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" of the 1960s, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 69.

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize.

LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he'd be a good fit.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.

After twice reaching outside the organization to enhance their wide receiving corps, the Baltimore Ravens secured one of their own Wednesday night: two-time Pro Bowl player Derrick Mason.

While former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow wowed evaluators with his on-field performance at the NFL combine last month, Tebow scored a 22 out of 50 on the 12-minute Wonderlic test, the Palm Beach Post reported, citing an NFL source.

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli faces a burglary charge in connection with a theft at a campus fraternity house in late January.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told police in Milledgeville, Ga., no sexual intercourse took place between himself and his accuser, a television station in Pittsburgh reported on Wednesday.

LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers lineup on Friday, while Antawn Jamison is a game-time decision.

Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said that black Latin players are impostors when it comes to the number of African-American players.

Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to four-year deal with Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Patrick Brougham, told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found.

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=7d538274-70c6-40e7-97fb-485e92510abd - The Colts have signed guard Andy Alleman, the club announced Thursday.

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=4647adf1-6822-4f72-8ef1-125d1584c546 - Four-time Pro Bowl selection Reggie Wayne wasn't the only reason the Colts' wide receivers were productive all season. Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon also emerged as two of the NFL's best young players at the position.

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=5078b9ad-069e-4aa0-a0e4-610c20a41b14 - Joseph Addai's versatility as a receiver, rusher and pass blocker helped the Colts' running backs have a successful season in 2009 - and helped put the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=5c621cba-42ff-4ede-af71-31b402218708 - Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was named Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player for a record fourth time last season, but said his success is foremost team success.

http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=article7&news_id=373e32f5-7208-4745-a6bc-0294a4cc45c7 - The Colts have claimed defensive end J.D. Skolnitsky off waivers, the club announced Tuesday.

Caught in the Web: Roy Hibbert threatened one of the rarest of achievements Tuesday night -- a triple-double by an NBA center. He fell just short but is developing the kind of game that makes the achievement possible one of these days.

When Brandon Rush has a big game like his 24-point outing in Tuesday's win over Philadelphia, the whole locker room smiles.

After nearly three months out of the rotation, Josh McRoberts has played in four straight games and performed so well, you almost forget he's the youngest guy on the team.

Merlin Olsen, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who was part of the Los Angeles Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" of the 1960s, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 69.

A jury has found defendant Willie Clark guilty of murder in death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.

LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he'd be a good fit.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told police in Milledgeville, Ga., no sexual intercourse took place between himself and his accuser, a television station in Pittsburgh reported on Wednesday.

After twice reaching outside the organization to enhance their wide receiving corps, the Baltimore Ravens secured one of their own Wednesday night: two-time Pro Bowl player Derrick Mason.

Free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme, released last week by Carolina, is visiting the Cleveland Browns.

While former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow wowed evaluators with his on-field performance at the NFL combine last month, Tebow scored a 22 out of 50 on the 12-minute Wonderlic test, the Palm Beach Post reported, citing an NFL source.

The agents for Minnesota Vikings players Kevin Williams and Pat Williams say negative publicity from their violation of the NFL's anti-doping policy has unfairly hurt them.

Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to four-year deal with Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Patrick Brougham, told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

The Washington Redskins market search for a veteran running back has brought them to Larry Johnson, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Matt Moore has signed his one-year, $3.043 million tender with the Carolina Panthers, who have declared him the starting quarterback going into training camp.

Kevin Faulk, Patriots reach 1-year deal

The agent for Greg Ellis said the veteran pass rusher is open to returning to the Dallas Cowboys.

Two-time All-America nose guard Terrence Cody weighed in at 348 pounds at Alabama's pro day on Wednesday, with representatives from all 32 NFL teams present.

Kansas City signed running back Thomas Jones to a two-year deal worth $5 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

David Thorpe breaks down the five best rookies and updates the progress on other first-rounders.

Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points and the Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the Nets.

LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers lineup on Friday, while Antawn Jamison is a game-time decision.

Miami Beach police say Heat forward Dorell Wright has been charged with DUI and driving with a suspended license.

The Pistons say three doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey for exercise after a heart evaluation.

Rafer Alston still has not made contact with the Miami Heat to explain his disappearance from the team, and coach Erik Spoelstra is denying the guard's claim that he was going to be permanently benched before leaving last week.

