O'Brien leaves Penn State for NFL's Texans
Written by DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer
Penn State is ready to move on without Bill O'Brien and expects to hire a successor within days, not weeks.
Michigan St beats Stanford 24-20 in Rose Bowl
Written by GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — On a confetti-covered stage atop a hallowed field, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio managed to sum up a quarter-century of frustration, a stellar season and a tenacious bowl victory in one word.
Bengals' playoff game will be boon to area
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI (AP) — An analyst says the Cincinnati Bengals' first home playoff game in three years could have an economic impact of $14 million for the region.
Ohio St DE Noah Spence still not at Orange Bowl
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Urban Meyer says he may know Tuesday about the availability of All-Big Ten defensive end Noah Spence, who did not travel with the team to the Orange Bowl because of a "personal issue."
Small improvement for Schumacher after 2nd surgery
Written by GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press
GRENOBLE, France (AP) — Michael Schumacher underwent a second surgery after a brain scan showed small, "surprising" signs of improvement, but grim doctors said Tuesday they could offer no insight into the prognosis for the Formula 1 champion.
Russia bombings spark Olympic concerns
Written by EDDIE PELLS, AP National Writer
The suicide bombings in Russia serve as a chilling reminder of what the Winter Olympics represent to terrorists: A high-profile target with more than 2,500 athletes, some of them world-famous, waving the flags of nearly 90 nations.
More officiating gaffes hurt NFL
Written by BARRY WILNER, AP Pro Football Writer
When fans and media are talking more about the officiating than what Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cobb, LeSean McCoy and Brandon Boykin do to get their teams in the playoffs, there's a problem the NFL would rather not be confronted with.
Williams opens season with a win over Petkovic
Written by JOHN PYE, AP Sports Writer
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams did a quick little dance behind the baseline to remind herself to move her feet. After a complete air swing at the net in the second set, she smiled ruefully and drew in some long, deep breaths.