LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.

The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk.

After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Tuesday, citing a lower back injury.

After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets.

They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season.

Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.

Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor have pleaded guilty in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed their second- and third-round draft picks.

The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission said Tuesday it has paid $2 million to the St. Louis Rams to cover the team's legal fees for the dispute over upgrades to the Edward Jones Dome that resulted in arbitration.

A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days.

LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.

For years, Ray Allen's routine has not changed. Show up for work hours earlier than just about everyone else, go onto the court and take hundreds of jump shots.

Tim Duncan was delivering a vintage performance, and the San Antonio Spurs were streaking to the franchise's fifth championship.

The Milwaukee Bucks have lost their leading scorer.

The Denver Nuggets have settled on a general manager. Now, they can concentrate on finding a new coach.

It's all right in front of Tim Duncan now, and the big fella can feel it.

During his team's Game 3 rout of the Heat, Gregg Popovich was shown on TV talking to his players while they were in the process of burying Miami with a stirring offensive display.

The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk.

Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.

The San Jose Sharks agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer.

Defenseman Mark Streit is staying in Philadelphia

Defenseman Slava Voynov agreed to a new six-year, $25 million contract Tuesday with the Los Angeles Kings, who signed yet another young cornerstone to a long-term deal.

His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins.

Sabres owner Terry Pegula wants to keep goalie Ryan Miller and forward Thomas Vanek in Buffalo beyond next season, while acknowledging both players will have a say in determining their futures.

Georgetown forward Greg Whittington has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and it's not clear when he'll be able to play basketball.

Saying she has already rolled up her sleeves and is ready to work, Julie Hermann took over as Rutgers' athletic director with the promise that her No. 1 job is to create an atmosphere for Scarlet Knights students to excel on and off the field.

The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee on Infractions typically releases its report six to eight weeks after a hearing, though there is a chance that th Hurricanes may have to wait longer before hearing their fate.

Louisville's best year ever has forced the Cardinals to re-arrange the trophy cases around the athletic department.

Junior guard Jerome Seagears has returned to Rutgers and will not transfer, as originally planned.

Northern Arizona coach Jack Murphy is meticulous, has been since his days under Arizona coach Lute Olson, even back to his stint as student manager for his high school team.

George Blaney has announced an end to his 43-year coaching career, retiring after 12 seasons as an assistant at Connecticut.

After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets.

They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season.

The Boston Red Sox have put pitcher Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained neck.

Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other team.

After homering off Justin Verlander for the third time this month, Baltimore's J.J. Hardy was at a loss for words.

The Boston Red Sox had just enough energy left to celebrate Jonny Gomes' big swing.

Juan Perez is trying to convince the San Francisco Giants to keep him around when injured center fielder Angel Pagan returns from the disabled list.

Daytona International Speedway is getting another facelift, this one considerably bigger than the last.

NASCAR driver Mike Harmon has turned himself in to authorities in North Carolina after warrants were issued for him and a business partner.

Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.

Sunday was a rough day for Hendrick Motorsports.

Denny Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota changed its paint scheme for Sunday's race at Michigan to the one that was used when Jason Leffler drove the car in 2005.

Greg Biffle gave Ford a milestone victory - right down the road from company headquarters.

The rain drops splashed down on the pavement at Michigan International Speedway about an hour after Regan Smith's victory Saturday.

Ever since Greg Norman's final-round implosion allowed Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships.

The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider.

Next week marks four years that Justin Rose first began working on his swing with Sean Foley. But in the moments after winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship, Rose referred to him as more than just a swing coach.

U.S. Open champion Justin Rose has no plans to take any time off after winning his first major championship.

This isn't the kind of record Tiger Woods had in mind at the U.S. Open.

Jason Dufner was on a roll during the final round of the U.S. Open.

Third place at the Masters. Tied for second at the U.S. Open.

Saying she has already rolled up her sleeves and is ready to work, Julie Hermann took over as Rutgers' athletic director with the promise that her No. 1 job is to create an atmosphere for Scarlet Knights students to excel on and off the field.

Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school.

About 325 former Penn State players and coaches have signed a statement supporting the lawsuit filed by the family of former coach Joe Paterno and other former players seeking to overturn NCAA sanctions against the football program for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Kansas has dismissed defensive lineman Chris Martin over what coach Charlie Weis calls the junior transfer's failure to follow some ``stipulations'' following his recent arrest.

A backup Missouri linebacker arrested during the 2012 season on drug charges has been dismissed from the team.

Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison is accused of punching a bouncer and has been charged with simple battery. He was arrested at his dormitory.

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas A&M.