Olympic broadcasters under fire for comments about Johnny Weir

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Two broadcasters are facing criticism for derogatory comments made about American figure skater Johnny Weir.

Connecticut gets much-needed win over West Virginia

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Kemba Walker scored 21 points and Jerome Dyson added 17 as Connecticut beat No. 8 West Virginia 73-62 on Monday night, the Huskies' third win this season over a top 10 team.

Kansas still No. 1 in AP Top 25

-- This is what Steve Alford had in mind when he left the Big Ten for New Mexico, a program with a rich tradition that had fallen on hard times.

Hawks end 17-year drought in Utah with win over Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY -- Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Josh Smith added 18 as the Atlanta Hawks won in Utah for the first time in 17 years, beating the short-handed Jazz 105-100 on Monday night.

Wife charged with assaulting wrestler Ric Flair

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Police say the wife of pro wrestler Ric Flair has been charged with assaulting him in their North Carolina home.

AP's Top 10 Derby prospects: Pletcher has 4

Bob and Todd's excellent adventures carry on after a winning weekend in Kentucky Derby prep races.

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Manny Ramirez on the Dodgers: 'I know I'm not going to be here next year'

Manny Ramírez is known for saying some curious things. This is his latest pronouncement: The Dodgers star insists his days in Los Angeles are numbered.

David Ortiz says people gave up on him last year

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- David Ortiz was in no mood to chat after the worst game of his worst season with Boston.

UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters

LAS VEGAS -- The UFC is headed to the big screen. The mixed martial arts league has reached a deal to showcase its main events at over 300 movie theaters, starting with UFC 111 on March 27. The UFC announced the deal to The Associated Press on Monday.

Florida State defeats Virginia in women's basketball

Jacinta Monroe makes two free throws with 5.9 seconds left as No. 9 Florida State tops No. 21 Virginia, 59-58.

Germany wins women's cross-country team sprint

WHISTLER, British Columbia -- For a couple of veterans who supposedly are past their prime, Claudia Nystad and Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle sure have a lot of spring in their step.