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The Pittsburgh Penguins and reigning NHL MVP Evgeni Malkin have agreed to an eight-year contract extension.

Blackhawks 4, Bruins 3, 3OT

Andrew Shaw scored on a deflection in triple overtime to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins in a riveting Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Peters was arrested in Louisiana early Wednesday morning for drag racing and resisting an officer by flight, according to a report by the Monroe News-Star.

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.

Turns out Rory McIlroy decided to do the Rocky thing before teeing off in the U.S. Open.

Even after a night and a day to let emotions settle, the Los Angeles Dodgers were far from convinced their hostilities with the Arizona Diamondbacks were over.

The Brooklyn Nets, after completing a five-hour interview with Brian Shaw, are strongly leaning toward hiring Jason Kidd as their next coach, according to sources close to the process.

In a recruiting world that has eighth-graders receiving offers to play college football, Lindell Stone joined the small fraternity Tuesday evening when UCLA gave an offer to the 6-foot-2, 190-pound quarterback.

LeBron James issued a guarantee Wednesday entering Game 4 of the NBA Finals: Don't expect his series-long struggles to continue against the San Antonio Spurs.

Santonio Holmes supported Mark Sanchez as the Jets' starting quarterback.

Patriots backup quarterback Ryan Mallett said he welcomes the competition from Tim Tebow.

A Miami-Dade County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss a lawsuit Major League Baseball filed against a South Florida clinic operator and his associates alleged to be part of an ongoing performance-enhancing drug scandal.

Lakers forward Metta World Peace believes the Heat aren't just being beat on the court, but also between the ears.

San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker has a mild right hamstring strain and hopes he can play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

More than 6 inches of rain has fallen on Merion's East Course since Friday, and more poor weather is predicted for the start of the U.S. Open on Thursday

Terrell Owens hasn't given up on returning to play in the NFL, saying Wednesday that he's more mature now and can still help a team if it is willing to forget his past and give him a chance.

Even though the Tim Tebow project was a resounding failure last season, the New York Jets are considering a Tebow-like role for rookie quarterback Geno Smith.

Michael Vick has said he hopes Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly will name a starting quarterback before training camp begins and that sentiment is shared by the DeSean Jackson, the team's top wideout.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defended the Washington Redskins' nickname in a letter to 10 members of Congress who had earlier urged team owner Daniel Snyder and the NFL to change the name because it is offensive to many Native Americans.