Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno, who has been treated for lung cancer and a broken pelvis, is in serious condition, a family spokesman said Saturday, rejecting reports the football legend had died. …   

Notre Dame built a huge early lead and held on to knock No. 1 Syracuse from the ranks of the unbeaten with a stunning 67-58 victory over the visiting Orange on Saturday.

Michael Snaer hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to break the 11th tie of the game and lead Florida State to a 76-73 upset over No. 4 Duke in Durham, N.C.

A settlement is reached in a civil lawsuit filed against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger by a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2008.

The breaking of plates may be a popular tradition practiced in his homeland, but Cypriot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis has just taken the pastime to a whole new level.   

The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed on Friday that offensive coordinator Bruce Arians decided to retire.

It could be the most eagerly-awaited match so far at this year’s Australian Open. Rising teen star Bernard Tomic will take on one of the legends in men’s tennis, Roger Federer, for a place in the quarterfinals.   

Defending champion Kim Clijsters will face Li Na for the first time since last year’s Australian Open final after both women reached the last 16 of the tennis season’s opening grand slam on Friday.   

Dwyane Wade returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Friday after missing the last two games with a sprained right ankle.

First baseman Carlos Pena is reportedly heading back to Tampa Bay.