Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Dion Phaneuf from Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks goalie J.S. Giguere

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired star defenseman Dion Phaneuf and veteran goalie J.S. Giguere.

Turner, Buckeyes have makeup of a March contender

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Saturday night, Evan Turner and Dallas Lauderdale sat up late into the night and talked about how it would be "so cool," in Turner's words, to win the NCAA

What I think Manning really said

Suzy Kolber’s questions, Peyton Manning’s answers and Paul Kuharsky’s translations –paraphrased where outside of quotation marks -- from ESPN’s pre-Pro Bowl interview:

Kolber: Your tenth Pro Bowl, exciting huh?

Manning: “This is a fun evening. They had six of us fly down here this evening after practice tonight after our practice today in Indianapolis. Getting to see all these guys, these great players, guys that I’ve gotten to know over the years playing in the Pro Bowl, I’ve formed some special friendships with these guys. It’s fun to be here…”

Kuharsky: Can you believe they separated us from our team to come down and wave to the crowd and talk to you? I mean let’s keep this in context. I’ve got a Super Bowl to prepare for and superstitions about actually flying to a big game with the rest of my team.

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Kolber: Jim Caldwell promised a normal week, would you be ready for the Saints tonight?

Manning: “I feel good about our start. I still feel you have to use the entire time to get prepared. It’s important not to peak too early. But because of the schedule down here in Miami once you get down here, it’s important to get your core preparation done during that first week, which we have done. This is a tough team to get to know…”

Kuharsky: Sure we could take them today, but you give us two weeks, we’re not going to be wasting many of the available minutes. We’re pretty studious that way. But I do wish I had a few hours to work on my tan.

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Kolber: Reports aren’t good on Dwight Freeney’s ankle. How much would it hurt to be without him?

Manning: “It’s hard to speculate at this point. Dwight’s one of our best players, we know that. But all season long coach [Jim] Caldwell has talked about picking up the bayonet and if someone is hurt, someone’s got to step up. If Dwight were not to be able to go, that would be tough, but somebody else will step up and we’ll be confident in whoever that is.”

Kuharsky: Raheem Brock, if you’re listening, I’m talking to you. And I know you’ll be ready if Dwight’s not.

Crane builds cushion, hangs on at Torrey Pines

Ben Crane made news for all the right reasons on Sunday when he closed with a 2-under 70 for a one-shot victory in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

Kobe rescues Lakers vs. slumping Celtics

Kobe Bryant sank a go-ahead fallaway jumper with 7.3 seconds left to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 90-89 victory over Boston on Sunday and send the struggling Celtics to their sixth loss in eight games.

Statue of Shula unveiled before Pro Bowl, and NFL establishes award in coach’s name

MIAMI (AP) — In tribute to Don Shula, the Miami Dolphins have a new statue and address, and the NFL has a new award.

Rex Ryan apologizes for obscene gesture

Jets coach Ryan apologizes for obscene gesture

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has apologized for making an obscene gesture at a mixed martial arts event.

Brewers’ Fielder not worried about deal

On the field, nothing will change with Prince Fielder. He'll play first base, bat fourth and is still considered the key of the Milwaukee Brewers' offense. Off the field, Fielder says there's nothing to worry about right now, either. He wants to stay in Milwaukee as long as he can and there's no urgency in negotiating for a new contract.

New statue, NFL coaches’ award to honor Shula

A statue of Don Shula was unveiled Sunday in front of the Miami Dolphins' new offices at their stadium, and the NFL is establishing an annual Coach Shula Award.

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