After dropping 10 of their last 13 games, the Brooklyn Nets have fired coach Avery Johnson.

A grand jury in Texas has formally indicted Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent on one count of intoxication manslaughter.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has broken the NFL record for catches in a season by a tight end.

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson broke an NFL record.

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to get head coach Chuck Pagano back Monday, and all indications are that he will be.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with Erie County and the state on a lease deal for the Ralph Wilson Stadium that will keep the NFL franchise in western New York.

New Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen says he will be a "fly on the wall" during Rose Bowl preparations.

The NHL has wiped out all games through Jan. 14, and if it needs to make any more cancellations, the entire season could be the next thing to go.

The Phillies and reliever Mike Adams have finalized a $12 million, two-year contract.

Right-hander Mike Pelfrey and the Minnesota Twins have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract.

LeSean McCoy will start at running back for the Eagles against Washington in his first game back after missing four because of a concussion.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has been voted Associated Press coach of the year after leading the Fighting Irish to a spot in the BCS championship game.

Rory McIlroy is the near unanimous choice as the best male player by the Golf Writers Association of America.

Colin Montgomerie has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame by the slimmest of margins.

A judge has ordered Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent to wear an electronic monitor while free on an intoxication manslaughter charge in a car crash that killed a teammate.

The New York Yankees' luxury tax bill for this year has gone up by nearly $400,000.

Washington Redskins tackle Jordan Black has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances.

The Blue Devils advanced one spot to replace Indiana at the top of The Associated Press' Top 25 on Monday, drawing closer to UCLA's record for most No. 1 rankings.

Walk-on Alex Barlow made a spinning 6-foot jumper with 6.1 seconds left in overtime and Butler toppled No. 1 Indiana 88-86

Matt Pierce returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown to lead Valdosta State to a 35-7 victory over Winston-Salem State on Saturday in the Division II championship game.

Outfielder Josh Hamilton and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized their $125 million, five-year contract.

Officials from the seven schools planning to break off from the Big East will hold a conference call Saturday to discuss leaving the league.

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels says Josh Hamilton has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Angels.

The Boston Red Sox say Shane Victorino is a big part of rebuilding from last season's last-place finish.

The Americans are bringing back Tom Watson as their Ryder Cup captain with hopes of ending two decades of losing in Europe.