Manning, Irsay seek to 'dispel misperception' Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay "had a long talk" Friday, coming to terms with comments made to the media this week, first by the Colts quarterback and then by the team's owner two days later.
Melo, Wade both out for Knicks-Heat battle Carmelo Anthony will not play Friday night when the New York Knicks visit the Miami Heat, who are still waiting to see if Dwyane Wade's sprained right ankle will allow him to return to the lineup.
Source: Browns tap Childress as O-coordinator The Browns have hired Brad Childress as their offensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen on Friday.
Syracuse's Melo expected to miss third game Syracuse sophomore Fab Melo, who's missed the last two games due to what a source has said is an academic issue, is not expected to play Saturday when the Orange host West Virginia.
Tiger putts way to within two of Abu Dhabi lead Tiger Woods found his putting stroke and put himself in contention at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, shooting 3-under-par 69 Friday to trail unheralded Thorbjorn Olesen by two strokes heading into the weekend.
Ravens promote Pees to defensive coordinator The Baltimore Ravens promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator on Friday, filling the void created when Chuck Pagano departed to become coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
Djokovic tops Murray in marathon Aussie semi Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and fatigue to beat friend Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 Friday in a nearly five-hour Australian Open semifinal.
Report: Yale QB's Rhodes bid was suspended A Yale football player who said he withdrew from consideration for a Rhodes Scholarship in order to prepare for his team's rivalry game against Harvard had in fact been informed his candidacy had been suspended, The New York Times reported.
Revis: Jets' locker-room discord ran 'real deep' New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said Thursday the problems went "real deep." He suggested a clearing-the-air session when the team returns for the start of off-season training.
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