EDITOR’S NOTE — Phoenix Coyotes enforcer Paul Bissonnette adoted Twitter reluctantly but has now become an unlikely star on the social media network. In keeping with Twitter style, this … more

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The NCAA is alleging that former Miami booster Nevin Shapiro was responsible for providing about $170,000 in impermissible benefits to Hurricanes athletes, recruits, coaches … more

CODY, Wyo. — Cody Middle School teacher Brandon Undeberg didn't expect to be chosen as a Special Olympics coach for Team USA when he applied for the first time in June. He received a call with … more

MILWAUKEE — The NBA’s best home team will certainly have an advantage in the playoffs. In the first round, at least. Ty Lawson scored 26 points, including a jumper in the lane with 9.3 … more

CINCINNATI — College basketball's tournament time is taking on a new look this year, with lots of double-takes expected. Six teams will wear special uniforms for their conference and anticipated … more

LOS ANGELES — The 20-year-old son of basketball great Magic Johnson is surprised by the public interest in his being gay, something that he revealed to his supportive family several years … more

DENVER — Wilin Rosario failed to come through in the ninth. He got to come home in the 12th as a consolation prize. He scored from second on Yorvit Torrealba’s single to left and the Colorado … more

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their quest for a Stanley Cup without Sidney Crosby. Crosby said Wednesday broken jaw will keep him out of Pittsburgh’s playoff opener against … more

The football teams were still on the field, exchanging the traditional postgame handshakes, when Pete McCabe walked by. The veteran referee heard another official call his name and turned, only to be … more

MIAMI — Only one team has held the Miami Heat below 90 points on their home floor this season. That would be the Chicago Bulls, and for good measure, they’ve now done it twice. So by now, … more