Denver coach George Karl stayed at home to receive treatment for cancer and did not make the trip to Minnesota for the Nuggets' game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Gerald Wallace scored 28 points on 9-for-10 shooting from the field, Stephen Jackson added 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats won their fourth straight game with a 102-87 victory over the reeling Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Rudy Gay scored 28 points to lead Memphis to a 111-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and give the Grizzlies a franchise-record seventh straight road win.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Russell Westbrook added 17 points and came up just shy of a triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Hornets 98-83 on Wednesday night.

Tyreke Evans recorded his first career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson, facing sexual assault of a child and sex trafficking charges, is back in jail in San Antonio after a judge increased his bond.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins has been suspended for two games after separate run-ins with Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki and DeShawn Stevenson on Monday.

The Golden State Warriors say center Andris Biedrins has undergone surgery to repair a small tear of an abdominal muscle.

Sixers coach Eddie Jordan will be evaluated at the end of the season, a source said on Wednesday.

Forward Peja Stojakovic joined All-Star point guard Chris Paul on the injured list Wednesday, and he's expected to miss at least two weeks with a lower abdominal strain.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.

Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic stick and glove have been found.

NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.

Despite suitors, Stars center Mike Modano decided to stay in Dallas.

Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Hurricanes.

Patrick Sharp scored his second goal of the game 2:08 into overtime to give the Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Kings.

Chris Chelios has been called up by the Atlanta Thrashers, general manager Don Waddell told ESPN.com Wednesday.

Adrian Aucoin scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and Ilya Bryzgalov deflected Mason Raymond's final attempt for Vancouver high over the net to give the Phoenix Coyotes a 4-3 victory over the Canucks on Wednesday night.

Rob Niedermayer, Jamie Langenbrunner and Brian Rolston had a goal and assist each and the Devils returned home from a difficult post-Olympics trip to beat the Rangers 6-3.

A state appeals court has upheld a $26 million award in a fraud lawsuit against the owner of the Sabres and a company he founded.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi will start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings.

The battle between the National Hockey League and former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes isn't over yet.

Reebok says its tipline and $10,000 reward for Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic glove and stick are already paying dividends.

Center Keith Aucoin has signed a two-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals.

Minnesota Wild forward Derek Boogaard has been suspended for delivering a knee hit on Edmonton forward Ryan Jones.

In the matter of Carl Edwards, NASCAR got it right. Goldilocks right. Not too hot, not too cold, not too hard, not too soft. Just right.

A meaningless three-race probation is exactly what the situation called for.

What NASCAR had to do was pull off a delicate public-relations maneuver. Edwards' payback bump of Brad Keselowski needed to be acknowledged, what with the public shrieking and eeking over The Flight of the Red Car across half the TV, computer and iPhone screens in America.

It was one...

Brad Keselowski says his aggressive driving style has become an excuse for retaliation and there is a deeper reason why Carl Edwards intentionally wrecked him late in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Team owner Jack Roush said Wednesday he's satisfied with the penalty NASCAR levied against driver Carl Edwards for his intentional accident with Brad Keselowski.

Elliott Sadler says anyone having problems with Goodyear's tire should look to their raceshop and not point fingers at the manufacturer.

NASCAR has suspended two crewmen for violating its substance abuse policy, including the former brother-in-law of Jeremy Mayfield.

Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with help from a longtime sponsor.

Kevin Harvick has won his third straight start in the NASCAR truck series, cruising to an easy victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Kyle Busch was miffed about a scrape in the final practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The drivers keep saying how much the racing has improved in the opening month of the NASCAR season, yet there's all sorts of evidence that defies their optimism.

The president of Toyota Racing Development doesn't agree with Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin that the Toyota Sprint Cup engine is behind other manufacturers in terms of power and reliability.

Sprint Cup cars are expected to replace the rear wing with a spoiler at Martinsville in March, NASCAR president Mike Helton said Monday.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has donated $1 million to the Victory Junction camp for children with serious illnesses.

The honeymoon is apparently over for Jamie McMurray, who celebrated his reunion with team owner Chip Ganassi with a career-changing Daytona 500 victory.

NASCAR has suspended a crewman from the Truck Series for violating the substance abuse policy.

Texas Motor Speedway announced Monday that it has title sponsor agreements with AAA Texas for the November NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and with Firestone for the June IZOD IndyCar Series race.

Nationwide Series driver John Wes Townley has been cited for underage possession of alcohol.