Boxer Christy Martin shot, stabbed in fight with husband

APOPKA, Fla. -- Deputies in Florida say boxer Christy Martin was shot and stabbed by her husband while the two were fighting at their home.

Ohio State's president says TCU, Boise St. don't deserve title shot

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Boise State's president said his counterpart at Ohio State's claim that Big Ten and Southeastern Conference teams play a "murderer's row" schedule "is the greatest exaggeration I think we've heard this year in college football."

Patriots QB Brady questionable for Thursday's game against Lions

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady was listed as questionable for the New England Patriots game on Thanksgiving Day against the Detroit Lions after missing a walkthrough practice Wednesday.

Saints' Payton 'optimistic' Bush will play vs. Cowboys

METAIRIE, La. -- Saints coach Sean Payton says he's optimistic Reggie Bush will be able to finally come back from his broken right leg at Dallas on Thanksgiving.

Samuel fined $40,000 for helmet-to-helmet hit

PHILADELPHIA -- Asante Samuel plans to go low. Samuel, the Philadelphia Eagles' three-time Pro Bowl cornerback, is not happy with his $40,000 fine for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Giants wide receiver Derek Hagan that drew an unnecessary roughness penalty.

Eagles place Hobbs on IR with neck injury

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles have placed cornerback Ellis Hobbs on injured reserve, ending his season.

Vikings' Frazier welcomes Favre input; QB hopes to simplify

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Brett Favre figures to have at least a little more freedom in the Minnesota Vikings offense, now that the head coach he sometimes clashed with over strategy and play calls has been fired.

Purdue women's player in critical condition with meningitis

INDIANAPOLIS -- Hours after the Purdue women's basketball team canceled a trip to Mexico because of a sick teammate, a team doctor said junior forward Drey Mingo is progressing in her recovery.

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Leach sues ESPN, PR firm for slander, libel

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Former coach Mike Leach sued ESPN Inc. and a public relations firm on Wednesday, accusing them of libel and slander after he was fired by Texas Tech amid accusations that he mistreated a player suffering from a concussion.

Steinbrenner: Yankees made 'guys very, very rich'

NEW YORK -- Hank Steinbrenner has a message as the New York Yankees negotiate to re-sign Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera.