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  Report: Colts seek to change Peyton deal

  Jim Irsay expects to meet with Peyton Manning in the next seven days, and the Colts owner tells The Indianapolis Star the return of the four-time MVP depends on his willingness to restructure his contract.

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  WVU settles suit, joins Big 12 in July

  West Virginia University announced Tuesday it has settled a lawsuit with the Big East for an unspecified amount, clearing the way for the conference power Mountaineers to join the Big 12 in July in time for the fall football season.

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  Big East may let Pitt, 'Cuse leave early

  Big East Commissioner John Marinatto says his league ``might be open to a discussion'' about allowing Syracuse and Pittsburgh to join the Atlantic Coast Conference for the 2013 football season.

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  Maddon, Rays agree to 3-year extension

  Joe Maddon insisted all along that he wasn't interested in managing any other team than Tampa Bay.

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  Report: Gwynn having new tumor removed

  Hall of Fame outfielder Tony Gwynn is undergoing surgery to remove a new cancerous tumor inside his right cheek.

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  Ex-Penn St. VP wants charges thrown out

  A former Penn State vice president on Tuesday asked a judge to throw out charges that he lied to a grand jury investigating former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky and that he did not properly report suspected child abuse.

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  North Texas' McCarney confirms stroke

  North Texas coach Dan McCarney said Tuesday that he suffered a stroke over the weekend and expects to recover in time to lead his team through spring drills.

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  Tiger back at Honda event for first time since 1993

  (Reuters) - Former world number one Tiger Woods will play in next month's $1.02 million Honda Classic for the first time as a professional.

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  Judge allows Sandusky visits from his grandchildren

  (Reuters) - A judge on Monday allowed ex-Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky to visit with 11 of his 14 grandchildren at his home, where he is under house arrest on child sex abuse charges.

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  LeBron helps Miami turn the tables on Bucks

  (Reuters) - LeBron James helped Miami finally find a way past the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 35 points in the Heat's 114-96 victory on Monday.

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  "Linsanity" a marketing dream in Asia

  As the first ripples of "Linsanity" hit Asia, ethnic Chinese-American Jeremy Lin's fairytale rise has marketing men rubbing their hands with glee as they contemplate a potential candidate to fill the very large shoes left by last year's retirement of Yao Ming.

• Kate Upton on cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition

  Sports Illustrated magazine on Monday unveiled its annual swimsuit issue with model Kate Upton on the cover in a two-toned, red string bikini with a bottom piece that, literally, appears to be little more than a string.

• Lynam's Instant Replay: Sixers 98, Bobcats 89

  Charlotte made it interesting late before the Sixers put the game away in the fourth quarter for a 98-89 victory over the Bobcats.

• Is Tiger Woods finally making a comeback?

• Spring training is right around the corner

• PSU releases details of O'Brien's contract

  Penn State released the details of new head coach Bill O'Brien's five-year contract.

• Eagles will not raise ticket prices for 2012

  The Eagles on Tuesday announced that, for the third straight season, they will not be raising ticket prices.

• Would Sixers consider dealing center Hawes?

  Sixers president Rod Thorn discusses Spencer Hawes' health and whether the team would consider trading the center before the deadline.

• Flyers may look to add defenseman by deadline

  With the goalies lagging and the defense beat up, the Flyers' priority at the deadline will be to add support to the back line.

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• Sherrod's NBA Six Pack: Power Rankings

  Jeremy Lin has made his way to A. Sherrod Blakely's NBA Power Rankings, but even he isn't enough to move the Knicks up the rankings. The Celtics are movin' on up though.

• B's-Rangers In-Game Live: No love here

  It might be Valentines Day, but don't expect the Bruins and Rangers to show any love towards each other. The one and two seed in Eastern Conference face off. Follow the action here.

• B's score impressive rebound win over Preds

  The Bruins were coming off of one of their most humbling games in recent memory, and they responded with a hard-working 4-3 shootout win over Nashville.

• Arnold gives BC 3-2 win in OT vs. BU in Beanpot

  Bill Arnold scored with 6.4 seconds left in the first overtime to lead No. 3 Boston College to a 3-2 victory over No. 2 Boston University in the Beanpot on Monday night.

• Thomas gets nod vs. Predators

  Tim Thomas will be getting the nod for the B's in a great netminder matchup vs. the Predators.

• C's Johnson may get first career start on Wednesday

  With Kevin Garnett doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Celtics rookie JaJuan Johnson could get the start in his place.

• Report: Varitek and Wakefield to return to Sox or retire

  Tim Wakefield and Jason Varitek have received interest from other teams, but Jon Heyman says they will be with the Sox or retire.

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• Edsall on Terps coming and going

  Maryland football coach Randy Edsall addresses the arrival of Stefon Diggs and departure of Danny O'Brien in an interview with Chick Hernandez.

• Caldwell wants Joe to be Joe

  In an interview with the Ravens' website, the team's new quarterbacks coach said he won't try to pattern Flacco after Peyton Manning.

• Duquette needs a big year

  Dan Duquette has inherited a legacy of 14 straight losing seasons, and hes promised an end to it. For him to have a big year, hell need a handful of his moves to turn out surprisingly big.

• Is Knuble ready to to tell Caps, 'Trade me'?

  As the scratches add up, the Caps veteran says he wants to contribute to a team and "Youve got to face reality."

• How do Ravens fill No. 3 receiver slot?

  It won't be Terrell Owens or Randy Moss, and Don Hutson is out of the question, but the Ravens do have options.

• Report: Flacco, Ravens to open talks

  The NFL Network reports that the team and the quarterback's agent will meet in Indianapolis next week.

• Wizards continue road swing vs. Portland

  Tonight the Wizards will look to end a six-game slide in Portland that goes back to 2005.

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• Fukudome hitting the reset button with Sox

  Four years ago, the White Sox tried -- unsuccessfully -- to sign Kosuke Fukudome. On Tuesday, they inked the Japanese outfielder for a fraction of the price.

• Why didn't the Sox go with Jordan Danks?

  Jordan Danks was a longshot to make the White Sox opening-day roster in 2012 before the White Sox signed Kosuke Fukudome, but now, his chances of making the majors this year are even less likely.

• Joakim Noah's latest finger-gun celebration

  Energetic center Joakim Noah is sticking to his guns when he celebrates. Literally.

• Seeking a win, Hawks go with Emery vs. Preds

  Ray Emery will start in net and John Scott is likely to play as a forward as the Blackhawks look to end an eight-game winless streak at the site of where their slide started.

• Change has to come for struggling Blackhawks

  Something's gotta give with the Blackhawks. Will there be a coaching change or a major acquisition? Either way Tracey Myers says a drastic change needs to happen soon to turn this team around.

• Ask Aggrey: Watson a pleasant surprise

  CSNChicago.com's Aggrey Sam opens up his mailbag to answer reader questions about the Bulls. How has C.J. Watson been a surprise? Should we be concerned about Derrick Rose's back problems?

• Bowman: Q 'absolutely' the guy moving forward

  Stan Bowman told CSN's Chris Boden that he has confidence in Joel Quenneville and the rest of the Blackhawks' coaching staff despite the team's current eight-game losing streak.

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• Edsall on Terps coming and going

  Maryland football coach Randy Edsall addresses the arrival of Stefon Diggs and departure of Danny O'Brien in an interview with Chick Hernandez.

• Neuvirth: Benching 'tough to swallow'

  Capitals goaltender Michal Neuvirth said he was surprised by his benching Monday night. He wasn't the only one.

• Virginia Tech edges Boston College

  Dorian Finney-Smith scored 17 points, including a tip-in with 1.8 seconds left, to lift Virginia Tech past Boston College 66-65 on Sunday night.

• Green all smiles after practice

  Capitals defenseman Mike Green is confident his groin issues are behind him.

• How would Schaub-to-Skins work?

  Would Matt Schaub to the Redskins be a good idea? Maybe, but the devil is in the details.

• Wizards win big in Detroit

  JaVale McGee had 22 points and eight rebounds, and John Wall dished out 14 assists as the Washington Wizards routed the Detroit Pistons.

• CAA showdown preview: VCU-George Mason

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• Raiders make hiring of six coaches official

  Reports have been floating the the Raiders hired six new coaches. On Tuesday, those reports were confirmed.More: DL coach Williams DB coach Lynn, TE coach Hutson

• Let Lin be a basketball player first

  Jeremy Lin the basketball player is fine. But the further from the games we get, the weirder the matter of Lin becomes.

• Raiders hire Terrell Williams as DL coach

  The Raiders confirmed Tuesday's early report that they have hired Texas A&M defensive line coach Terrell Williams to fill the same role with Oakland next season.

• Kings out to capitalize on Rose-less Bulls

  The Bulls will be without reigning MVP Derrick Rose when they host the Kings tonight. Tyreke Evans and Marcus Thornton will look to take advantage of the depleted backcourt.

• Here's to Tim Hardaway

  Monday was Tim Hardaway bobblehead night at Oracle Arena, giving Insider Matt Steinmetz a perfect chance to honor the way the local fan favorite played the game.

• Sandoval out to 'shut mouths' of doubters

  Much and more has been made of Pablo Sandoval's weight. For the first time Sunday, the Giants slugger seemed abrasive on the topic. More: Pablo Sandoval stats Sandoval doesn't want to catch

• Sharks own Caps; Thornton among league leaders

  Dominance is one thing, but the Sharks have won 16 of 17 from the Washington Capitals; Joe Thornton's big night in D.C. has him climbing the league leader charts.

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