Tigers down Wildcats in Music City Bowl

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- C.J. Spiller went out a winner in the final game of his record-setting career at Clemson.

Couch Slouch: It's time for women to run the world, or at least manage a professional sports team

David Stern recently suggested that a woman could be playing in the NBA within a decade. Indeed, there eventually could be women with the athletic skills to play basketball, baseball or football with the big boys.

Florida football coach Urban Meyer will take leave of absence instead of retiring

Less than 24 hours after resigning his position, Florida Coach Urban Meyer changed course Sunday, electing to take an indefinite leave of absence rather than step down permanently. Offensive coordinator Steve Addazio will coach the Gators on an interim basis.

As Wizards prep for Memphis, Miller and McGee are missing in action

MINNEAPOLIS -- JaVale McGee and Mike Miller were both spectators at the Washington Wizards' nearly 90-minute practice Sunday afternoon at Minneapolis Community College.

Terps unimpressive, but efficient

Greivis Vasquez and Landon Milbourne combine for 45 points to help Maryland overcome rebounding troubles to turn back Florida Atlantic, 72-59, to improve to 8-3 on the season.

UCLA enjoys 'chance of a lifetime' with EagleBank Bowl trip

Having chosen a trip to Washington from their postseason options, the UCLA Bruins are savoring their time leading up to Tuesday's EagleBank Bowl.

For Backstrom, Olympics are a dream come true

Nicklas Backstrom's memorable month got even better on Sunday when the 22-year-old was the youngest player named to Team Sweden, which will defend its Olympic gold medal in Vancouver six weeks from now.

Maryland Terrapins open Terrapin Classic with a win

There were an assortment of reasons why Maryland trounced Stony Brook, 76-44, Sunday night at Comcast Center in the opening game of the Terrapin Classic.

Panthers embarrass Giants in their last game at Giants Stadium

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Matt Moore and the Carolina Panthers turned the New York Giants' farewell to Giants Stadium into one of their ugliest moments in franchise history.

Texans start fast, hold on to defeat Dolphins

MIAMI -- By the second quarter, the Houston Texans were running up the score. By the fourth quarter, they were struggling to run out the clock.

Brady, Patriots turn in dominant performance to clinch AFC East

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady and his teammates reached the playoffs with a performance worthy of the once dominant Patriots.

Packers drill Seahawks, clinch spot in playoffs

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers are going back to the playoffs, forcing four interceptions by Matt Hasselbeck to beat the Seattle Seahawks 48-10 on Sunday - then getting a big boost from the Carolina Panthers.