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Packers QB Rodgers wins MVP in landslide vote

INDIANAPOLIS — The ideal quarterbacks bring fans out of their seats. Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning did exactly that Saturday night when the NFL Most Valuable Player accepted the trophy from the only four-time winner of the award. The Green Bay quarterback won the 2011 Associated Press award in a landslide. Manning, the hometown hero who did not play a down this season because of neck surgery, handed it to him. Manning was greeted with a standing ovation when he ...

Griffin almost gets triple-double in Clippers rout

updated 10:55 p.m. ET Feb. 4, 2012 WASHINGTON – Blake Griffin fell two assists shy of a triple-double, and he did not even play in the fourth quarter. It was that kind of dominating night for the Los Angeles Clippers, who rebounded from a disappointing loss in a huge way, jumping on the Washington Wizards early and cruising to a 107-81 win.

Chadiha: 10 things to know about Eli Manning

There is an undeniable irony in the way this Super Bowl week has played out so far, at least for New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Sunday’s game between his team and the New England Patriots should be the only event making news, but another matter has captivated the media’s attention: the future of Manning’s older brother, Peyton, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback. As much as people have followed the hype of this game, they have been easily seduced by speculation ...

Halak makes 22 saves in Blues’ 1-0 win over Kings

updated 10:47 p.m. ET Feb. 3, 2012 ST. LOUIS – Jaroslav Halak stopped 22 shots and Jamie Langenbrunner scored in the second period to lead the St.

Rose outduels Melo as Bulls add to Knicks’ woes

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 2: Landry Fields #2 of the Knicks shoots against Joakim Noah #13 of the … (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) NEW YORK — Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony are both All-Star starters.

Ward’s shutout completes Canes sweep of Bruins

updated 10:56 p.m. ET Feb. 2, 2012 BOSTON – Sweeping the defending Stanley Cup champions is nice, but the Carolina Hurricanes would trade all four wins for a better spot in the standings.

Ali’s acclaimed trainer Angelo Dundee, 90, dies

Updated: February 2, 2012, 12:56 AM ET Angelo Dundee, the brilliant motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout, died Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. He was 90. The genial Dundee was ideal known for being in Ali’s corner for nearly his entire career, but those in boxing also knew him as an ambassador for boxing and a figure of integrity in a sport that often ...

Bucks’ monster second half ends Heat’s streak

Jennings powers Milwaukee to overcome LeBron’s 40-point night The Bucks’ Larry Sanders fouls LeBron James during Milwaukee’s 105-97 victory Wednesday. updated 10:55 p.m.

Carmelo scores 25, fuels Knicks’ rout of Pistons

Knicks center Tyson Chandler dunks as Pistons center Ben Wallace (6) and Knicks’ Amare… NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony came back and the Knicks’ offensive woes went away.

Stamkos’ OT goal lifts Lightning past Capitals

updated 10:44 p.m. ET Jan. 31, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. – Steven Stamkos scored his NHL-leading 33rd goal at 2:45 of overtime, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.